What’s great is each pair has young or mobile D, and a vet who is much better when they are able to just play conservatively and defend.
Edler is terrific defensively but tires out from so much play. Now with a strong vet on each pairing a lot of pressure comes off him as the minutes can be spread out much more evenly. Top pair will still get the most minutes but the D can now be closer in minutes played than ever before in JB or Green’s tenure. This will limit injuries, keep the boys fresh for late in games and simply Make everyone on D better!
I really think we should end up in the semi finals if our players play to their capabilities and we stay healthy. I just don’t see any team in the North Division with as much depth throughout the lineup