GDT: Game 72 GDT thread Oilers at Jets 7pm CST Tuesday March 26

[Jet]

Will be at the game. Low expections. My over-under for shots allowed is 35. 50% on the PK, 0 for 3 on the PP. 4-1 loss, Nate Schmidt scores when a puck deflects off his skate. I spill a beer, and spend $20 on the 50-50 and can't even match 3 numbers. And then I run into my ex and her new boyfriend. As I said low expectations.

You definitely need to change your username haha

 

[tbcwpg]

Hmmm...looks like Lu is saying they're in?

Could be. The first tweet you quoted listed them 4th which I assumed meant they were out. I'd rather Samberg and Miller in myself, at least when the games matter most.

 

[LucianoBorsato]

Dear Jets: please send the invading Oilers fans and local traitors home miserable and unhappy, wiping their eyes on their McJesus and Drysaddle jerseys. Thanks

 

[Buffdog]

Meh I give up... I have one last post that I wrote last night analyzing the numbers behind their decline since the ASB that I will post but if the Jets coaches don't care then I am not gonna put too much energy into this team either other than a couple of posts here and there in GDTs.

What a sad turn this season has taken, these decisions have very likely cost us the chance to win the division and will now potentially cost us a chance of winning in the 1st round.

"If the Jets coaches don't do what I think they should do, I refuse to enjoy watching the team play"

Go find a team who uses their players the way you think they should and cheer for them

Fack

 

[Flyby]

If we’re sitting our best defensive defenceman (Samberg) and playing our worst defensive defenceman (Stanley) against the best offensive team in the league then I no longer know what to think. It’s far too late to tank.

 

[The Blue Baron]

Thanks @The Blue Baron

These Jets are an exhausted team, needing to find some way out of their current funk.

Let it begin to happen now, against the hated homonculi from the west, stinking of gear oil, hair dripping with long-chain hydrocarbons; watch as they shuffle, pores clogged tight, outmoded, pervasive, unwanted, asphyxiating in their personal space. Les H'uilers.

Jets. You know the drill -> notochords, air sacs, lobes -> mighty coelacanths sending it.

“Let it begin to happen now, against the hated homonculi from the west, stinking of gear oil, hair dripping with long-chain hydrocarbons; watch as they shuffle, pores clogged tight, outmoded, pervasive, unwanted, asphyxiating in their personal space. Les H'uilers.”

You paint a perfectly vivid perfect picture in my mind!

 

[Ggg99]

Top Ten Reasons Jets win tonight...

10. Helly has a bee up his arse. Never stinks twice.
9. The Captain is pissed.
8. These ain't the Smythe Oilers.
7. Stan the Man gonna "limb" McDavid.
6. KFC Top 10 in Goals per 60. Scores again. And again.
5. Scheif gets back to "Bones hockey".
4. Too many empty seats on the bandwagon.
3. Some face offs will be won.
2. Tofoflio and Monohan really wanna be here. And play like it again.
1. BONES IS BACK. Enough said.

 

[10Ducky10]

There aren't many teams I hate losing to more then the Coilers.

 

[Ponds]

I can understand why some are frustrated with the boys as of late. I also applaud those still backing the team. I'm somewhere in the middle I guess but always relaxed.

It hasn't been pretty lately. In my many years of watching hockey and formulating amateur opinions about it, it's very seldom that I've seen a group limp into the dance and flip the switch to become champions. If the Jets continue to play this way, regardless of the reason(s), they will likely be met with a boot in their bottom come round 1. No matter the opponent.

Fortunately, the final chapter of this campaign is yet to be written. Anything can happen between now and the awarding of Lord Stanley's Cup. Including the Jets smacking up each of the Western Conference hopefuls in these final 11 regs and all of us partaking in merriment together. Which would make me smile. I've got the mash-up's cued up baby!

My favorite thing about the playoffs is, there is nowhere to hide. The spotlight is on and a team's minerals are laid bare for all to witness. The truth about this group will be made crystal clear very soon. I am still as excited as I possibly could be, because the Jets are going to be playing postseason hockey and I effing love postseason hockey. Especially when my team is part of it.

Aside from having a bit of fun at their expense, I'm still confident in these Jets to come good. Thankfully, it's all out of my control. So I enjoy when it's swell and I focus on other projects when it ain't. I appreciate all the different perspectives here, whether I fully agree with them or not. As much as I enjoy positivity and optimism, I don't believe those that are expressing valid concerns are silly for voicing them. We all see it differently. The only thing I'd truly take umbrage with, should the Jets crash and burn, is people reveling in defeat. The I-told-you-so's coming out and stuff of nature. At that point you'd have to wonder if "supporting" the club is really the healthiest pastime.

Here's to them going on a storied run that will be talked about for generations! We all dream of a Cup in unison and that's really cool!

Remember, I'm pullin' for ya. We're all in this together.

Keep your stick on the ice.

 

[Buffdog]

If we’re sitting our best defensive defenceman (Samberg) and playing our worst defensive defenceman (Stanley) against the best offensive team in the league then I no longer know what to think. It’s far too late to tank.

Small sample size for Stanley, but his goal differential is better tha Pionk, Dillon and Schmidt

xGF% is similar


Stanley has been a lightning rod for hate around here but his play this year has been solid. He's certainly been better than Pionk, albeit in different roles and usages

 

[Jets 31]

Small sample size for Stanley, but his goal differential is better tha Pionk, Dillon and Schmidt

xGF% is similar


Stanley has been a lightning rod for hate around here but his play this year has been solid. He's certainly been better than Pionk, albeit in different roles and usages

And he actually hits the net with some shots from the point.

 

[SLAYER]

Help my f***... life is great.

 

[Jets 31]

Need more Jane for tonight....Glad i got to see these guys live before Page left the band, just a super fun concert.

 

[Conflicted Habs fan]

Nice GDT Baron!

Missing Scarlett, hope this brings some luck

 

[ERYX]

That's all I got.

 

[Flyby]

Small sample size for Stanley, but his goal differential is better tha Pionk, Dillon and Schmidt

xGF% is similar


Stanley has been a lightning rod for hate around here but his play this year has been solid. He's certainly been better than Pionk, albeit in different roles and usages

I do not “hate” Stanley. But he is what he is. A 7th or 8th defenceman on a good NHL team.

 

[scelaton]

Meh I give up... I have one last post that I wrote last night analyzing the numbers behind their decline since the ASB that I will post but if the Jets coaches don't care then I am not gonna put too much energy into this team either other than a couple of posts here and there in GDTs.

What a sad turn this season has taken, these decisions have very likely cost us the chance to win the division and will now potentially cost us a chance of winning in the 1st round.

Post away and don't give up.
Just remember, the coach cares deeply just not about the numbers, so don't take that personally. That's the way of the (HF) world.

".... a man hears what he wants to hear
And disregards the rest"

 

[Flyby]

I do not “hate” Stanley. But he is what he is. A 7th or 8th defenceman on a good NHL team.

And your stats regarding Pionk do not explain why it is Samberg that is likely sitting. I would be tickled if Pionk was given a rest for a change.

 

[raideralex99]

So the only lineup change for tonight's game is Stanley in for Samberg.
Hopefully Stanley doesn't take any penalties and start chasing to be out of position. I got anything against Stanley and I agree he has to play more games to be ready for the playoffs but the Jets are playing the Oilers a top scoring PP and fast skating team ... ouch.

 

[Jets 31]

Help my f***... life is great.

Getting a healthy Volare back will absolutely help.

 

[SLAYER]

Have dinner plans right near the arena around the start of game time, maybe I'll wander in and catch the 2nd+3rd for cheep after the game starts.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

I just hope I look that good at 80

So does Rick.

 

[Gm0ney]

Schmidt and Stanley have been pretty good together this year in a somewhat small sample. Prior to this season, those two were not very good together.

 

[JetsWillFly4Ever]

Sitting Samberg is just really bad.

No idea why Pionk is forced on the ice for 20 plus every night. Has been consistently bad for about 3/4 of the season now.

Trying not to get too negative. Hope the boys play well tonight.

 

[Royale With Cheese]

I just hope I look that good at 80

Bowness is only 46 though. That is what coaching the Jets does to you.