looking at it more in detail, I think it's inevitable we'll lose one of Gaudreau, Tkachuk and Mangiapane. Just too tight of a fit unless you can shed Mony's whole contract, which is not going to happen I think.
from an asset management standpoint, the ideal play would be to re-sign Gaudreau and Tkachuk, then trade Mangiapane. I don't want to lose him at all, but if push comes to shove, it needs to happen. I'm sure you could get a nice pick/prospect package for him.
Gaudreau - Lindholm - Tkachuk
Coleman - Backlund - Toffoli
would still be a really good top 6.
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