Reunite Foote brothers

Holy overpay batman

Clearly you didn't hear JBB's mid sesson presser where he stated TB won't be active because he's not giving up really good young players on excellent contracts

It works for Tampa, but I'd push for the trade without Fortier. If push came to shove though, and Fortier had to be a part of it, so be it. Getting 2 years of max retention would cost a little extra. Tampa's defense would be quite impressive with Hedman, McD, Serg, Cernak, Severson, Rutta and Bogo. The cap would also work and the trade likely fits the timeline of where both teams are.

Joseph is a decent 3rd liner, but nothing more. Foote may eventually reach that top 4 dman level, but he's still at least a couple years from that, being generous. If Tampa could get a legit top 4 RD in Severson for 2 more runs, moving out a 3rd liner that likely asks for too much next year(not sure why though given his play), and a young dman that would be a playoff liability this year, they should have no problem doing that. A late 1st is a late 1st, and JBB has shown no problem moving those to improve the team. Fortier is actually the piece I would not want to include as I believe he has some future potential in Tampa, but again, he wouldn't be a deal breaker if NJ drew.a line in the sand over him.

This is a type of Severson trade the Devils would be looking for

They might or might not take it (depends on Seversons willingness to resign)