very rarely have they been on the front foot. they are rarely they attacking team and they always look so passive.
that could be an acknowledgement that their defense is so weak they have to sit back and try to hit on the counter, or they forwards simply arent playing well or arent good enough to retain possession.
theyre very frustrating to watch right now when every team they play - from the good offensive teams like the rangers to the poor offensive teams like the islanders - outplays them offensively by such wide margins.
i have to think this is a plan. other than edvinnson and seider (and edvinnson can alternate between excellent and shaky) they have below average to bad defensemen. which falls squarely on yzerman's shoulders.
i'll defend the "no playoffs since 2019" streak because of the massive hole he inherited, but not being able to get ONE decent nhl defenseman in 5 years other than 2 of your top 6 picks?
i wonder why their nhl pro scouting department has a job after this offseason.
shuffling chairs on the titanic.
talk to me if they go out and spend $20 million like ohio state did.
they need a qb, at least two olineman, at least 2 receivers, an entire defensive line, multiple corners, at least one safety...