Pre-Game Talk: Jets vs Flames - Sat Oct 7 - 9:00 CT

[cbcwpg]

Unless this team plays a lot better, I don't think it will matter who starts... as both goalies will be playing every game.

 

[Neuf]

So who should start in goal ? Me , i would start Helly , if he wins he starts again until we lose , then back to Mason . I don't have alot of confidence in either one right now and i hope that changes soon . Jets better play like the playoffs are on the line tomorrow .

After two years of swapping a goalie the moment they lose a game, I'd hope we have realized the undue strain it puts on a netminder. No other player has that pressure. Steve even said he hated that happening in Philly. It's an awful system.

Let a goalie build a rhythm for a few games.

I'll admit, I'm not in the "need better goalie" camp.

 

[Aavco Cup]

Unless this team plays a lot better, I don't think it will matter who starts... as both goalies will be playing every game.

Unless the goalie plays better it doesn't matter who we dress on the 4th line.

 

[nobody important]

After two years of swapping a goalie the moment they lose a game, I'd hope we have realized the undue strain it puts on a netminder. No other player has that pressure.

I don't know. If Dano or Petan have a bad game, I can see them press box watching the next game.

 

[Howard Chuck]

Maurice on TSN 1290 right now: "Our powerplay was really good last night" lol

This is a misconception. The powerplay had control of the puck a lot and made a lot of passes that didn't result in any good chances. It's slower than it needs to be. Wheeler and Lowry are not a fit with some of the quick thinking players on PP1.

 

[Howard Chuck]

I was at the game. The PP was actually generating a ton of high quality chances, and moved the puck around very well. Andersen was simply outstanding. My main gripe is about a few bad shots (Wheeler is a bad shooter), and losing too many face-offs (early), and therefore starting too many of the PPs from behind their own net.

I wasn't at the game, but it looked to me that Anderson was given the opportunity to see every shot directed at him. I agree with removing Wheeler, and I'd add removing Lowry. We need really quick thinking, and reacting on the first PP. Load it up.

 

[Aavco Cup]

This is a misconception. The powerplay had control of the puck a lot and made a lot of passes that didn't result in any good chances. It's slower than it needs to be. Wheeler and Lowry are not a fit with some of the quick thinking players on PP1.

I think they did have several good chances. Laine had one shot go off the knob of Anderson's stick and whistled one over top of the net. There were shot attempts from inside home plate. Those are considered scoring chances. Even from the point the best chances hit Jet players in front. Those will find their way through eventually.

 

[Howard Chuck]

I think they did have several good chances. Laine had one shot go off the knob of Anderson's stick and whistled one over top of the net. There were shot attempts from inside home plate. Those are considered scoring chances. Even from the point the best chances hit Jet players in front. Those will find their way through eventually.

You're right, there were a couple, but that was out of 6 power plays. The leafs did a great job of clearing the lanes and keeping us outside for the most part. I still insist that we need some creativity on pp1 and as much as I love Wheeler, he isn't that creative. Ehlers, Scheif, Laine, Morrissey, Trouba. We shouldn't need a PP2 after that.

 

[Whileee]

Any reports from practice? Line-ups?

 

[Whileee]

This is a misconception. The powerplay had control of the puck a lot and made a lot of passes that didn't result in any good chances. It's slower than it needs to be. Wheeler and Lowry are not a fit with some of the quick thinking players on PP1.

Not what I saw... some grade A chances, and lots of opportunities.

 

[Aavco Cup]

Any reports from practice? Line-ups?

They are just about to hit the ice.

Patience

 

[Aavco Cup]

 

[DoingItCoolKiwi]

I still have no idea what Mo is thinking when he is putting that bottom 6 together

 

[Whileee]

I still have no idea what Mo is thinking when he is putting that bottom 6 together

It is strange.

I would prefer...

Matthias-Lowry-Tanev
Petan-Copp-Armia

Better, still...

Matthias-Lowry-Dano
Petan-Copp-Armia

You could flip Armia and Dano.

Neither Tanev nor Matthias give you any sort of offense on the wing.

 

[Aavco Cup]

If we get a quality start from our goaltender I like our chances

 

[antiqueslivers]

its almost like Pomo has this belief that he knows better then the rest of the NHL and he insists on having 2 offensive lines and 2 checking lines... I srsly doubt lowry's play would drop off a cliff if he made him 4th line center

 

[Howard Chuck]

Not what I saw... some grade A chances, and lots of opportunities.

Fair enough, I was watching on TV. It looked like Anderson was able to see all the shots and the plays developing, as opposed to Mason.

 

[rkp]

Maybe the players need to play the system better. Why do the players get absolved of all responsibility?

two choices...either get new players who understand the system PoMo is teaching(Morrissays quote that it's man or zone depending on the read) or find a coach who can teach a system these players understand and implement successfully.

 

[winnipegger]

I just don't understand what Tanev brings over Dano (or Petan). What does he bring to the table? He is the epitome of panic with the puck.

 

[ICdave]

Player audio: Adam Lowry.

Coach scrum topics: Is he comfortable with how much time Adam Lowry was on the ice on opening night? Any concern with Byfuglien leaving early today? Thoughts on the Flames/Oilers game. What is the first step towards better team defence? Two different types of practices yesterday and today. Does he like the way his team reacted the last few days? Does he feel like the team has received the defence message?

To listen click here.

 

[Board Bard]

So who should start in goal ? Me , i would start Helly , if he wins he starts again until we lose , then back to Mason . I don't have alot of confidence in either one right now and i hope that changes soon . Jets better play like the playoffs are on the line tomorrow .

I'd go with Mason hoping he'll seriously want redemption.

 

[King Woodballs]

Win or lose, please don't get blown to smithereens again.

 

[Aavco Cup]

 

[Eyeseeing]

I hope that Mason can get back on the horse & run with it a while.
I'd really hate to see musical goal tenders in the first dozen games...that would not be good.
Hope to see a strong rebound effort like we all do.
Until then.....everyone have a good day !

 

[Board Bard]

I still have no idea what Mo is thinking when he is putting that bottom 6 together