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Originally Posted by Rhett44
This is a great post. We have some solid young players, but nothing close to what a contender would have.
We likely need to tank this year and next to really start getting some great forwards to replace these old guys as well. We had a few solid drafts in a row, but I see pretty much every prospect besides Parekh topping out a 2nd pairing or 2nd liner. The only way you find the 1st round elite talent unless you get lucky or are Vegas, is at the top of the draft.
If Parekh becomes an elite player, I see us on the same trajectory as Montreal was for years when they had Carey Price and Shea Weber. Good enough to make the playoffs and a goalie that could steal a round. But not a cup contender.
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I agree to a point, but the only position I think we need is that elusive #1C. I really think there’s some top line wingers there potentially in Basha, Gridin, Battaglia, and maybe Reschny (if they decide to go that route), and I believe that a few of our young D could easily develop into top-2 defenders. I would like a top-5 pick in the next draft or two, and then it’s onward and upward from there.