Coach Randy Carlyle's crew was swept by the San Jose Sharks, and the Ducks didn't put up much of a fight. It's clear they must adjust to the NHL's evolving game and employ a style that emphasizes smooth skating along with an up-tempo offensive attack.
The plan doesn't necessarily involve acquiring quicker players. Murray pointed to the attacking style the Sharks used and said he would like to see the Ducks skate in similar fashion. That means less passing between defenseman at the blue line and, overall, playing beneath the faceoff dots.
Former 50-goal scorer Corey Perry has failed to live up to his sizable contract over the last two seasons, with fewer than 20 goals in each of those campaigns.