How many active forwards? 10? Ummm I e got bad news...
Tbh I count 4 and a half rosterable forwards. I see a strong d core just decimated by I juries and I see two passable goalies. I don't think you're one forward away tbh- I think you're several forwards away- like six. I also feel like you've got a fantastic asset in werwnski that you'd be doomed to selling low on if you moved him.
Your forward core is very very young. I'm as bug of a kj fan as you'll find but even im not expecting rosterable numbers this year. Krebs is not really all that close yet by the looks of it- parssinen might pan out long term still (maybe) but his short term value has all but dried up.
I really feel like you chalk this year up to one short season investment into turning things around. By time some passing your getting healthier and better. Gaudreaus a little older but one season won't be the end of him.
If you move gaudreau be very careful (id keep him probably)- but if you can get solid young talent that compliments your core id at least consider it. I think kuzy has a lot of flags and id be shopping him.
Your targets?
Goalies- are a great start. I don't hate kuemper but he's kind of a hot potato id love to get a young sturdy netminder you can count on like an oettinger or a sorokin. Then...
Forwards- You need twn of them! Like I said I see 4 and a half. Let's say by next year you get lucky and internal development puts you at 6 and a half or lets even say 7- you're still 3 shy by my count. I'd try and acquire young ayers that arw scoring bow but that's not always easy. I'm just saying that even though you want to compete sooner you have a very young core and if you add Grey eards your going to be in the same boat by the time you're ready to compete and you have to frantically try to add more bodies lol!
Good luck sorry of this was not the news you wanted to hear...