Collecting Assets

It's going to take more on each trade for the wings to take on these Contracts, as is it's not enough

Luke Glendening returns more then a 6th round pick, Especially when Yzerman retains 50% Glenny will return a 3rd rounder rather easily. Ladd 3 years $5.5M per Johnson 4 x $5M per too much Yzerman wants short term not long term.

Would you really need more to take on Johnson? I mean he's like your 4th best forward.
I see your point with Ladd, but I wouldn't be surprised if he goes on LTIR before his contract is up. That would make this trade a win for you.

Okay, I can see what your saying, but I think if Johnson has a good year you could probably get a second for him at the draft. The only reason why his value is this low is that teams are trying to make Tampa pay for their cup win. Any other time he would fetch at least a 3rd or 4th (and probably a 2nd tbh).
With Ladd as I said above I think he might go on LTIR before his contract is up. But here's the part 2 of this https://www.capfriendly.com/armchair-gm/team/2099364. After that year these guys only have one and two years left respectively. Ladd you could eat for one more year and Johnson you can either play on your 2nd/3rd line or you can probably trade him. If you can get something for him, you've just gotten a free 1st.

Also I can agree on Glendening, I was just trading him for whatever mostly to free up a roster spot. A 3rd is fine for him.