Such an odd stretch of hockey. Lots of cheating going on, lots of shortcuts, especially the D. The turnover machine we've watched so far this year is just lazy hockey, along with some pretty bad luck, particularly with the top players. Last year they were playing the right way and didn't have a lot of expectations. This year it almost seems like they think they're good enough to not have to play the right way anymore, and it seems each failed shortcut is resulting in a goal against. Too many low percentage gambles. Cheating the system You're playing just doesn't work in today's NHL, even lesser teams will make you pay. These growing pains were bound to happen, The kids will figure it out soon enough.