Meh. Carolina is scrappy, I like that team. Forsberg has now played I think 10 NHL games, and hasn't had a good one yet. I'm sure nerves had some to do with it, but man his rebound control was non-existant. So many juicy ones that the D was able to sweep away. I'm not going to crucify him after this one game though.
I agree that Josh Anderson should replace Boone. It really bums me out to see him struggle this much. Torts has given him ample time to get it going, but a 24pt pace isn't going to cut it on the second line. Anderson is bigger, faster, stronger, has better puck handling skills, and has thus far proven to be the better player this year. If the team is really about accountability its time to move Boone out of the top 6.
It is pretty concerning that the #1 pk made the #1 pp look beer league level. 1 shot total on 4 power plays is a joke. The book is out, time to start thinking outside the box.
Overall, I'm not too worried. We got spoiled after 16 straight. Once we start choking away the playoff spot is when I will start getting more nervous. Still frustrating as hell to watch.