Channelcat
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I went into this season with a checklist of things I wanted to see from this team. They've started to meet some of these, but the big one is what you mention. Playing down to teams is a bad, bad sign.
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This is a bit of confirmation bias. The Jets had a decent record against non playoff teams last year.
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Yes, last year it wasn't terrible, although longer term I don't think its good. I also think good teams play down to the Jets. In any case this team needs to show it can pick up points when they are there for the taking....and while they are still meaningful games.
I especially recall the New Years no show loss to the Islanders, then losing to Buffalo and Arizona. This was a critical time and may have sealed our fate.
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They aren't going to win every game against the bottom third of the league. They just need to win at a high enough rate.
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Jets better take these 2 games seriously cause losses here could hurt them down the road. These are 2 winnable games and we need to start separating ourselves from the pack in the standings
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Why wouldn't they not take the game seriously? I don't understand this line of thinking.
Gotta feel bad for Mason for not getting the opportunity to right what is wrong.
He's not even half bad that his record indicates for this season but perhaps not playing Helle will expose this team. Perhaps not. Playing Vegas we will probably see a ridiculous amount of low-to-mid scoring chances from a hard-working team so playing Helle here makes sense in that case. I would have given Mason the Dallas start.
I wouldn't give Helle all the starts though, this is starting to become a bit worrisome.
He's not even half bad that his record indicates for this season but perhaps not playing Helle will expose this team. Perhaps not. Playing Vegas we will probably see a ridiculous amount of low-to-mid scoring chances from a hard-working team so playing Helle here makes sense in that case. I would have given Mason the Dallas start.
I wouldn't give Helle all the starts though, this is starting to become a bit worrisome.
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I don't believe there's anything to worry about. Mason is fine; he'll receive the following two starts.
Time will tell.
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Oh well i've been involved with sports for a long time so I have experience knowing that teams tank games when they dont take them seriously. They have been on a nice little row and well, that sometimes, is the beginning of a downfall, for teams that aren't ready to be great all the time.
And they have had a bad few days off and their minds might be in a different place. You know, we don't have any superstars and outright winners like the penguins/blackhawks,etc
Nobody on our team can lead this team through these type of stretches so its an unknown how they will come out Friday/Saturday.
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I had a long response to this post ready but I think this gif sums my thoughts up a little better
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I can't imagine why they wouldn't take the game seriously. I think you're just blowing smoke. They may lay an Egg but it won't be for the reason you cite here
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Jets are a good team. It's happening people. There is a lot of PTSD from the days of Stuart and Pavelec so I can forgive fans for not believing at this juncture. Games in hand kind of messes with things but the Jets are like a top 5 team in the league right now. It's not a fluke!!
What's up with the big scratch on Maurice's forehead ? I guess what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas .
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Seems like the boys were having a lot of fun. Someone is definitely gonna drop the mitts in the game. Lol Armia looking a bit uncomfortable tapping out
Who will come out of the lineup when MP is back? It should be Hendricks but I have a bad feeling Maurice will go full Maurice and throw Armia to the PB
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Hard to blame you for being cynical but I'll bet it's Hendricks.
.......at least it better be.
While I prefer Armia over Hendricks. Hendricks in over Armia is very unlikely to make any difference in the actual outcome of a game.
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In the limited time both see the ice, probably true. Armia still brings way more potential to bring a positive impact though, which is the point.
I don't disagree, but the strong opinions on who plays in the bottom 6 mostly has little impact on the final outcome IMO. If someone like Armia started to play to his potential game after game, maybe this view changes as he would have a continuous impact. But as it is he disappears for long stretches and offers very little. Overall I'm not as big of fan of our bottom of the roster players as some and think we could be a real contender with some timely upgrades.
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