I just laughed at the thought of trading Stamkos. I want him to retire as a Bolt, he is the captain and the face of the franchise.
Then I tried to put the emotions aside for a moment. If we look forward, can we keep a second line center with a 8.5 million cap hit? Not that it's a bad contract, rather the opposite, but with Point emerging as our first line center, it does make one think of the options.
Cirelli would be a solid second line center and Stamkos would fetch a nice return, a good young player and picks/prospects, prolonging our cup window. Also would give us some cap space.
It's thought-provoking and feels wrong..I feel dirty just thinking about it, as I love Stammer..but is it that crazy?