I'm so disappointed in PK. I figured he'd help carry the Preds to the top of the Western conference. Not sure what's wrong with you guys.... Hopefully the Preds turn it around...
Two things. Disagree that current players are disadvantaged. I think just the opposite is true with all the exposure now, improved athleticism, fresher memories (versus "out of sight out of mind" for previous era stars).
On the Preds, I'm somewhat concerned over the last few games, as players have returned from injuries, that they are resembling the December version that floundered. The defensive discipline and opportunistic play when they had no other viable options has disappeared, even in the last couple of games before the ASG. Sure, the fourth line is playing with grit and physicality. But most of the rest are back to long lapses in the D end.
