somehow a terrible top 6 and bottom 6 at the same time

Groshev and Goncalves are going to be in the nhl this season at some point. Finley and Dureau are no where near ready

Their long-term talent is mid-aged players who are mostly 25 and 26, and Point at 27. They should be far from a rebuild, that word shouldn't even be in JBBs vocabulary at this point. They wouldn't have much of a problem trading guys aside from those who have trade protection anyways, biggest issue would be that they don't own their own 1st RD pick until 2026.

4.9M on a 3-year deal isn't much of a discount on Tanev, he'll be 34 when he signs that deal and 37 when it expires. He's more than likely to make less than his current 4.5M on his next deal if it's 3-years+ in term.

Too much money and term for an aging tanev

there is no way on earth ABB is getting 1.5 over 3 years, I just can't see it. He's far too streaky and inconsistent for a team that needs scoring help in its top six, I'd rather allocate that money to a Daniel Sprong or someone like that instead.

We also have only two right shot forwards on this team. I'll let you figure out the problem there.

If we're offering a D-man 4.9 for 3 years, why not go after Matt Roy if he doesn't get extended in LA? Much younger and provides a steady defensive impact this team could need. If we're offering players that old contracts, why not just bring back Stamkos for the top six? Ship out or bury the 1 year of Perbix and play Jack Thompson at 3RD instead to find more money.