My analysis of the game, situation, trade deadline and coaching.
Yzerman. I think he made a mistake now for not making a deal and I also thought he made a mistake when he didn't tank another season after getting Raymond to try to get a top 3/5 pick. I also wonder how he will make roster spots for all these prospects. You can't just pile up the picks, you have to develop them too.
I have mentioned Mantha, he was given away for free. And if people think it is a bad idea, I definitely think it is much better than getting Holl in the lineup and going with 7-11.
The coach. After the loss to avs I placed the responsibility on Lalonde to get this team ready for this game. He obviously didn't. The team lost to MacKinnon, the guy was possessed, you could not stop him. Fine. But how do you find a way to lose 4-0 to Arizona?
I will single out Perron and Veleno. That penalty Perron took is enough to make him sit. That was so stupid play.
Veleno. His performance was the worst I have seen in a long time. In the 2 period when we were building momentum, he killed the momentum 2 times in the offensive on different shifts and once he made a turnover in the defensive zone and created momentum for the Coyotes. I can't remember a player killing the momentum as Veleno did it in this game.
Holl was ok. He made one great and impressive physical play. Last time he played he was pushed around by the players a half his size.
Raymond was again our best player. He is the only player who can create something. Kane was invisible. DeBrincat was unfortunately visible for missing chances.
Now we have to play an extremely desperate team which tries hard to turn their game around and we might be just what the doctor ordered.
Both teams are very desperate. It will be an interesting game.