RNH also comes with a fixed $6 million contract for the next 5 years (both cap hit and salary are $6 Million). Johansen has a cap hit of $4 Million next season, but an actual salary of $6 Million, after which it's contract time starting at $6 Million. As a signing Stamkos will be far above both of those.
I could be wrong but I think Nashville is one of the "internal budget" teams. If this is the case RNH could be more desirable than the other two based on contract and being able to use the money elsewhere or to acquire/re-sign other players.
Contract obviously isn't the only factor in acquiring a player, but the certainty may play a part.
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