GDT: Jets vs Bolts (Jan-30th) - Ace in the hole

[Aavco Cup]

Wasnt the TB goalie also playing in the ASG? If so, wouldnt he need a rest too?

He didn't play 4 games in 6 nights in three different time zones and then fly from the west coast to the east coast though. Helle also spent the Bye week on a beach somewhere.

It also doesn't matter what the other team does.

 

[Howard Chuck]

Lowry coming back is a blessing. Moreover, when Kulikov comes back, Poolman will get to play with one of Enstrom and Kuli. Should be a good learning experience for him, having an actual NHL defenseman with a fair bit of experience next to him.

I agree. I have nothing against those six at all. Hope Kulikov is back Thursday.

 

[ICdave]

Player pre-game audio: Wheeler & Laine.

Coach Maurice scrum topics: Who starts tonight? What is the rationale for Hutchinson starting tonight rather than one of the others during the home stand? What is he expecting from Dustin Byfuglien? What is a comfortable number of minutes for Poolman? Does he know when Michael Hutchinson is expected to arrive? On Hellebuyck possibly wanting to start. Status of Kulikov? What is the challenge of a ten-game home stand? Have the Jets met their goals that they set ahead of the season? On bringing in the refs at the beginning of the season, did it change the way the Jets play? Status of Adam Lowry? Status of Tobias Enstrom? Who is the extra forward on the 4th line?

To listen click here.​

 

[Howard Chuck]

Hope we play our fastest forwards. This is going to be a track meet with one of the smallest, fastest teams in the NHL

 

[Howard Chuck]

This is a huge test for Hutchinson, potentially career defining. Looking forward to seeing what type of performance he puts in tonight.

Yes, me too. I'm sure this isn't lost on Hutch.

 

[Jetfaninflorida]

Yeah we've been just horrible at home this year

Yeah, how many games has Hutch played?

 

[nhlpro]

I don't get resting Helle tonight up against one of the top teams in the league at home. Should we rest Wheeler too? Is Tampa resting there All Star goalie tonight?

 

[King Woodballs]

I rarely if ever rag on Maurice. But starting Hutchinson is a bad idea IMO.

If they had this plan to start him all along (which appears that way) they never should have let him go to the all star game.

They are playing the best team in the east and you need every point possible.

 

[Aavco Cup]

Yeah, how many games has Hutch played?

Played in 21 games.

15-2-1-1 GAA 1.95 SV% .942

 

[Aavco Cup]

They are playing the best team in the east and you need every point possible.

I think Boston has been the best team in the east. They just had a slow start.

 

[Huffer]

Sounds like Hedman is in.

 

[Aavco Cup]

Sounds like Hedman is in.

Not confirmed yet by the coach but very likely. Also Vasilevsly getting rested.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

I can't find any optimism for this game. Missing Fefe, Trouba, Kuli, with Hutch in net and Lowry in his first game back after injury against a very strong team is a big hill to climb.

I'm going to join Nobody Important and go in with very low expectations. Hope nobody else gets injured.

 

[Huffer]

Not confirmed yet by the coach but very likely. Also Vasilevsly getting rested.

True, I just saw Ferarro's tweet.

 

[Aavco Cup]

My God how I don't miss this. Hope Hutch's flight makes it

 

[ocdaddy]

Not confirmed yet by the coach but very likely. Also Vasilevsly getting rested.

Thats what I was getting at. Back up vs. Back up seems like more of a fair fight. Game on!

 

[SoCalJetsFan]

My God how I don't miss this. Hope Hutch's flight makes it

Agreed, now I only get grey out conditions from smoke and I haven't had to shovel any banks of ashes afterwards.

This whole Hutch in net tonight with him playing last night on the east coast is just weird. I hope he makes it and plays well. There is no room in the standings to give any team a free game.

On a happy note I am delighted that 17 is back and it looks like CLA is a thing again. Need them to hem in the 1st line of the Lightning.

 

[ShooTer44]

Would just like to add that Tampa is 5-4-1 in their last 10 games , well the Jets are 6-2-2. Only five points separate the two teams. Go Jets Go !!

 

[Snot Rocket]

Thats what I was getting at. Back up vs. Back up seems like more of a fair fight. Game on!

Perhaps there was a gentlemen's agreement after they announced the goalies for the ASG.

 

[ocdaddy]

Perhaps there was a gentlemen's agreement after they announced the goalies for the ASG.

How awesome would that be! But gotta say there's been nothing 'gentle' about these games as of late- particularly the ones played in California.

 

[Guardian17]

As others have stated, I hope Hutch plays well.

Otherwise, everyone will be questioning his decision.

 

[surixon]

As others have stated, I hope Hutch plays well.

Otherwise, everyone will be questioning his decision.

Agreed, he plays poorly and and there will be all sorts of questions. Personally I hate doing anything after flying, I feel I have lead legs and am irratible. I hope he is able to step off the plane and play well. I just can't see how this whole thing is a smart idea for all parties involved.

 

[Aavco Cup]

As others have stated, I hope Hutch plays well.

Otherwise, everyone will be questioning his decision.

He's had a great year so far

 

[Duke749]

I think people need to relax a bit and give Hutch a chance. He may play well. He may not. Our season doesn’t rest on this one game against a top team so perhaps some should take a step back from the ledge?

 

[Aggie204]

Let’s beat these stinkin Pikachu’s