Oh, and on the topic of leadership, the leadership of this team was decimated by the loss of Sharp, Hossa, and Hammer. All three were guys that lead by example. Which, IMO, is the most important leadership in hockey.
Who on this team is actually leading by example nowadays? I got news for you, the captain ain't doing it either.... This team seems to be severely lacking those "big dogs" that everyone watched, and strived to match, effort wise. The guys that played the way you need to play to win. Especially come crunch time.
I said it at the time, but this team needed Mark Stone DESPERATELY. The impact and influence of a balls to the wall 200 foot forward setting an example for everyone, can't be overstated. If I am a GM, that's a whatever it takes acquisition. Too late now, but that's exactly what this team is missing.