The more I look at that defence the more I think someone is being traded from Hanifin, Kylington, or Valimaki.
If negotiations go poorly with Kylington, dealing him for a similar standard forward would rebalance the team.
If they are worried Hanifin is gone in 2 years, either due to being American or wanting more money than can be afforded, he would get a legit top 6 forward in return.
Valimaki has the least value to move, but if you manage to keep Kylington at reasonable price and want to run back with Hanifin, maybe a deal for another team's forward who needs a change of scenery.
I see this team being geared up for a run this year and possibly next, then a transition year, then another tilt, provided they have guys like Huberdeau and Lindholm to power them forward
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