I think this team can look real different towards the end of the year especially when they are already out of it
Lundkvist can step in at RD immediately just like Kandre the Giant has done. That allows them to get rid of TDA and be set with Trouba, Foxy and Lundkvist. On the left hand side, they have Kandre, Lindgren and I think Hajek gets in very soon to show what he can do.
After the KHL is done, Kravstov will come to the NHL and I think Barron gets the call up as well. Those guys replace the Blackwells on the team.
The main issue (as you pointed out) is a the Center position. With Fil getting hurt, you can see they have no one to even call up so Howden gets the job. Not going to work.
My armchair GM advice: Trade Kravstov, Schnieder (maybe add another D prospect like Jones) and a first rounder and get a legit top 6 center. Even if that pick is the number 1 pick, trade it. They are digging themselves into a Maple Leaf situation where guys like Kakko, Lafriniere and Miller will all be due extensions at the same time. Add in Panarin, Mika and Krieder and you have very little to spread.