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TBL Post-Sergachev

Created by: Johnny03
Team: 2024-25 Tampa Bay Lightning
Initial Creation Date: Jun. 29, 2024
Published: Jun. 29, 2024
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Sergachev and Jeannot moves had to happen for TBL to keep Stamkos.
I gave him 5M over 3 years, thinking higher salary over term. Could be adjusted to 4 years if necessary.
Brought Geekie up right away - not ready to be a centre in the NHL, but with his skill level putting him on a line with Stammer and Cirelli will allow him to be a top-six contributor. Is he 100% NHL ready? No, but TBL needs another top 6 FWD and he's providing great value on that ELC.
The key for Tampa is going to be finding cheap depth - giving Arvidsson a cheap deal gives them a bottom 6 scorer who needs to prove that he can get back to previous form. Make it a 1yr deal so he can prove his value and go get paid in FA next year. Considering he can play in no-tax, sunny Tampa for a year it's a win for both sides.
TB has a clear need on 2RD and I think Tanev can fill that role. It's not a great contract considering the term, but he will be worth it for next year at least. Afterwards TB can figure out a dump / buyout if needed. I think his value in rounding out the D-Core in year 1 will far outweigh the negative of Years 2-3 of that contract. To me this team looks like a contender : Deep top-nine, top - end Defense and all-word goaltending. The East will be a gauntlet, but this could get them back to at least a deep playoff run.
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
3$975,002
3$1,900,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
3$5,000,000
1$2,950,000
3$4,300,000
3$1,450,000
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2025
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2026
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2027
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
22$88,000,000$87,786,667$0$525,000$213,333
Left WingCentreRight Wing
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Hagel, Brandon
$6,500,000$6,500,000
LW
UFA - 8
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Point, Brayden
$9,500,000$9,500,000
C, RW
NMC
UFA - 6
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Kucherov, Nikita
$9,500,000$9,500,000
RW
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UFA - 3
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Stamkos, Steven
$5,000,000$5,000,000
LW, C
UFA - 4
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Cirelli, Anthony
$6,250,000$6,250,000
C, LW
UFA - 7
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Waivers ExemptGeekie, Conor
$886,667$886,667 (Performance Bonus$525,000$525K)
C
RFA - 3
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Sheary, Conor
$2,000,000$2,000,000
LW, RW
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UFA - 2
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Paul, Nicholas
$3,150,000$3,150,000
C, LW
NTC
UFA - 5
Arvidsson, Viktor
$2,950,000$2,950,000
RW, LW
UFA - 2
Trenin, Yakov
$1,450,000$1,450,000
LW, C
UFA - 4
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Glendening, Luke
$800,000$800,000
C, RW, LW
UFA - 1
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Eyssimont, Michael
$800,000$800,000
RW, C
UFA - 1
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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Hedman, Victor
$7,875,000$7,875,000
LD
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UFA - 1
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Cernak, Erik
$5,200,000$5,200,000
RD
NTC
UFA - 7
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Vasilevskiy, Andrei
$9,500,000$9,500,000
G
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UFA - 4
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McDonagh, Ryan
$6,750,000$6,750,000
LD
NTC
UFA - 2
Tanev, Christopher
$4,300,000$4,300,000
RD
UFA - 6
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Johansson, Jonas
$775,000$775,000
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UFA - 1
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Moser, J.J.
$1,900,000$1,900,000
LD/RD
RFA
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Perbix, Nick
$1,125,000$1,125,000
RD
UFA - 1
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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Chaffee, Mitchell
$800,000$800,000
RW
UFA - 2
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Goncalves, Gage
$775,000$775,000
LW
RFA - 1

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Sat. at 1:02 p.m.
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boltsfan71
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This would be awful
Sat. at 1:08 p.m.
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Quoting: boltsfan71
This would be awful


Why would this be awful?
Sat. at 1:11 p.m.
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Quoting: TMLBRIAN
Why would this be awful?


Cuz the forward group sucks with all the cap space they have
Sat. at 1:24 p.m.
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Quoting: boltsfan71
Cuz the forward group sucks with all the cap space they have


I would argue that Hagel-Point-Kuch is one of the top lines in the NHL. If Geekie develops quickly that second-line is also elite. I think a bottom six featuring Arvi, Paul, Trenin, etc... is not bad either.

Is it a top-5 FWD core? Probably closer to top10. But you can get away with that considering their defense and goaltending. Personally I would rather TB spend on a 2RD like Tanev than a 2RW like Toffoli considering Geekie can likely be a top6 guy at a much lower number. Otherwise the FWD core is not really that flexible - unless you're trading one of your core guys (Hags, Kuch, Point, Cirelli) then there is not many pieces to add. Just my 2cents
Sat. at 1:25 p.m.
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Quoting: Johnny03
I would argue that Hagel-Point-Kuch is one of the top lines in the NHL. If Geekie develops quickly that second-line is also elite. I think a bottom six featuring Arvi, Paul, Trenin, etc... is not bad either.

Is it a top-5 FWD core? Probably closer to top10. But you can get away with that considering their defense and goaltending. Personally I would rather TB spend on a 2RD like Tanev than a 2RW like Toffoli considering Geekie can likely be a top6 guy at a much lower number. Otherwise the FWD core is not really that flexible - unless you're trading one of your core guys (Hags, Kuch, Point, Cirelli) then there is not many pieces to add. Just my 2cents


If they’re not making a splash with their cap space this team is a fail
Sat. at 1:26 p.m.
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Close to a mil light for Trenin imo. Moser goes to arbitration and probably gets more.
Sat. at 1:26 p.m.
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Quoting: boltsfan71
If they’re not making a splash with their cap space this team is a fail


I think Tanev is a reasonable splash considering their needs.
Sat. at 1:27 p.m.
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Close to a mil light for Trenin imo. Moser goes to arbitration and probably gets more.


Yea, Trenin more a placeholder for any bottom-six contributor. Moser may get more if he goes to arb but I think 2.5 is the maxhe'll be awarded.
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Sat. at 1:28 p.m.
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Quoting: Johnny03
I think Tanev is a reasonable splash considering their needs.


Well in comparison to sergachev not even close
Sat. at 1:38 p.m.
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Quoting: Johnny03
I think Tanev is a reasonable splash considering their needs.


If the lightning extend Moser (and not trade him?), they acquired him to be IN the top 4. He's a stud. Has carried the AZ team for the past couple of years on the rear and plays 20+ TOI easily. He's very underrated it's crazy...
 
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