Tampa Bay has $2.9 million cap space and they need to sign Cirelli, Cernak and Sergachev. Probably what...$10-15 million total for all three to be signed?
Once those three are signed, they would still only have 12 forwards, 6 defense and 2 goalies, so still 2-3 skaters need to be added.
I wonder if they'd retain 50% on Tyler Johnson? 4 years of $2.5 million cap hit would be better than 8 years of $2.7 to $1.4 million cap hit for a buy out.
I would take TJ at $2.5 million if the cost was just a late pick or something. Plays all three forward positions, has a right shot and IMO he will see his production go back up with more ice time and an expanded role.
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