I expect them to generally trend toward 85 points but have injuries and streaks cut 10 points or so off of that. At some point they have to stop getting top 5 picks, sign some vets, and win some games, but, unless Laine comes back really hot I don’t see it being this year.I think I remember one or two poster predicting the playoffs.
Most people are predicting 80-90 points. Improving on last year but not making the postseason. I have us around 85 points. I don’t think that’s unrealistic.
They should clear some players this year, and they have a few guys who should be able to fill spots by next year. They’ll want to try to make Demidov’s entry positive as well. I wouldn’t be surprised if they get someone during the season with the intention of keeping them, and I expect active buying next summer.
This year is already a roller coaster, and it would be good to see some hope, but some of the high picks are pretty tempting, too. I don’t see the team being healthy enough to win, and I really don’t want to see more long term injuries.