Part of me wants to know what it was and part of me doesn’t care.
As long as we don't fall back into whatever it was like we did last season. We started out well and were in first place or playing for it and then the wheels fell off the Jet and we crashed and burned.
Helle playing like VezinaBuyck now after a slow start. I know he'd like to play every game but we need to play Brossoit enough so that rust doesn't settle in.
Our D for the most part have been playing well, supported by most of our F contigent. Schmidt is still the weakest link of the starting 6 and aside from Stanley the one we need to most move on from. Aside from that I would say next that we could seek a replacement for would be Pionk.
At F what is there to say? Iafallo plays a role on the first line that allows Bambi and KFC to do what they do. 55 has been playing like a man possessed this season-the new contract certainly helps I think that both Wheezer and Hollywood being gone has somehow reinvigorated him. Or he's got himself a new dame. Just hope it keeps up. KFC hasn't score in two games so might be a bust.
If Vilardi returns and goes to the 1st line they will no doubt be effective but will they get pummeled in the defensive zone?
The 2nd line is starting to click as Ehlers finds his form and Perfetti has been incredible IMO. Names adds something to that line that would be missing if he was moved off in favor of Vilardi.
The 3rd line IMO simply can't be touched and may in all seriousness be our best line, night in and night out. Best 3rd line since TLC for sure. Lowry who has always been good in my opinion is playing like the C on his jersey is more than just a letter. And to add to that 55 who I thought might sulk at not getting the C seems to not be bothered by it at all.
The 4th line has been effective all season so far, doing what they are asked regardless of who has been on it. Maybe the best 4th line we've had, not one populated by AHL tweeners and waiver wire pickups.
And it seems we are fine with either Bones or Arniel be hind the bench.
Needs: A RD who is strong defensively to pair with Samberg and a 12th or 13th F with some sandpaper in his shorts who won't stand for any of the taking cheapshots at our star players bullshit.
Go Jets Go. Lets win a Cup before I spin off this mortal coil.