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Originally Posted by Classic_Sniper
Adding a big name doesn’t just automatically make you an instant Stanley Cup contender. It’s a big jump from being a playoff team to winning multiple rounds in the playoffs. This is a young team with a lot of players who are still learning how to win night after night, maybe they’re just not there yet in their development.
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This isn't entirely true. Other than Bennett (who already has a few seasons experience) Tkchuk and Jankowski the roster is full of guys with plenty of experience or in their prime. And these young guys can already contribute at an NHL level. This team should be competing with the best teams in the league, and it should be happening now.
I generally still really like the makeup of this team (other than the 4th line). I keep seeing the narrative that the team isn't good enough but I see a roster full of young high potential players, a couple of top line players playing their best hockey, good vets that can play 2 way hockey, what should be a rock solid D and now a solid goalie.
The Iginla trade was in 2013, its now almost 2018. When can we give ourselves permission to expect something from the rebuild?