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The Nanaimo Clippers are undergoing a major roster overhaul. Seven new players since mid-November. Is this level of turnover beneficial for team chemistry and player development or a recipe for disaster? How much disruption is too much, even with the added flexibility due to the new NCAA/CHL rule?

The Clippers seem optimistic, pointing to veteran leadership and a surge of energy. But can a team truly gel and make a playoff push with so many moving parts? What are the potential long-term effects of this constant shuffling on the BCHL as a whole?

Some players talk about embracing leadership roles and sharing experience. Others focus on the team's potential if they can find consistency. Are these just empty platitudes or genuine belief in the team's ability to overcome this adversity? Where do you see the Clippers finishing this season given their current trajectory?

This situation raises some fundamental questions about junior hockey. Is winning at all costs, even with constant roster changes, the primary goal? Or should player development and team cohesion be prioritized? What are your thoughts on the balance between these competing priorities? Lets discuss.