From the article: “The bottom line is that the team has improved roster depth, has a stronger defensive core, and has a star player in Elias Pettersson who is capable of carrying them. Can they put all the pieces together and contend for a playoff spot?”
Roster depth is better, but functionally they are still not a good team.
Defensive core is better, but still lacks significant speed, skill and toughness and depth beyond what’s on the roster.
Star player is hedging his bets on this team. There’s a vote of confidence from your number one player! Yikes!
Coaching — this could have a positive impact on their success but it can’t overcome the depth of player deficiencies and the lack of depth to replace key players if they’re injured.
Basic problem— team simply isn’t good and has to overachieve too frequently to be consistently competitive.
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From the article: “The bottom line is that the team has improved roster depth, has a stronger defensive core, and has a star player in Elias Pettersson who is capable of carrying them. Can they put all the pieces together and contend for a playoff spot?”
Roster depth is better, but functionally they are still not a good team.
Defensive core is better, but still lacks significant speed, skill and toughness and depth beyond what’s on the roster.
Star player is hedging his bets on this team. There’s a vote of confidence from your number one player! Yikes!
Coaching — this could have a positive impact on their success but it can’t overcome the depth of player deficiencies and the lack of depth to replace key players if they’re injured.
Basic problem— team simply isn’t good and has to overachieve too frequently to be consistently competitive.