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Originally Posted by bax
The only way they are contenders this season is if 3-4 of their young players take a massive, unexpected leap.
I like the Arvidsson pick up, he’s a decent player, but the Kings are still a team that isn’t good enough to make the playoffs. All of these picks need to actually start doing something before we start saying they are close to contending
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Depending on what else they do though and the young guys don’t have to take massive steps they just need to improve
Montreal is in the finals and price has played amazing and toffoli and Anderson were great additions but Suzuki and caufield have also added a ton to their team. Neither are up for the hart or conn smythe. They just been very good
Doughty and kopitar are still high end players. They could add a 3rd high end player this summer. Kids just need to come in a contribute
But of course any rebuilding team might not become a contender if the kids flop and your gm makes bad moves. But if any rebuilding team the kings are lined up maybe better than anyone