Should Poile be next?

[triggrman]

don't centers have more defensive responsibilities?

if so I suspect that played a part as well

Yes. Centers basically cover the other center or the 3rd man in the zone depending on the system.

 

[MarkMM]

I've defended both, but it was time for a change. While a case can be made for Trotz to go, I think the guilt was worse for Poile, especially with the free-agent binge of yesteryear. Either ship them both and refresh, or move out Poile and see what Trotz could do with some different talent, Fenton is waiting in the woodworks or bring in a guy like McNab but alas, it is what it is.

 

[Dave is a killer]

Does a bear **** in the woods ?