Is this upcoming season’s roster better than the Stanley Cup winning team in 2018? It’s hard to predict without seeing what the current team can do on the ice, but in trying to answer the question we can find out what this team might bring to the table.
First, let’s take a look at the teams over the last two seasons.
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It’s odd to look back on that Cup-winning team and realize that they really weren’t that good, at least as the season began - but it’s worth remembering they made a full 180 once Michal Kempny was acquired.