I think they're better. They have better depth at C, and they improved an already good D core. With markstrom, the flames are really good up the middle of the ice. They will be very hard to score on.
My one concern right now is speed in the forward group. We don't have a lot of burners, and we've got a couple plodders. There will be nights where they look slow against some of the better skating teams. Thats not much different than last year though as Tkachuk isnt a good skater.
This should be a great 5v5 team, and a team that should excel in the playoffs. I'm really looking forward to the season.
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