It's hard to say if they should fully dump assets and go for broke this year, but I think it has to start with Tkachuk dealt before the season begins. Treliving has to know where he stands with these FA's now, and with one less major asset, the core needs a reset through the draft. Can't risk his value dropping further without Gaudreau's help. I'd then consider aging guys like Backlund, and finally look at a cap dump in Coleman. Defence I'd look to keep for now but in a deep draft I hope Treliving and ownership does the right thing to do things the hard way and not the rushed way.
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