Quoting: Trickster
No, making the playoffs was gonna be hard enough with injuries that they started with.
More injuries are starting to make that look like fantasy.
Do I want them to make the playoffs?
Yes.
Do I want them to make trades right now increase the chances of that?
Yes, but not any cost.
Do I want the to forget the playoffs and trade Barrie and/or anyone else?
Sign me up, but what is the offer???
I agree I can't see them going far this year, but I can't see them going far the way this team is currently constructed, let me explain... We know that defence is a team game but this team isn't built like that and our current d core isn't good enough to get the job done. Look no further than Andersen finishing top 3 the last three years in shots faced and quality chances against.
I love this team and want to see them win it all but with how inconsistent they are (I realize that comes to most over time) and the lack of focus/effort/insert whatever you want to say here I don't see how that's possible or at least not any time soon. I don't want to see this team wait ten years like Ovi and the caps.
I'm of the belief that we need to trade one of the big 4 for a "magical" d but I do realize how hard and unlikely that is. I thought Dubas would be more open-minded to change but he seems content with rolling with what he's got and trying to patch up the rest.
The whole point of this forum was to open up a conversation about whether or not a move like that is needed. I don't think that someone like Severson is the answer, actually, I think he would become the next scape goat. I think we need someone who can play 25+ minutes a night against other teams top players while covering up for Rielly's mistakes. Don't get me wrong Severson is a good player and just an example but he amongst others in his range aren't enough to tip the scales in our favor IMO.
The reason I want them to miss the playoffs this year is because I don't think they'll go far and want Dubas to at least consider all alternatives and not just try to find someone who's 's upgrade over what we have but someone who can make a difference. I know Freddie has slumped a bit but what do we do when our goaltending takes a hit and our team isn't good enough to overcome the drop off that we'll face.
Do you think I'm out to lunch on this?