Scouting the 2017 NHL Draft: Callan Foote could be an option if the Tampa Bay Lightning trade back. “We know the Lightning have a fondness for big right handed defenders. Andrej Sustr has been a staple on the blue line in Tampa for the last few seasons. They also traded for Erik Cernak at the trade deadline. In fact, Cernak’s draft profiles from 2015 are somewhat similar to Foote’s.” [Raw Charge]
Although an offer sheet is unlikely, it could cause real problems for the Lightning. “What happens if Drouin is tendered an offer sheet for a $7M/year contract?