One of our big strengths last year was that when everyone was healthy we never had a weak defensive C or a weak defensive pairing on the ice and this made us pretty impervious to other coaches exploiting matchup weaknesses.
Suddenly we appear to have a legit bad 3rd pairing and this is a big change and a major potential issue.
That and a loss of identity.
Much worse for the defence depth, AHL guys could be in the top 4 with one injury.
Currently SP's radio show is declaring that 11 points for the month of November is a good thing considering the state of the team. No identity, weaker defence, goaltending not up to Demko standards or when he might come back, if ever.
It is so early why are they talking about being .500 for October is good?
I wonder if Strong will be "stapled" to the bench again. Hope not the team doesn't have that many rush scoring threats since EP stopped shooting and slowed down as the game goes on. Hopefully EP lights a fire under his arse and plays/skates like he did when Bruce was coaching.
Flyers might win in a goalie battle.
Will 2 million dollar Deharnais be benched or play at all?
I think with the mixed up lines the Nux have another good period but then, paralysis by analysis as players are worried about being "stapled" to the bench.