I really don't have a good feeling about this team and those coaches. I believe some players over performed last season while some others are just stagnating.
Laine wouldn't have changed all that much but his absence does leave another hole that nobody will be able to fulfilled. It feels a lot like a typical Habs team. A 1st line that is alright but everyone else is like bottom 6 material.. and with a defense that is far from optimal. We had a really shitty defense last season (as goal allowed) and I don't believe it's because we started with 3 goalies
As an addendum, I'd say most losses will be by 1 goal. I'm expecting to be destroyed by Toronto tomorrow
Your guess is a good as anyone else's.
The questions this team faces are numerous.
But with only 14 teams having had a 20 plus or better GF/GA last season there are plenty dud points to be had.
If we manage 82 points it shouldn't surprise anyone anything less would be disappointing IMO.
Our team isn't tough but is has showed tenacity these past two seasons considering the personnel who saw ice time.
We should have better call ups which can't hurt.