I think the team is a lot closer than where we finished this year but it all boils down to structure. We have too much of the same thing. Team has a lot of north south direct players but not enough creativity.
I would trade both Mangiapane and Tanev for as much as I can. I would then take that return and acquire a more dynamic right shot winger. If we have to add to make this happen I also do it. Kyrou comes to mind with all the rumors surrounding him.
Mangiapane is redundant for the team as we already have both Pelletier and Dube who play his role and make less than what he makes combined. Tanev has been a great soldier for the club but his value should be high for any team looking to go deep in the playoffs.
If Kylington is coming back than awesome, we essentially gain a 4/5 d-man who adds speed and creativity. If he doesn't than I would look at adding someone like him to the line up.
Resign both Lindholm and Hanifin and see how much Toffoli wants. I would also put out feelers for any team willing to take on Kadri with 1 million retained where we wouldn't be giving up anything. If this isn't possible then I wouldn't be overly interested.
Go into next year like such :
Huberdeau-Lindholm-Kyrou
Dube-Kadri-Toffoli
Pelletier-Backlund-Coleman
Ruzicka-Zary-Duehr
UFA/Lewis
Hanifin-Anderson
Kylington-Weegar
Zadarov-Stecher
Stone
Markstrom
Vladar/Wolf
Tree also stays but I am not sure about Sutter.
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