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I hope JBB is an actual wizard

Created by: CallMeJack
Team: 2020-21 Tampa Bay Lightning
Initial Creation Date: Sep. 30, 2020
Published: Sep. 30, 2020
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I'm glad this team got a Cup before cap hell officially kicked in for the Lightning. This might the toughest offseason this front office has seen. As a fan, I'm confident that JBB can find a way to navigate this mess and keep all the important pieces in tact but it won't be easy. On a incredibly serious note, Stamkos might be placed on LTIR. He played just 2:47 all playoffs and was supposed to be ready to go for this bubble tournament but something else happened to him. No one really knows what it is because of them being in the bubble but there's a lot of signs pointing to another lengthy Stamkos absence (maybe even permanent) and while his contract being on LTIR doesn't solve the cap crisis permanently in Tampa, it does provide some relief and gives Tampa flexibility. Obviously, the reports aren't saying that but they are saying JBB has been looking to shop players who aren't expected to leave and a lot of them are going to be reluctant when it comes to waiving their NTCs. If Stamkos has to be put on LTIR, that means JBB can keep mostly everyone here in Tampa but you know that's a long shot of an assumption of what will happen. I could've put Stammer on LTIR for the purpose of this Armchair GM, assuming he does have to miss all of next season with whatever he's dealing with and kept Killer/Johnson but obviously I'd rather have the captain over those two any time of the year. I could see Bobby Ryan ringchasing now that he is out of Ottawa and Tampa would be a likely destination if he were willing to take a serious discount to play here (which i mean maybe) and if he were to join, it would replace Killorn's goalscoring we would be missing if he were to be shopped. The other UFA moves being Rutta, Bogosian and Maroon all back on similar deals, keeping the cap roughly the same. The RFA signings of Cirelli, Sergachev, and Cernak are maybe a little based on their performances in the bubble and I wouldn't be shocked if they were lower in AAV but during their ELCs they have all earned a pay raise. Only one I didn't sign is Masin as he has left for the KHL.

One last thing: Wouldn't it be funny if Tampa moved McEhlinney for whatever they can get for him and signed Lundqvist on a league minimum as their new backup?

Okay so I'll admit I might have lowballed Cirelli and Sergachev by a million or less each respectfully and I knew when I made the Johnson trade I should have sent him to DET so he could be 2C again
Free Agent Signings
RESERVE LISTYEARSCAP HIT
3$925,000
3$925,000
2$700,000
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
2$925,000
1$800,000
1$800,000
1$800,000
1$800,000
1$850,000
1$850,000
1$850,000
2$850,000
2$1,250,000
3$4,000,000
3$3,750,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$1,250,000
1$1,000,000
1$750,000
1$1,000,000
Trades
1.
TBL
  1. 2021 6th round pick (EDM)
EDM
  1. Paquette, Cédric
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Any cap JBB is able to clear here helps.
2.
TBL
    Coburn could retire now that he has his Cup. While he's still serviceable, he's stated he wants to end his career in Tampa so why not end it on the highest note?
    3.
    TBL
    1. 2020 5th round pick (TBL)
    OTT
    1. Verhaeghe, Carter
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    Verhaeghe might not be back at all. Tampa has better overall players than him ready to go. Still a good 2 way guy for any team who needs bottom 6 depth to be honest
    4.
    TBL
    1. 2020 2nd round pick (BUF)
    2. 2021 4th round pick (BUF)
    Additional Details:
    Buffalo makes the most sense due to their lack of goal scoring wingers outside of Skinner and Olofsson. With the addition of Eric Staal, BUF could use another solid addition to their top 6. Only issue here is their cap situation is a little rough since they have to sign Reinhart, Mittelstadt (cheap), Kahun, Olofsson, Ullmark and Montour. I doubt they have much room left in cap after the resigning starts but who knows.
    BUF
    1. Killorn, Alex
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    I don't think BUF has the cap to make a deal like this but they could use the goalscoring depth plus Killorn is a big body. Only problem is he falls down a lot. His value is the highest it has ever been as he is coming off a career year and is a Stanley Cup champ. In a normal cap rising year, he'd probably fetch a late 1st + but considering we're in a flat cap year, a lot of teams (unless desperate) would stay away from him.
    5.
    TBL
    1. 2020 7th round pick (NJD)
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    Purely a cap dump, any return outside of Schneider's albatross of a contract is fine.
    NJD
    1. Johnson, Tyler
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    I could never see TyJo actually waiving his NTC to go to NJ but weirder things have happened this year. Johnson just isn't the player he used to be and his contract is now a full on liability to Tampa. JBB either moves it now some magical way or he waits a year on Seattle to join and do what he can then to make the Kraken take him off the books here. Starting next year he has a modified NTC so I definitely could see that being the most realistic scenario happening around Johnson but any extra cap this offseason is crucial.
    DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
    2020
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    2021
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    2022
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    ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
    23$81,500,000$80,625,924$0$500,000$874,076

    Roster

    Left WingCentreRight Wing
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    $8,500,000$8,500,000
    LW, C
    NMC
    UFA - 4
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    $6,750,000$6,750,000
    C, RW
    UFA - 2
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    $9,500,000$9,500,000
    RW
    NMC
    UFA - 7
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    $5,300,000$5,300,000
    LW, RW
    NTC
    UFA - 2
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    $3,750,000$3,750,000
    C, LW
    UFA - 3
    $1,000,000$1,000,000
    RW, LW
    UFA - 1
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    $925,000$925,000
    C, LW
    UFA - 1
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    $5,166,666$5,166,666
    C, LW, RW
    NTC
    UFA - 5
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    $1,800,000$1,800,000
    RW, LW
    UFA - 1
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    $750,000$750,000
    LW, RW
    UFA - 2
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    $759,258$759,258
    RW, LW
    UFA - 1
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    $925,000$925,000
    LW, RW
    UFA - 1
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    $850,000$850,000
    C
    UFA - 2
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    $800,000$800,000
    LW, RW
    UFA - 2
    Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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    $7,875,000$7,875,000
    LD
    NMC
    UFA - 5
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    $1,250,000$1,250,000
    LD/RD
    UFA - 2
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    $9,500,000$9,500,000
    G
    UFA - 8
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    $4,000,000$4,000,000
    LD/RD
    UFA - 3
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    $1,250,000$1,250,000
    RD
    UFA - 3
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    $1,300,000$1,300,000
    G
    UFA - 1
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    $6,750,000$6,750,000
    LD
    NTC
    UFA - 6
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    $925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$500,000$500K)
    RD
    RFA - 1
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    $1,000,000$1,000,000
    RD
    UFA - 1

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    Sep. 30, 2020 at 12:23 p.m.
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    Quoting: CallMeJack
    Wait isnt Olofsson being played on the right tho? Or at least I thought he was anyways


    No. Although it wouldn’t be a bad idea considering he was a good one timer.
    Sep. 30, 2020 at 12:26 p.m.
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    Quoting: Fel93
    There's literally no way Cirelli and Sergachev put even a pencil on those deals


    agreed... these are 1yr/2yrs offers max
    Sep. 30, 2020 at 12:27 p.m.
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    Quoting: CallMeJack
    Well they get a like 70% serviceable forward, could have thrown in a 4th or something just to insure it but looking at their forward depth, they can use any help they can get.


    Their forward depth are all just getting their braces out. Give 'em time!!

    If you look at NJD's needs (2nd line RW, a bottom-six big body or two, young d-men) and their cap space, there is probably a deal with TB that suits both sides....but I don't think this is it. I doubt NJD would want to tie up $5 million over the next 4 years on Tyler Johnson, unless it was a means to an end (like it was needed to acquire another TB player).
    Sep. 30, 2020 at 12:27 p.m.
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    Quoting: CallMeJack
    Sergachev is so weird to guess on though like he's got the offensive talent to get paid but his defending sometimes just ruins his value so yeah I probably lowballed him more than Cirelli tbh


    I've been assigning Sergachev a value similar to what McAvoy got in Boston. As you mentioned, he still has a lot of work to do in the defensive zone compared to how Hedman and McDonagh perform.
    Sep. 30, 2020 at 12:28 p.m.
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    Quoting: Shibbal18
    I dont mind flipping him to RW or Skinner. I wouldnt do it for a scrub or something stupid like Hall, but for Killorn I would. I have 0 faith he'd let himself get traded to Buffalo though lol


    Yeah but I mean idk its hard to say. Buffalo has a lot of promise and I mean he could be the missing piece but if BUF isnt on his no trade list then yeah i mean its probably likely he goes there but i have no actual idea where he ends up tbh. Buffalo makes the most sense to me and it helps both teams equally. We get cap and you get a top 6 winger with size and can score as well
    Sep. 30, 2020 at 12:29 p.m.
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    Quoting: alpine4life
    agreed... these are 1yr/2yrs offers max


    thought about doing them as 2 year deals tbh
    Sep. 30, 2020 at 12:30 p.m.
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    Quoting: NHLfan10506
    Their forward depth are all just getting their braces out. Give 'em time!!

    If you look at NJD's needs (2nd line RW, a bottom-six big body or two, young d-men) and their cap space, there is probably a deal with TB that suits both sides....but I don't think this is it. I doubt NJD would want to tie up $5 million over the next 4 years on Tyler Johnson, unless it was a means to an end (like it was needed to acquire another TB player).


    fair enough. i think NJ is about to get their 2RW in the draft if I had to guess, also they will be active this free agency. Johnson likely just goes to Seattle next offseason from somewhere anyways
    Sep. 30, 2020 at 12:31 p.m.
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    Quoting: CoopsTroops
    I've been assigning Sergachev a value similar to what McAvoy got in Boston. As you mentioned, he still has a lot of work to do in the defensive zone compared to how Hedman and McDonagh perform.


    You know its funny you mention McAvoy, the first year we had him on the team he had a lot of comparisons to McAvoy so yeah that would be probably the most accurate value of Sergachev
    Sep. 30, 2020 at 12:31 p.m.
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    Yeah but I mean idk its hard to say. Buffalo has a lot of promise and I mean he could be the missing piece but if BUF isnt on his no trade list then yeah i mean its probably likely he goes there but i have no actual idea where he ends up tbh. Buffalo makes the most sense to me and it helps both teams equally. We get cap and you get a top 6 winger with size and can score as well


    We want him, just a tough franchise to come to after winning the cup rofl
    Sep. 30, 2020 at 12:32 p.m.
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    Quoting: Sabres923
    No. Although it wouldn’t be a bad idea considering he was a good one timer.


    very good. i love watching Olofsson, very fun player tbh. could see him making a fine RW
    Sep. 30, 2020 at 12:32 p.m.
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    Quoting: Shibbal18
    We want him, just a tough franchise to come to after winning the cup rofl


    lmaooooo yeah i know but you can definitely dream
    Sep. 30, 2020 at 12:33 p.m.
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    Quoting: NHLfan10506
    NJD declines...not taking cap dumps for nothing

    Johnson isn’t a pure cap dump he’s a good center who had little bit of a down year playing 3rd line minutes getting him for a 7th would be a steal for NJ
    Sep. 30, 2020 at 12:35 p.m.
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    Quoting: Bigboi69
    Johnson isn’t a pure cap dump he’s a good center who had little bit of a down year playing 3rd line minutes getting him for a 7th would be a steal for NJ


    tbh hes had back to back down years just in overall play i mean his point totals are fine but like hes regressing and its getting bad i feel like sadly so. still a very fast skater however but so unlucky when trying to score
    Sep. 30, 2020 at 12:47 p.m.
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    I'll just reply on the Ottawa Senators portion.

    The Verhaeghe trade is a very minor part of this thread, and doesn't really affect the rest, so it could be removed without much change to the overall team.

    Ottawa needs more cap hit, and with the crowded situation among the prospects, especially left handed wingers, Carter Verhaeghe at a sub million contract doesn't help. Ottawa would be better suited making an offer for someone like Jeff Carter, and possibly getting better assets for helping LA with their cap hit.
    Sep. 30, 2020 at 12:49 p.m.
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    Quoting: Bigboi69
    Johnson isn’t a pure cap dump he’s a good center who had little bit of a down year playing 3rd line minutes getting him for a 7th would be a steal for NJ


    I'm not saying NJD would buy him out or anything....but for a rebuilding club, taking on $5 million over 4 years is a lot. Only way NJD does this is if (a) it is a means to an end or (b) TB treats it like a straight cap dump and sends a worthwhile asset along with him.

    Cap space has never been more valuable....teams are paying a lot to acquire it.
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    Sep. 30, 2020 at 12:51 p.m.
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    Quoting: Shibbal18
    NTCs could be waive to AHL worst case scenario, where they would surely be picked up on waivers. Dont get anything but free cap though


    If I'm a GM, I'm not picking up Johnson on a waiver - he's 30, his numbers have been declining and he's very small. Just not worth the four remaining years. Gourde is sort of the same way but he's a little younger.
    Sep. 30, 2020 at 12:59 p.m.
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    Quoting: NMAvsFan
    If I'm a GM, I'm not picking up Johnson on a waiver - he's 30, his numbers have been declining and he's very small. Just not worth the four remaining years. Gourde is sort of the same way but he's a little younger.


    I could see Ottawa or Florida (dependent on who they sign) taking him for free
    Sep. 30, 2020 at 1:05 p.m.
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    Quoting: Shibbal18
    I could see Ottawa or Florida (dependent on who they sign) taking him for free


    I guess but that's a lot of money on a guy that doesn't really produce much anymore. And you're helping out a rival by giving them space to sign guys they're going to beat you with. There are other options in UFA that are "free," too.
    Sep. 30, 2020 at 1:46 p.m.
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    Quoting: sensibleguy
    I'll just reply on the Ottawa Senators portion.

    The Verhaeghe trade is a very minor part of this thread, and doesn't really affect the rest, so it could be removed without much change to the overall team.

    Ottawa needs more cap hit, and with the crowded situation among the prospects, especially left handed wingers, Carter Verhaeghe at a sub million contract doesn't help. Ottawa would be better suited making an offer for someone like Jeff Carter, and possibly getting better assets for helping LA with their cap hit.


    good point there.
     
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