So many strange choices. Reaves? Holtz scratched? Blackwood unsigned and untraded? Over the cap with one scratch? Third line Bratt?

Guess you didn't read the part of Holtz and Zetterlund splitting time. Holtz isn't looking to hottest rn. Reaves would be a great vet addition on the 4th line to use his body. A piece needed for the cup imo. I also think Blackwood will be ignored if they can land a solid #1 like Jarry. Likely traded maybe for a late pick. not a concern. Who wouldn't take Jarry over Blackwood.

"Holtz isn't looking to hottest rn"
Ignoring your grammar, that's just false. He's looked right at home but he's not getting ice time.

"Reaves would be a great vet addition on the 4th line"
No, he would not be. He would make the team significantly worse.

The rest of your points, sure, but that doesn't change the fact that you're over the cap with no room for scratches and you have Zucker higher in the lineup than Bratt.

I know right, I can't see any possible way Reaves lives up to that contract lol. He barely plays for the Rags and you want to give him 3 year 2.5 AAV?

I'm all in on going for Pasta but no way we can afford to be giving out any of those other contracts with our young guys needing a raise.

Alright then scrap reaves for a fourth line big body. There's other options that can be for less. Also dude if your first comment is regarding someone grammer ... Not taking you seriously.
The only reason Bratt is on the 3rd line is if the are juggling line and they roll out three skilled lines with a threat. Zetterlund has been playing solid with Nico. Bratt is a top line caliber but putting him with Mercer and Govich can elevate them both to take the next step.