FolignoQuantumLeap
Don't Hold The Door
If you consider the context of 2011, that 2011 group was probably better vs the 2019 group. Rundblad was considered a top 5 prospect in all of hockey after his unbelievable season in Sweden. Cowen was a top 10 pick and had an impressive showing on a Calder Cup team. Wiercioch wasn't where Wolanin was but he was a lot younger.Rundblad, Cowen and Wiercioch all busted.
If we consider that Chabot is our Karlsson this time (obv Karlsson is better), are you saying Brannstrom, JBD, Jaros, Wolanin are gonna bust? Cause I highly doubt it. Those 4 are also a better group than Cowen/Rundblad/Wiercioch were imo.
I'm not saying I think those guys are going to bust. I like all of them quite a bit but things change very quick. Our 2011 group was about as good as you can hope for. I feel like a number of these guys will be a big part of the future but I'm not willing to say that our D is gonna be the back bone of this team going forward. The only guys I'm 100% sold on are Chabot and Wolanin.
We still need a ton of quality here at every position. I don't think any group at a position here is contender worthy yet. Need a lottery pick type guy on D, C and a guy who can finish.