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edslunch · 06-22-2016, 02:35 PM

I thought with the addition of Hamilton and Frolik, a full year of Bennett, and no major subtractions that they would finish last year about the same as the year before but more convincingly. Goaltending and other stuff took care of that fantasy.

This year I expect goaltending to be better (don't know who it is yet but it can't be worse) and expect defence to be better due to coaching and a full year of Kevin/Nakladal. Offence will be down - less risky play, missing Hudler & Russell. Coaching to be better, and younger guys to continue to develop. Overall I expect them compete for a playoff spot, my prediction is 3rd in the Pacific.

06-22-2016, 02:35 PM	#29
edslunch Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2009 Exp:	I thought with the addition of Hamilton and Frolik, a full year of Bennett, and no major subtractions that they would finish last year about the same as the year before but more convincingly. Goaltending and other stuff took care of that fantasy. This year I expect goaltending to be better (don't know who it is yet but it can't be worse) and expect defence to be better due to coaching and a full year of Kevin/Nakladal. Offence will be down - less risky play, missing Hudler & Russell. Coaching to be better, and younger guys to continue to develop. Overall I expect them compete for a playoff spot, my prediction is 3rd in the Pacific.