The changes have occurred via Keefe.   Something I never understood with Babs is he decided that Matthews and Hyman would be linemates even before they'd played an NHL game. That duo was only broken up because Matthews didn't like it, I think Keefe will be more flexible in the lineup configuration, he'll look for ways to improve things probably even when things are going well. 

I equate Spezza with Leivo, Spezza wasn't appreciated by Dallas so he needed a change, Leivo wasn't appreciated by Babs so he needed a change.   Holl looking alright now that Babs is gone.

I don't think trading players on expiring contracts is a mini rebuild, I think TO simply needs to acknowledge that the support players aren't good enough if the playoffs aren't makeable at a minimum.   Draft picks are an option only if TO can't find the type of players that are needed. Probably any draft pick would be 4 years from the NHL and TO needs to think about winning now. Use the draft pick(s) to acquire players in the summer.   We saw Pitts. win a Cup with Hainsey on

Yes I have ... Nov. 1967..  

Claude Giroux finally gets The Fly on the board.... too little too late though? Philly has 5 mins to come up with two more....and NOT give up anymore.

If you are referring to Konecny and Lindblom, I was thinking that way as well. Those two young players are SORELY missed in this game.

The new heart and soul(s) are both out of the lineup tonight.....   ...has the guard already changed right before our eyes?     #lookslikeit