A pretty good thermometer of the season is how frustrated fans get by inconsequential things. When the team is rolling, arguments tend to center around lower-line forwards, short special teams slumps, or how the team is structured for the future.
But when a good team is playing like an awful team—and make no mistake, that is what has been happening too often this season—you get fans who are rather enfuriated because NHL.com still doesn’t have extended highlights packages up the morning after a game. However, we do have great video of a surly Lindy Ruff, if that’s your thing.