As much as I do think the coaching decisions have been totally inexcusable, there also does seem like there might be something else at play here.
Given the rumors about telling tkachuk to settle down, less people defending eachother on the ice, the notions that certain players are refusing to play in certain positions (maybe with certain other players?)
It just reeks of internal discord.
Find the people who are causing it and trade them away. Whoever they are, it doesnt matter. Trade them for the best deal you can find and walk away.
We need firm in room leadership and buy in from the players side as well.
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