This team is better than the Hoffman one.

But the big thing for this team is they need a contender 1 and 2 c, so they either need their top 2 young cs to take further steps or some trades

The Hoffman one was what I think happens, not what I’d do obviously. As a Habs fan, Suzuki and KK are ready for the big minutes. KK often looks amazing on the ice but doesn’t have the teammates to finish those plays. Suzuki is already a stud and only had one small slump in his career.

No disrespect but no 5th-6th d is worth that. Wild will resign ian Cole,,or sign savard, Alex g on free agent market

Suzuki is like a 1b centre or a stud 2c. He isn't a franchise 1c. Don't get me wrong there are only a handful in the league but essentially every contender has one. Ideally Suzuki takes the next step to being a great two way player and a 75 point c and KK becomes what Suzuki is now. Then your centre core is set