GDT: Game #19: Utah @ Boston - 5:00pm - Utah16, UtahHC+

[TheLegend]

The confidence level of this team is trashed. I think it was Dom Moore who stated a couple times that Boston was a fragile team, I saw two incredibly fragile teams.

Playing another one tomorrow night in Pittsburgh

 

[Jakey53]

I probably had too high of expectations for the team this year. Expected to be competing for the last wildcard spot. Already those expectations have been dashed.

I guess what GM Bill has to assess is whether the injuries are a legit excuse or if the overall play is regressing. If it is the latter, the next obvious step is a coaching change. Easiest to make especially considering some of the available coaches.

A second blockbuster (Sergachev trade qualifies) might also change the culture for the better.

I thought last year we could be a bubble team, and the way the team started this year out I thought for sure a bubble team. We are on pace for 73pts., 3 more than last year. The way it looks today, most players have regressed.

Fully agree with that. The talent disparity excuse I am seeing from some doesn't pass the smell test anymore. That was true in the Bankruptcy Era but we now have more talent, and forward talent especially, than we have spaces for.

Look around the league. Any team can beat any opponent on any night. Columbus put up seven on Tampa last night!

This is very reminiscent of the last few months of Tocchet. Every game is the same. Lazy plays, dumb plays, too many penalties – especially in the offensive zone. Too many guys looking bland or bad. Poor starts, worse finishes.

Guys like Nick Schmaltz and Lawson Crouse are dragging ass and should be shown the door. It's a joke that both are wearing an 'A' as well.

Not sure if Schmaltz or Crouse should be thrown the door, but shown the bench might wake them up.

 

[Jakey53]

Just another team in the league. Nothing special. We are starting to see the collapse. Wonder when players are going to start asking out.

The players are the reason for the collapse. They have to look in the mirror.

 

[Coyotedroppings]

Playing another one tomorrow night in Pittsburgh

Wonder how many think it’s all Sully’s fault.