It will be interesting to see if management thinks it’s rebuild time. The core is getting old.
After many second round exits Ted made a pact with the devil; a Cup in exchange for subsequent first round exist.
They have a conundrum because they need to keep Ovi while he chases the record. Also we know from the Wizards that Ted does not want to rebuild. I could see them missing the playoffs next year. The Over the Hill Gang. Ages:
Backstrom 34
Dowd 31
Eller 33
Hagelin 33
Ovi 36
Oshie 35
Hathaway 30
Carlson 32
Jensen/Schultz 31
Orlov/TVR 30
