I could picture young guys like Dahlin and Power not to mention many others on other teams waiting to sign max deals to see what the cap does in a couple of years.

:Tampa and blocks Adams phone, Not even close for an elite franchise LHD like Hedman who's country miles better than Dahlin.

Minnesota declines. Foligno isn't a cap dump. Casey Middlestat doesn't get to move Minnesota back in the draft thus year or any other. As long Bill Guerin is gm and especially Judd brackett is scout leader, it's not happening. Casey Middlestat for 2nd round pick no more

TB counters Thompson for a 25 2nd 261st &2nd and Alex Barre-Boulet

For Hedman, it would cost WAY more. Something like Thompson, A/B prospect, 2-3 firsts + maybe more.

Your evaluation of hedmans worth is worse than the original trade proposal. Thompson is a 95 point guy at 25 years old with a 7x7 contract. Thompson straight up would be more than enough.

Thank you for this. I will wake up every morning for the rest of my days thinking of how absurd this take is and I will have a good laugh. Every game against Tampa I will laugh about this comment, every goal Thompson scores I will laugh, every Sabres 1st round pick for the next 3 years I will laugh. Every goal/assist those 3 A level prospects score for the Sabres over the next 10 years I will laugh. When Hedman retires in 5-6 years and Thompson is still a Sabre and those 3 A level prospects are in their prime, I will laugh. Thank you - hello

What is his value then? Truly? As a soon to be 33 y.o. UFA?