It certainly feels that way, I just wonder though, obviously the players will play, but how does an organization start that conversation?
Feels like it would be a hard thing to sell Wilks on, he doesn't really gain anything by tanking - just further tarnishing his record as a HC, just to get let go at the end of the season.
Same with Fitterer - unless he was given assurances he is being retained regardless of the outcome of the season, which he may have been.