Key cost cutting measures were put in place but most key pieces remain. Cam Fowler, Tyler Seguin and Patrick Nemeth remain the teams core, whom ushered in the teams rebuild after the 2011-12 season. The offensive overhaul of 2014 also makes a return in Sidney Crosby, Marian Gaborik and Marian Hossa.
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Marian Gaborik Sidney Crosby Jeff Carter
Dalton Smith Tyler Seguin Marian Hossa
Carl Klingberg Bryan Little Alexander Avtsyn
Josh Brittain Nick Foligno Marcus Foligno
Little is similar to Giroux who flopped in the 3rd C position last year; his contract makes him worth the gamble. Brittain and Foligno are DOLLARAMA specials. Good value.
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Cam Fowler Kevin Klein
Patrik Nemeth Michal Rozsival
Nick Schultz David Shields
Wade Redden Matt Corrente
Schultz was a nice find this UFA season. David Shields checking has been declining, but I am not sure I can afford to play him in my top 4 again. Redden will probably be saved for the playoffs. Corrente for a 5th or CON/POT booster.
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Marty Turco
Jeff Deslauriers
Miikka Kiprusoff
My goalie situation is interesting. I am going to be playing gymnastics all season, juggling regression and standings position.
The Northeast is much tougher now. Will be a grind every night, I am hoping to grab a top 3 position.
