TexasHockey
Joined: Nov. 2017
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Well, they're probably not buying out Cogliano and sending Comeau away, even though we'd agree that at least one of them should be sent away. That means, you have 4.4M of cap space less. Also, I think they are keeping them, so when their cap is off in 2021-22, Miro's cap hit can be easily manageable.
They'll probably re-sign Khudobin for 1 more year at 3M. So that's 7.4M with Comeau and Cogs. Gurianov's and Faksa's cap hit are OK but I think Hintz is getting at least 5M in bridge deal. All of a sudden, they do not have that cap space for big splash. And personally, I'd be glad if they keep at least one of Comeau and Cogliano. Having Comeau, Cogliano and Janmark is redundant even now, that's why your proposed trade in previous thread Janmark+Honka+pick for Hamonic would be great (we'd need to sweten it with another prospect though).
But even without free agent splash (or overpay) this is a good team for next season, especially with Dellandrea and Harley coming up. We need RHD help though. I hope they let Polak walk. Possible UFA candidates for this year are Green, Vatanen, DeMelo, Tanev, Barrie. Me personally, I would love if they could use Tampa's cap trouble in the summer and acquire Erik Cernak.