I don't think there is much chance of getting Manson or Kadri in free agency.. Nor should they.

If the Sens want to get better it'll be via trade. They have a boatload of D prospects and likely another top 15 pick incoming.
They either stay the course or look to move guys like JBD, Lassi T, Brannstrom, etc.. I could see them gambling on a 2023 pick too.

No No Hard NO,

Pinto >>>>>>> than Kadri.
I would also say JDB or Zub even >>>> Than Manson.

Your leaving out some real prospects for this team. JDB, Sokolov, Thompson will likely all be on starting lineup.
Also did you completely forget about Colin White here, I think he and Paul are destined to be a 3rd or 4th line pairing with a rotating winger, and that will work for the sens.

They need to fit deadline trades this season depending on the way it does with some of the older players, I would also look at potentially moving Murray depending on his season and how the likes of Sogard do in the AHL this season.

cant have all rookies and young kids in a year we have to contend tho