damn

Add a 2nd or 3rd to NJ from Tampa and swap Mueller to Vatanen.

Tampa can't take on Vatanen's cap hit.

No chance. Tampa needs Sergachev now, Devils need Smith later. Both teams pass.

Definitely think you're wrong on this. Sergachev has been playing on the bottom pair behind Hedman and McDonagh who are both signed long-term. They will have trouble getting him signed next year. Smith is an extremely promising prospect who will be playing on an entry-level deal for Tampa Bay. Mueller is more than capable of replacing Sergachev's bottom pairing minutes and the Devils add Sergachev who can definitely handle the top pair in NJ. It's a risk for sure but Sergachev is a beast and if it costs Smith, so be it.