GDT: 12/9/17 - 7:00PM EDT - Winnipeg vs Tampa Bay

[Stammertime91]

Kunitz looks ten years younger lately.

Would be nice if Callahan could tap into that as well.

 

[RussianGuyovich]

He looked like **** what are you talking about? Fite me irl bro.

Im assuming the asterisks stand for "ORR!" and i am agreeing with you

 

[Lightning1995]

Does it feel to anyone else like Koekkoek's finally coming out of the wilderness? I'm starting to notice him for good reasons, and it seems like he's getting a lot more trust from the coaching staff.

He can play. If he was a RH he’d fit soooo much better. He can be a top 4 defenseman in this league. But not on this team. Heddy and Serge on the left side. Cobourn and KK also.

Sick

 

[These Are The Days]

Im assuming the asterisks stand for "ORR!" and i am agreeing with you

I actually spelled Sustr but it had gotten censored that time. It's a freaking conspiracy!

 

[JoVel]

Would be nice if Callahan could tap into that as well.

Callahan had 13 points in 53 games in the 2007-08 season and also spent time in the AHL. I don't think that would make a big difference.

 

[Stammertime91]

Callahan had 13 points in 53 games in the 2007-08 season and also spent time in the AHL. I don't think that would make a big difference.

Ah, I see Lieutenant Literal has shown up.

Killed the vibe.

 

[DFC]

13-2-1 home record.

This win also gives us, again, sole possession of 1st overall, with a game at hand on STL.

 

[The Gongshow]

What a fun game

 

[These Are The Days]

What a fun game

Ruh Roh avoided

Too sweet me bro

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

 

[Stormbreaker]

Ruh Roh

 

[T REX]

Nice...tough win. Go Bolts!

 

[Bolt 45]

This was a really entertaining game. The team actually bailed Vasy out a little bit for once. That being said, I honestly didn't feel like we were firing on all cylinders. We played well, but we looked a bit sluggish. Still got the win though, which is kind of amazing given how locked in Winnipeg seemed to be. So glad we nabbed the two in OT. I wanted this one.

I agree with everyone about KK. Tonight was the first night where I felt he deserved every minute of his ice time. He played a lot better than Dotchin, although match ups may have played a part... I wasn't really tracking that stuff. If this was actually a turn-the-corner game for him, I'd be fine with him in the lineup more often. We could put him in a rotation with Girardi and Coburn to keep those two fresh. Sustr deserves a fancy basket of apples and pears and 60 extra days of paid vacation for being such a valued member of the team.

 

[DFC]

This was a really entertaining game. The team actually bailed Vasy out a little bit for once. That being said, I honestly didn't feel like we were firing on all cylinders. We played well, but we looked a bit sluggish. Still got the win though, which is kind of amazing given how locked in Winnipeg seemed to be. So glad we nabbed the two in OT. I wanted this one.

I agree with everyone about KK. Tonight was the first night where I felt he deserved every minute of his ice time. He played a lot better than Dotchin, although match ups may have played a part... I wasn't really tracking that stuff. If this was actually a turn-the-corner game for him, I'd be fine with him in the lineup more often. We could put him in a rotation with Girardi and Coburn to keep those two fresh. Sustr deserves a fancy basket of apples and pears and 60 extra days of paid vacation for being such a valued member of the team.

I think Koekkoek's been good for quite a few games now. 3-4 maybe. A lot more assertive at both ends of the ice.

 

[Bolt 45]

I think Koekkoek's been good for quite a few games now. 3-4 maybe. A lot more assertive at both ends of the ice.

I do agree. I've generally been happy with his play lately. But tonight there was something subtly different... like you say, he was more assertive. He looked like he was actually just playing tonight as opposed to kind of trying to think through all the details.

 

[Stormbreaker]

 

[MattM92]

About time Vasi had a down game. Been expecting it for a while. Credit to him for those 2 brilliant saves after the softie to keep it a 1 goal game. Kuch tied it shortly after.

 

[TeslaCoilFan]

Well that was fun!

I agree that Koekkoek was looking more solid and confident these last couple of games. He was certainly playing better than Dotchin who was definitely showing some rust.

Sergachev is such a terrific young hockey player! It boggles the mind that he's only 19!!

Point was his usual outstanding self. His pass that Gourde tipped in for the goal was perfect and that little move Point put on Little during OT was downright wicked!!

So glad we got ALL the points from this home stand because the road trip is going to be nasty.

 

[These Are The Days]

I know it's almost 1 AM EST but I would like to take a moment a few hours after the fact that the Sergachev goal was beyond description. Seriously, what adjective do you use? This kid is an animal.

 

[Stormbreaker]

 

[The Gongshow]

Ruh Roh avoided

Too sweet me bro

 

[Volodya Krutov]

Koekkoek is starting to make them better when he's on the ice, that's the best way to cement a spot on the team, being noticeable in a good way. After last night's performance, it would be unfair to sit him.