I'm not really sure what to expect. This season I was expecting missing the playoffs or just squeaking into the playoffs, comparable to Phoenix or Dallas type of seasons.
If we keep the team exactly as is? I think we're relying too much on our quick transition game and timely scoring to say anything more then a playoff bubble team. It's a great system at the moment, but we do need to transition into playing more of a puck possession game, which relies on upgrading our defense.
That being said, if we sign another top 4 defenseman and get another 3rd liner, I'd say we're a playoff team.
If we keep the team exactly as is? I think we're relying too much on our quick transition game and timely scoring to say anything more then a playoff bubble team. It's a great system at the moment, but we do need to transition into playing more of a puck possession game, which relies on upgrading our defense.
That being said, if we sign another top 4 defenseman and get another 3rd liner, I'd say we're a playoff team.