I think there is plenty of talent up front, they just need to grow into their skin.
The D is rock solid.
The only issue is goaltending, and I still think the best approach at this point is continue to work with what we have and see how it evolves over the course of the season. If we have concerns at the deadline, then do something. But I think it will be fine.
This is only the first season entering contention for the team. You have to have some patience and see how it plays out. After a full season and (hopefully) playoffs, we will have a lot more information about where the team is, and what needs to improve.
Treliving spent some assets to improve the D with Hamilton and Hamonic - good moves IMO. Now he has made adjustments from that, and spent some more assets, and cap space, to round out the roster. Let's see what we've got.
Also, beyond the current graduating class (Valimaki, Andersson, Kylington, Dube, Mangiapane) there is nothing in the pipeline. Nothing.
So they need to start restocking the shelves. They could even add more picks next year by moving Stone and/or Frolik (but I think this year is too early).
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