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Originally Posted by SeanCharles

For starters I'm not starting this thread because I've given up on the season and want to look forward. This is just something that has been on my mind for a while given our depth scoring struggles.

I'm wondering what most of you would like to see for next season in the forward ranks?

The defence and goaltending situation is fairly easy to figure out as it'll be Smith and a young guy in net and on defence there could be some changes but generally I think Bart is gone, Andersson is on the big club and maybe a player like Stone is moved.

The forward situation is more unknown, so what would you like to see?

For me next season:

C: Monahan, Backlund, Jankowski, Shore
W: Gaudreau, Tkachuk, Ferland, Bennett, Frolik

Fringe/extras: Hathaway, Lazar

Gone: Stajan, Stewart, Glass, Hrivik, Brouwer, Versteeg

I know it seems excessive but I think we need a major overhaul at the bottom of the roster and we need to add 3 new guys to push current guys down or replace outgoing guys.

If Versteeg comes back and lights it up maybe you look at bringing him back but given the situation I only see him regressing further. It's unfortunate because I love the guy.

Even though Brouwer is playing better this season I think you need to look at using the 3 million in cap space more effectively.

What are your thoughts?

I would keep Stewart as a 4th liner. Brouwer isnt going anywhere. Versteeg I would also consider keeping.