Full trade, per sources:
To #Blackhawks:
LD Bowen Byram
LW Jordan Greenway
To #Sabres:
2026 CHI 1st Round Pick (No. 4 overall)
2026 NYI 2nd Round Pick (No. 45 overall)
LD Louis Crevier
Florida obviously got better. Toronto got better. Montreal was better. Ottawa (hot take) will be better. Buffalo will get better, they will make a big deal, maybe for Helle.
JBB needs to make a move for a top 6 forward
Werenski is one of my favorite players to watch in the NHL. Tampa doesn’t have enough to do it, but I don’t think there is a more perfect fit for the Lightning than Marchenko
You knew the trade market would be insane since the free agent class is dog shit. This is insane rn. And we’re just getting started.
JBB come on brother get me a top 6 forward
@gmanchow_ Elliotte Friedman said it’s likely that Carlson’s AAV is higher than Raddysh so it looks like at least 9.
If it were up to be I’d sign Nick Blankenburg for much cheaper and he’s a good puck mover. And then I’d focus on getting a top 6 forward
@PointSpecialist People forget how many games our primary dmen missed last year and they were a great defensive team with nobodies.
Hedman with all his flaws, should still be good on the PP
I’d like Pettersson on a retained salary or Larkin but don’t know how they can do that if JC makes 9 AAV
I like John Carlson. Not worried about his age bc it’s a short term deal.
I just still feel, even with Raddysh gone, that a top 6 forward is our biggest need. We have some assets to trade for one, but I just don’t know how we make it work salary wise
Elliotte Friedman said “Most people seem to think they would be surprised if John Carlson doesn’t end up in Tampa. He’s likely to go to the Lightning on a short term for big dollars. His AAV may end up being higher than Raddysh.”
Hmmmm
I actually had a little bit of respect for Brady bc he’s somewhat a real tough guy unlike Matthew, but he’s such a pussy for this. I get wanting to play for your brother but still.
Both Tkachuks, Marchand, Bennett, Ekblad, etc. just a bunch of scumbags in Florida.
Hearing that the Florida Panthers are getting close to acquiring Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators.
I believe Ottawa will get three first-round picks and a second-round pick in the deal if finalized. More to come.
Seattle and Florida trade
To Kraken:
Mackie Samoskevich
To Panthers:
25th pick this year
Conditional second next year (either Columbus or Winnipeg pick)
Losing Raddysh creates a hole, no doubt. But imo, I think we need to focus on a top 6 forward more than defensemen. The d core is still solid defensively imo.
I’d love to get a RHD, I do think it’s a need. But if we can only do one of a RHD or a top 6 FWD im choosing the FWD
One of the best seasons by a defenseman in Lightning history. He cashed in big time and good for him.
Given the price tag and age, I’m happy we didn’t go there