This series is showing just how much we over-performed this season. We're just not very good. As many changes as were made last off-season, that many or more will be needed for next year. If they don't get measurably younger, bigger and faster, they won't go anywhere. We also simply lack the depth of skill players that teams like Carolina have. If they think all they need is a few tweaks, they're in for a rude awakening.
On another topic, Protas looks like an 80 year old woman out there. Not sure what his problem is but he looks terrible. Also sad but true that Orlov would probably be our best defenseman if he were still on the team. I think this thing goes two more games.
