They've won 3 out of 18 games, or earned 7 out of the last 36 points.
They aren't going to get 0 points.
In PPG they are picking 8th., which is getting there.
Selling off the rentals is either going to help in the draft or surprise with call-ups who can actually play in the NHL.
Santorelli, Winnik, and Franson jettisoned might be the icing on the cake. With Kessel in the line up this team has drafted 2nd. overall, so he's not the difference maker.
Ideally, they'll provide entertainment in a losing way to solidify their efforts to rebuild via the draft.
If they can maintain the 7 out of 36 points pace, I could see them in the Hanifin area code. However, I suspect they'll play around .500 the rest of the way.