GDT: Game #60: Jets host Islanders @ 2:30 CT

[Ginger Papa]

Going with something simple for the afternoon Game

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And some memes for good luck and health

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[bustamente]

Colorado has caught us, the Wild right behind us, Jets need a win bad this afternoon.

 

[Zhamnov5GoalGame]

I'm behind on other threads and news.
Any chance that Nino can play tomorrow?
Or is it the usual needs to get a practice in first?

Let's hope for a new player bump.
We need anything we can get!

 

[snowkiddin]

I'm behind on other threads and news.
Any chance that Nino can play tomorrow?
Or is it the usual needs to get a practice in first?

Let's hope for a new player bump.
We need anything we can get!

Earliest he’ll play is Tuesday vs LAK as per Sara Orlesky (and others, I’m sure)

 

[Ggg99]

Nino on board Tuesday. The boys gonna be energized.
Let the push to playoffs begin.

 

[Jets 31]

Very funny stuff @Ginger Papa , especially the dog . Can't wait until Neo gets into our lineup, he can score and is really good at defense.

 

[Jets 31]

Music for today since we are looking out our back door , and front door.

 

[tbcwpg]

Let's see if the bottom 6 can score a goal today. I know Appleton scored last game but it was on the PP, and he was playing on the first line anyway so it doesn't count.

Also I'm pretty sure the Jets have only beaten the Islanders at home once since they came back?

This should be a statement game let's see what kind of statement the team wants to make.

 

[Jets 31]

Let's see if the bottom 6 can score a goal today. I know Appleton scored last game but it was on the PP, and he was playing on the first line anyway so it doesn't count.

Also I'm pretty sure the Jets have only beaten the Islanders at home once since they came back?

This should be a statement game let's see what kind of statement the team wants to make.

Just saw that the Islanders are 10-1-1 in Winnipeg since our return. The bastards are due for a loss then.

 

[Jets 31]

Don't worry kids the Dude is going to the game today and i'm bringing all good vibes with me.

 

[SUX2BU]

Thanks Ginger
More effort and physicality please

 

[KingBogo]

Having a good feeling about today. We had a bit of a freefall, but plenty of time to right the ship. I think the team comes out flying today.

 

[Jet]

I wanted to address this post from @voyageur as the thread was shut down shortly after he posted:

• I wanted to add this to the discussion too, since I was listening to Garret talk about Neal Pionk on IC, and a lot of fans on here extract their info from him:
• 
  I do agree that Neal is chaotic. Probably the most Jekyll and Hyde on the team,
  
  but going back to the Montreal game Pionk has 1G, 5A in 15 games, E in terms of +/-
  
  De Melo in 12 games has 0G, 2A, and -6.
  
  Morrissey is -5 in that period, but with very respectable point totals (3G, 8A).
  
  So I wonder since everyone has said all along that De Melo is a rock defensively, have the Jets reached the point where he is no longer a reliable option as a top pairing d-man? Where would Morrissey-De Melo track among top pairing in the NHL?
  
  Or his slump an aberration unlike the bottom six scoring slump?

I think again this goes back to the forwards. Over this stretch, we've seen more and more the d abandoned by the forwards. Both in being too far away in zone exits, and also not supporting the D pinching. This is leading to more turnovers, of man breaks against, and more dangerous chances.

Demelo and Morrissey didn't just start to suck at defending.

We tend to put scoring on forwards and defense on D, but the game is so interconnected that either can influence the other.

I'd say that the forwards are also causing their own scoring woes. The D have seemed far less likely to lead or jump into the rush, or make an aggressive pinch down the wall or in the neutral zone because they've lost the trust that forwards are going to support it.

The forwards that are struggling to score are staying later and cheating, causing these gaps between the two groups and leaving the d exposed when they pinch.

Even if the D is only somewhat hesitant to pinch, or needs to take an extra second to make an exit pass because of the forwards being too far away, that can be the difference between losing a race to a pinch or having your pass lane closed.

Attack as a unit. Recognize the ds opportunity to pinch and fill in for them. It's really not complicated but hard to convince forwards who are scoring at rates like you've outlined above.

 

[The Blue Baron]

Morning All! Thanks @Ginger Papa

Men are in fact never right, correct!

Nina for a second rounder…

Hopefully these Jets don’t BLOW yet another crucial game.

WE SHALL SEE….

Go Jets Go

 

[flyingkiwi]

9:30pm game hell yeeeahhh!!!

See yous later

 

[The Blue Baron]

Don't worry kids the Dude is going to the game today and i'm bringing all good vibes with me.

The Baron will be there to section 327 come say Hi Dude.

 

[Guardian17]

Great job on the GDT @Ginger Papa !


Are we going to get the don't give a f*ck version of the Jets today?




Or are we going to get the version of the Jets that does give a f*ck?

 

[kanadalainen]

Full many a full glorious game have I seen
Flatter Canada Life centre with sovereign eye,
Kissing fried chicken chunks, with opposition green,
We - guzzling pale ale with heavenly alchemy;
Anon permit the basest Ahos to ride
What ugly Isles on our celestial ice,
And from dank New Yawk their homely crew ride,
Stealing to the West with their shyte displace:
Even so my sun this early morn did shine
Let us hope for triumphant splendor on Lowry’s brow;
Gather energy PLD, make 60 minutes thine;
Let Ehlers rack up full usage before me now.
Aye our team my love will not disdaineth;
For suns of Jets will shine when this Win retaineth.

 

[kanadalainen]

Thanks @Ginger Papa

Here is how things currently stand.

Is this NYI Isles tilt a big game?

Will the acquisition of Nino N energize the team?

Lets go Jets, predicting a nice fat win to keep the log jam tight in the West. Helly will be ready I think.

Sally forth, there's blood in the water.


Line ups:

 

[DRW204]

If only Nino was playing... Could Get that revenge game (like 4 teams ago ) narrative.

Think the Jets will play with a bit more jump and bite. Last game was a poor effort at home on a Friday night. They'll try and make up for it.

Hoping/expecting a Jets Win. And the bottom 6 scores all the goals

 

[kanadalainen]

Don't worry kids the Dude is going to the game today and i'm bringing all good vibes with me.

If I see someone practicing Tai Chi in the Can Life Centre just before face offs, I will have discovered the Dude's identity.

 

[JetsUK]

9:30pm game hell yeeeahhh!!!

See yous later

Yessir — will be watching this one from just t’other side of London with the kids after a day at Legoland.

One of us should be able to stay awake for the finish

Thanks for the fine and inspiring GDT, Gifger Papa!

Not the Real Test, but def a must win to stop the bleeding.

Time for a cunning plan…

…and the will to go over the top.

Up and over, lads!

 

[Jets 31]

If I see someone practicing Tai Chi in the Can Life Centre just before face offs, I will have discovered the Dude's identity.

But dressed in a old Pavelec Jets jersey. The Dude will be in a Buff Heritage Classic white jersey .

 

[Channelcat]

I feel like we owe them a beat down.

 

[gojetsgo]