I have thought the same thing. Probably have to move one of the five million dollar contracts as well. The way Killorn is playing he is not going any where.

Even moving him, some salary will be coming back. Tampa could get cap relief of $3-4 M. Tampa would be losing their best player in his prime, and still face a cap crunch. Best scenario, I think is moving an affordable contract like Kilorn or Johnson (yes, I am aware of their NTC) for a pick, like Miller last year.

It would be interesting seeing some trades involving Kucherov.

Too bad they all have NTCs except for Killoran. Cirelli is going to get moved this offseason

Zero point zero chance Cirelli is moved .. well willingly .. as if there is ever a time for a RFA Term sheet .. he is it. If I am Cirelli I would consider it .. he could get a front loaded 3 year $20M contract from a contending team or even LT 7 year 50M plus deal. Why on earth would he accept a 3 year gap deal and watch Gourde and Johnson make more than him for next few years.. salt inside wound.

As much as trading Gourde with Kuch for picks would solve ALOT of Cap issues.. he is just too good to trade.. BUT I'd he half asses it defensively in playoffs again, ship him out!!!!!!!