Yeah, at some point I would hope we're in that competitive range, and personally, I dont see why it can't be this year and forward.
Stud core forwards with a good support group? Check.
Stud top defenders with a good support group? Check.
Stud goaltending with solid back-up? Check.
There is no reason this team shouldn't be competitive. A top-end RWer would definitely help, but IMO, it's really the only hole left. And it's not necessarily something that should hold the team back much.
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