CupInSIX
My cap runneth over
Uh, don't forget that these teams all have to play a season next year. It's not like Vegas is trying to maintain the insane momentum that they built up last year...or Dallas is trying to make the playoffs while Seguin is still on that ludicrous team-friendly deal...or Tampa is trying to finally win the cup again after years of coming up just short.
Ottawa isn't in the best position but these teams are also desperate to make their teams better in a league that's never been more competitive. They'll pay what they have to pay.
I wouldn't exactly call Vegas and Tampa desperate. Tampa can make minor tweaks and Vegas can be patient enough to wait for their prospects to emerge in 2-3 years.