Carlyle's resume without Neidermayer, Pronger, and prime Giggy is a clear indication of him as a coach when about the same roster does serious damage with Boudreau.
Anywho, as for what we expected when Carlyle got fired!
1. Corsi numbers to improve (they have)
2. Start giving less shots and less goals against (it has don't count EN GA or shootout victories); but did not foresee a scoring drought when shots are hitting the posts or goalies are making unbelievable saves while our goalies are giving up goals from 150 foot away. At present Murphy's Law is in full effect as far as the Leafs are concerned.
3. Most importantly, we did not want the management to bring in Carlyle type of players at the cost of the team's future when Carlyle was going to get fired later anyway... (thank god it didn't happen this season, although Bolland+Clarkson damage has already happened)
4. Expect that after Carlyle is gone finally this management sees that its the players and gets rid of the flawed core: If Bozak, Lupul, Dion, are still Leafs next season then its a big worry. Bozak+Lupul shouldn't be leafs post trade deadline. Dion dealt in the off-season. Also, pending UFAs either sign before deadline or trade them for picks. We CANNOT AFFORD TO LET ASSETS WALK FOR FREE!
5. CHANGE has to come and fast!
All of the above is what we expect after Carlyle firing.