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SanPolo89
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DeMelo is good but Heed will provide more firepower from the backend that the Sharks need and with less cap. On that basis, he's sadly gone. Will be a good 5th/6th D for around 1-2m.
Re Tavares:
-Islanders - yes, most likely due for the obvious reason however, it cant be a good situation and like most people i'm very surprised they have left a franchise player to get this close to free agency.
-Vegas - a likely front runner but will he make the jump to a team that has only 1 years history? I just can't see it being at the top of his list.
-Montreal - no chance, they are in a mess and no where near being a contender unless they make a real splash in free agency. Still don't see it being very attractive.
-Carolina - again, no chance. A team that has promise but has virtually no market and I can't see him wanting to arrive somewhere long-term that has so much uncertainty atm.
-Vancouver - now this is interesting. Up and coming. Could be a good team fit. Lots of cap space. But are they a strong cup challenger? I think that's what stops this deal.
-San Jose - strong core, strong management and always sniffing around the playoffs. Only downside is probably lack of a hockey market. Well, another, which is significantly worse is their ability to consistently chock at the playoffs.
-Colorado - logically, yes. Cap space, good young team, will give them 2 really good centres. On his list? I doubt it. One good year amongst several bad doesn't necessarily make them a challenger.
I'm not saying he signs with the Sharks (I am a Sharks fan after all) but there is a convincing argument.
Now, Jumbo is unlikely to take £2m but he might have to to stay. He has said recently in the news he will take less if Doug Wilson splashes the cash in free agency. I wouldn't be surprised to see a bonus laden deal here for the vet.
Tavares will likely fetch £12m but I just see the £10m mark as more appropriate. Nonetheless, I still have the cap space in my model and if he wants more, like most GMs, I'd find the space!