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Originally Posted by CroFlames
I would argue the core was shaken up.
Brodie was part of the core and he's out. Hamonic was supposed to be part of the core but didn't pan out.
Tanev replaced those two guys (for better or worse) and is now part of the core IMO. Markstrom of course is now part of the core and is likely the centerpiece.
If Valimaki continues his progression, he'll join in as a core piece.
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You’re right about Brodie. I never considered Hamonic as part of the core personally.
When I think of core of this team, I think of Monahan, Gaudreau, Tkachuk, Backlund, Gio, Bennett and Brodie. These guys have all been here for what we would consider the “rebuild” and this is the group I was more referring to that would need a shake up if they lay an egg this season.
Like you stated though, there has been some nice additions this off season, and some added depth along with a starting top FA goaltender. That’s why I’m feeling more optimistic about this group going into the season. I’d love to see this core surrounded by good depth go on a nice run