Karlsson to Cats

Currently, both teams have no cap, and FLR needs to already clear 3m to add Duclair. For there to be a path for a trade 1) SJ needs to have traded Meier away (or gain cap somehow) and 2) SJ needs to be taking on more cap overall, so that the move helps FLR instead of further handicapping them. You turned 2 roster players into 1 here. Need to also consider what adding Karlsson at 9.5m (they probably need him for cheaper) does for Florida's long-term cap structure.

I have already done the math for the cats and it works 😉

It works but without Duclair, no? Nvm, I just saw that Hornqvist is LTIR now.

I'm assuming you also looked at the long-term outlook too?

New question is: Do they have space for Meier too (with 50% retention this year and 7.5-8mx8 with an extension)? I want to see a massive blockbuster deal.

The real winner here is Erik Karlsson, going from California's tax rate to Florida's (a $1,528,855 per year difference)