Players Columbus should go after

Agree on all but Stepan, honestly. And you've ranked them in my order of preference. HOWEVER.

To bring in any of them other than Haula (who'd likely cost less), you're looking at moving out Wennberg and at least one of Savard/Murray, and probably Jenner too just to clear the cap room for the new additions as well as extensions for PLD and Gavrikov. If we're going to offer-sheet Cirelli, it needs to be for more than three years to justify losing those picks; I wouldn't offer anything under five years, maybe even six.

If you're looking for a 2C that won't break the bank, can I interest you in the very fine Adam Henrique? A man who put up a reasonable amount of points, has outstanding possession numbers, and can slide up and down the lineup as required. Also has an affordable cap hit.

Could look something like:
Ana: Henrique
CLB: Wennberg+Nuti+2nd

Downgrade that 2nd (which we don't have till 22 anyway) to a 3rd or 4th and I'd love to make that move.

Hmmm...would you do Bemstrom instead of the pick?

I wouldn't, personally. I'm a big believer in Bemstrom's future and think the Jackets got a steal in him.