I'd rearrange things a bit as I feel your lineup is stacked too much the way GG had it.
Tkachuk-Monahan-Bennett
Gaudreau-Jankowski-Ferland
That gives us two interchangeable scoring lines. If a top end RW was acquired you can bump one of Ferland/Bennett down to the 3rd line.
Frolik-Backlund-Lazar
I think that's a pretty elite checking line. I think Lazar might be able to evolve into a solid 3rd line player.
????-Shore-Brouwer/Hathaway
I think you could deal Brodie or Hamilton for another scoring threat. If you deal Brodie and Valimaki is ready then you might be able to go with
Gio-Hamilton
Kulak-Hamonic
Valimaki-Stone
If you deal Hamilton then I think you can go with
Gio-Hamonic
Brodie-Stone
Kulak-Andersson
Smith
Rittich
Much like you I'd love Tavares or ROR. The UFAs besides Tavares aren't overwhelming as you'd probably have to overpay. Some minor interest in Kane, JVR, Bailey, Hornqvist, Neal but overpaying for any of them isn't attractive. Trade might be the better route.
Go hard after Tavares. Or see if anybody is willing to pay huge on Brodie/Hamilton. I'd trade Brodie ahead of Hamilton if anybody give us a nice offer for TJ. Hamilton could be dealt but only for a crazy offer IMO.
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