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Originally Posted by Bingo
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.
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Isn't that pretty much it though. If they fall in the middle between 18-19 and 19-20, while adding Markstrom, then you would have to think they are competing for the division. On top of that you have the progression of Tkachuk, Dube, Mangipane, with Bennett as a bit of a wild card.
If all the above happens it would mean a step forward over the 19-20 lineup that impact 3 lines.