I think they lost because they ran out of gas and injuries started to take their toll. Rask was not “the” reason they lost, there were several reasons, but he was certainly one of them. His playoffs were not very inspiring and a bit concerning given the repeated pattern and his cap hit. I’m not sure he’s ever going to be “the guy” to steal games on route to a cup (eg tim Thomas) and I think you need that in today’s game given parity.
I think he may have been alluding to that they ran outta gas because RASK couldn't seal the deal vs TORONTO. Game 5 and 6, he steals one of those and we have some rest.
No rest, and we petered out in the end.
I will also mention he had some opportunities to steal games in the later part of the season to lock up first place in the Atlantic and couldn't. Towards the end of the season RASK was very mortal. Oh and we looked tired.
Did he do fine vs Tampa? Sure.
Does he need to be traded? No, but if he was I am not sure I would lose sleep over it.
Should I expect more from my #1 guy? Well he left me wanting more than once. Again he made some big stops but that stole a game thing..It's like an itch you can't scratch.
The same can be said though of almost every player during a big game circumstance. Just positionally his severity is magnified.