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Originally Posted by Vinny01
I agree with most of this. I see zero chance this team is contending by the new building but if they can open that season with realistic hope for a playoff spot with the best years coming shortly after that.
The Habs have had an incredible rebuild so far. They had some pieces in place before it started with Cauflied and Suzuki. Their top young player was a 2nd rounder but they have several other very intriguing pieces. They made the playoffs and made their first big acquisition of Dobson this summer.
Calgary has some pieces already in Wolf and Coronato. They have do get another high end forward in the draft but I am pretty high on their group depth wise and potential wise but they sure need a McKenna or top C prospect with first line upside.
This year they lean into the bad year and move out some veterans. Maybe next summer they are strategic and add an RFA or they wait another year? I think they want to be able to sell hope in Scotia Place with contention in the first 5-10 years.
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Habs are loaded but they also have a major issue at center. They are in position to trade for one now though. They need an upgrade there but the cap situation they have created looks very good for 5 years.