Post-Game Talk: Jets 6 - Avs 2

[bustamente]

I know others have said this, but I like Vilardi more than PL Dubois. Objectively, and despite PLD's slump (I mean he slumps a lot).

Vilardi is the better player right now anyway. If he stays up with the first line he's gonna slay.

Plus he has a bit of snarl to his game

 

[B33R LEAGUE]

The @Guardian17 GDT came through with a huge win!

Thanks @macmaroon !

Villardi and Iofallo with goals.

Hellebuyck was solid.

Forgot about this. This is Legendary!

 

[Atoyot]

I could only watch the 3rd unfortunately.

Vilardi is very good.

Gus and Barron took over a couple shifts. Gus had the best underlying numbers on the team tonight.

The effort level of this team is beyond what we've seen for awhile. Scheifele, Connor, Ehlers, and Pionk have always produced but have all been guilty of playing on the perimeter at times. This team is engaging in so many more board battles and winning a lot of them.

 

[kanadalainen]

I’m at a family Christmas party and on beer 17 but we watched the game and I must say I am happy to be a Jets fan and a part of the HFJets community, especially after a game like this one. Thanks for coming out, everyone!

Thank you young sir.

 

[Jets 31]

This team is very good, lots of depth, lets dance.

 

[bustamente]

Jets have to continue the way they are playing in the coming week against the Habs, Wings and Bruins then they can enjoy the holiday break

 

[JetsFan815]

What a game by the Jets. Yes the Avs were missing Makar and Lehkonen but the Jets are also missing Connor.

Hopefully Iafallo got the monkey off of his back with that goal and assist.

Vilardi has the best hands in tight on a Jets 2.0 player ever. Armia is close but unlike Armia, Vilardi seems to finish. He is the perfect partner for 55, a guy who goes to the net and who can finish plays or at the very least get secondary opportunities on plays in tight. That top line has been lacking that element mostly relying shooting quality pretty much ever since Ladd left. He's a great element to have up there.

Great game by Nate Schmidt... yes he may not be worth his contract but I am usually not clenching with him out there. Made smart plays and got the puck out of the zone quick.

3rd line did a good job neutralizing MacKinnon.

4th line had some nice jump and had some good shift. AJF's play with the puck was pretty solid.

 

[WolfHouse]

Bit of a statement game I'd say

 

[kanadalainen]

This team walks in the great shining path of monster trucks.

So Clutch, and so I am forced to put this out there.

 

[Eyeseeing]

This time last year we started leaking Jet fuel.
What a turnaround.
So glad the team seems to be finding real chemistry

 

[Atoyot]

Our 2 former Kings have combined for 4 goals and 4 assists in the past 2 games. 4 fewer points than Dubois' total on the year

 

[Jets 31]

Best part about this team is nobody is talking about the Winnipeg Jets, good just keep thinking the Jets are a middling team and we will take the 2 points.

 

[None]

I’m at a family Christmas party and on beer 17 but we watched the game and I must say I am happy to be a Jets fan and a part of the HFJets community, especially after a game like this one. Thanks for coming out, everyone!

Glad you took the time out of your busy day to post

I'm only on beer ~4 but they're pretty strong beers at 6.5-8%.

 

[Adam da bomb]

Imagine we pull a vegas, leave Connor on ltir til after the deadline where we have so much space we bring in Crosby and ovechkin for a cup win. Dare to dream.

Why do you want guys who are past their expiry?

 

[bustamente]

Best part about this team is nobody is talking about the Winnipeg Jets, good just keep thinking the Jets are a middling team and we will take the 2 points.

Agreed we don't confirmation or adulation from anyone, let them slurp the Leaf's or Canucks, this is a very good team and rest of the league knows this

 

[MardyBum]

Plus he has a bit of snarl to his game

PLD had some nice snarl. If he treated every opponent like he treated the littly piggy in Toronto that one game he'd be a much better player. Too inconsistent though, especially defensively. Vilardi is at worst always solid defensively and a lot of times much better and has a better scoring touch.

 

[kanadalainen]

Depth charge Jets.

 

[jiho]

I’m at a family Christmas party and on beer 17 but we watched the game and I must say I am happy to be a Jets fan and a part of the HFJets community, especially after a game like this one. Thanks for coming out, everyone!

I was once at a party and got drunk and sick on two beers which I believe were the 16th and 17th ones of the night so be careful

 

[Deno]

Are the Jets for real?
Yes, maybe they are.
Can they win a Stanley Cup?
Yes, they have a chance.
I say this as a Jet fan since 1972 when Bobby Hull became a Jet.
That said, I've been disappointed for 43 NHL years.
My days are numbered.
Please win a cup sooner then later.

 

[kanadalainen]

Agreed we don't confirmation or adulation from anyone, let them slurp the Leaf's or Canucks, this is a very good team and rest of the league knows this

Its kind of cool actually, I am liking the lack of adulation. Very much a winnipeg thing.

 

[Atoyot]

What a game by the Jets. Yes the Avs were missing Makar and Lehkonen but the Jets are also missing Connor.

Hopefully Iafallo got the monkey off of his back with that goal and assist.

Vilardi has the best hands in tight on a Jets 2.0 player ever. Armia is close but unlike Armia, Vilardi seems to finish. He is the perfect partner for 55, a guy who goes to the net and who can finish plays or at the very least get secondary opportunities on plays in tight. That top line has been lacking that element mostly relying shooting quality pretty much ever since Ladd left. He's a great element to have up there.

Great game by Nate Schmidt... yes he may not be worth his contract but I am usually not clenching with him out there. Made smart plays and got the puck out of the zone quick.

3rd line did a good job neutralizing MacKinnon.

4th line had some nice jump and had some good shift. AJF's play with the puck was pretty solid.

Somebody mentioned Pavelski as a Vilardi comparable and I've seen that too. His hands in tight are insane, but if you give him space he's a very skilled playmaker as well. Plus being defensively sound and great net front. If he can stay healthy that trade will be highway robbery.

 

[Jets 31]

What a game by the Jets. Yes the Avs were missing Makar and Lehkonen but the Jets are also missing Connor.

Hopefully Iafallo got the monkey off of his back with that goal and assist.

Vilardi has the best hands in tight on a Jets 2.0 player ever. Armia is close but unlike Armia, Vilardi seems to finish. He is the perfect partner for 55, a guy who goes to the net and who can finish plays or at the very least get secondary opportunities on plays in tight. That top line has been lacking that element mostly relying shooting quality pretty much ever since Ladd left. He's a great element to have up there.

Great game by Nate Schmidt... yes he may not be worth his contract but I am usually not clenching with him out there. Made smart plays and got the puck out of the zone quick.

3rd line did a good job neutralizing MacKinnon.

4th line had some nice jump and had some good shift. AJF's play with the puck was pretty solid.

Iafallo got going again because i played his goal song before the game.

 

[rkp]

the 5 players (3 from LA and nino and nemis) have sure made a difference...am sure they have brought a breath of fresh air into the dressing room

 

[Eyeseeing]

PLD had some nice snarl. If he treated every opponent like he treated the littly piggy in Toronto that one game he'd be a much better player. Too inconsistent though, especially defensively. Vilardi is at worst alwayssolid defensively and a lot of times much better and has a better scoring touch.

PLD could be great.
Something not quite right with him.
Has all the skills, the size ……
Leaves you wanting more

 

[bustamente]

PLD had some nice snarl. If he treated every opponent like he treated the littly piggy in Toronto that one game he'd be a much better player. Too inconsistent though, especially defensively. Vilardi is at worst alwayssolid defensively and a lot of times much better and has a better scoring touch.

Never realized his board play was so good, knew he had mitts but he controls the play along the boards