Higher yes highest in the US no

He still can't put all California teams on there. And then he has likes of NJ and Minnesota which are in the top5 of highest tax states.

But you keep dreaming about dumping him without a 1st. You'll be disappointed when the day comes, so go ahead and enjoy your bliss now.

imo any Johnson trade needs to involve at least a first to entice teams. A return like this for only two second round picks seems a little bit overly optimistic

It is going to cost more than a 1st rounder, Johnson still has 3 more years and he can deny a trade to 20 teams. Even finding a team willing to take the dump that Johnson wants to go will be hard enough.

If I’m the jackets, I don’t make this trade. I insist if I’m retaining half on 2 guys and your sending Johnson. I’m asking for the 2 seconds and cal Foote. You’ve gotta give to get. Those 2 half retained are worth a second and maybe a little extra. It will cost more then another second to dump Johnson. A first is very likely the cost. Or a player like a cal Foote or Eric cernak, if you don’t want to move a first.

Dumping Strålman cost a 2nd and a prospect drafted in the 2nd round.

You're not dumping Johnson for the same price and on top of that getting Korpi with half retained.

It is going to cost more than a 1st rounder, Johnson still has 3 more years and he can deny a trade to 20 teams. Even finding a team willing to take the dump that Johnson wants to go will be hard enough.