1. Can Alex Nedeljkovic sustain his success?
2. How much will the offense improve, particularly the power play?
3. Can Jakub Vrana and Filip Zadina reach new levels?
4. Can Moritz Seider contend for the Calder Trophy?
5. Will other young players crack the roster?

Yes, some, yes, yes, yes.

Easy!

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Kris Russell – 34 blocks to 2,000

More of a badge of honor than a badge of accomplishment, Russell would be the first defenseman to record 2,000 blocked shots since the league started tracking the stat in 2005.