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Originally Posted by powderjunkie
The argument is just that it isn't necessarily doom+gloom.
If the other 18 skaters+goalie are going to be mediocre- without Johnny, I don't see how anyone can expect them to be more than mediocre+ with him...
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The team won’t be a bottom feeder if Johnny walks but I have a hard time seeing them being anything other than incredibly average with Johnny gone. The 2 seasons Johnny finished 4th in Hart voting this team had 50 win seasons and won the division. When he is not playing at that level they have found themselves on the bubble
The Islanders lost Tavares and added a hall of fame coach coming off a cup win. The Flames likely will not make many major changes even if Johnny leaves because they are tied down by the cap so they likely try and get Chucky and Mangiapane signed and fill out the roster.