For the most part I agree with you, although I would challenge you two things:
1.) On Defense, I'd put Vancouver in the three spot and move everyone down from there. I think Bieksa (as arrogant as he is), is pretty darn good. Edler took a step up last season, Tanev is almost like their Brodie. Hamhuis got an invite to Team Canada and has been rock solid since he joined VAN.
2.) Goaltending. This is still very much a wait-and-see situation, but I'm confident that after 30 games, one of Ramo, Berra or MacDonald will be superior to Dubnyk. So we can't be the worst. But I do get why you put the Flames at the bottom.
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