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Originally Posted by StrykerSteve
Let's assume they get their goalie. Draft at 6th. Re-sign Monahan and Gaudreau. Already have their new coach so a new system is assured. Anything else is a crapshoot.
That being said, what are your expectations for the team? Playoffs? Division champ? Wild card? Draft lottery?
Last season, expectations were high because of the team's playoff success. Interested to hear what CP expectations are now.
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My expectation is for us to finish 5-10 points off the play offs at most. I want us to take a step forward in terms of the playing style, with more defensive stability but also trying to suit the attack minded players we have. I want GG to improve the advanced stats and make us a more sound team. I hope the PP and PK units improve under his stewardship.
If we can find a way to add a top 6 winger or 2, my expectations will be raised, but even with a number 1 goalie added, I'm not sure we'll be able to improve the skaters enough to get into the play offs.
A 4th spot in the division, 8th-9th spot in the conference will do me fine. Take steps forward and look to really break out in the 17-18 season, when we rid ourselves of most of the bad contracts(Wideman, Smid, Engellend etc) and can really look to improve the top 6 with the cap space we'll have.