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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
It's undeniable they have improved their depth and goaltending.
But my big concern is that this core group has gotten totally stale and could take a big step back. A change to that group could have totally energized the remaining players and maybe changed the dynamic.
I really like the young depth on D, and that's probably my area of greatest excitement. But that is tempered with the belief that we really don't have any elite defensemen to start the year. You do a ranking of best D in the league and you're getting rather deep in the list before a Flames comes up. Hopefully Andersson or Valimaki (or Hanifin) grow into that.
I sure am ready to get the season started. Really can't stand to read any more arguments about Sam Bennett.
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I don't love the core either, but they took a pretty pronounced step back last season.
Not sure how much room they have to take another step back, especially given the age of the four forwards in question.
Concern that they don't take a step forward though. I would think they won't be at the 18-19 heights nor the 19-20 frustration level as a guess.