Is this partially a reaction to the game last night? Because I feel like that's just a game you have to laugh off. Everything that could possibly go wrong that game went wrong - We had crazy bad bounces against us, the refs seemed to be on the other team's side with some outrageous calls, the Wongs brought their absolute best game against us and the Wings got a lot of lucky bounces.
No shake-up. Unless we can get another first-line forward - then do it.
Losing both Higgins and Raymond would be pretty dumb, IMO.Things are gonna change in a big way anyway.
Luongo, Higgins, Raymond, Ballard and Alberts are almost definitely gone before the first of next season.
If AV does not go far in the playoffs this year, he is gone.
Booth could well be gone one way or another in favor of an upgrade.
For better or worse, the team will probably look much different at the first of next year. I think the degree it doesn't has to do directly with the successes or lack there of of the present core. AV has a good record this year, and has a good track record. He should not be gone unless he yet again fails to make it far into the playoffs with this group. Everything else is secondary to me at this point this whole regular season could be an exercise in team preparation and working out the kinks for the playoffs for all I care.
I would say not at this stage.
They haven't been playing their best hockey, but it's still early. A few guys are definitely rounding into form, and a few guys are just returning from fairly serious injuries. Give the team some time as a unit to see what areas need addressing.
We need another top 6 forward. I don't think Booth or Higgins are going to cut it come playoff time. Kassian, is not ready yet imo