MAF would be an upgrade in my mind, but he's not elite anymore if that is the expectation. I think he would be a good goaltender to keep around for 3 or 4 seasons though. However, with G and D free agents this season and what I assume might be some cap space availability, I'm not sure he'll be trading for a goaltender.
As someone earlier quoted Treliving saying his philosophy was top 4 D, combined with his like of getting a big fish and his need to get a star, I think two things will happen in FA this year. I think he'll get Hall, and I think he'll attempt to get Krug or bring Brodie back. I think Hall will sign at a reasonable price.
As for deals, I think Gaudreau will be dealt to NJ or Buffalo with picks for their first rounder, freeing up some cap space. Additionally, I think Monahan will be dealt for a top 2 dman. Beyond that I think there will be smaller deals for the supporting cast to be ironed out a little. That would flip the core of the team, but frankly the supporting cast has to change too, but that would take time.
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