Was anyone surprised by Clarkson's speed last night? I thought he looked faster that I anticipated. People talked about how of a below average skater he is, he looked fine to me.
almost two weeks with one on one skating time with Underhill.
I understand that people are getting frustrated with the coaching with Carlyle - but I personally don't know who you bring in right now to replace him. the Coaching market right now isn't really full of possibilities.
However I truly feel, putting my eternal daisy-optimism aside here: if there hasn't been a significant shift by December 1st in the entire team mentality, than you could potentially say that we have a problem - but if we keep eeking out wins and keep pace with everyone else, we could also potentially be okay.
the records of the Penguins, Bruins, Wings are very similar to us. this is where everyone will go but "we've been playing badly, being out shot, being whatevered here." I acknowledge that and accept that.
However. I think most people are instantly going towards "well we simply won't get better, the Leafs aren't coached well/bad team." I am going to lean towards the "the team can find its second gear." I think at the end of the day if we can keep pace with the Wings/Bruins - we should relatively okay - and then take advantage of the key divisional matchups.
Which I personally feel that we often do.
