I think we really shouldn't make any major trades.
We need to move Chiasson, Wiercioch, Puempel. To clear roster space.
The change needs to be led by changes to the coaching staff and maybe one UFA or smaller trade addition.
We won't get much for the guys we need to move. Mid round picks.
Hoffman Turris Stone
MacArthur Zibanejad Ryan
Smith Pageau UFA/Lazar
Dzingal Paul/White/Lazar Neil/Prospect
Phaneuf Karlsson
Methot Ceci
UFA/Chabot/Boro Wideman
Boro/Prospect
Anderson
Hammond
I really don't see us making a big trade. Or changing the roster very much. Because it really does not make a lot of sense to do it. We need a new coaching philosophy and a clear system and luck with health and we can be a vastly superior team. With Phaneuf a whole year. The growth of our younger players and maybe White or Chabot being standout rookies... We only need one or two pieces. A vet 5th D and a good two way tweener winger.
We should not trade Hoffman. He is pure skill and our leading goal scorer two years in a row. Zibanejad should not be moved either. He is still very young and has so much size and skill. Still much upside. Ryan will not be traded. Even if some fans want out of his contract.
I was not happy with this season at all. But the status quo is the way to go. At least in terms of the players. Coaching staff... All assistants... Even Bingo. All that needs to be carefully reassessed. The players... For better or worse. Are going to need to stay pretty close to the same.