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Originally Posted by Cali Flames Fan
I was going to respond to the OPs rankings, but there's way too many problems to go over, so I'll just say this...
Anaheim is FAR better than you're giving them credit for. Etem, Silvferberg, and Smith-Pelley are up and coming and will likely be top skilled players. Their depth forwards are very solid. Their goaltending is likely only behind L.A. The defense is likely the only correct ranking you gave them. They were one of the best teams in the league last year, and for a good reason, they are talented and deep. Remember, Selanne hasn't officially retired yet, and you forgot to add Penner to the left wingers.
JMO, but Anaheim will be battling L.A. for the division crown this year.
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That's why I was looking at our new division like this.
On the surface I may have said Anaheims goaltending is among the best in the division, but there are too many unknowns in net. After a couple hot and cold season Hillier is behind Quick and Neimi in my books, and at best even with Smith. I think Fasth is still not 100% proven yet, I have heard a few reporters assert that some changes to the rules on goalie pads could hurt his game more than most goalies.
I think Griess is a tested Backup (an upgrade on Labarbera at the vary least). So I put Phoenix above Anahiem.
I understand your arguement that Anaheims wingers are much deeper than I had given them credit for, esspecially with Penner added last week and the possiblity of Selane coming back. I was curious where others saw the teams stacking up. California should certainly own this division for the next season or two.