For Tampa Bay regarding Stamkos it's a easy decision if they go to the Stanley Cup and win Stamkos is not resigned they have a well rounded team and need cap space to pay the core that has played very well without Stamkos, let the Leafs sign him for 10 mil and in 3-4 years you'll hear Leaf fans complaining that the cap is to low and they can't sign RFA's because of the boat anchor contract Stamkos signed.
Bombers have done very well for themselves so far, have gotten some very good prospects and some very good projects training camp should b very interesting this year.
We can wait on both of this guys for a least 2-3 more years easily, sure it would be nice for 1 or both to come up here right now but that's not in the cards at the moment so let them continue to try the NFL until that league makes that decision for them.and they truly want to come play for the Bombers.
Carolina to Vegas could happen sooner than later, Carolina is losing money hand over fist with an owner that wants out, sound familiar, Seattle just shot down the NBA backed arena plans for downtown Plus a relocation fee and arena ready to go, even up the conferences and this is a no brainer.
He also says that he knows about the cold weather and that it doesn't bother him, this kid will fit right in and you right he is only 18 everybody did and said dumb things when they were a teenager.
I feel next season will be like last year, more youth injected into the lineup, Thorburn, Stuart , Burmi, Stafford and Pavelec will all be part of the team until the deadline. We will have our ups and downs and most likely miss the playoffs, The 17/18 season is where we see this team come together and become that playoff contender that we have been waiting for.
Even with Laine and Connor the Jets will still have a tough time making the playoffs but not impossible, we are getting closer but maybe another high pick and some shrewd trades at the deadline would benefit the team in the future.
Can't see any of the top 3 picks being traded away, the Jets will probably continue to stockpile prospects till after the expansion draft if their is one an may trade when Chevy feels the team is ready to be a perennial playoff contender and or trade for some one to get the team over the top.