I think the only free agent I’d pursue would be Bertuzzi. We need some type of nasty on our top 6. Let Jake walk and re-sign Boqvist and Heinen, they can bring more than Jake can most nights for a lot less. Down the middle, I’m much more confident with Zacha, Coyle, Poitras, and Beecher than I would have been last season. Depending on how he does, I’d bring Maroon back to share 4th line duty.
On defense, I think you move one of the goalies to Jersey, get back Nico Daws and Kevin Bahl, plus whatever else. Daws gives you a backup and Bahl gives you what Zadorov might bring for far less.
A lot of the same with a little more sandpaper. Plus I think a lot of cap space to play around.