Well, let’s get some preliminary talks going...
On the trade block for futures
Paul Byron : Affordable top 9 forward who can step in the top 6 when needed. He won’t come cheap.
Mike Reilly or Christian Folin : Willing to let go one of these bottom pairing defenseman for quite cheap.
Could be available
Jonathan Drouin : Only in a hockey trade or as part of a bigger deal.
Listening but more likely to be moved in the offseason
Jeff Petry : Proven number 3 offensive defenseman who can play top pairing minutes. He would cost quite a lot to acquire.
Our plan is simple : Continue to build around our young core. Price and Weber will mentor our core formed with Gallagher, Domi, Kotkaniemi, Suzuki, Poehling and Mete. Romanov, Brook and possibly Caufield are expected to join them as soon as next season.
Our prospect pool is now very deep. We will keep an eye on the market and might decide to go for a splash...