Not a very good trade from an Ottawa standpoint. Point or Sergachev have to be involved along with some other pieces/picks in any deal for Karlsson. It would be a stupid decision for Ottawa not to demand one for those two blue chip youngsters and to settle for much less talented prospects.

Um no.... cal Foote is a very good prospect, they would be very lucky to get this package coming back... just dont see the sens retaining salary on ryan like that though...

Not saying Cal Foote isn't a good prospect at all but Point and Sergachev are at a higher tier than Foote, not to mention the picks they would send would be low round picks given how good the lightning are currently and how much better they would be with Karlsson. Karlsson after all is a two time Norris winner and arguably one of/if not the best defensemen in the league Ottawa should not go forward with a trade with Tampa that doesn't include one of there two best youngsters. I agree its is a risk for Yzerman to send a piece like that for a guy who only has one year left on his deal but if he did/does trade and resign Erik the reward would be worth it.