We definitely need a top 4 d-man (or two) this summer, but I'd also like us to target Burns next summer. He'd be 40, in elite shape, and would be our best PP option. He's currently better than any RHD available this summer, particularly of the offensive variety. Two seasons from now he's probably a 18 minute offensive/PP specialist, but still worth considering.
Not a bad guy to have as a mentor for whoever our top 5 d-man pick is (unless BPA is a F), and we wouldn't have to pay a huge amount or sign him to massive term. I think he's also better than
Muk-Burns
Schaefer-Demelo
Ferraro-Emberson
I expect Ferraro gets moved for futures at some point in the next 13 months, though we'll need another vet once he's moved anyway.