As much as I hate the term, I said retool. I don't think we have the resources to do a full rebuild at this point. If we were drafting in the top 5 this year, I would say go for it. But being a deep draft this year, and with teams likely being cautious to take on big salaries, it is going to be really difficult to trade for high draft picks. You rebuild through the draft, and we just are not in a position to start one right now.
I think it's time to put Tkachuk on the top line with Monahan and Lindholm. That top line is just too easy to play against right now. I would also consider making him the captain. Nothing against Gio, but I think Tkachuk is the best leader on the team at this point.
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