As for the forwards, here is a comparison (as it currently looks) vs the opening night roster last year:
Huberdeau - Lindholm - Toffoli < Gaudreau - Lindholm - Tkachuk (I don't think the gap is that big)
Mangipane - Kadri - Dube....... > Mangiapane - Backlund - Coleman
Rooney - Backlund - Coleman. >>> Dube - Monahan - Ritchie
Lucic - Eakin - Lewis.............. >> Lucic - Gawdin - Lewis
(they dressed 7 D with Coleman out, but I included him to make this make more sense)
A lot of people suggesting that this year's team will take a step back on offense - I disagree. This year's forward group is more talented than last year, IMO.
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