Quoting: Boomer125
Agreed he definitely is worth more than a second, I'd offer a 2nd and an NHL ready F on a under a million deal in Korshkov prior to OS, just for argument sake let's say Calgary has OS Ciereli at 4.5 x 5 and the Habs have OS Sergachev at 6.25 x 6 Does Tampa "Easily match" all 3
I do not think Sergechev signs a five year deal at that number. Its remarkable how much he has grown this year. Always a great skater and offensive threat. This year he has upped his defense and plays in all circumstances and he has added an edge to his game. The other night he took on and beat Weber in a fight. Rarely do you get all that in one player. Said it before, compare Serg to Hedman at the same time in development and Serg is better. So I think he does three years at 6.25 and look for a bigger paycheck down the road when he still 25. Yes they can match all three and find away to move other players.
Who to move. Killorn has a limited NTC this summer. A two way power forward that has just scored 30 goals and 60 points at 4.45 contract will get you a first plus.
Palat, try to get to sign off on a trade. Two way power forward that scores 20 goals and 50 points w 5.3 contract worth a second at least.
Johnson, a center plays two ways, scored 29 goals last year contract 5.0 but having a down year This is a problem and will have to add to move, and he has to agree.
Gourde, the biggest issue. Contract 5.1, down year, under sized, NTC. If he waives then add assets to dump.Great guy, always plays hard but on this team he is on the fourth line. Way over paid.
So move two of the four and put Colburn in the AHL, saving a million. Or trade kuch and his 9.5 contract for picks, prospects and yes it can be done.