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Strange Brew · 10-23-2016, 04:32 PM

I believe everyone on this board can agree the top players are playing poorly. I am very interested in an intelligent discussion as to why that is, and what could be done about it?

It is clear this team had a horrible training camp, but you can't put all that blame on Monahan and Gaudreau. Why are the top 3 defensemen playing so poorly, especially Giordano the team leader?

Is it just bad luck they are in slumps at the same time and we need to ride it out?

Is it still about adapting to a new system and we should expect things to improve?

I am in the camp that we obviously need to give this more time. This year should be about showing progress. But that doesn't mean I'm not wondering about the quality of the coaching staff, whether we have the right core in place, and whether the management team is exercising proper judgment.

One thing is for sure. You can't fire all the players. So if long term your mantra is that its all the players fault, that's great and all. But that's like complaining about the weather without ever changing the clothes you wear.

10-23-2016, 04:32 PM	#164
Strange Brew Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Exp:	I believe everyone on this board can agree the top players are playing poorly. I am very interested in an intelligent discussion as to why that is, and what could be done about it? It is clear this team had a horrible training camp, but you can't put all that blame on Monahan and Gaudreau. Why are the top 3 defensemen playing so poorly, especially Giordano the team leader? Is it just bad luck they are in slumps at the same time and we need to ride it out? Is it still about adapting to a new system and we should expect things to improve? I am in the camp that we obviously need to give this more time. This year should be about showing progress. But that doesn't mean I'm not wondering about the quality of the coaching staff, whether we have the right core in place, and whether the management team is exercising proper judgment. One thing is for sure. You can't fire all the players. So if long term your mantra is that its all the players fault, that's great and all. But that's like complaining about the weather without ever changing the clothes you wear.