Quoting: JTBF81
Sure, many have already explained why a deal may not have happened yet, but keep on with that crystal ball you must have. The outside the box thinking is fine when it's realistic, which is usually not the case on here and especially not from ppl like him, or clearly yourself. Thanks for playing yhough!!
Ok, let's do a very simple rundown here, teams that could afford to help Tampa clear cap space:
1) NJD: $17.1M in space, still need to sign Blackwood and Bratt. Let's call it $11M in space, but they only have 18 players signed now. They have the room.
2) LAK: $13.6M in space, still need to sign a few players to get their line up complete. They aren't going to compete for a cup in the next few years, so they'll likely look for a painful deal for someone else.
3) Nashville: $12.9M in space, still need to sign Kunin and another 3 players. They have the space, and are close to being considered in a 'win now' mode.
4) Ottawa: $12.5M in space, but given their financial issues, have no real desire to take on a $4.5 or $5M contract, unless it's REALLY painful for the other team.
5) Detroit: $9.5M in space, and has a very smart GM. He will take someone else's cap dump, but at a HUGE and I mean HHUUUUUGGGGGEEEEEE price.
6) Columbus: $9.2M in space, not a lot of cash to play with, still needs to sign Dubois. They're out.
7) Florida: $6.6M in space, just signed Duclair. They're out.
8) Chicago: $5.2M in space, still need to sign Strome. Rebuilding. They're out.
9) There is NO #9 or 10, or 11, or 12.
So there you are. These are the only teams you can trade TJ, Killorn, Gourde, Palat, McDonagh, or Stamkos to (assuming they all waive their NTC/NMC).
Who's it gonna be? And what's the price?