An interesting dynamic is shaping up with Marty St. Louis. As we know, the right wing has been put on the point of the power play to act as its quarterback. The move has added some needed puck movement to the first power play unit, but it may be inhibiting St. Louis from taking as many shots as he would like and coach Barry Melrose wants to see.

St. Louis has just one goal and 21 shots in 10 games. And while he readily admits "that's not enough," he also said his spot on the point has made him think more about passing than shooting. Melrose said he hopes that will change.

"I hope it increases (St. Louis' shots) because he has the puck more," Melrose said. "Marty has to be selfish on the point. He has a great shot that he gets away quick."

St. Louis had zero shots Saturday against the Senators and missed the net on a shorthanded breakaway. That followed a four-shot, three-post effort Thursday against the Sabres.

"I'd like to get that kind of game more often than one out of 10," St. Louis said of the Buffalo game. "I need to get those every two or three games. I'm a shooter. I'm trying to get myself into position where I can shoot the puck more. But sometimes it's hard."

St. Louis' struggles seem to mirror those of his linemates Vinny Lecavalier and Vinny Prospal. The line, as a whole, has been getting better, and st. Louis, too, looks like his old self at times, too It just has to be more consistent. In fact, after the season's first five games, St. Louis averaged one shot. Now he is up to 2.1.

"It's an improvement," St. Louis said tongue in cheek. "But two shots a game is not enough for me, like one goal after 10 games is not enough."

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