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Well they have Petry, and then I think Weber is still an NHL asset he just needs a reduced role.
Fluery or Brook will be ready for the NHL soon, I believe Fluery requires waivers next season and Brook the year after so they will replace Weber on the 3rd pair eventually.
As for the top 4, it is likely that one of MTL's LHD prospects plays RD... Norlinder has the skills to do it, Romanov has the defensive ability to do it and he might get to use his shot more from that side, Harris and Struble should likely be paired together next year in Northeastern so one of them should have RD experience.
If none of those guys work then trade for one or sign one when someone becomes available. They also might be able to address the issue through the draft, Petry has 4 years left, Weber likely has 2 before he retires. It is not a pressing issue at this time IMO.