aside from parise's condition, we won't really know how good or bad this team is until salvador and volchenkov return and the rolston situation is finally dealt with.
i know sh!t looks bad now, but there is too much season left to play before people start panicing as if this is march or april. other teams are going to have hot and cold streaks and have to deal with injuries too. we are taking our lumps now, but this team has too much talent to be considered the worst in the league.
on the other hand, having the number one overall pick in the draft could be a new , exciting experience.