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Ulrith · 07-13-2017, 01:57 PM

1) Agree with most commenters that the biggest question mark is goaltending. I'm HOPING for a big improvement over last year, but not exactly sold. I think I'm actually less optimistic than I was this time last year with Elliott.

2) Can we get a decent start to the year? There were a number of reasons why we started so poorly last year (goaltending/Johnny/new coach/special teams/etc.), but it put us on our heels and it took an incredible streak to end the season just to make the playoffs. A decent start (with stone cold streaks) would be much easier on my blood pressure.

3) Can our prospects force their way onto the roster? We have room both up front and on the back-end for new blood, but they still need to earn their way. Here's hoping Janko doesn't disappoint and Kulak/Spoon can finally become NHL players.

07-13-2017, 01:57 PM	#17
Ulrith Backup Goalie Join Date: Jul 2008 Exp:	1) Agree with most commenters that the biggest question mark is goaltending. I'm HOPING for a big improvement over last year, but not exactly sold. I think I'm actually less optimistic than I was this time last year with Elliott. 2) Can we get a decent start to the year? There were a number of reasons why we started so poorly last year (goaltending/Johnny/new coach/special teams/etc.), but it put us on our heels and it took an incredible streak to end the season just to make the playoffs. A decent start (with stone cold streaks) would be much easier on my blood pressure. 3) Can our prospects force their way onto the roster? We have room both up front and on the back-end for new blood, but they still need to earn their way. Here's hoping Janko doesn't disappoint and Kulak/Spoon can finally become NHL players.