18 y/o that struggle often excel at 19. This similar group with some others replacing the 19 y/o will be fine. If Strome/Marner aren't in the NHL next year, this group will be much much better.
A hit isn't a goal, hits aren't the point of hockey.
They're basically all first round picks ffs. They just have a terrible coach and anchors like Virtanen on the team.