I think this is a case with a large majority of the players moved at the deadline. It’s tough to slide right in on playoff teams and have an impact. Who’s actually been lighting up the scoresheet from deadline acquisitions? Toffoli, has probably been the only one having a significant impact.
TB has been front-loading their top line too, which takes our three elite players out of the equation. Some of our "good" players, like Cirelli for instance, sort switch between skill and grinder roles, and they seem more in grinder mode when they don't play with the big 3. So we wind up with one potent line, a couple of energy lines, and a 4th line.
I really hope, if the season comes back, we exploit our depth advantage more than our "big line" advantage. I like what Coleman does, but I don't see him being fully utilized without a guy who creates plays on his line.