He absolutely should be taken out of the line up.He's there in the frame on almost every goal. He's totally overwhelmed and it started to show before the playoffs even started. When the intensity was ramped up at the end of the season, rather than just getting a hint of it, it really started to surface. His inconsistency was completely revealed, especially when he has possession. He treats the puck like it's plutonium and get's rid of it asap without really looking up to see what's developing up ice.
He needs constant reassurance (which Ek tries to do), but now in the playoffs, even that doesn't seem to be working.On a few of the goals, he's either the one who gave it away, or just wandering around where even forwards should be wandering. He's always chasing the play instead of meeting it. These traits aren't bubbling to the surface, they're full blown because it's getting worse by the game.
Coaches, if you're listening, take him out of the line up! It doesn't have to be permanent. Let him watch a game or two from a distance, take a deep breath and reset.It does'n't do him OR the organization any good being forced into the play, when it's clear that he's swimming in deep waters, and cannot swim.