tomato
Joined: Oct. 2018
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Value wise the leafs do that trade every day of the week. Factoring in the cap i still think we do it. Factoring in the fact that JT wouldn't accept a trade out of Toronto it would never get done. Tampa would be dumb to offer the trade. Taking Tavares back at a higher salary than Stamkos while providing about equal value means they areonly really saving a couple million on the cap while also throwing in a second round pick. If they think internally that his injury problems are going to be a constant thing every year maybe they entertain trading him in this type of deal but no way JT will want to leave. I think if you put Sergachev on the market, even with teams knowing Tamps is cap crunched and has less leverage in trades they could get a lot more for him than that. Perfect age talent level and the fact that he can play either side makes him an extremely valuable asset. With Mcdonaugh and Hedman entering there early 30s, they should look to lock up both of Sergachev and Cernak to long deals.