Get real,please. You cannot judge Gersich's readiness for playoff hockey after a few professional games in which he didn't look out of place. This is an extreme example of the "grass is greener" syndrome. As for Boyd and Walker, they are grinders who can probably feed into an effective defense, but any offensive contribution you'd get out of them would have to qualify as a complete surprise.
One reason I think that management appears pleased to get Bura back into the lineup is that they may think that the Caps can't hold off the Tampa offense forever, no matter what kind of defensive scheme they employ. Thus, they may need that extra sniper in the lineup to give them the best chance of winning a higher scoring game. I wouldn't be at all surprised if we see one or more 5-4 or 6-5 games in this series very soon.
Come on, they want him in because of his overpaid contract. For a defensive liability and risk, he didnt even score 25 goals. If he’s “that good”, gets PP time, and time with Nick & Ovie, how does he not at least get that?
But, with Bura on the ice, we won’t be able to hold off Tampa’s offense because
Bura SUCKS at D, is lazy, makes idiotic decisions, and even more idiotic passes which result in more chances and goals than he creates. So yeah, I’d pick a player that doesn’t have a history, nor is type to do that crap than someone who is “entertaining”
Make no mistake, we give up 4+ goals . . . this series will certainly not end well. I know it will be the drama, the entertainment, and the sticky-gooey new NHL that layman’s love. . . but that will be the warning that the hot streak is over and bad habits are coming back