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Old 08-10-2015, 01:45 PM   #943
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Default Giordano Extension. Kypreos: Starting point is $72 million over 8 years

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Originally Posted by DJones View Post
I am going off the fact that for the last twenty games plus playoffs they looked like a playoff team without Gio.



Hamilton and Fransen easily cover Widemans loss in my opinion. Maybe not this year but in two years I have faith that some of our defensive prospects can be at least solid 3 pairings. Even being pessimistic that seems reasonable.



How good this team could be is completely dependent on development so who knows but in no way is it a lottery team. Unless lottery team means anyway that misses the playoffs.

For 20 games they did look good yes, but you can't count on Wideman, Gaudreau, Monahan, and Hudler all playing at a point per game pace over a full season. Especially Wideman (or his replacement in Franson who is a downgrade imo)

It also wasn't an ideal situation basically only using 4 defenseman. Over the short term that can work, but over a full season fatigue and injuries will catch up to you. The team listed lacks depth on the blue line.

I think you are really underrating how much Gio brings to this team. In his abilities and by pushing everyone down a spot.

I agree that posted roster isn't a lottery team, but they aren't a contender either. Which is the ultimate goal.

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