They now have a much stronger spine than last year, and I like their chances better than the previous core, but it remains to be seen how their main pieces gel. Can Huberdeau drive offense again? Can Lindholm drive transition play, which he did not have to last year? Can Kadri keep up his high end centre play?
They're also really weak on RW, and have what the Athletic projected as the worst 4th line in the league.
With all that said, this is the most excited I've been for a season in a while.
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