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Originally Posted by djsFlames
I've said this for a while but my prediction for this '13-14 team is that they will play over their heads in the first portion of the year. The younger leafs of a couple years ago, even the Oilers did that early in their seasons. You'd see them in the top 6 into november, then they'd fall off later in the 82 and cease to maintain the level of play due to the usual adversity in a full season and lack of experience dealing with said adversity, but I could very much see this team doing the same. They're going to ride that energy for the first couple months and really get us excited, maybe take a couple of these numbskull experts off guard, but then the reality will set in later. Eventually we'll start having more and more complete seasons with more infused talent and experience gained in our top young players (at least, that's the hope). I just hope Monahan's a part of it this year.
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I think this as well. I see them being similar to the Avs of 09-10. Maybe not climb into 8th, but they will be more competitive then they were supposed to be. I think the 14-15 season will be worse statistically then next seasons. Lots of sophomore slumps and still no real #1 goalie who stands out.
I think the team this upcomming season will come out flying, full of energy, and really re-ignite the fan base. Like you said, the real test will come once around xmas time and they face adversity once teams settle where they are supposed to be. Hopefully the fans stay patient because IMO the worst is yet to come.