Yeah Kitchener needs to be put back near the top of the contention list. It’s amazing what a player or two can do for a team. I had them high before Mesar committing. They were under performing no doubt. The true contenders start to become clear after 20-25 games. Good on Windsor but I’m not sure if their current run is sustainable. Who knows though. Johnston is making it near impossible for Dallas to send him back but as StingUpdates said, if he does come back, look out. Windsor could easily add another piece or two and really become true contenders. I think OS plays it smart and waits for next year, but they can beat anyone on any given night so who knows with them. Flint is obvious and will only get better. Saginaw will come back down to earth but be really annoying. Guelph, I just don’t see it, not currently at least. London is never out and can add very quickly if they wanted. Wouldn’t be surprised if Wright comes back and Hunters are just like “f@$k it” and trade for Wright. Pretty sure they have a nice stock pile of picks to pull it off.
We 100% would need to add 2 bodies. We only have 4 guys playing like true top 6 forwards. Need that big time centremen for sure. We could get away with just 1 forward if Sikic, Namestnikov, MacDonnell or Wainwright could get it together consistently. Not sure if we add to the D core or not. If someone like a Mallioux became available, that could be pretty tempting. Be a huge addition to the power play. Was hoping for some more offense from our backend then what we’ve seen so far.
Too many teams on the edge right now. Tough to see where things are heading!
