Nice work Kent. I think the start of the season is over rated. A 5-4-1 stretch from game 30 to 40 probably wouldn't get a mention. If this is their worst 10 game card, then there are no worries. So many guys that are not really going yet, and 2 of them are the high impact acquisitions.
Yes, if this is their worst 10-game stretch, not as much to worry about.
That said, the org needs the team to be as good or better than they were w/ Gaudreau and Tkachuk given their aspirations. So I am absolutely sure they are better than what they've shown so far. The question is - how much better?
Nice work Kent. I think the start of the season is over rated. A 5-4-1 stretch from game 30 to 40 probably wouldn't get a mention. If this is their worst 10 game card, then there are no worries. So many guys that are not really going yet, and 2 of them are the high impact acquisitions.
Yes, if this is their worst 10-game stretch, not as much to worry about.
That said, the org needs the team to be as good or better than they were w/ Gaudreau and Tkachuk given their aspirations. So I am absolutely sure they are better than what they've shown so far. The question is - how much better?
The curve on The Athletic's playoff projection is interesting - https://theathletic.com/3666576/2022/11/07/nhl-2022-23-stanley-cup-playoff-chances-and-projected-standings/?source=twitterpcads&ad_id=37083818&twclid=2-1as4p98ahtd1wml7jlls988pg - staying pretty flat despite the last 4 games.