What a difference a weekend makes. From 2-0 to 2-3 in 4 days. What is it? Lack of Talent, Lack of Coaching, Lack of GM? Missing the playoffs 6 out of 10 years, yet management gets extensions? WTF.
Im fine with the management. Im a big fan of Darcy and Lindy. The first two games, we just haven't been playing the same hard nosed hockey as we did. The Flyers game, we were out there, and everyone was throwing the body around, there was a big and strong presence on the ice. The last 3 games, there hasn't been. Ott and Foligno have been the only two consistencies I've seen. Also, it hurts that Vanek has been out and hindered with an injury.
It sucks and its disheartening, but I wouldn't panic just yet. They've shown flashes, but it's still early. I do think they have to go back and watch the Flyers film again, and get back to that rugged, hard nosed style that they've seemed to have lost.