If I’m the GM it’s theoretically simple as an immediate philosophy. Get younger while maintaining cap flexibility. Working around those principles I’d look to deal mediocre aging talent. So Coleman, Backlund, deal for equivalent of 2nd rounders. Guys coming off the books like Lucic, move on from. If you can get quality assets for Kadri, Huberdeau, go for it. Take a minimal salary back if needed to a team who wants Markstrom. The way I see it is currently there is probably some belief that Huberdeau and Markstrom can turn it around. With Markstrom I think mentally he’s fried and we have to get out yesterday. Shop around Mangiapane to see what’s out there but if he needs to be around for a few years to help with a rebuild, just fine. Any pending FA next year look to deal to get high draft picks where needed. Get rid of Sutter. What kind of environment is he creating?
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