I read somewhere else that the difference between the Sharks, Ducks and Blackhawks essentially is OT victories?
I agree about the PK, but i do believe they won’t have to defend the lead as much as be able to take a 2 goal lead once they replace guys like Burakovsky, he stinks, Donato has been a huge disappointment, and some guys the puck just goes in the net, Nick Lardis.
So you are right experience matters, but i also believe the ability to score more than 2 goals a game will matter just as much.
That’s why i love these kids coming in, because they will have a layering effect on forward talent and be even more of a match up problem for opponents.