KK is a big boy.
If Berge can find a big LW ala Tkachuk then Caufield can thrive
Big LW - KK - Caufield
Also it would seem LW's are easier to find the great RW's.
Tatar will be traded.
If Habs can get a good LW with size then Caufields lack of size is less of an issue because the LWinger and KK will open up the ice for Cole.
Then get a RW with size and play him on a line with Drouin and Suzuki and were in business. Laine would be ideal.
Drouin - Suzuki - Laine
That's a well balanced line although I would jettison Drouin for a can of beans if I could.
Tuch is a player I really like but he's borderline top 6 RW. More of an Armia and trading Tuch for Armia is a sideways move at best.
So Tatar, Domi, Danault, Kulak (if Eddy signs) Mete, pics and prospects are what's available to fill holes out.
With this year's picks and next year's pics I would be packaging a player with a 2nd or 3rd rounder and possibly a prospect to improve.
Tatar + pick for someone slightly better than Tatar and maybe bigger.
Domi or Danault + pick + Prospect for a great RW.
Kulak + pick + prospect for a good RD.
You end up with something like this as JUST an example.
Drouin - Suzuki - Laine
Huberdeau - Kotka - Gally
If Huberdeau Is available I give alot to get him. Same with Laine.
Can these 2 be had with the vets, prospects and picks we have on the table this year and next?
Gotta go crazy and all in. 8 year plan and counting. Hell I'd even trade Gally if it can get us Laine.
Confirm who the core will be: Suzuki, KK, Caufield, Romanov, Norlinder, Struble and make all others available.
All pics too!