Also a team is going to give Letang 2nd pairing D usage. Place him in a system that exploits his positives and doesn't allow for his flaws and prosper because they'll realize he is 33 so he can't play 25 minutes a night and won't blame everything on him.
So yeah, basically same story as Malkin. Malkin to Carolina would not surprise me at all.
Yep, just edited that. They're in the same boat. Neither would get the money they are, and some offers would include incentives. BUT, with some financial flexibility, they won't want for suitors . . .
Carolina? That one is interesting. If they could tell him where their team is going, how he fits, and how their style of hockey will benefit him, then I suppose as a UFA he'd listen.
Florida is another name, for obvious reasons. If that franchise is in a good spot in 16 months, then I definitely could see something there.
How about Tampa, if he's looking for something more incentive laden? By then, you'll have butts in seats and the new TV contract. And it's not so far from Miami.
Once upon a time, he listed Montreal as a place he could see himself playing if he ever left. Claude Julien, in terms of style and system, would be perfect.
I also wouldn't discount either of the NY teams.