I think this is exactly what is going on. (Team was out of playoffs when obtained) BUT, being totally healthy makes him much more valuable in a possible off season trade as well!( Which I think is very much in the cards.)
i'm predicting the boo birds will be out in full force,(win or lose), then during post game press conference the players will voice that their feelings are hurt- shame on you fans.
Just trying to make the playoffs cannot be the goal... recipe for mediocrity!! I think this is been big part of the problem here....just do the minimum.
Tuch is a second liner on any play off team. You've drank the sabre Kool aid if you believe he belongs on a top line. Don't let the standards slide because this is the best we have now. I like him...just not on the top line of a team going for the cup!