it's more than just copp. i think its edvinsson/johannson hitting a wall, larkin being tired/injured/poor, and puck luck running out.
they started out like a house on fire under mcclellan, but the underlying numbers were ALL that different from lalonde. the style of play was better and they werent getting outshot every game, but they were way too reliant on the power play being the best in the league. the 5x5 was still middling. and they got lucky in a few of those games.
this team STILL goes as larkin goes. when he's off his game or injured, theyre not very good.
mazur being called up - if true - is a good sign. now we need danielson too if he isnt dealt for a bigger fish.