Pre-Game Talk: Stars vs Jets Feb 24 7:00

[Mortimer Snerd]

2 stu's and looks like O'Dell hasn't made it to town yet

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Seriously? He could have paddled a canoe to Halifax and caught a plan from there by now.

 

[Derfel*]

give it a rest already, man

I believe in the rotation. You don't. That's okay.

 

[Romang67]

Save the assets we might have spent on TD deals and draft higher.

Seriously, that would be the last straw, injury wise.

It will be interesting to see if Chevy actually ships Fro and/or Stafford in that case.

 

[PegCityPuck]

Yeah Klingberg did himself. Like I said the talent was there all year, but buried in the minors for some reason (Klingberg, O'Dell). Peluso is a walking disaster and two guys that can't move the puck together like Slater and Thorburn bury a line. One of Slater or Thorburn (solid positionally defensively, black hole with puck) and some guys with skill or speed like Klingberg, Galiardi, O'Dell, Halischuk could make a decent energy 7-10 minute 4th line that's not a mess and can chip in. Instead we need the "heavy" play while being terrible hockey players. Maurice has seemingly recognized Chevy has tied his hands which is why the fourth doesn't play, I'll give him credit for that.

We can agree that it's long overdue for guys like O'Dell & Klingberg to get a shot. Halischuck is due back in the next few weeks.

All I have to say about Thorburn...he loves his wife...need I say more!

 

[Aavco Cup]

Of O'Dell plays Buff could still play D tonight

 

[wpgsilver]

Guys not on the roster. Prospects. Anyone not on the Thrashers roster but in the system have been forced out of the system without a chance. Except Chiarot for some reason. The line between key depth player and career minor leaguer is razor thin and we haven't been even trying. Maybe that will change when Jets picks start being in that situation, but the history is not kind in this respect for Chevy.

To be fair, its not as though there was a lot of quality.

Sure there is perhaps a shorter leash, but these are marginal players in most case.
I can't point to many former thrashers where its egregious that they did not get a greater shot.

 

[mcpw]

I don't remember anybody saying it, so...

This is the real test.

 

[SensibleGuy]

Someone said something about something about Frolik.

jets made a trade

Remember that?

Anyways, Wheeler out and rotation not happening. Does not bode well at all. I think this is the beginning of the end, folks.

lol, the significance you place on "the rotation" is comical.

 

[SCP Guy]

Hutch is ClutchISH

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

@garylawless: Looks like Hutchinson in net for #nhljets

If Wheeler is now out and they can't even get O'Dell here in 2 days and Postma sits while Harrison plays on the right side I'm past caring which goalie plays. My half full glass just got knocked over, spilling its contents all over the dog and breaking to pieces on the floor.

 

[Aavco Cup]

Saw Clitsome & Halischuk at Banville & Jones on the weekend. They were both walking normal & looking healthy.

 

[StronGeer]

Of O'Dell plays Buff could still play D tonight

Don't think he will. Who do you move up to the 2nd line?

 

[StronGeer]

Saw Clitsome & Halischuk at Banville & Jones on the weekend. They were both walking normal & looking healthy.

Did you give clitty a big pat on the back?

 

[Aavco Cup]

Don't think he will. Who do you move up to the 2nd line?

Either O'Dell or Lowry

 

[YWGinYYZ]

If you can smile while watching Jets games, holy crap, good on you. If you meant outside the Jets... well, I hope so lol.

I'm not brooding around work and home on off days miserable because the Jets are blowing. Just to clarify

I'm smiling for both reasons. We have a team with better depth, sitting in a wildcard spot (and have been since the beginning of November), we're seeing "who" this team is, and there's exciting hockey to come.

To top that off, we have a very much expanded and higher quality prospect pool (rated from #1 to #10, depending on the source), and much better days ahead. Why wouldn't I be smiling?

I never said a word about what you're doing, BTW. I was simply relaying my thoughts on being told "we need to be given a reason to smile".

 

[YWGinYYZ]

And decisions like that lead to a career .500 coaching record...

Or, you know, mediocre teams and rosters.

 

[CaptainChef]

@friesensunmedia: Hutchinson gets the start because he got a point, coach says. Despite shaky outing in TO. #NHLJets

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Obviously Mo has seen enough of Pavs to realize he is pure crap; Hutch at least stands a chance of finding his game again.

 

[wpgsilver]

Or, you know, mediocre teams and rosters.

...apologist.

EDIT:

...apaulogist.

 

[SensibleGuy]

Yup it's pretty apparent that the org has finally realized the reality re Pavelec. Forget the rotation. The only real chance we have is for Hutch to get hot again...

 

[Aavco Cup]

If Wheeler is now out and they can't even get O'Dell here in 2 days

The early flights from the east srart arriving 10:30-11:30. He's probably in the city now.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

I believe in the rotation. You don't. That's okay.

The rotation isn't some kind of voodoo. Neither goalie is playing worth doggie doo right now so the rotation has become meaningless.

 

[Jml78]

I really have no faith left in Maurice at this point. His stubbornness to keep putting Pardy and Peluso out there and expecting a different result is the definition of insanity.

It is pretty clear for this team to be successful Buff needs to be on defence and minutes need to be cut from the top lines to keep them from tiring from having to do all the heavy lifting.

 

[wpgsilver]

I really have no faith left in Maurice at this point. His stubbornness to keep putting Pardy and Peluso out there and expecting a different result is the definition of insanity.

It is pretty clear for this team to be successful Buff needs to be on defence and minutes need to be cut from the top lines to keep them from tiring from having to do all the heavy lifting.

#Peluso4HartTrophy

 

[YWGinYYZ]

...apologist.

EDIT:

...apaulogist.

The second insult is far more damning than the first, if you know my thoughts on certain policies.

 

[cbcwpg]

@friesensunmedia: Hutchinson gets the start because he got a point, coach says. Despite shaky outing in TO. #NHLJets

Man we have come a long way from arguing over who should be in net based on who the better goalie is to now, where we assign the goalie because he got the loser point against one of the worst teams in the league.

Glad to have Hutch in.

JMO, but if there is a chance we are going to go down in flames anyways, you might as well play Hutch and hope for the best.