I don't think a lot of people had expectations that this team was going to finish top 4 in the conference but noticeable improvement over last year should not be unrealistic. What people are upset about, at least myself and based on comments some others is that other than a few individuals team play has not improved and that is what people find annoying and unacceptable. Throw in a lot of what's already been mentioned, getting older, not younger, not doing a whole lot at the deadline to either build towards the future or even make some adjustments to solidify the line up for the rest of this year with an older player or two who could have provided a bit of an impact and it becomes very frustrating, disheartening for fans.
Rychel had the chance to get younger or at least the chance was likely out there to move Boka, Purboo etc. The return probably would not have been what many had hoped for but it would likely have been more then they should expect going into their OA seasons next year.
The apparent issues stemming from within the organization, player issues, player/coach issues, unwillingness to deal with some of them from above shows a complete lack of accountability on all parts.
It may only be year two of a rebuild but there always needs to be realistic expectations, a desire to play and be part of a team, an ability to show noticeable improvement from year to year etc. Right now Windsor is heading into next season with more uncertainty then they came into this with going into the third year of this rebuild. That's not a good position to be in.
Over the off season issues need to be dealt with and that goes beyond signing and recruiting players but moving those out who are part of the issue if they are not part of the future or dealing with them if they are expected to be part of the core. Put players in their respective roles as well. It will eliminate frustration and cut down on any possible animosity that may exist between players. We have Boka, a defensive minded forward who excels in that role playing PP, PK, when trailing on the board etc when he is going into his OA season next year while we have McDonald and Frasca, both expected to be part of the core going forward, expected to contribute offensively etc playing fourth line minutes on a team that is struggling to reach the level they did last year. It's a rebuild get younger and pass the responsibilities onto the younger players. There will be hiccups no doubt but at least you are actually developing players instead of having them sit on the bench most of the games while others are put into situations they don't excel at.