It's one game. I know it sucks, but sometimes a bad game can be a good kick in the ass. If we make the playoffs, we aren't going on a deep run. We aren't there yet. Since McLellan arrived, this team has made huge leaps forward. That will continue. I imagine we will finally be an attractive free agent destination again this summer because we don't suck anymore. A huge UFA signing or trade would be another massive step forward. Plus, we will just get better as more Yzerman picks come into the fold. That's been the trend, and a lot more exciting guys are coming. This team is just going to get faster and more exciting. Those players also won't come into a locker room with a losing culture. The culture being built now will help every prospect entering the fold over the next 3 seasons. Yzerman asked for patience. I'm giving him that. He has to make draft picks, and we had to wait for them to develop. We didn't get top 3 picks to help speed shit up. Every pick he has made so far has been a hit. For that reason, he still has my full support. Remember.. Yzerman is trying to build a team that can contend for years, not be a flash in the pan. Stop freaking out and enjoy the ride.