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Originally Posted by DJones
If Monahan and Markstrom are seen as our two biggest weaknesses that gives me hope actually.
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They aren’t though they are keys to success but not the biggest weaknesses. I think it is clear the blueline of this team is highly questionable. Right now I would only say Hanifin and Tanev are legit top 4 guys. Andersson, Zadorov, Valimaki could maybe get there but if one of those top 2 guys goes down this team is in big trouble.
There is still the lack of high end talent. If Gaudreau is able to be a top 10 scorer in the league like he has in the past multiple times that would be nice. It is tough to see in a Sutter system but who knows? If Tkachuk is able to get to a new level and show flashes of being the franchise winger we all thought he was at 21 that would also help.
Markstrom being healthy and playing well is truly a key to being a competitive team that makes the playoffs. If Monahan can get back to the 30 goal 60pt guy he has been many seasons times in the past then This team all of a sudden has depth up the middle and secondary scoring. Another key to win.
Monahan and Markstrom are keys to success but when talking about our biggest weakness it would be the lack of top end talent and a questionable blueline that is as weak as it has been on paper since pre 05 lockout.