I don't think trading Kulikov is the right move right now, he definitely doesn't look like a liability out there at all, he actually has looked good in the preseason since he's finally healthy and doesn't have Myers dragging him down. We need all the NHL veteran defenders we can get right now.

A couple years removed from some injuries, and healthy summer, he’s only 28 with a ton of nhl experience, he’s earned the right to play out that contract. He seems older because he made the league at 18/19 with Florida. I still believe the blue line could be a surprise, and with the kids that are coming, not too bad of shape

I’m right there with you about the defence I think we all might be pleasantly surprised. Losing buff would be the hardest part if that’s the case. But Myers and trouba are definitely replaceable. Also I will miss chiarot he was a good character guy and always gave 110%