Just give it up, honestly you bring good points but the team is a failure and Danault's usage right in the middle of it. When Danault is slumping he should be demoted, especially during our multiple losing streaks, I bet any of our centers end up in the + with Tatar and Gallagher on their wings.
Danault isn't holding anyone back. Last year, when Domi was hotter, he played more minutes at ES and PP than Danault.
Unfortunately, we are missing two more top-6 wingers, some stronger D and better goaltending.
If we had to build from within, without MAJOR trades, we would have to hope Romanov can become a top-4 D, and Mete-Fleury a solid 5/6. Caufield would have to be able to score at the NHL level, and KK ready to become a 60 point player within two years.
The following group should do better, while the youngsters including Domi, develop.
Tatar-Danault-Gallagher
Kovalchuk-Domi-Suzuki
Poehling-Kotkaniemi-Caufield
Lehkonen-Evans-Armia
Chiarot-Weber
Romanov-Petry
Mete-Fleury
Drouin and Byron would be moved for more picks and prospects
Kulak would be 7th D