Proposal: If Tampa wants to swing for the fences this year

[QuadDeuces]

To NYI: Brayden Point
To TBL: John Tavares

Thoughts?

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[Skobel24]

I think Tampa passes. Point will be cost controlled for a while. Tavares will not. Point is on the 2nd year of his ELC, and he's near a point per game pace.

 

[Savant]

Neither team does it

 

[rent free]

bad for tampa.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Negative.

 

[Aoko]

I'd give Point and a conditional first if Tavares signs.

 

[BlueBaron]

Yeah they totally trade for a guy who is not available. They should pick up Crosby too.

 

[Juicy Pop]

I'm not sure that Tampa could even afford Tavares and Kucherov in another year without a miracle.

 

[dechire]

That doesn't make any sense for Tampa's needs or cap situation.

 

[Rschmitz]

Giving up too much cost control

 

[King'sPawn]

I'd give Point and a conditional first if Tavares signs.

It would cost a lot more for than a conditional first for Tavares to sign.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Yup Point to much cost controlled for so long, To give up for John Tavares. Pretty sure both teams pass on this one.

 

[Aoko]

It would cost a lot more for than a conditional first for Tavares to sign.

I didn't realize Tavares signing requirements are impacted by how much we gut the team that he's joining...

If NYI trades him now, it's because they don't want to see him go and have no assets out of it. Getting someone like Point back would be a hell of a lot better than getting nothing.

But let's be real, if Tampa wants Johnny T, they explore options in free agency, not the deadline.

 

[Skobel24]

It would cost a lot more for than a conditional first for Tavares to sign.

Point alone would be an incredible return. This isn't just some prospect, this is a 21 year old at nearly a point per game pace who'd mesh insanely well with Barzal. If the Islanders were offered Point, I think they'd take it.

 

[AndreRoy]

No chance. If Tavares wants to come here on a dirt cheap contract we’ll get him in free agency.

 

[Aoko]

No chance. If Tavares wants to come here on a dirt cheap contract we’ll get him in free agency.

Of course, but we would need to move salary to make that work. "Dirt cheap contract" is a bit ambitious.

I really want to just par the course, see what Tampa does in the playoffs, and if we fall short of winning the cup due to offense drying up, then I'd move Johnson and others to free up space and go for JT in free agency.

Our big need right now is to solidify our D. Tavares with Kucherov on the second line (which is hilarious to read, even more to say...) would be bonkers. But scoring certainly isn't our problem right now.

But yes, I'm one that would 100% move Point for Tavares. There aren't many other players I'd move him for though. McDonagh? Get the f*** out lol.

 

[AndreRoy]

Of course, but we would need to move salary to make that work. "Dirt cheap contract" is a bit ambitious.

I really want to just par the course, see what Tampa does in the playoffs, and if we fall short of winning the cup due to offense drying up, then I'd move Johnson and others to free up space and go for JT in free agency.

Our big need right now is to solidify our D. Tavares with Kucherov on the second line (which is hilarious to read, even more to say...) would be bonkers. But scoring certainly isn't our problem right now.

But yes, I'm one that would 100% move Point for Tavares. There aren't many other players I'd move him for though. McDonagh? Get the **** out lol.

There is no scenario where moving Point for Tavares makes sense. Tavares is a UFA this summer - not worth Point. If Tavares signs with us as a free agent we’ll have to clear salary to afford his contract - again, not Point given his cost controlled status.