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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
Is the difference between Gudbranson and someone like Vatanen filling the 7th/AHL role the difference between missing the playoffs and a cup?
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Does Lucic make a difference between missing the playoffs and winning a cup?
Does Richardson make a difference between missing the playoffs and winning a cup?
Does Ritchie make a difference between missing the playoffs and winning a cup?
Does Gudbranson make a difference between missing the playoffs and winning a cup?
Does Pitlick make a difference between missing the playoffs and winning a cup?
Does Lewis make a difference between missing the playoffs and winning a cup?
Does Zadorov make a difference between missing the playoffs and winning a cup?
Does Stone make a difference between missing the playoffs and winning a cup?
I guess individually, the answer to all of the above is no. Collectively, spending
$16 million on zero upside filler probably is the difference, yes. Death by a thousand cuts, as is a hallmark for this team.