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I like the team a lot. Close to what I would aim for. To me the pair Dermott-Carrick is very promising and I feel they're more than ready to pilot the 3rd unit next year, but the addition of Tanev is a safe choice. I always said he's a great fit for the team, so I wouldn't back up now. I'd resign Carrick for depth.
This lineup would be much improved defensively.
I still feel that we are not very strong at pure shooting. The numbers are misleading since the Leafs had a few high-scoring games at the beginning of this season. But aside from Matthews, we have lots of good skaters and playmakers, and few players with a lethal shot from the slot. We don't have many players who can take one-timers on the power play. I hope Kapanen or Johnsson could develop in that role. If trading with Vancouver, I'll seek to include prospect Reid Boucher in the deal, who, while still uncertain for the NHL, seems to be of the "sniper" type.