When Sutter took over in 2020, he coached for 32 games where the team continued to struggle. Then the team didn't exactly look all that great through 36 games into the next season.
So there was a 68 game adjustment period with players getting used to Sutter and his system. It wasn't until game.... 69.... that the team really started (get your head out of the gutter) firing on all cylinders.
Now with big changes to the team's core in the offseason, it might take about that many games for the team to truly hit its stride. But honestly, with consistent goaltending and Kylly being here all year, the team probably has 8-10 additional points and we aren't sitting here having this conversation anyway.
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