Yeah, coots has reeeeeeeallly struggled this year. It's odd... i didn't notice his speed being such an issue last year. Heck, he shadowed Malkin, who isn't exactly slow. But this year, he looks like he's skating in mud. It will be awful to see him develop into another Pat. Sharp, but if there's a Dman out there... Skating is such a dicey area... you can always improve it, but it's kinda like "ice vision"... you're either born with it or not.