First of all, Sather is awful has been forever, knows nothing about skill and talent. Now AV was hired because he promised he would turn this team into a more offensive minded team. We would not be sitting into a shell blocking shots and keeping teams to the outside, we would attack and counter attack.
However as Sather is stupid he did not think maybe the coaches in Renney and Torts, created a defensive system because, flat out we do not have top end talent to compete with other teams offensive talent. Now we dont even have any depth either. How are we gonna win games. Take a look at Nashvill, that is about the type of game this team needs to play to win on a more consistent basis. Its less exciting but to get to the playoffs that is what it would take, but i think to win a cup you need to have more skill, not like the old days were a strong D could win it all. There are to many PPs were skill shines.
This team is not good enough. Yes Richards has points this year, but he still not anywhere close to the best centers in the game. So really what purpose does he serve with that contract. The points are there but hes 2 way game sucks and still if he hits 55 points il be suprised. Than there is Nash who is very open ice but does not demand as much attention as a Jagr, because he does not protect the puck as well along the boards. Our D is fine although i dont know why Del zotto is still on this team. He serves no purpose and will be AHL bound if he is not traded soon. We need Marc back ASAP. Lundy is my hero he is tempted to get really mad because of the **** in front of him, but hes keeping his calm and playing well, giving the team a chance.
Solution, well i would begin by trading guys like Pouliot, Dorsett, Moore, for draft picks even # 7s if we can. They are doing nothing and we are better without these guys. Trade Del zotto and try to get a 2-3 line guy with some upside. Maybe that Arobelo guy on EDM. Honestly we need guys who can cycle the puck and keep offensive zone time, we have none of that right now. Thats the way you wear out the other team and slowly win the game. We are all on the outside, fluky BS. Krieder, Stepan and Hagelin might be the best at cycling the puck we need 3 more guys even better on the bottom lines and they are not there.