It's clear Molson and Bergevin and probably most fans look at last year and how Montreal came within 2 points of making the playoffs and think now that Price and Weber are healthy, and here's the critical part, the young kids take the next step, then the playoffs are achievable. If that's the case then, then at the trade deadline Bergevin will have to make a move to bolster the lineup
Clearly the above is wishing more than anything based on fact. Expecting Weber and Price to remain healthy is no sure thing. Kotkaniemi could easily run into the dreaded sophomore slump. Chirot is a complete unknown. Cant expect Domi and Danault to have career years again. This team is relying on Cale Fleury to contribute all year and at some point another rookie like Poehling to step up. It's not a good plan, then team needs help, especially at the Left handed defenseman spot.
This team can have another successful season but alot of things have to fall into place for this team to make the playoffs.