Aarif recaps the recent news that escrow payments have been canceled for the remainder of the year. He breaks down what it means for the salary cap next season and beyond and how it could affect the Avalanche. Most notably, he looks at different Mikko Rantanen extension scenarios and how it all fits into the Avs' cap structure. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports.

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