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Tara - conditional with risky situation

Created by: vikhodush
Team: 2021-22 Carolina Hurricanes
Initial Creation Date: Aug. 20, 2021
Published: Aug. 20, 2021
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
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Left Handed
Original Team
Waivers Exempt
Right Handed
Position
Trade Clause
Max Perf. Bonus
Expiry Status
Term Remaining
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Waivers ExemptMcDavid, Connor
$12,500,000 (Performance Bonus$250,000)
C
NMC
UFA - 5
Description
Original concept around some of the Tara conditions came from evelutions2, but I tweaked it. I think it's likely at this point that Armstrong wants to showcase that Tara is healthy and effective still since he hasn't gotten what he deems as fair value or acceptable offers because teams are concerned about Tara's health, and rightfully so.

This essentially takes most of the risk out of it for both sides. The Canes are protected if Tara is hurt but if he meets the conditions they'll happily bump up those picks. The Blues get a really nice piece in Suzuki and a solid, immediate contributor who would probably fit in well with how they like to play in Fast either way. If Tara doesn't perform or gets hurt, this is still a good return, and if he pops those 2 potential first rounders would make them feel much better. Not to mention the cap space they're gaining.

This scenario assumes the report around the long-term deal w/ Svech has some legs. If it ends up being a cheaper, bridge deal I could see the Canes not including Fast but I wanted to do that to offset some of the cap to try to make one more top 9 improvement.

The top 9 improvement comes in the form of Rakell, and probably around the TDL. The extra 2nd is for some retention, but I think overall value is close - could swap out prospects if Rees isn't enough but he's projecting out as a middle 6 C with some physicality even though he's a bit under-sized. His ceiling is probably Trochek.
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
8$8,750,000
Trades
1.
STL
  1. Fast, Jesper
  2. Suzuki, Ryan
  3. 2022 4th round pick (CAR)
  4. 2024 5th round pick (CAR)
Additional Details:
Both picks conditional
'22 converts to a 1st based on GP in reg and playoffs - Tara has to play 75% or more
'24 converts to a 2nd if Tara scores more than 25 goals this season, to a 1st if he scores more than 30 goals this season
2.
CAR
  1. Rakell, Rickard ($1,800,000 retained)
ANA
  1. Rees, Jamieson
  2. 2023 2nd round pick (CAR)
  3. 2024 2nd round pick (CAR)
DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2022
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2023
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2024
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
22$81,500,000$76,286,722$0$537,500$5,213,278

Roster

Left WingCentreRight Wing
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$5,400,000$5,400,000
LW, RW
UFA - 3
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$8,460,250$8,460,250
C
UFA - 3
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$3,750,000$3,750,000
RW
NTC
UFA - 2
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$8,750,000$8,750,000
LW, RW
UFA - 8
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$4,750,000$4,750,000
C, RW
UFA - 1
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$863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$537,500$538K)
RW
RFA - 1
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$5,250,000$5,250,000
LW, RW
UFA - 1
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$6,000,000$6,000,000
C, LW
NMC
UFA - 2
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$663,139$663,139
RW, LW
UFA - 1
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$725,000$725,000
C, LW, RW
UFA - 1
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$1,350,000$1,350,000
C, RW
UFA - 1
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$1,800,000$1,800,000
LW, RW
UFA - 3
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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$5,300,000$5,300,000
LD
M-NTC
UFA - 4
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$1,000,000$1,000,000
RD
UFA - 1
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$4,500,000$4,500,000
G
M-NTC
UFA - 2
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$5,250,000$5,250,000
LD
M-NTC
UFA - 3
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$4,025,000$4,025,000
RD
UFA - 3
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$2,000,000$2,000,000
G
UFA - 2
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$2,000,000$2,000,000
RD
UFA - 1
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$2,900,000$2,900,000
LD/RD
UFA - 1
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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$800,000$800,000
LD/RD, LW
UFA - 1
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$4,050,000$4,050,000
LD
M-NTC
UFA - 2
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$750,000$750,000
RW, LW
UFA - 1

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Aug. 20, 2021 at 10:34 a.m.
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mokumboi
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I see where you're going with this, but FYI adding Fast hurts the offer more than it helps it. The Blues would much rather have Keane or Cotton instead, I'd think.
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Aug. 20, 2021 at 10:34 a.m.
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Lets Get Kraken
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This is definitely a way better situation than the one I proposed. Although I would rather not put 2 1st round picks on the line for a question mark. The 2022 conditional pick is fine, but I would adjust the 2024 conditional pick to upgrade to a 3rd if he scores 25 goals, and to a second if he scores 30 goals.
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Aug. 20, 2021 at 10:35 a.m.
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Quoting: mokumboi
I see where you're going with this, but FYI adding Fast hurts the offer more than it helps it. The Blues would much rather have Keane or Cotton instead, I'd think.


Could easily do that. I'm fine keeping Fast, just wanted an upgrade on the third line but can probably move him in a separate deal to make space for Rakell or somebody similar.
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Aug. 20, 2021 at 10:43 a.m.
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I think the conditional picks are more than fair value since CAR is taking on all the risk and STL is dumping 7.5 mil in salary.

In my eyes, drop the players and make one of the conditionals a guaranteed mid round pick. Even then I think that’s a lot.
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Aug. 20, 2021 at 11:38 a.m.
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Quoting: jnowariak
I think the conditional picks are more than fair value since CAR is taking on all the risk and STL is dumping 7.5 mil in salary.

In my eyes, drop the players and make one of the conditionals a guaranteed mid round pick. Even then I think that’s a lot.


Yeah, I think I leaned more towards the overpay side. I try not to underpay on trades on here b/c the bias can easily do that for me but I think I usually end up overpaying haha
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