The first thing I would do with input from Sutter is figure out which players just aren't going going to fit in and look at moving them. And by moving them out I don't mean for picks and prospects unless I'm getting someone equal/better who fits in better in free agency or through another trade.
As much as some people on here want a full rebuild it's not going to happen after bringing in Markstrom and Sutter. It doesn't have to happen either. It's one bad short season.
If he's one of the players that does fit in I would sit down with Johnny and tell him to give his true intentions once his contract is done. If he says he's considering going back East you move him. If he says he's committed to staying you start negotiating an extension.
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