it is almost like they all look for that one guy to perform but when one guy does they still don't perform. if you are not going to have that 30-40 goal scorer you need the whole team to play. and the whole team isn't doing that.

I learned in my psychology class that an emergency situation is less likely to receive attention with MORE people around, due to the distribution of responsibility.

In other words, "I don't have to act on it, because someone must have taken care of it already," or, "There's someone more capable than me for this job."

I think this same rule applies here. Without a single guy who knows it's up to him to get the job done, the rest of them don't take matters into their own hands, when in reality, ALL OF THEM need to take matters into their own hands.

Bring in one guy to change that, and this team will be fine. I just has to be the right guy.

To add alittle something additional to your thread.
I also think the olympic break is going to do wonders for Lindy Ruff as well as working with some others coaches and their coaching styles will help him change the way he approaches some things with this team.
I think he changed alittle when he helped coached Team Canada last year.

I learned in my psychology class that an emergency situation is less likely to receive attention with MORE people around, due to the distribution of responsibility.

In other words, "I don't have to act on it, because someone must have taken care of it already," or, "There's someone more capable than me for this job."

I think this same rule applies here. Without a single guy who knows it's up to him to get the job done, the rest of them don't take matters into their own hands, when in reality, ALL OF THEM need to take matters into their own hands.

Bring in one guy to change that, and this team will be fine. I just has to be the right guy.

Secret interviews where Lindy and Darcy take each Sabre aside and say, "Well, [insert Sabre name here], the whole team is riding on you now. I believe you are the answer to the teams success. I have confidence in YOU, and only you, to turn this slump around!"

They then proceed to ruffle the player hair and give him a lollipop "Go get'm tiger! oh and don't tell anyone else I said this to you, this is just between us......... btw can you send Derek in next Steve?"

shane doan ? ethan horton ?