Eric Engels of Sportsnet: (mailbag) On the idea of the Montreal Canadiens trying to offer sheet Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev this offseason. If the Lightning were able to get Sergachev signed long-term in the $4.2 to $6.4 million (suggested range), they would definitely match it.
The Lightning will have to move some salaries out as they also have to re-sign RFAs Anthony Cirelli and Erik Cernak. They have 15 players under contract at just over $76 million already.
A compliance buyout would help but they still may need to move out a contract.