A team with Khudobin as the starter is not a perfect team. And Kakko 4th line with Carrier and Evans? Seems like a waste. I think the defense could be improved as well since there is no true number 2 guy. Ekholm is pretty much that behind Chychrun, but you need a number 2 to play with Chychrun.

I’d lose Hischier, promote Hintz, and get a more traditional 3C. With the $$ savings, I’d swap Savard with a defenseman like McAvoy, Theodore, or someone like that to play with Chychrun.