Lets Go Blues
Joined: Jun. 2016
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I'll say this - on paper it's a step back. But thinking optimistically, it's set up to be a great year for the younger guys trying to solidify themselves. If Kyrou can score like a 2nd liner, if Blais can stay healthy and hold down a middle six role, if Sanford can repeat his production with less time attached to ROR and Perron, if Dunn can carry a top 4 workload, if Perunovich and Kostin can get a call up and get their feet wet, then the team will be successful. That's a ton of "ifs" and it can be uncomfortable, but some internal growth has to happen if the Blues are going to be a sustainable contender. Not always gonna be able to go out and trade for exactly what you need, gotta see some organic growth.