you don't need a superstar centre to win. You win with depth at C, and we have that. Teams like New Jersey, the Bruins, Sabres of had sucess without a true number one centre. We just need depth, solid goaltending, and production from other places. Nonnis went out and got a serviceable C for Kessel. He got some point producing defencmen in Franson and Liles which was a glaring weakness. Our bottom 6 will be well improved with Armstrong ready to have a full year and Kadri/Lombardi/ Bozak all depth for a top 9 role.

I expect Connolly to get anywhere between 45-60 points, Expect 55 - 65 out of Grabo and 40 points from one of Bozak or Lombardi depending on who plays.

Boston - Stanley cup champs

Krejci - 62 points
Bergeron - 57 points
Peverley - 41 points


Buffalo:

Connolly - 42 points
Roy - (injured) - 35 points
Gaustad - 31 points


Montreal:

Plekanec - 57 points
Gomez - 38 points
Halpern - 26 points