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Going with 3 rookies is certainly a choice, especially on a team trying to win the division back from the Rangers.
I agree that Blake likely stays in the NHL, but Nadeau likely gets a load of AHL time next season (he's too good for NCAA but not ready for the NHL) so you need another middle-six forward.
Jarvis does not sign a bridge worth 5 million when he's worth way more than that on a 2-year contract.
Kuznetsov is not a 2C, and Kotkaniemi is not a 3C.
NHL teams also carry 2 to 3 extra skaters
TJ Brodie is not worth only 1.5