I wouldn't be surprised if the clubhouse has a totally different vibe this year with Bryce gone. There was enough talk that he was wearing on the rest of the team, and he was clearly never even trying to be a leader/captain material. With the clear leaders being Max, Sean & Ryan, I could see a pretty cohesive team.
There's no doubt that Harper dragged the team down in the first half of last year, not just his play but his general crappy attitude. This doesn't mean I wanted him to leave, but it's no secret he's a bigger personality than most and not all teams are good fits for that.