Keep dreaming about UFA Karlsson lol

Karlsson not taking that much of a dicount to come to tampa

He is really good friends with Hedman and Hedman took a very friendly deal to stay in Tampa, just like Kuch and Stamkos. I really wouldn't be surprised if you saw a free agent signing similar to JT in Toronto. By that I mean Karlsson signing for 1-3mill below market value to go to that team in particular.

No matter who has taken a discount in Tampa, they haven't taken this big of a discount. this contract is at least 1.5 mil annually lower than what Karlsson is worth, probably closer to 2. Now think about all the teams that have the space for him, and think about how high those numbers will likely be. Gotta think someone would offer him 13x7yrs. Think he's taking a 3.5mil annual discount? Thats leaving almost 25mil on a deal. Not a chance.

Well, there is a chance. The teams that are going to offer him the big bucks are the teams that aren't contenders. If you want to win cups, if you want to be apart of a dynasty, if you want to play for the main goal. You take the pay cut. Im not saying he saying yes to 3mill less than market. I am saying why the hell wouldn't you take a pay cut to be on the Lighting, Jets, Leafs and other main favorites. You don't join hockey to make millions on a losing team, you join hockey to win the cup. Period.

do you guys understand how the world works? Florida has no state income tax. $9.5m in Florida is a lot more than $11-12m in another city. on paper it may appear to be a pay cut, but in his bank account it isn't. why do you think Stammer signed the deal he did?

and Karlsson in UFA status isn't that far of a stretch, especially if the Sens can't move him before the season starts. if a trade happens after September it is going to be a rental move, not a long term move...

The two pieces your sending the Rangers are of no interest. One is an AHL player and the other is a back-up goalie (at best), neither of which is a need. There's no enticement here.

Absolutely I do. You think Dallas or Florida or Edmonton or Arizona wouldn't be willing to give him 2+mil more per season than Tampa? all of those teams have similar, if not better tax breaks than TBL. Dallas has Klingberg, Edmonton Klefbom, Arizona OEL. There's connections everywhere. Just because you have a different stance doesn't make you right. Realistically, none of us have any say in what happens to NHL teams. I think this is a site that encourages discussion around what we would like to see our favourite teams and players do, not askother hockey fans if they have any idea of how the world works.

Add 1m to EK and Gourde. Short 3 players and under cap. Cally dump will cost a lot more than a spare Erne.