I think a lot of us are just having a hard time grappling with the fact that the team isn't very good this year
Pointing at Darryl and his stubbornness is an easy out. he has set himself up to be a target with his comments as well
But pelletier/Phillips/zary taking regular spots as rookies wouldn't move the needle as much as we think it would. They're still inexperienced
The team defense taking a step back, markstrom not finding a groove and the top forwards putting in 60% every other night are much bigger culprits than Darryl's decision making
Maybe the Darryl Sutter environment doesn't agree with some of the newcomers but bottom line is we'll go nowhere without our best players being our best players
They have it in them. But its up to them if they're going to take this team on their backs or just go quietly into the night
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