GDT: PO Game 2: Columbus at Washington | 4/15 7:30PM | NBCSN/FS-Ohio

[stevo61]

Ive said in the past I wish we could have a team with the never quit attitude of teams from a few years ago but with the skill of the last couple years and I finally think we have that. Its not always pretty but they find a way and winning 2 road games to start a playoffs series is never expected and usually isnt ever pretty

 

[MAHJ71]

Walking into work this morning like...

 

[stevo61]

Also how huge is it that our 4th liners can be trusted for 14+ minutes in a game. I understand it was an OT game but still, for most of the regular season our 4th line couldnt even sniff 10 minutes, now they can be on the ice in critical moments without us turning blue in the face from holding our breath

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Also how huge is it that our 4th liners can be trusted for 14+ minutes in a game. I understand it was an OT game but still, for most of the regular season our 4th line couldnt even sniff 10 minutes, now they can be on the ice in critical moments without us turning blue in the face from holding our breath

Except Bjork played under 10. And Sonny played just barely over 3.

I'm hoping Torts might change his approach to their ice time at home where he can better dictate matchups, but I'm not counting on it.

 

[stevo61]

Except Bjork played under 10. And Sonny played just barely over 3.

I'm hoping Torts might change his approach to their ice time at home where he can better dictate matchups, but I'm not counting on it.

ah good catch on Bjork, didnt notice that one

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

ah good catch on Bjork, didnt notice that one

It depends on how/who you consider fourth-liners. It is cool that Matty and Dubi and Andy were around that TOI, but Torts has trust issues sometimes.

 

[stevo61]

It depends on how/who you consider fourth-liners. It is cool that Matty and Dubi and Andy were around that TOI, but Torts has trust issues sometimes.

Im surprised with Bjork because hes atleast using his speed to work defensively so hes not useless even though his offense isnt there yet

 

[Anisimovs AK]

Except Bjork played under 10. And Sonny played just barely over 3.

I'm hoping Torts might change his approach to their ice time at home where he can better dictate matchups, but I'm not counting on it.

Torts does have a tendency to do that in the playoffs. Remember Stu Bickel having only 3 minutes of playing time during a triple overtime game against the Rangers in 2011 (Gabby scored the OT winner btw).

However, the only egregious one was Bjorkie last night, I thought he was flying and making positive things happen the few shifts he had in the 3rd.


We'll see though. On to game 3

 

[EDM]

I don't know how you can make any judgements on someone who is given less than 3 minutes of ice time.

 

[Bobcat110]

I'm neither tech-savvy nor a director, but my gut tells me that clip needs slo-mo.

You can see where Caps fans are after these years just in video. The older guy on the left is in the "Not even mad Bro" stage. The younger guy on the right is still vested.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

You can see where Caps fans are after these years just in video. The older guy on the left is in the "Not even mad Bro" stage. The younger guy on the right is still vested.

Faces in the crowd

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

I don't know how you can make any judgements on someone who is given less than 3 minutes of ice time.

If you're just making a statement here, I totally agree. If you're suggesting that some are making such a judgement, I'm not seeing them.

 

[Monk]

If you're just making a statement here, I totally agree. If you're suggesting that some are making such a judgement, I'm not seeing them.

Prob referring to whatever judgement Torts is making..

To add my own 2 cents... don't blame Torts at all. I don't think Milano is ready for the playoffs.

 

[JohnnyJacket13]

Can't wait for Tuesday. Nationwide's going to be insane

 

[1857 Howitzer]

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Shows what a meaningless stat it is. Crosby 2 Conn Smythe trophies Messier 1, Lemieux 1. Trophy didn't start until Howe was 26 years old.

Fun. But meaningless.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Shows what a meaningless stat it is. Crosby 2 Conn Smythe trophies Messier 1, Lemieux 1. Trophy didn't start until Howe was 26 years old.

Fun. But meaningless.

Fun IS its meaning.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Fun IS its meaning.

It's meaningless Fun.

 

[SpecialK8]

It's amazing to see the city rally behind the Blue Jackets right now. Columbus most definitely has hockey fever.

As an aside, I drive Uber and I think I've seen more CBJ jerseys/shirts/jackets/hats and had more CBJ discussions these past two weeks than I had seen/heard in the past 2 1/2 years combined, maybe excluding "the streak" last season. People are genuinely interested in what's going on with this team. It's really cool to see.

 

[Heinze 57]

Prob referring to whatever judgement Torts is making..

To add my own 2 cents... don't blame Torts at all. I don't think Milano is ready for the playoffs.

I think he was a victim of the situation more than Torts not liking him or Milano not being ready for the playoffs. So much of that game was spent on a powerplay or penalty kill and we had to come back from a deficit as well. Milano isn't going to get powerplay time or penalty kill time in the playoffs and putting him out there in overtime when you don't fully trust him defensively isn't going to happen. The only time he's going to play are stretches where we're able to roll 4 lines at 5v5 and there just weren't that many of those in the last game due to the high number of special teams play. Then when things get back to 5on5 you want to get your best guys back into regular rhythm so Milano and Bjorkstrand have to wait their turn again. They're the last guys on the bench of a deep team. Someone has to be.

 

[JacketsFanWest]

Matt Calvert is the most interesting man in the playoffs. He doesn't always score goals, but we he does, it's in overtime.

 

[CarolinaBlueJacket]

You can see where Caps fans are after these years just in video. The older guy on the left is in the "Not even mad Bro" stage. The younger guy on the right is still vested.

Given the Jackets history should we be posting this? If the Caps come back imagine the faces in Nationwide.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

However, the only egregious one was Bjorkie last night, I thought he was flying and making positive things happen the few shifts he had in the 3rd.

I was shocked the stats showed less than 10 minutes. It looked to me that he was on the ice almost 15-20 minutes.

The only change I might make is to give Nuti a little more ice time. I think you can trust him for more than 16 minutes a nite, can't play Jones 30 minutes a nite. I don't think.

 

[CarolinaBlueJacket]

Shows what a meaningless stat it is. Crosby 2 Conn Smythe trophies Messier 1, Lemieux 1. Trophy didn't start until Howe was 26 years old.

Fun. But meaningless.

Its funny because Calvert is not a 1/10 of the player of those mentioned. When you have to explain the joke it really takes the humor out of it.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Its funny because Calvert is not a 1/10 of the player of those mentioned. When you have to explain the joke it really takes the humor out of it.

Nope, it doesn't. It's still fun.