I think we're seeing the effects of playing Wolf every night - he just hasn't been as crisp. The workload of being an everyday starter in the NHL is much more difficult then people realize - playing 60 games in the NHL is not the same as playing 60 games in the AHL. Not even close.
I think the playoff ship has sailed, so the team should refocus on development - bring kids up for looks, play the young guys more, and go back to managing Wolf's time. Giving Vladar some starts will only help with the tank to 23rd.
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