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Originally Posted by Aarongavey
Gudbranson is an anchor you can build a defence around.
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I don't know if I'd go that far however I too thought he played a pretty good game. I also watched Monahan as much as a TV screen will allow. He was solid in his own end and was clearly in the game last night. Hannafin was also just fine. Valimaki was still a little invisible.
Gaudreau, Tkachuk and Mangiapane all seem to be in excellent early trim. If those three guys are going then it's reasonable to expect Lindholm, Backlund, Dube and Coleman to feed off it.
FWIW just because the last 2 Captains were long term doesn't mean they always have to be Captains for 8-10 years. I'd be fine with Looch being Captain for 2 seasons. Fitting conclusion to a great career and he's played really well too and it would rub the wound into the Oilers.