Pennaduck
Registered User
Yes, their forwards are better. Now do defense and goaltending.
Carlson > Lindholm (at least for now)
Niskanen = Fowler (or at least fairly close)
Kempny < Manson (but not by a massive amount)
Orlov >/= Montour
Orpik > Bieksa
Djoos =/< Pettersson
Overall their D is fairly close to ours but Carlson was among the best in the league this season and played huge in the playoffs. I'd give them the edge on D.
As for Goaltending, I think thats pretty close too. Holtby had some issues down the stretch but he played stellar in the playoffs. Grubaeur was at least as good as Miller if not better when called upon.