UncleRico
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Basically for the Bs to make a serious run again the offense is going to have to come from somewhere. If they trade Krug and the team still can generate offense then fine. That's a very big if, though. If they trade Krug and his offense is not replaced then the team is hosed from being Cup contenders. Where they need to improve most is in 5 v 5 scoring. We all saw the way the Finals were reffed -- swallowed whistles. The Blues were a better 5 v 5 team, and edged the Bs out as a result. I do think the Bs can make a deep run without Krug, but with the huge caveat that they absolutely must have his offensive production replaced, whether that comes from the forwards or the D. The D itself in its own zone will be fine without Krug. There is enough depth. It's the transition game, PP obviously, and the Ozone where someone will have to step up. I say all of that wanting badly for Krug to stay with the team because I understand what he brings. I'm just saying that there is more than one way to skin a cat, and if proper moves are made then the team can certainly compete for a Cup without Krug.
Krug was a monster on the power play in the playoffs but only had 6 even strength points in the playoffs, which had him tied for 12th on the team for even strength points.
While krug saw the majority of the power play time and with the top unit, the 2nd unit led by McAvoy actually scored at a higher rate than the first unit with krug. With that said both units were very effective on the power play in the playoffs regardless.