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Originally Posted by redmile04
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.
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Might be a slight downgrade in the regular season with point totals because the johnny-lindy-tkachuk line was so established with their chemistry, but I think this makes the top 2 lines much more dangerous (whereas the top line was leaned on so heavily last year) and pushing Backlund down makes the 3rd line like a 2B line because him and Coleman are a strong pairing.
So less top-heavy, but less reliant on one line to carry the load because they'll be more effective through lines 2 and 3. Kadri will drive the 2nd line well and put up points.
That, I believe, translates to a better chance at playoff success than last season because they will be harder to contain.
I'll take that over individual regular season accolades any day.
I kind of get mid to late 2010s Bruins vibes from this group with Lindy being the literal runner up and potential heir-apparent to Bergeron. And Kadri bringing Marchand energy. As well as a great defense group and solid goalie tandem.