I hate to say it but i am starting to question Smith. Is it really our defense? I have no clue. Our defense looks amazing on paper, but i guess i should begin to question them too. The only Dmen that have really stood out to me this year are OEL, Morris, and Schlemko pre-inury. The rest don't look like their normal selves. Then again, neither does Smitty. I mean our goals against lately have been terrible. It's hard to pinpoint.
All i know is this team doesn't have a finisher. Hanzal has been MIA, as well as Sullivan. Doan has been hot, but he's never really been counted on to put up high numbers. Boedker works his ass off every night, even if he's not scoring he's helping. I want a significant contract extension for him. I thinm Vermette just needs someone to pass to, because he is a talented hard working playee, just seems to have nobody that keeps up with him, which leads to passes to the boards rather than a winger. When Vrbata comes back, how much will it really help? The dude should not have to carry this team offensively.
We need a goal scorer, plain and simple, or kiss the playoffs goodbye.