Back problems tend to happen when you play hockey with your head up your ass. Get well soon Davey.
And the team isn't bad, but they're definitely not as good as last year. Add in the fact that they're playing like total shit and people are hurt and you have what we have now- BAD HOCKEY. Bad hockey in the toughest division in the NHL. Shit happens.
I know this isn't a smart move: but it's not the end of the world. Question how big of a fan I am all you want, but I just like watching hockey. I liked watching them when they were shitty and I liked watching them win the cup. Yes, the cup run was infinitely more fun, but hockey's hockey. The sooner you can admit that the team isn't super good this year, the better.
And hey- it IS early and there IS still time for everyone to gel and play better. Just because they're shitty now doesn't mean they have to stay that way.