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Originally Posted by Itse
Assuming that's going to be our opening night roster, and comparing it to 2019 opening night:
Czarnik, Frolik, Jankowski and Ryan are replaced by Leivo, Simon, Nordström and Dubé.
Brodie, Hamonic and Kylington are replaced by Tanev, Nesterov and Välimäki.
Rittich is replaced by Markström.
Overall 7 new guys out of 20, or a 35% turnover, mostly in defense and goal. Can't disagree with that, considering I thought last season that it was our defense that was in biggest need of upgrades.
Gonna be weird without Brodie :/
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When you put it that way, I think the team has improved, especially considering three of those guys from last year are still here and in reserve.
For me, high hopes that Valimaki can fill Brodie's shoes. A big ask, but I am heartened by his play in Finland and cautiously optimistic.
Should also add, Ward in for Peters...