This board is bipolar. For years people wanted a coach who was more offense oriented and now that we have one, people are complaining about the defense.
And speaking of defense, MSL can only do so much with what he has to work with.
I never bought bought it to this " we have so much depth on defense" crap that was being spewed during the offseason so i'm not the least surprised of our defensive struggles.
Struble, Harris, Xhejak, were/are all barely NHL material. Never liked the Savard signing - he was already trending down and is now on his last legs. What exactly does he bring? Experience? IF that was it, there were way better options.
Matheson has his moments, but there is a reason he's already been traded twice.
Guhle is the real deal, but he is constantly injured, so it diminishes his value.
I had my doubts about Hutson, but he's been a pleasant surprise. I just worry the minute he takes a bone crushing hit.