In regards to the D contributing, also lumped Russell in with Gio and Brodie.
My take in terms of Stajan. He's been an anchor on the team and a valuable vet but Colborne, Monahan, Bennett and Granlund can force him out. Would be interesting to see how that's dealt with if they decide to go that way with the centers. Especially if Backlund is at the stage where he becomes the stabilizing vet at some point early on.
I'm aware the common theme around Bennett is that hell maybe get the nine games but from what we are seeing right now, this may be another Monahan moment.
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