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Originally Posted by GioforPM
Not for me. I expected them to miss, and they've exceeded expectations, especially the rookies and other young guys like Monahan, Brodie, Russell and Bouma. If they just miss, they will still have a decent pick in this year's deep draft, and we will have as really good handle on what a lot of the future core players, and future role players can be expected to do.
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Not to be too gloomy, as yes, this year is a pleasant surprise to be 1 point out come March 1st, nothing's guaranteed next year no matter what they do this deadline.
Even if they upgrade the talent moderately/to plan in the offseason; if more injuries take hold earlier in the year, some guys acquired don't pan out, some third period comebacks don't happen as teams are ready for the Flames etc, and its not inconceivable to not be in this position next year, and although that may still be "only year 2 and no need to panic", after the expectations of this year, it would sting a bit.
It's all there in front of this team for this year...I think some bolstering/NHL depth will give the roster a boost, both on paper, and mentally in the room that the organization is helping the the team towards playoff push.