GDT: Jets vs Knights (Feb-1st) - "Cosa Nostra"

[Maxfli]

Another master piece GDT Zhamnov5.
So happy to have Lowry back and Roslo not looking out of place with Wheeler and Laine.
4-1 Jets

 

[Shazzam]

Even though technically we can't jump to first place in the West with a win in this game, I'm looking at it this way. A win would tie us in points with LV. And we get bragging rights in the series.

 

[Aavco Cup]

Maurice says some interesting things about our PK. Even breaks out a zone entry denial stat

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Kuli confirmed back tonight?

I wish there was no ? there.​

 

[LucianoBorsato]

Tonight we gotta push it to the limit

walk along the RAZORS EDGE
Don't look down, just keep your head
Or you'll be FINISHEDDDD

I have an 80s pressing of the Scarface soundtrack on vinyl, one of the best thrift store finds I've made

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

You've done it again Z5GG!

I noticed that you said that Vegas is known for several things but you omitted Celine!
Then, just below you have her over the caption "but it had a more sinister beginning".

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

This is getting into Paul Maurice dtd territory. He was almost ready before the ASB and was supposed to be back last game. So it was this game, for sure, right? I guess not.

 

[Aavco Cup]

This is getting into Paul Maurice dtd territory. He was almost ready before the ASB and was supposed to be back last game. So it was this game, for sure, right? I guess not.

I think they are just being extra cautious. The points cushion built up already gives them that luxury

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

I think they are just being extra cautious. The points cushion built up already gives them that luxury

Hope you're right. I'm not content to squander that cushion and sneak into the PO's by a WC spot. I want as much home ice advantage as possible.

 

[Aavco Cup]

Hope you're right. I'm not content to squander that cushion and sneak into the PO's by a WC spot. I want as much home ice advantage as possible.

Not sure the difference between Kulikov and Chiarot is enough to cost us any points in this game.

 

[Atoyot]

This is getting into Paul Maurice dtd territory. He was almost ready before the ASB and was supposed to be back last game. So it was this game, for sure, right? I guess not.

Concussions are a tricky beast.

 

[Shazzam]

I've been waiting all year for the LVK to come down to earth. I've come to accept the fact that they are for real. They are a very well coached team with tremendous tenacity and work ethic. They have some decent young talent with some very good vets as well. But I truly believe we're a much more talented team. It appears that we finally have all aspects of our game going. So what we have to do is outwork them. If we do that, our superior talent should do the rest.
Let's push for best in the west!

 

[Robinson2187]

I've been waiting all year for the LVK to come down to earth. I've come to accept the fact that they are for real. They are a very well coached team with tremendous tenacity and work ethic. They have some decent young talent with some very good vets as well. But I truly believe we're a much more talented team. It appears that we finally have all aspects of our game going. So what we have to do is outwork them. If we do that, our superior talent should do the rest.
Let's push for best in the west!

Without this aberration that is the Vegas Knights, the Jets would be the feel-good story of the NHL this year. I'm not bitter...just another insecure Jets fan.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Not sure the difference between Kulikov and Chiarot is enough to cost us any points in this game.

The difference isn't that great but 1 mistake can be the difference in the game. We always need to play the best lineup we can for that reason.

 

[Aavco Cup]

The difference isn't that great but 1 mistake can be the difference in the game. We always need to play the best lineup we can for that reason.

Kulikov makes mistakes too but he is much less likely to ice the puck

 

[Aavco Cup]

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Kulikov makes mistakes too but he is much less likely to ice the puck

He makes fewer mistakes. Even if it is only 1 fewer in 5 games if this is that game and the mistake costs us the GWG then the difference between them is significant.

 

[antiqueslivers]

I personally love the fact that we are being this cautious with our players. Its also a nice nod to chiarot from the coach.

 

[Aavco Cup]

He makes fewer mistakes. Even if it is only 1 fewer in 5 games if this is that game and the mistake costs us the GWG then the difference between them is significant.

There was a thread on twitter about how losing Trouba was worth 2-3 WAR over the whole year. That's 4-6 points in an 82 game season. Losing Kulikov is probably less than 1 WAR or 2 points over an 82 game season.

You have to be a real glass empty guy to think tonight is the one game where we're going to lose those two points

I Know what you're saying but it's probably better to ensure that Kulikov doesn't relapse because he is "rushed" and ends up missing more games in the long run.

 

[Afterburner]

Let's win this one for the boss man

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

There was a thread on twitter about how losing Trouba was worth 2-3 WAR over the whole year. That's 4-6 points in an 82 game season. Losing Kulikov is probably less than 1 WAR or 2 points over an 82 game season.

You have to be a real glass empty guy to think tonight is the one game where we're going to lose those two points

I Know what you're saying but it's probably better to ensure that Kulikov doesn't relapse because he is "rushed" and ends up missing more games in the long run.

OK, Aavco. I give up. Chiarot is better than Kulikov.

I never advocated rushing Kulikov back, nor anything even remotely like it. I expressed frustration with Maurice's estimates of when players might return. That is all.

Why am I having to argue that having Kulikov back would be better than not having him back? This is just frustrating.

 

[Zhamnov5GoalGame]

Need to do an update with Kulikov out...
Benny Blanco is in!!!

 

[Aavco Cup]

OK, Aavco. I give up. Chiarot is better than Kulikov.

I never advocated rushing Kulikov back, nor anything even remotely like it. I expressed frustration with Maurice's estimates of when players might return. That is all.

Why am I having to argue that having Kulikov back would be better than not having him back? This is just frustrating.

Kulikov is better than Chiarot. I'm pretty sure you know where I stand on that.

The statistical probability of it impacting the outcome of this particular game is also pretty low.

 

[Zhamnov5GoalGame]

PS Have to hand it to you guys doing the GDT's, great work!

Me, myself and I say you're welcome

 

[ocdaddy]

Hope Lowry shows 5'9" Marchessault who's boss.