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While Serg likely isn't being traded, this isn't bad value for Tampa. Matheson, a late 1st and a prospect that looks NHL ready is not terrible value. While Tampa could just trade for a top 10 pick instead, unless JBB already had an additional trade lined up to use that pick to upgrade the team now (or had multiple ufa's ready to sign with the added cap), adding Matheson and Beck to the roster, plus having a 1st round pick to use as best Brisebois saw fit, isn't bad. Additionally, having the cap space to actually add a real top 6 F(and not the very meh additions I see when Cirelli is traded on here), gives Tampa more balance at F and keeps the blueline solid. The only reason I would pass is if JBB had a top 4 RD lined up and likely willing to sign, then moving Serg for just picks and/or prospects makes more sense, as Tampa could then add needed futures, a top 6 F, and have a more balanced blueline.