I think Howson is doing the right thing. He’s taking everything one game at a time. Just because the team’s play is way off of its full potential, Howson isn’t out to make some noise on the trade market. Thats not to say he isn’t looking, which he is. There have been some minor discussions about bringing in a defenseman.

Mason is part of the problem. There’s no argument against that. Yes, he has had a couple flukey games but he is a goaltender. Even when the defense in front of you breaks down, you have to be on your toes and he has looked flat. Case in point is the Colorado game from Saturday. There’s no excuse to allow a goal 21 seconds into the game. None.

Chris Stewart got right in Mason’s face and didn’t do anything about it. He probably could’ve stuck his stick out and made the save. Mase hasn’t been playing like Mase.

I refuse to believe that the talent on this team will continue to play this way. Brighter days are ahead and we will look back and think “Wow, that poor stretch was a disappointment, but look at us now”