Langway
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One thing with these milestones is the chemistry being built. And an argument in favor of the Leonsis semi-competitive promise is that it won't be a one-note sideshow throughout, even if they're maybe not a total force. It should continue to have a team-building function, particularly as 8 handles it all pretty maturely in maintaining perspective. They're still at least somewhat dangerous and as long as MacLellan doesn't fall asleep at the wheel they ought to be able to sustain it for a few more seasons.
As they climb the standings it's probably also true that they won't want to disturb that precious chemistry much at the deadline with new faces unless they're significant upgrades, there prove to be significant weak links or injuries. This has a rally around the troops feel as guys get back and has potential to take their game to another level. Is it good enough to win a series against Jersey or Carolina? I don't know but this was a crucial road stretch and they did about as well as could be expected.
As they climb the standings it's probably also true that they won't want to disturb that precious chemistry much at the deadline with new faces unless they're significant upgrades, there prove to be significant weak links or injuries. This has a rally around the troops feel as guys get back and has potential to take their game to another level. Is it good enough to win a series against Jersey or Carolina? I don't know but this was a crucial road stretch and they did about as well as could be expected.