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CroFlames · 05-11-2015, 05:12 PM

I would expect playoffs again next year, without deviating from the original rebuild plan.

There is no reason our top line can't be great again next year. Another year older stronger & smarter. We have many young guys coming up to fill out lines 2, 3 & 4, plus seasoned vets who will do the job. Nothing spectacular, but I don't expect regression from lines 2 to 4.

Healthy Gio & a 25 year old Brodie? That can make a grown man drool at the thought of those two beasts on the ice again together. One of the top 5 pairings in the NHL. I don't expect Widedog to score 56 points again, but he'll probably get 40. Him and Russell together are really good. Engelland proved to us all he's a player, and can play top D-pairing when needed. Him & whoever rotates as the sixth guy won't be a downgrade from this year, we know that.

Goaltending is the biggest question, but we are pretty much guaranteed to have at least one or both back. Neither was spectacular, so I don't expect regression here either.

Having said all that, Vancouver is interesting. Yes the Sedin's are gonna be 1 year older, but they didn't exactly grind it out their entire careers. I expect them to play until 40, so they still got something left in the tank, even if it's just assists. Oilers? Still no good.

Central
1. Chicago
2. St Louis
3. Nashville

Pac
1. Ducks
2. Canucks
3. Flames

WC
1. LA
2. Min.

Dallas I guess regresses. Seguin & Benn were both lights out, and they still missed. I'm not sure Avs have the right mix of players to get to the POs. SJ are regressing. Winnipeg is interesting. They'll battle it out with Min for the 2nd WC spot.

05-11-2015, 05:12 PM	#74
CroFlames Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2015 Exp:	I would expect playoffs again next year, without deviating from the original rebuild plan. There is no reason our top line can't be great again next year. Another year older stronger & smarter. We have many young guys coming up to fill out lines 2, 3 & 4, plus seasoned vets who will do the job. Nothing spectacular, but I don't expect regression from lines 2 to 4. Healthy Gio & a 25 year old Brodie? That can make a grown man drool at the thought of those two beasts on the ice again together. One of the top 5 pairings in the NHL. I don't expect Widedog to score 56 points again, but he'll probably get 40. Him and Russell together are really good. Engelland proved to us all he's a player, and can play top D-pairing when needed. Him & whoever rotates as the sixth guy won't be a downgrade from this year, we know that. Goaltending is the biggest question, but we are pretty much guaranteed to have at least one or both back. Neither was spectacular, so I don't expect regression here either. Having said all that, Vancouver is interesting. Yes the Sedin's are gonna be 1 year older, but they didn't exactly grind it out their entire careers. I expect them to play until 40, so they still got something left in the tank, even if it's just assists. Oilers? Still no good. Central 1. Chicago 2. St Louis 3. Nashville Pac 1. Ducks 2. Canucks 3. Flames WC 1. LA 2. Min. Dallas I guess regresses. Seguin & Benn were both lights out, and they still missed. I'm not sure Avs have the right mix of players to get to the POs. SJ are regressing. Winnipeg is interesting. They'll battle it out with Min for the 2nd WC spot.