They have been rebuilding for sure.
I think from June 2023 to June 2024 they were actively tearing down the roster: Toffoli, Zadorov, Lindholm, Tanev, Hanifin, Markstrom, and Mangiapane were all moved out over a 12 month period in primarily futures driven trades.
Then there was a bit of an 18 month holding period, but they were still rebuilding, just not quite ready and didn't have a pressing need to tear it down any further and think the strong 24/25 season left room for them to pause and rethink things.
Now I do think they are at a bit of a fulcrum again where they moved Andersson, and really should be moving Coleman and Kadri.
I think you could argue they aren't quite proactive enough in some instances, but overall it's still a rebuild
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