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Tampa passes on the Johnson trade. He likely doesn't waive for Detroit, and even if he does, Tampa would just buy him out before trading a top prospect, a 1st, and retain 1.5. Not a chance. Tampa will just buy him out and pay less or the same as this retention outside of one year on the buyout. Having Seattle take McD is the optimal path, but Tampa won't likely give up 1st, 3rd and a prospect to do it. McD is still a top 4 Dman and likely will be for 2-3 more seasons after this. Tampa will likely have to add a little, but it won't be this much.