We're shortening our player rotation more than Columbus is, both the forwards and the defense. Could catch up to us later in the game. We just don't have the depth of playoff-quality players I guess. And after the season it COULD get worse if the team goes all out to try to resign Carlson. But what choice do they have? Who would replace his minutes next year if he leaves? As I understand it, there's going to be precious little out there on the bullion on the FA market EXCEPT Carlson, so it's likely he goes all the way to UFA and someone is going to give him a boatload of money.
