Post-Game Talk: KFC 3 Ducks 2

[Snowboy]

Keilback got a really nice ovation at the the game

We haven't had an announcer of his quality since. Currently we have a zombie on the job!.........i wonder why he was ignored from the outset.

 

[Aggie204]

Wow is that a terrible ranking, LA ahead of us, ya ok.

I think that it’s BS, but the Winnipegger in me is just fine with the scrappy underdog title. All the talking heads can suck it. If and when we get Ehlers it’ll be pure destruction of the league.

 

[Eyeseeing]

We haven't had an announcer of his quality since. Currently we have a zombie on the job!.........i wonder why he was ignored from the outset.

I don't mind our new guy at all, he actually makes the game pretty enjoyable.

 

[Stumbledore]

We haven't had an announcer of his quality since. Currently we have a zombie on the job!.........i wonder why he was ignored from the outset.

Outset of what? Kurt had a few problems that interferred with his work and was let go by the Coyotes.

FWIW, I think the new guy is excellent and I prefer his work over most of the others. But then, I don't mind Sawyer so what do I know?

 

[KB1971]

If it’s the play I’m thinking about….
He wasn’t in the Ozone. The team seemed to be lined up as a 1–3-1 and Morrissey realized a split second too late even though he was still able to pressure the puck carrier. Pionk got himself caught in no man’s land and both couldn’t defend the pass or the skater.

He was near the top of the circle in the o-zone, with two other Jets in on the forecheck. We had just taken the 2-1 lead, in the third period. Pionk was left hanging IMO.

 

[DeepFrickinValue]

I don't pay attention to the power rankings because I have a massive inferiority complex. I think the Jets are actually higher than where they should be, because we still see the glaring deficiencies that could cause the wheels to fall off. They have a real hard time scoring goals, and still aren't getting secondary scoring. Now they're down three top nine forwards and two defensemen. Samberg/Capo aren't a pairing that inspires confidence. Something has to give.

I see most of this as positive. Injuries will come back while defensive play will only get better.

Glass half full.

 

[snowkiddin]

So is there a middle 6 guy out there that wouldn’t cost much? Maybe we can use our cap space and not lose too much talent wise?

Selanne could still probably get the job done. Someone on here should try to talk him into it.

 

[surixon]

He was near the top of the circle in the o-zone, with two other Jets in on the forecheck. We had just taken the 2-1 lead, in the third period. Pionk was left hanging IMO.

The d have the green light to activate. One of the forwards failed to switch with him. Can't remember who it was.

 

[Joe Hallenback]

The d have the green light to activate. One of the forwards failed to switch with him. Can't remember who it was.

plus the pass would never have gotten through if Fjallby stops it or deflects it away. He actually slowed it down or it was an icing

Just lucky the way it worked out

 

[KB1971]

The d have the green light to activate. One of the forwards failed to switch with him. Can't remember who it was.

The Ducks had the puck behind their net, the Jets sent 3 forward in and then Morrissey ignores the guy behind him and leaves Pionk to defend 2 Ducks pickin' cherries in the neutral zone. It wasn't a forwards fault from what I can tell, it wasn't a pinch play at all.

The d have the green light to activate. One of the forwards failed to switch with him. Can't remember who

 

[surixon]

The Ducks had the puck behind their net, the Jets sent 3 forward in and then Morrissey ignores the guy behind him and leaves Pionk to defend 2 Ducks pickin' cherries in the neutral zone. It wasn't a forwards fault from what I can tell, it wasn't a pinch play at all.

I'd have to watch it again.

 

[TheGreenTBer]

Nice to see KFC break out and more important the Jets win keeping pace

this honestly is one of the greatest animated GIFs I've ever seen

like kinda almost life-changing. i have 5 chickens and i now want to beat the shit out of them.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

That's definitely an opinion, and has validity. I see it as a more positive thing. We've continued to win despite still working through some game deficiencies and missing some players.

I think we're seeing the Jets have a resolve and battle level we haven't seen in years. They don't implode when they get down or something bad happens to them. When you have Helle in net and gamebreaking scorers that all adds up to a very dangerous team.

I see us getting healthy and scoring more, and continuing to adopt our new systems and commit them to muscle memory.

I think the Jets had a bit of good fortune earlier in the season that will set us up very nicely come spring.

I do think we need to add at minimum a middle 6 guy, though. Why not call up Lambert just for a few games? See if he can hang and if not no harm no foul.

I'm surprised at people suggesting Lambert. 1st OA, 6'3, 240 lb Slafkovsky from the same draft is barely keeping his head above water. Lambert is still feeling his way along in the AHL. He's gotta be at least a year away from getting a trial in the NHL, maybe more like 2.

After 4 years in NCAA (at ppg+) and into his 3rd AHL year Alex Limoges is scoring at a ppg+ pace in the AHL. I'd think he would be a more likely candidate. Unlikely as that may be.

 

[Duke749]

The Ducks had the puck behind their net, the Jets sent 3 forward in and then Morrissey ignores the guy behind him and leaves Pionk to defend 2 Ducks pickin' cherries in the neutral zone. It wasn't a forwards fault from what I can tell, it wasn't a pinch play at all.

That’s not what happened at all

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

That's fair but who can fill the gaps? Obviously Gagner was important in last night's win but he doesn't really fit in with 81 and 55, and I don't know anyone else would, either. The 81 55 17 line was interesting but not sure if really works, either

I have mixed feelings about a trade. I don't want to give up valuable assets for band-aids. I would be willing to give up something good for a player who is going to be an upgrade somewhere longer term. But that is pretty tough to do right now, especially with cap considerations on both ends of any deal.

 

[Andy6]

It's kind of strange that, with this win, the team equalled its start after 15 games last season. It doesn't feel as fake/lucky as it did then.

 

[KingBogo]

I'm surprised at people suggesting Lambert. 1st OA, 6'3, 240 lb Slafkovsky from the same draft is barely keeping his head above water. Lambert is still feeling his way along in the AHL. He's gotta be at least a year away from getting a trial in the NHL, maybe more like 2.

After 4 years in NCAA (at ppg+) and into his 3rd AHL year Alex Limoges is scoring at a ppg+ pace in the AHL. I'd think he would be a more likely candidate. Unlikely as that may be.

But Limoges isn’t brand new with the full shine of a D+1 prospect.

 

[KB1971]

That’s not what happened at all

That’s not what happened at all

It was just Henrique behind Morrissey when decided to be the 4th Jet into the Ducks zone. So I admit I was wrong there, but Pionk had to stay on his side with Zegra breaking out with speed. I still don't know why Morrissey did this when you have a 1 goal lead and 5 min left in the third. Seemed way too aggressive.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

I agree, why not call Lambert up, he has the speed to keep up with anyone, and likely better scoring hands than anyone on our bottom 6 forwards. Put him in the lineup and see how he does. Lot of people say he's to young, or it will destroy his confidence, but I don't buy that. We went thru that with Kyle Connor.

Connor spent a full year D+1 in NCAA and then almost a full season in AHL. Lambert has played 6 games in the AHL and is not dominant there. That comparison does not hold up at all.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

I'm fine with Gagner - he's smart enough to play with those two but you're right - he might struggle a bit with the speed - but so far, he's holding his own.

I have my own thoughts on who might be good on that line - but don't expect much support on the call -
If Ehlers is out for a while, I'd try Mikey up there. He has the speed to keep up, he's a good passer, he's great on puck pursuit and is good at digging pucks out along the walls. He's also looks like he knows how to defend - very good positionally and he doesn't panic with the puck.
Anyways, I don't expect that to happen but I'd love to see it - and yes, I know - it's a crazy idea.

My biggest fear is seeing Wheels moved back up there - the good news is that Bones is not biting because you would think it would be temping for him. Wheels cannot keep up with that line and he might throw a wrench into what appears to be a developing magic between 55 and 81 - we do not want a guy slowing down the play and that's what Wheeler does.

I don't think your Mikey suggestion is as crazy as the Lambert suggestion. OK, maybe crazy is the wrong word for that. Don't mean to insult anyone's suggestion. But I think it is wishful thinking.

 

[Snowboy]

Outset of what? Kurt had a few problems that interferred with his work and was let go by the Coyotes.

FWIW, I think the new guy is excellent and I prefer his work over most of the others. But then, I don't mind Sawyer so what do I know?

Outset of jets 2.0. I recall a push for kurt but he was totally ignored as if their were some issues with him. A great voice for announcing........the zombie appears emotionless on screen. Spooky!

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Has Samberg?

Yes.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

I don't mind our new guy at all, he actually makes the game pretty enjoyable.

He needs to learn to interrupt Sawyer more. Or maybe he needs to say, "shut up Sawyer".

I bet Sawyer tries really hard. But his ramblings just get up my nose. He speaks well, he has a good voice, there just isn't any there there.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

It's kind of strange that, with this win, the team equalled its start after 15 games last season. It doesn't feel as fake/lucky as it did then.

Feels very different, even though there have been a lot of close/OT games.

 

[Eyeseeing]

Feels very different, even though there have been a lot of close/OT games.

Yes this years team gives a shit.
Actually Mark is making a great case to be the full time captain