Patrick Kane Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 The window isn't closed. If you look at the pieces we let go you'll realize why we've struggled. Thinking that you can win without a good third line center and a powerplay QB is wishful thinking. Big reasons we were good in 2011 and 2012: Good secondary scoring wingers Great third line centers Powerplay QB's that could consistently get pucks on net We had decent secondary scoring this season but it wasn't enough. We had third line players playing as second line players, and Booth just could not fit into the team. He never filled the hole that Samuelsson left. We had Malhotra and Hodgson playing great in 2011 and 2012 which is why we were a top team and scored lots. Trading Hodgson at the deadline for Pahlsson killed our depth scoring. And going all this season without a regular third line center never allowed our third line wingers to get in a groove. Letting Ehrhoff go hurt, but we were still good cause we had Salo, who was a great powerplay QB. Letting him go pretty much ruined our top powerplay because the natural chemistry the Sedins had with him was gone. Garrison has been alright, but he just can't get the puck on net like Salo did. Good thing is Garrison is still a great defensive defenseman. But we need a top PP QB. All these things can be replaced, and I'm hopeful Gillis can address these needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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