I expect some changes in the offseason so that is exciting.
I have also been impressed with Tkachuk-Lindholm-Gaudreau line and think they can form a consistently deadly trio if they all return.
I fully expect continued growth from Andersson, Valimaki, Mackey, Dube and Mangiapane while Pelletier and Zary are legitimate prospects to be excited about.
Our forward depth was trash and needs to be addressed but in general I like our young defence group and think Markstrom is an above average starting goalie.
When 5 of your regular forwards are the likes of Lucic, Ritchie, Nordstrom, Leivo, and Ryan (Simon, Robinson, Froese, Rinaldo) you are in trouble.
I like some of these guys but in general I would classify them as 4th line calibre. Throw in the youthful struggles of Dube and an injured Monahan and you essentially have only 1/3 of your forwards who can consistently produce offence.
Now, whether we can address this lack of scoring upfront is up for debate but with the expansion draft looming after another disappointing year I expect some fireworks.
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