Three questions again for the mailbag. As always, use the widget on the right to submit your questions.
Stanley asks: Why is Staal still in the lineup? Why is Claesson, who I think is their best defenseman sitting so often? Is our defensive coach still calling the shots?
This is a loaded question. Let’s answer the last one first: Lindy Ruff is still calling the blue line shots, but the buck stops with David Quinn. The system is still Quinn’s, but Ruff is the one who is recommending the lineup decisions.