Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted November 2, 2011 3-7-0 through 10 games and dead last in the East. I don't think anyone saw this coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted November 2, 2011 3-7-0 through 10 games and dead last in the East. I don't think anyone saw this coming. Did they lose any high profile players in the off-season? I can't recall right now, but they're basically the same team, aren't they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusDRW 155 Report post Posted November 2, 2011 Did they lose any high profile players in the off-season? I can't recall right now, but they're basically the same team, aren't they? Only Ryder and Kaberle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted November 2, 2011 Did they lose any high profile players in the off-season? I can't recall right now, but they're basically the same team, aren't they? They lost Michael Ryder and Tomas Kaberle, and acquired Joe Corvo to replace Kaberle. Not like Ryder was as valuable offensively as Crosby or anything, but I think he was very underrated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing Across The Pond 196 Report post Posted November 2, 2011 In a strange way, I think that if you keep playing, say 2 games a week, you'd be in a better position to continue doing well. It sounds weird but after a long grueling season, where you go the distance and win it all, an off-season break with lots of rest can put you in a situation where you can't get going again. Probably what's happened. They'll take some time but wont be bottom come season's end - nowhere near. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted November 2, 2011 In a strange way, I think that if you keep playing, say 2 games a week, you'd be in a better position to continue doing well. It sounds weird but after a long grueling season, where you go the distance and win it all, an off-season break with lots of rest can put you in a situation where you can't get going again. Probably what's happened. They'll take some time but wont be bottom come season's end - nowhere near. I think the standings are going to look dramatically different by the end of the season. There's going to be more position flipping than normal, I think. You know Detroit won't stay below average, Boston will bounce back and make playoffs, Chicago will falter, and on and on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted November 2, 2011 Don't forget Krejci was injured to start the season and no telling whether he is 100% at this point. They played a lot of hockey last year, lots of game sevens, I'm sure they're all fairly banged up still, to some extent. I have not seen them play this year yet, so I'm purely speculating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted November 2, 2011 I haven't really watched them either. How has Thomas been? If he isn't playing well I can see why that team would falter a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
