jimmyjets
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I agree that moving these 3 guys out for picks or prospects is the way that Tampa ideally would address their cap issue, but I don't see why Johnson would waive to come to Winnipeg nor why Palat would waive to move somewhere else.
We could potentially use Johnson but I'd rather trade a truck load for Cirelli as he would be a longer term solution. Knowing TJ has a full NTC, he would only be willing to move to a couple of teams and he will be turning 30 at the end of July so it's just a question of how long until the decline in play hits. As a result I wouldn't give you a 2nd for him, (and the picks would probably have to be from next year (2021) as we only have 4 picks this year already.
Honest question, would you choose to move from Tampa Bay to Winnipeg if you were him? (An American player, who committed long term to the organization and took less money so that you could have full trade protection until the end of your career.)
I love the Jets, but I would suggest that his best chance for a cup is to stay where he is.