Tkachuck
I hope they're working hard on sorting out if he wants to be here right now, offer him an extension now, see if he's interested in it, sign him over the next week here or shift gears to shopping him. Him signing the QO and riding out the year is the worst option, even if the plan is to shop him at the deadline the return will be less than trading him now instead when his numbers were inflated from playing with Gaudreau.
Mangiapane
I'm back and forth on this one, think he's got potential to be a hell of a player, and will get a shot on the top line most likely if he's here this year. He was potentially the odd one out if we were taking another shot with Johnny & Matt. But now if we're not going full rebuild he'll have a big role going forward. I'd say a 5x5 type contract wouldn't be bonkers, and puts him in a good spot/age for his next deal, doesn't hurt too bad if he doesn't progress much past what he is already.
Kylington
If he's going to have another couple seasons paired with Tanev he's only going to gain more confidence & improve. Young enough he can help out if we shift into a rebuild he can be part of it here instead of having to trade him. Hopefully they're trying to lock him up for a longer deal at a more reasonable number, as if you only do a short contract with him it could bite in the next couple years when it's up for renewal.
TLDR - Figure out Chucky ASAP as it obviously drives the plan for this team over the next few years. I'd say sign Mangi & Kylington to at least 5yr deals regardless though. If we really go south can probably trade them anyway.
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