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Originally Posted by 19Yzerman19
Vrbata likely completely replaces Kesler's production for the exact same cap hit. He doesn't replace the PK minutes or overall ice time, but it's not a huge downgrade as a Vrbata - Sedins line will be well in the black. Their problem continues to be center depth; they need a passable 2C to have much of a shot of doing anything.
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He may replace the offensive production, but there is still the small matter of a 2nd line and playing against other teams' top players.
The Nucks are looking like a one line team this year.