It’d take a perfect off-season to put them back where they were, but they can’t go into a rebuild just after opening a new rink

And Pelech and Pulock just took discounts on 8 year deals

I think people really underestimate the value of Nick Leddy. IK what the analytics say, but losing those zone entries/exits killed their entire offense. If you can’t make a big move, I think you just add a new lefty d man and see what Lambert can get out of this roster. Even if you trade Bailey, Lee and Palmieri are still on the roster with full NTC’s so ur not gonna get significantly younger anyway.

They need their young wings to take the next step. If Bellows and even Wahlstrom can step into the top six and win puck battles then the rest of the forward core will be fine.

Not the sure the Avs can fit in Nichushkin at over 5 mil per though...