So even if they mostly successful in getting back to 2011 form, who is to say they will be anywhere near as good?
That team relied on diving and gaming the refs to get power plays, and cashed in on that. Also, as much as he is bashed they did have a proven top tier goalie in Lou.
Those are two pretty big holes, as Lack probably isn't going to be as good as Lou, and the NHL has wised up to their diving antics. I would even go so far as to say if they reassembled the exact roster from 2011 they still wouldn't get out of the first round. Their just too old, and the league has moved away from falling for their style of game.
Honestly, this is somewhat similar to San Jose in that they are two teams that have committed long term to a core that can't get it done, and there is little to do other than ride it out.
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