I'm still confident they will make a couple of moves to better their chances. That being said they need to stop playing like fools against the Islanders. They should still be able to finish second in the Metro and the Pens would be a better first round matchup than the Caps.
I am with you Mess. I think Sather will make a couple of moves as well. I also think we will finish 2nd in the Met. And I rather play Pitt than the Caps. But either way with home ice I would expect us to win that series. Then will come the epic series against the Isles to advance to the ECF. That would be awesome to watch. The Isles pound the Rangers right now. They play the style that gives us trouble. Plus their depth comes at us in waves. I am jealous of that. Their 4th line with Martin really does a # on us. That is what we need to try and get to.
Right Dump, the team was meaner last year. That falls on AV who for some reason loves to play a soft style. Carcillo and Dorsett were mean, Boyle even though he couldn't win a fight to save his career would get in guys faces, Pouliot played with an edge. But the most important thing about those guys is they could play and chip in offensively. Dumbazz AV trades convinced this team to sign Glass which ruined the depth. Also I'm not big on Fast. I like him as a spare forward but not a 3rd liner.