We didn't actually do one of these, maybe because we didn't want to jinx it, so sorry if that's the reason, but a lot of us are talking about being way better this year without actually saying where we'll finish. Season starts in two hours, but better late than never!
My guess....somewhere between 6-10..so I'll vote 7-9 fringe playoff team. Two reasons for me.
1) Defense is a huge question mark, and 1 injury and they are toast.
2) A lot of new parts that need to gel in a short season. Hard to do.
*2 injuries and they're toast. Remember McBain's a healthy scratch right now, and even if he's starting slow like he always does he's NOT a healthy scratch caliber player.
*2 injuries and they're toast. Remember McBain's a healthy scratch right now, and even if he's starting slow like he always does he's NOT a healthy scratch caliber player.
It depends who the injury is to. If it's to Corvo or Sanguinetti, then no big deal and McBain will aptly fill in. If it's to Harrison, then they lose 1 of 2 physical guys they have and are an even softer defense, but might be able to manage. If it's to Faulk, Gleason or Pitkanen, then it's big trouble.
It depends who the injury is to. If it's to Corvo or Sanguinetti, then no big deal and McBain will aptly fill in. If it's to Harrison, then they lose 1 of 2 physical guys they have and are an even softer defense, but might be able to manage. If it's to Faulk, Gleason or Pitkanen, then it's big trouble.
Fair enough, although I'd say if it's Faulk or Pitkanen McBain would be able to fill in as well.
We wouldn't be able to last through a Gleason or Harrison long-term injury though, I agree. We'd have to sign a Vandermeer or Huskins or Eaton or someone of that ilk.
