idk. When I look at the Bruins way of playing or the Hurricanes, I feel like the more consistent way to dominate is to have strong players and depth. Players who really know how to play the 200ft game, unlike teams built around a few superstars and passengers elsewhere.
Not that I wouldn't like a superstar, but I am completely fine with what appears to be developing in Montreal. A solid defense with guys like Guhle and Reinbacher leading the way along with solid forwards like Suzuki, Slaf, hopefully Dach... it's really coming together nicely. Even Caufield who is less well-rounded still tries defensively and is making progress even though he will probably never win a Selke. If your best paid player is around 8M instead of 12, you mathematically get to give 4M more to other players who will get to also help your team achieve their goals. Players who play a good 200ft game never get paid quite as much as the offensive stalwarts. Only Toews came close, after captaining his team to multiple cups.