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Old 08-20-2022, 11:54 AM   #166
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Originally Posted by redmile04 View Post
Going from Gaudreau/Tkachuk to Huberdeau/Kadri will be a big downgrade, one that swapping Weegar in for Gudbranson won’t make up.


Downgrade yes, Weegar for Gudbranson you are right wont make up, but i think its really close since D is a more important position.
Based on offensive production?

Maybe a bit but not a lot, and having 3 defensively strong C's is going to offset some of that as well.

If the new guys can blend in quickly and play at the pace Sutter had his guys going last year, they will be just fine offensively.

Defensively is why i think is where the team will be stronger, and not just on the blue line where it appears that has happenedl.

That being said, i dont know what "be better" means exactly. They will make the playoffs (depending on injuries) and my guess a much tougher out once they begin.
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