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Agreed. However, Perbix is really the only piece departing Tampa. And you can ask any Bolts fan; they need a RHD to replace him. And from what I've gathered, they want someone that can provide more offense than Perbix did. Therefore, IMO, I think it would be prudent to offer them Gustafsson at 50% retained as well. To DET: Negotiating rights to Isaac Howard and Nick Perbix To TBL: Gustafsson (50% retained) + 3rd + 7th + Negotiating rights to RFA Tuomisto Why this trade is perfect: Gustafsson @ $1mil is no risk for them. He can fill that limited minutes 6th spot hole for them, and he fits that offensive style they want, and he's a cheap option that they can easily waive to the AHL if necessary. If I was Tampa I would pencil Gus in at the 7 spot and then go hunting for a better option at the 6th spot this summer. But if you cant find a better guy for that spot at the right price, or they dont workout, *whew* "at least we picked up Gustafsson". Then you also get a backup for your backup in Tuomisto, a guy you can sign cheap to play in the AHL, and, @ 25 years old, he can possibly take over the reigns in the 6/7 spot from Gustafsson in 1 years time. For us, saves another 1mil to go big game hunting this summer by unloading Gus, and a younger and a much better RHD in perbix... if we can get a deal done. Lastly, when it comes to Isaac Howard, we'd of course have to confirm he wants to sign here. Which should be easy to do with our connections in the MSU program. And, we'll have to be willing to give him Tarsenko's spot in the lineup next year (2026/27).

I'm just trying to say that when your rock steady top of the league goalie is having a crappy series.... the team should not be falling asleep in game 6. This was the perfect game for them to be perfect in front of him. I see your point for sure and maybe letting so many iffy goals in has left the skaters numb.