That's what I mean, although I wouldn't apply core so rigidly based on position. I'd just say core is the group of players that you use to win games. For example, I wouldn't put Crawford in there. You could throw in a number of different goalies on that team and still win the cup.
But they're going to lose Sharp this year. Hossa will be a year older (and he's already declining big time). And there isn't really a another wave of youth that can step in to cover the loses. Or is there?
Teravainen had 10 points in 19 playoff games. Maybe he emerges into a legit top 6 player in the next two years.
Anyway. I'm rambling. I just think the window is closing for Chicago. It will be very interesting to watch how they manage this transition. Could provide lessons one way or the other.
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