Quoting: TSTTrocks
Subbing out Ghost for Ed and cycling between Maatta and AJo. A full season of Ed after a healthy off season and continued development will be a huge add. Hopefully Walman is 100% ready to go by training camp as well.
I don't think anything else is possible without giving up assets to move Maatta, holl, chiarot, or Petry.
I won't be surprised if they regress a bit in the standings next year as the youth trickle in and the temporary cap crunch hits, but also won't be surprised if they "over perform" again.
I do agree Ed over Ghost should be an improvement and help for the future.
I feel Walman should be healthy for next season, don't see why not.
I don't see us moving Chiarot, he's played decent this year. Petry can't be moved and a buyout isn't really worth it. I wouldn't hate if he was a third pairing guy. I would hope we could get slight value for Maatta, might not be so with Fabbri but he almost got 20 this year. Just be really nice to add a top 4 RHD this season. Montour, Pesce, Roy or Carrier to name a few. Even if it meant paying a depth pick to move a contract or two, probably worth it. Holl can be bought out.
I wouldn't hate if we regressed a bit if it meant getting youth in the line up. I want to see what Danielson can do and Kasper as well. Danielson I believe is eligible for AHL so he likely end up there. I don't think Soderblom has done enough to warrant a spot.