CupsOverCash
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- Jun 16, 2009
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I wonder if winning the cup would help or hurt our chances.
I think it honestly comes down to what space we would be able to make and obviously what Points contract is. We will make Point's contract priority #1. Then we if we are serious about Karlsson we would probably trade both Gourde and Miller before their NTC kick in. If we clear that, have Point under contract, and have the space available for somebody like Karlsson I think we would make an attempt if he made it to UFA or at least the negotiation window.
There is probably mutual interest but some moving parts need to be done. I mean a core of Kucherov, Point, Stamkos, Hedman, McDonagh, and Karlsson is insanity and would make us top heavy but to face those guys majority of time like you would in the playoffs would not be fun for any opposing team. Add in some secondary guys who would still be here. It would be real tempting if I was him. However it comes down to what hes looking for. Im sure he wants to get paid too. If he finds a situation where both arises may rival the chance he would get here. Either way I wouldnt bet on it but its still interesting to think about.