Solid article I thought. Will it put us over the top in the playoffs? Not if Fleury and Bylsma play their usual parts. If OTOH they learned something from last year and handle stuff differently in crunch time, it may well put us past the Bruins. Our depth is still not great but it's at least average now, which combined with our top-end talent, might be enough if we hit a hot streak in the playoffs.
Well said.
Our forwards are looking much more respectable, regardless of the lines. Even if we made no moves, and we went in to the playoffs with our previously bad bottom-six... sometimes all it takes is a couple bounces, a couple solid goals, and that's all that matters.
There's a reason that anything can happen a short series, or the playoffs in general. Even bad players can put a goal or two in. There's always a solid deal of luck for every team that wins a cup. Now, I wouldn't count on Adams scoring a hat trick any time soon, but it wouldn't be the strangest thing ever if he either played well at ES, or potted a goal or two.
Just trying to light a beacon of hope for those who want it.