Taking an approach of a retool is likely the only true path forward with the big contracts signed on this team and not giving in when 2 of those players have off years. There is an interesting shift the team can make in terms of moving some of the guys with a year and a half left.
Cashing in on Backlund, Toffoli, and one of Tanev or Zadorov makes a lot of sense in the long term. Call up Zary, Philips and sign Coronato to play on the team late in the year. Open up some cap flexibility, get a look at the kids, and have assets to acquire a young cornerstone player when they are available with the additional picks acquired by the deadline sell off.
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