Not going to help Hutson's defensive rep.
That mistake had nothing to do with defensive play. It was a misread on the breakout. We ALL knew Hutson would make mistakes like this! He's, what, 6 games in his pro career?
This team will contend for last place for at least the next 2 to 3 years. Then slowly I imagine in the 4-7 year range start making playoffs.
They really need a first overall pick from those 3 years like a Hagens or McKenna.
It's the weakest centre group in the nhl and you can't build a team with Nick Suzuki as your benchmark player.
Completely agree with the ideas in your post, but Demidov will be the benchmark player on this team, not Suzuki. Laine is also more naturally talented than Suzuki (but not as smart), let's how he does when he comes back.
I do agree we need a better C. That COULD be Dach, but that remains to be proven. I prefer him at RW.