Max Bultman of The Athletic answers some fan mail,
What does the defense core realistically look like next year?
The right side is easy: it should look the same as this year with Seider, Filip Hronek and Gustav Lindstrom.
The left is a bit trickier. Jordan Oesterle is the lone current left-shot ‘D’ not due to hit unrestricted free agency at season’s end, so pencil him in. I’d keep Marc Staal around for one more year, too — he’s having a strong statistical season, pairs well with Lindstrom and from what I’ve heard is an important part of the locker room.