A real NHL starting goaltender would make the defensive abilities of our defensive unit look about 5-10 times better. I think that's about all that is required to right the ship.
I guess in an ideal world you'd have a d-man who can play top 4 who is mobile, skilled, big, strong, mean and tough. We've lacked that crease clearing, mean hitting d-man like Regehr ever since we dealt him. Engelland does a pretty good job but is more of a 3rd pairing guy.
But overall I don't think our defense is a weak point at all. It's one of our strengths. Goaltending makes our defense look more one way than they actually are.
|