John Romano | GM Julien BriseBois takes a calculated risk by trading more first-round picks for Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde.
Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh is playing a key role in helping Oliver Bjorkstrand get acclimated to Tampa Bay.
Draft capital? The Kraken have it. Young talent? That's there, too. A title-contending NHL product? Boy...it's hard to envision at the moment.
Here are the dream and nightmare scenarios for GM Julien BriseBois and the Tampa Bay Lightning before the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline passes.
The 2025 deadline showcased a shift away from the conservatism that NHL general managers had become known for in previous eras.