Karlsson isn’t coming to Dallas for that offer. A Karlsson deal is likely going to run $9M+ (minimum) for wherever he lands.

And yes, I know Texas has no state income tax. That doesn’t mean he’s going to take this much of a discount. He’s still going to run $9M+

And don't forget Expansion draft means we can only protect 3 defense man. So Lindell, Miro, Klingberg.

We can protect all 4. Instead of the 7/3/1 route, we’d be able to do the 8/1 scenario. Protect all 4 defensemen along with Benn, Seguin, Radulov, and Hintz. You lose either Gurianov or Faksa.

It would also be a lot easier to trade with Seattle to have them pick someone else, if we protected all 4 defensemen. For example, trade them a 2nd Round Pick in return for them picking someone like Cogliano or Janmark. It’s almost impossible to trade with them if we leave one of our top-4 defensemen open (Assuming we land Karlsson), due to how young and good our defensive core is.

We can add Karlsson and be fine during the expansion, but it likely comes at the cost of a high Round Pick to ensure a certain player gets selected.

Right I'm just pointing out the spot Karlsson puts us in. Losing Gurianov or Faksa or Dickinson. And if you go the 8/1 route you also risk leaving the second line forward we sign this off season unprotected like Zucc. And be risky to sign Karlsson for 5 years at that salary with Miro needing a contract in what 3 to 4 years. We can give up a draft pick to Seattle, but we've been hit hard with draft picks.

Karlsson is only worth 8 million. Regardless the Sharks just sold their souls for him. And yes, I know he will not take 7.7 but this is wishful thinking on my part. However, my thought would be to see if he would take that be on one of the best top 4 in the league. As we have just seen, he isnt saying no to 11 mil per. Anyone in their right mind wouldn't.