Obviously, we'd like to add to our (defense). Next year, we're going to be young, too. (Nikita) Zadorov and (Chris) Bigras are going to be here next year, and they're only going to be 21. We still have room and we know we will have to be patient when it comes to the back end. We're not going to look for the quick fix, but will have to explore options via trade or whatever avenue to improve the club."
Sakic said the regression hasn't shaken his confidence.
"We have a plan," Sakic said. "This isn't a quick fix. Obviously, we still have to be patient with some of our younger players, some of our younger 'D.' ... We're confident that we can turn things around."