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Originally Posted by Classic_Sniper
With what money?
This team is capped out. They can't even afford all the stars they have now. This was the year. It's why Treliving went all in. Even he knew this was the best shot he'd likely have with this core.
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The core is Johnny, Tkachuk, Lindholm, Hanifin, Andersson and Markstrom.
Everyone else is a spare part who can be replaced and should not be committed to with significant term or dollars.
Buy out Monahan, save $4.25Mish.
Trade Mangiapane and Kylington (Heretofore referred to by me as Bread and Circus) for a superstar.
Plan to have Zary, Pelletier and Coronato on the team next year - if Coronato doesn’t sign this summer, include him in the superstar trade.
All hinging of course on 13 and 19 extending, but if they do, we’re in a place where we shouldn’t be drafting our own picks for at least the next 3-5 years.
Not saying it’s easy, but you can do a lot to retool this roster of you don’t overcommit to the wrong guys.