Pre-Game Talk: Jets @ Blues, Tue, 29 Oct 2013 7:00PM

[Hank Chinaski]

Jets v2.0's first visit to St. Louis, discuss here.

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[Aavco Cup]

Probably another Shootout.

 

[Huffer]

Gonna need to keep bringing the effort of the last 4. Really going to need a lot of A games to win this one.

 

[wpgsilver]

Ruh r'oh.
Blues are good.

 

[Howard Chuck]

Honestly, I've enjoyed watching the Jets type of play over the past few games. I find the back and forth, fast paced games exciting to watch. If they can just be that fast in our own end, I'll be very happy!

Looking forward to this one.

 

[koth]

I'm afraid of Steen.

 

[Huffer]

I'm afraid of Steen.

I don't think this much offense from him will be the norm, and think it will taper off, but Steen is an excellent 2 way, 200ft player.

I've had my eye on Steen for years, waiting and hoping he makes it to UFA status (really don't see how the Blues don't re sign him), and hoping the Jets use Jokinin's money plus a bit more to get him here.

I will keep hoping and beating that drum until he either re signs in St. Louis, or goes somewhere else.

 

[Potrzebie]

I'm afraid of Steen.

Don't worry, his dad won't be there. He'll feel comfortable taking the night off.

 

[leer2006]

Jets go 4 for 4 on the PP and Pavelec gets a shutout. Peluso gets the Jets first hat trick.

 

[Jet]

If I see the same effort out of this team as the past 4 games, I think we have a pretty decent shot to win. We didn't let the Blues push us around and they dominate teams when they win the physical battle.

Just waiting to see what new idiotic moves Noel will make in this one. I supported him through plenty of head scratching moments over the first 2 seasons but I just can't defend it anymore.

 

[umwoz]

Claude Noel is terrible at icetime distribution.

 

[garret9]

Jets will play the game of hockey for 60+ minutes.

Fans will think the Jets are playing hockey for some fraction (large or small) of that 60+ minutes.

The team with the most goals will win.

 

[buggs]

I don't think this much offense from him will be the norm, and think it will taper off, but Steen is an excellent 2 way, 200ft player.

I've had my eye on Steen for years, waiting and hoping he makes it to UFA status (really don't see how the Blues don't re sign him), and hoping the Jets use Jokinin's money plus a bit more to get him here.

I will keep hoping and beating that drum until he either re signs in St. Louis, or goes somewhere else.

Would love to have Steen here as well. Big fan of his game and nothing to do with his dad either, though I loved his game too.

Does Steen become this year's Jets killer a la Versteeg?

 

[Tintin's Ghost]

Jets 2.0 versus Steen 2.0

I seem to remember Ken Hitchcock hockey as boring but last game against the Blues was a lot of fun to watch. If Jets bring same effort we brought against Caps/Preds/Stars I think they can take this one by surprise or at least grab a point from OT/SO.

I would lean on Peluso in this game if Jets need a spark. That guy is giving off the right vibes.

GO JETS GO

 

[Rook37]

I seem to remember Ken Hitchcock hockey as boring but last game against the Blues was a lot of fun to watch.

I would lean on Peluso in this game if Jets need a spark. That guy is giving off the right vibes.

Good coaches change their system to adapt to their roster. You might've thought the grinding&shot-blocking 2010-11 NYR were a boring team but you probably wouldn't have thought the same of the 03-04 Lightning.

I really hope we see a fair bit of Peluso too. He played really well against Nashville and I'd like to see it continue; he's fun to watch.

 

[cbcwpg]

I would be more than happy if the Jets played the whole season the way they have played the last four games... effort wise.

The effort is there, the bounces just haven't been. The bounces tend to even out over time, that's why you can't stop playing hard.

 

[tntkid]

If the Jets lose don't forget to blame Pavelec.

 

[bluefan]

20% we win this with a solid all around play.
40% we lose with a hard fought game.
40% we lose in a spectacular fashion like last game.

 

[theamazingchris]

I keep saying we'll win, and we keep losing! I'm worried it's me. So, uh, 11-0 Blues.

 

[SensibleGuy]

This is the first game of the rest of your lives boys! Get out there and skate fast and hit that puck hard with your sticks. And you there with the goalie pads on, you be sure and not let any pucks into that big net behind you now right! Look lively boys we've got a game to compete hard in so lets go work and contribute to the best of our abilities on offence and defence! GRR JERTS GRR!!!

 

[YWGinYYZ]

I have NO idea what to expect tomorrow. I've always been a bit of a Noel supporter, but his most recent lineup changes and line juggling simply has me scratching my head. The Jets might not be the most talented team in the league, but I think they're better than their current record.

Kent C Tugood: you're up for the GDT!

Go Go!

 

[SensibleGuy]

Anyone hear the interview with Chevy just now on 1290? Interesting interview. Here's what I took from it:

They are fine with Montoya. They are less fine with Pavs. Montoya got some specific positive comments while Pavs got comments like "we're always challenging Ondrej" and "He's in better condition than in the past." Nothing close to "he's been superb."

I think there may be a trade in the works. (not Pavs. Just a trade in general)

No mention of coaching. I suspect it was deemed "off limits" for the interview. (unless I somehow missed a question...

All the above is totally off-the-cuff interpretations of my own and have no real basis in hard fact. Just the way I heard some of what Chevy said...

 

[cbcwpg]

Anyone hear the interview with Chevy just now on 1290? Interesting interview. Here's what I took from it:

They are fine with Montoya. They are less fine with Pavs. Montoya got some specific positive comments while Pavs got comments like "we're always challenging Ondrej" and "He's in better condition than in the past." Nothing close to "he's been superb."

All the above is totally off-the-cuff interpretations of my own and have no real basis in hard fact. Just the way I heard some of what Chevy said...

No surprise there regards Montoya IMO. Montoya is giving them all anyone can ask for in a backup. Shows up for practice, doesn't seem to complain about ice time, and good performance when he does play.

If Chevy thinks they need to challenge Pavs, then what I would like the Jets to do is play Montoya for about 5 games in a row regardless of what happens and send the message to Pavs. Perform like the #1 goalie we are paying you to be or you won't be playing. If at the end of that Pavs commits to working at playing his best, great. And if he pouts and asks to be traded, fine as well.

 

[Aavco Cup]

I think there may be a trade in the works. (not Pavs. Just a trade in general)

I got the same sense from Hockey Central At Noon. When asked what the Jets needed to add to make them better. He said if they could add someone who could provide an offensive spark. Then he went on about perhaps finding it from within the organization but I got the sense there's more to it than just being patient. (paraphrasing from memory on all this)

 

[Guerzy]

I got the same sense from Hockey Central At Noon. When asked what the Jets needed to add to make them better. He said if they could add someone who could provide an offensive spark. Then he went on about perhaps finding it from within the organization but I got the sense there's more to it than just being patient. (paraphrasing from memory on all this)

I listened in and got the same feelings you did. I sense Chevy is actively trying to upgrade the team offensively. Chevy doesn't tip his hand too often but from what he said during the interview, I feel something is up and possibly in the works. But, with that being said, lots of trades never happen, they're tough to make. So we'll see.