I know it’s only 16 games in....but, I will say it.
This may be the best positioned that this franchise has ever been in. Ever.
They have as “complete” a team as perhaps ever....even considering the last 10yr run. They have a tremendous amount of players “waiting in the wings” down at Hershey. So much so that I’m not really worried about any injuries right now....obviously in the playoffs is a different animal, but I think they could still win a lot of games without any one player (even Gr8 Eight). The coaching and systems seem very well in accordance with each other, and seem to maximize the talent of the team.
Add to it a terrific GM, the confidence that a team has with being a recent Champion, and this franchise has it all.
Only area that needs works is the prospect pipeline for the forwards, and that took a seemingly major leap forward this past summer.
extremely heady times, even if they don’t win the Cup again. We need to enjoy this NOW, as who knows how long it will last.