Can't say I'm surprised. I like Evason. He has a toughness I like. But their special teams play has been subpar since he started and abysmal this season.
The power play relies WAY TOO MUCH on blasting shots from the outside and is quite predictable. Watching the NJ Devils school us on their PP should have been a template for him to follow. Instead, nothing changed.
The PK is also brutal this season. PK is about discipline, hustle, strength and positioning. I can't quite put my finger on exactly what goes wrong there, but clearly it's something.
I don't think the goaltenders are playing especially well, but they are getting peppered with Grade A chances every game. Meanwhile, we can't score a goal to win a high scoring game once in a while, putting even more pressure on those two guys.
I hope this new guy brings a different approach. I still believe there is talent out there.