Maybe I'm just a homer, but I actually think the roster is slightly improved.
It looks to me like there is consensus about improved goaltending, arguably the most important position. There also seems to be a lot of agreement that the defence is also improved - and I feel the same way.
I also don't think there is that much of a drop among forwards. I would still take Cammellari over Raymond - but both finished the season with 45 points. I don't think it's as big of a drop-off as some are suggesting (IMO).
With the number of players on show-me contracts, trying to establish themselves, and/or looking to take another step, I have little doubt the same work ethic will be there. Combine that with what I would consider to be clear upgrades in goal and on defence, I kind of like our starting roster this year over the one we had last year.
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