Playing with 17 forward because Couturier is always hurt is a bold strategy, but this is well-built. Scoring on all 4 lines is solid. That defense is more structurally sound than the US Government, and with Saros in net, very little will get through. I do wonder if the star power is there to get this team past round 3, but definitely deep.

Too far

It really depends on how the season goes in regards to injuries. No injuries, I would say cup winner or at the very least finals. Key guys like Couturier and Stone, or even Saros, second round if they are lucky

2nd yup or 1st round