I don't think a rebuild from scratch is possible right now.
So:
Trade Vladar, go with Wolf/Markstrom. I think that total goalie salary is palatable.
Cut Lucic and Lewis loose, go with a kid 4th line.
Depending on attitudes on re-signing, keep Lindholm, Backlund for sure. Toffoli if it's reasonable. I know Toffoli has had a decent year but he's also the easiest to replace and most likley to have skills in decline. Sign Hanifin if possible. Tanev can be traded if a good deal comes along.
End up with these lines
Huberdeau-Lindholm-Dube
Pelletier/Mangiapane-Kadri-Toffoli (if he stays)/Mangiapane
Coronato-Backlund-Coronato
Duehr-Ruzicka-Ritchie/Zary/Schwindt
Hanifin-Rasmus
Weegar-Zadorov
Kylington-Stecher
Gilbert
I'm not married to those D pairings - whoever gels on top 4.
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