My money is on Makrkstrom like others have said. His decline was the most unexpected and really hurt the team as a whole. There were small flashes that his game was coming together but he couldn’t sustain it for long periods of time and was the biggest reason this team missed the playoffs. I doubt he returns to Vezna style numbers but I think it’s safe to bet that his numbers will be much improved.
Huberdeau should be better as well and hopefully the new coach implements a strategy tailored to his strengths. It’s really on him at this point as the change of scenery, shock of departing Florida and the unforgiving Darryl Sutter variables are no longer available. Really hope he has a strong summer and comes in motivated to silence the critics (myself included).
I do agree with the return of Kylington that now is a prime opportunity to trade a guy like Hanafin for some offensive help upfront. Just please stay away from the Josh Anderson type trade proposals. Need a younger more offensive player who has upward potential. Now that Conroy is in charge I hope that vision switches from the type of player chatter we heard under Treliving. Time to start doing things differently.
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