So TB loses Both Raddysh and Katchouk while still over the cap please explain how this makes sense. Lose Katchouk because someone will claim him when you waive him to put him on the Taxi squad or minors because the Taxi squad is going away.

I think I'm missing something here... What's Crouse's deal? I get he's the coveted UFA this year but Goodrow and Coleman were 2 years on bargain deals. And Savard was an experienced RHD playing top minutes.
What makes Crouse and automatic 1st rounder + good prospect? Esp with no retention or anything

Crouse isn't UFA, he's RFA so he's still under team control. He's only 1.5 against the cap so is a bargain deal. Watch a couple Yotes games and you'll get it, he's a super physical power forward, skates very well for his size. He's been productive despite being on a historically terrible team.. his centers the last three seasons have been a dying Derek Stepan and Johan Larsson. He's also a natural leader, always sticks up for teammates, willing go into every "hard" area of the ice. Also we have an award here in AZ given out by the local hockey writers called the "Shane Doan Good Guy Award" that is given to the player who treats the community, fans, and media with the most kindness and respect.. Crouse got it this year. On the Bolts he's a plug and play 25 goal winger.. he's like much higher ceiling Pat Maroon. A prospect and 1st would be well worth the investment