Gaudreau - you continue to build around until 20-21. If he isn't re-signed by Dec 2021, you trade him before he walks for nothing
#1C - try to sign a UFA (and trade Monahan for picks) or use Monahan in a package to bring in an upgrade. A true #1C.
Brodie - package him out for picks. I'm sure he will still bring in a decent return and we can stock up.
Goaltending - we need a #1 who has 5-8 years ahead of him. Maybe Jake Allen is available. Maybe Saros, Kuemper or Lehner. This is the biggest area of concern, and re-signing Smith is a 1-year bandaid.
Jankowski - he is a super soft birthday party. Move him for what ever you can get.
Frolik - same as above. Ship him out.
James Neal - as bad as he was, this is the lowest his value will ever be. I am willing to see what Neal brings in year 2 of his contract - if he can get his shooting percentage up from 5% back into the 10-15% range, he will pot 20 again. If not, then you cut bait.
Tkachuk - pretty sure he lost millions on his new contract with his play. But this was a good learning experience for him.
D Core - this is peak Gio. In 3 years he will be on the second or third pairing and then riding off into the sunset. Exciting to think about where Hanifin, Valimaki, Andersson and Kylington will end up. But it would be great to add a big body in the Regehr/Engelland style to toughen up the backend.
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