There's also a difference in saying "we need to do better than this" and "let's panic".
Which do you think has been more common here? A rational discussion about what could be better while acknowledging everything I've said in this thread, or
More points left on the table. This team WILL miss the playoffs.
It's always panic after every losing streak and pure elation after every winning streak. We all know it, most of us have acknowledged it. I get that that's basically sports and being a fan, and the last few years haven't been kind (to put it lightly), but we still need to look at the big picture.
They're sitting in a playoff position. They're tending upwards. The first Western Conference swing is almost over. And they're doing it all with nearly every top 6 forward on pace for a career-worst year and unsustainably low shooting percentages. They're doing it with a third string goalie, and Cam struggling. There's no guarantee everyone will bounce back, but not that long ago Eric was on pace for 42 points as the leading scorer. They've got 3 rookies taking regular shifts, and they're all improving, however slowly.
There's room for improvement, no doubt. There's always room for improvement, and I hope JR is looking for the next big addition. But we're not even halfway through the season yet. Literally anything could happen over the last 50 games.
