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I also think Toronto will experience a rude awakening by 23-24. Robertson, Sandin, and Liljegren will all be off their ELCs by then and Rielly and Andersen both need raises (significant raise in Rielly’s case, unless Sandin has developed to the point where he can fill 1D duties on a Sergachev-esque bridge deal, which is best case, and still likely results in Andersen walking, or one of Robertson/Liljegren/Nylander having to get dealt).
Montreal should also be better with the development of Suzuki/Kotkaniemi (likely established at LEAST as a 1C and 3C by then, likely 1C/2C), Caufield coming into the league, and Romanov likely becoming a top pair D by then. Weber may regress but it’s probable at least one of their plethora of D prospects will step up, and Primeau will be able to step in should Price falter.
LAK is pretty much in the same boat as Montreal, as long as Petersen is a bona fide starter. Byfield, Vilardi, Turcotte, Kaliyev, ****emo, Bjornfot, Clague should all be established by then, and I expect the first 3 plus Bjornfot (at least) to be legitimate stars. Should be a contender for sure.