Coach Maurice – Does he have a better idea of what he is going to do with Stempniak? How does he feel about the roster as it is currently composed? Is it a case where they could still improve? Do some “warts” on rental players get overlooked because they are coming into a better environment? Has he beaten his expectations for where they are at so far this season? How does he make the players currently in the organization feel good about the new players being brought in? What will he do in the coming weeks to keep his team playing at such a high level? How does it feel to be on a team that is in buying mode? Lots of UFAs on the team, does it have a temporary feel to it? Is it easier on a player like Stempniak who has been moved before? Update on guys (Ladd, Enstrom, Wheeler) who missed practice. Halischuk update. On the idea of internal competition. Is there an issue with Pardy’s 5 on 5 play?
