Post-Game Talk: Windy City Beatdown, Jets win 7-2

[surixon]

Whenever I watch him I keep wondering to myself- how does a guy this big and supposedly skilled can't make anything happen out there. Even if he is not scoring I'd expect him to raise hell in the offensive zone causing chaos with his size but none of that is happening.

I mean he's still contributing to helping this team win so we really are nit picking here about a guy pacing 75 plus points.

I think one of the reasons you aren't noticing him much on the forecheck is that he is often F3 into the zone as he plays very low in the dzone under Rick. Where I've been a bit bewildered is him not being prepared for reverses on the cycle. He's missed so many of those that our cycle falls apart as a result. I'm pretty surprised that he's not shown much ability to hold pucks up and create more time and space at 5 on 5 either. He doesn't have the shiftiness of our other skilled players but he has more size and strength then any of them so he should be able to use that to get the same results.

 

[SSCBLUEJET]

Like that this team is finally exceeding my expectations rather than testing the limits of my medications

 

[AlphaLackey]

Re The postgame interview: Bones is a chill omnipresent cat. A straight up OG.

He's gonna finish this confab then 23 skidoo off to the box social before they run dry on the giggle juice.

 

[kanadalainen]

He's gonna finish this confab then 23 skidoo off to the box social before they run dry on the giggle juice.

Righteous clambake, yo. That idea pot is too true, flip the grip right at you.

 

[AlaskaJet]

I can understand why you missed me…
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Folks driving in late from Punchaw, Nazko or Bowron might have noticed you out there crossing the road, scouting for large potentially draftable defensemen..
We didn’t have too much of a team in Vanderhoof in the late 70’s..Good to know another Chilcotin guy..

 

[PaulPooley]

Whenever I watch him I keep wondering to myself- how does a guy this big and supposedly skilled can't make anything happen out there. Even if he is not scoring I'd expect him to raise hell in the offensive zone causing chaos with his size but none of that is happening.

When it does happen, it stands out as that skilled, bulldozer of a 2nd line centre who can dominate games. It’s just too inconsistent. It’s probably the reason why he kind of leaves you wanting more from a points production standpoint. When he’s on, I love PLD’s game.

 

[Adam da bomb]

Getting to face Chicago so many times should be a selling point over mtl for pld.
Glad Jets decided to go with more speed instead of Gagner it makes the team much better.

 

[Atoyot]

Folks driving in late from Punchaw, Nazko or Bowron might have noticed you out there crossing the road, scouting for large potentially draftable defensemen..
We didn’t have too much of a team in Vanderhoof in the late 70’s..Good to know another Chilcotin guy..

Love me some Vanderhoof but I experienced it while working out of Fort St James, so it might just be a relatively speaking type of situation. Been in Granisle the past couple years which also isn't too far off.

 

[Jack7222]

This was a team that the Jets needed to beat, and I'm not certain the Jets from the last 2 years could have beaten this team. Thoroughly enjoyed the results, and the Jets played like they deserved to win. Good game; good result. Happy to see the depth chip in and carry the water for once. Will be interesting to see what happens to Saku or AJF once Appleton and Ehlers are back. Essymont isn't going anywhere.

Don't really miss Appleton tbh

 

[Adam da bomb]

Don't really miss Appleton tbh

I did when we were still running gagner in top 6.

 

[macmaroon]

Nice win, lots of goals...who could ask for anything more? Cue George Gershwin...

The new prediction contest thread is up and running, as well as an up-to-date leaderboard, so check it out. Also, if you have some time, why don't you sign up to create a GDT! They are fun to do, easy to make, and low in calories...

 

[CorgisPer60]

Don't really miss Appleton tbh

Same, which is why I think it will be interesting to see what happens. The Jets have several players that are in that same mould: Appleton, AJF, Essymont, and Maenalanen. Someone will have to give when Apples and Ehlers gets back.

 

[Joe Hallenback]

Man I thought PLD was pretty good. Drew another penalty as well. Lets see what the stats card says

 

[HighFlyingJets]

If the Jets played in Steinbach, the fans would be heading home with free pancakes.

At least they have pancakes, Jackie sweating over corndogs. Good win by the good guys tonight!

 

[ThinIce61]

At the quarter pole I am most pleasantly surprised at how well the Jets have played overall. Our D crew has been much better this season considering there really has not been any turnover in personnel. Our bottom 6 is best in been in years, maybe the best in 2.0 history. We still need more offense which will be improved when we get Ehlers back though we maybe do need to look at bringing someone in. Hopefully Gus is not out long term and we need to be careful not to run Helle into the ground.


Jets definitely one of the surprise teams at this point of the season, in a good way along with New jersey, Montreal, Detroit and Seattle. Boston has just been on a whole other level but not completely unexpected.


Teams that should be concerned with their seasons at this point include Florida, Washington, Vancouver, and I'll throw in the Coilers who as usual have no goaltending.


Go Jets Go.

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

If the Jets played in Steinbach, the fans would be heading home with free pancakes.

And steinbach got to 7 goals tonight so people here are heading home with pancakes. The guy who scored celebrated by miming eating pancakes, LMFAO.

 

[gojetsgo]

Do you actually think that he has been good at even strength? If so then more power to you.

I mean he has as many even strength points as scheifele.... just noticed how often you go after pld's game like in preseason when you said he was going to have a horrible season because a couple of ahl guys had more points then him in the 2-3 games he played... also have a feeling his points may go up more since he is playing with connor

 

[The Blue Baron]

Wow, the Jets PUMPED ME UP

Champion St. Vital Vics on hand to bare witness live!

5 out of 5 Schwarzeneggers

onwards and upwards we go!

 

[Guardian17]

 

[Adam da bomb]

I mean he has as many even strength points as scheifele.... just noticed how often you go after pld's game like in preseason when you said he was going to have a horrible season because a couple of ahl guys had more points then him in the 2-3 games he played... also have a feeling his points may go up more since he is playing with connor

Connor and wheeler and Perfetti all looked better with Schief. Also isn’t that the mark of a good player they make their line mates better.

 

[gojetsgo]

Connor and wheeler and Perfetti all looked better with Schief. Also isn’t that the mark of a good player they make their line mates better.

ok... and just because they look better with scheifele doesn't mean pld is playing bad...

 

[DeepFrickinValue]

I think we found the solution to not letting in 6-on-5 goals - score enough that they don't even bother pulling their goalie!

Good win, team. This was a whackin'.

Oh, Whacking Day, Oh, Whacking Day,
Our hallowed snake skull cracking-Day.

Soloist:We'll break their backs,Gouge out their eyes,Their evil heartsWe'll pulverize.

Children:Oh, Whacking Day, Oh, Whacking Day,May God bestow His Grace on thee.

 

[ThinIce61]

Same, which is why I think it will be interesting to see what happens. The Jets have several players that are in that same mould: Appleton, AJF, Essymont, and Maenalanen. Someone will have to give when Apples and Ehlers gets back.

Toninato to waivers is a gimme and if Gus is injured(hopefully not) then the other takes his spot on the roster. Don't think they waiver Gagner as he's got some value for his experience and the whole good in the locker room thing. Doubt either Flow or Saku go on waivers either so it will come down to Harkins or Easy Mount and they cleared before, don't know if a team would scoop up either. I do think we could survive with Ehlers back and Appleton waived.

 

[KingBogo]

Man I thought PLD was pretty good. Drew another penalty as well. Lets see what the stats card says

And yet PLD had a xGF% of 33.67 and Connor had a xGF% of 15.50 tonight. I'm really starting to have a problem with that stat.

 

[Adam da bomb]

Toninato to waivers is a gimme and if Gus is injured(hopefully not) then the other takes his spot on the roster. Don't think they waiver Gagner as he's got some value for his experience and the whole good in the locker room thing. Doubt either Flow or Saku go on waivers either so it will come down to Harkins or Easy Mount and they cleared before, don't know if a team would scoop up either. I do think we could survive with Ehlers back and Appleton waived.

So Gagner as the 13th forward?