I like the Coleman signing a lot. I think he will provide more energy up front, and whatever line he is on make them a more accountable group defensively.
This team will struggle to score goals. There will be little supplemental offense from the defense, which seems obvious.
The additions of Gudranson, Richardson, Lewis and Zadorov don't really move the needle much for this team. I like the idea of a team that doesn't get pushed around, but what I really like is a team with speed, with multiple lines that can generate off the rush, which this team will likely not be able to do.
Basically it's up to the usual suspects to prove me wrong and show me that they can compete at a consistently high level for the bulk of the season. Hoping to see much more from Tkachuk this year, which should be possible considering it's a contract year.
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