I mean, I was addressing the post he made about our roster winning a cup as it is now. I think our bottom six is a mess right now especially our fourth line.
I don't mind the 4th line. It won't be great... but it never was going to be once Cullen left. Even a quality #4C replacement would have been a disappointment. Add in Reaves... and yeah, I do not have high expectations for that line.
The 3rd line, we have an obvious hole, which will eventually be filled. However our winger depth is strong and full of quality, so depending on how the lines shake out, I'm really not all that worried about things. Sure it'll likely be a mess until that #3C is found, but meh, w/e. People are not wrong in saying we'll make the POs with our roster exactly as is. Not the ideal situation, but one that at least gives JR time to make the right move vs just any move.
One thing I would like is to see the #4C upgraded at the TD. Someone like Richardson would be ideal there. And if we can get someone like Karlsson, Lindberg, Sodo (retention), Sheahan, or even Spooner (although I'd take any of the others first) that we would have a pretty decent group.
Sheary - Crosby - Hornqvist
Guentzel - Malkin - Rust
Hagelin - XXXXX - Kessel
XXXXXX - XXXXX - Reaves
#3C: Karlsson, Lindberg, Sodo, Sheahan, Spooner, Flippula
#4LW: Kuhnhackl, Wilson, Archibald, Hagelin (if a rookie steps up)
#4C: Richardson or some other comparable #4C
^^ That I think would be a team truly capable of defending their title and going against the best in the league. Still need the luck and bounces - but then every team who wins a cup needs those.