On the defensive and goaltending areas of the game, this team would be amazing. The offensive side is a little bit weaker than most contenders would be, so I would expect to see a lot of low scoring, 1 goal games (as long as it isn’t as bad as 2002 CAR vs. NJD series bad). The only true weakness this team has is its C core. Stephenson has played 1C in Vegas in between Patches and Stone and it worked out, but I’m not sure if he would keep his play up with Schwartz (probably would but there is still doubt). If there was a better option for a 1C, I would put them there and drop Stephenson to 3C and drop Howden entirely. But this team would go far one way or another. And that is a very fun looking second line. Provided this team can stay fully healthy, I wouldn’t be surprised if they would end up winning the cup.