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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
The Habs don't have to play in the Pacific division all year so it's kind of a different scenario for them.
To win the cup you have to make the playoffs. To make the playoffs in the Pacific you need to be able to physically stand up to teams like Anaheim, LA, and San Jose.
So no, Burke isn't behind the times at all. He's recognizing the reality of our situation. We're in a brutal division with a lot of big, strong, heavy teams. We need to add size and strength to be able to compete against the teams we play most.
It's almost undeniable that we need to add size/strength. Not sure how there's a debate on that.
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And skill those teams with Getzlaf, Perry, Kopitar, Carter, Marleau, Couture, Thorton are also skilled on top of being big/strength.