Well, at least we appear to have 1st line talent. We also have pieces and parts of a 3rd and a 4th NHL level line(s).
We are not currently getting the performance expected of a NHL level 2nd line.
We do not currently have a NHL quality top defensive pairing. Our 1st pair is more realistically 2nd pair quality.
Our #'s 5 and 6 are meh....
I'm thinking Lehner is on a 1 year contract because he's viewed by mgmt as a stop gap.
I'm gonna be patient the rest of the year and wait for the supporting cast to develop in Rochester, wait for the trade deadline and next season's free agency.
Playoffs? It ain't happening. I don't need to wait until Dec to figure this one out because it is what it is.