Joe Smith from The Athletic Q&A: Tampa Bay polarized the hockey world this season. First, it was there rise and then their postseason thud. Several questions focused on Erik Karlsson in a variety of forms.
However, that led to Braydon Coburn. His $3.7 million AAV was steep last year but if he were to sign for cheaper, that would help Tampa. Coburn cleared players out of the crease much like Erik Cernak. One of the other needs seems to be a vocal leader of sorts.
One thing is clear.