[Igottago]

I think there's 2 choices with this team. Double down on win now mode and keep adding pieces to hope that this core can get enough chemistry together for a couple of deep playoff runs. Or, start stripping it down and acknowledge the fact you need to be in a situation to draft your next blue chip prospect(s) and rebuild something.

Trying to tinker a roster each year around a Huberdeau focused team is probably the worst strategy. I hate to say it but I haven't seen much this season that leads me to believe having him as the top paid guy and franchise player is going to set the team up for contending. Hope he somehow proves that wrong, but I can't say I'm a believer at this point. Having that much cap space tied up in a player who isn't dominant isn't a great situation.