I'm not unwilling to acknowledge we have a small team. I just don't really care that much because we can make it into the playoffs with current group we have (in my opinion), which we need to do this year.
As for MDC, yes, the kid needs to get into The Dungeon with Tavares & Co. next summer and beef up big time, but when it's all said and done, he should have above average NHL size. Is he going to be a banger? No, but I expect him to be successful at getting the puck to scoring areas from the boards.
Regarding Lee, you've been pumping his tires on the trade board, and now he may not even be a regular forward? Lee is huge, look at him outmuscle Phanuef. You are also right, Nelson hasn't filled out, but I don't see him struggling to meet the physical demands of the NHL with his current lanky frame, he already uses his body to box out defenders and shield the puck.
I don't mind when we have a friendly joust, because it helps me get out what I really meant to say.