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Originally Posted by howard_the_duck
It's a mute point because they'll need to address goaltending and the defensive structure of the team far before the offense is a concern. They could have had the number 1 offense last season and still only had a goal differential of +8.
By virtue of an improved defensive structure alone, they should be a drastically improved team. But if through some horrible turn of events they don't address the goaltending situation, then yes I would turn my attention to the forward ranks as they'll need to be a top 5/6 offense in order to make up for the GA and be a playoff competitive group.
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But the defensemen won't be producing as much, so offense will fall. It's already a weak forward core. They don't have the forward assets to play like the Kings. Even if they get a starter goalie, at best theyre no better than Winnipeg, who carries a solid goalie and mean defense. But Winnipeg has better forward depth.