Series Discussion: 2024 Playoffs - First Round - Jets vs Avalanche

[Do or Die]

Will we get playoff Pionk (like against Edmonton)......or this current watered down version?

 

[Jets 31]

And Rantanen. And Makar. And Nichushkin. And the 6th best powerplay in the league.

But other than that...

True but Scheifele , Connor , Ehlers, Volare , Spicoli , Monahan , Morrissey and Helly is a pretty good counter oh and Jennifer.

 

[buggs]

And Rantanen. And Makar. And Nichushkin. And the 6th best powerplay in the league.

But other than that...

Wait, I thought we had the 6th best powerplay in the league.

#firebradlauer

 

[LucianoBorsato]

Are all playoff games on Sportsnet, does anyone know?

Not sure if you mean all the Jets games or all of the playoff games across the league?

 

[LowLefty]

Agree.

Also wonder if Schmidt makes sense as a Samberg partner in this series. Stan has played well but that pairing was superb for long stretches earlier in the season and Schmidt has played enough on the right to be a natural fit there. Given Bones' reluctance to play Miller thus far I don't see him starting.

Not a knock on Stan or endorsement for 88, but given that each has his warts I think Schmidt's mobility and experience might work well early on, esp with an Avs team on a mission and Mack likely playing most of the game.

I'd leave it as it is - Smitty is not mobile (anymore) and he is useless against a cycle which the Aves love. Stan might not be the perfect guy to match up but he at least can stop a cycle (by getting in the way) and he can win a puck battle along the walls (which Smitty can't).
The thing is, both of these guys will get turned around off the rush - but at least Stan has a chance at puck recovery if he plays aggressive.
I'll assume Bones will be watching closely and could make a change here - but I think Stan starts based on the above.

 

[Maukkis]

The Athletic preview for the series is out. Highlights:

• Stats have it 51% to 49% Avs. Basically a toss up.
• Avs star power and rush game is top tier but the Jets are effective defending the rush.
• Jets odds would likely be better if they made different personnel choices (eg Ehlers on the top line though the 2nd is so good it might not be worth breaking up, also Stanley is a net negative statisically).
• Georgiev sucks.
• Basically it's MacKinnon vs Hellebuyck.

Wouldn't be too shocked to see Annunen in net, if things start terribly for the Avs. He has had a pretty damn decent stretch of games (up until we pummeled both of their goalies last week).

 

[MrBoJangelz71]

 

[jiho]

Avs the betting favourite
Avs 1.74
Jets 2.15

 

[Howard Chuck]

It's just like playing the Oilers , just hold MacKinnon in check and we are golden.

That's the problem with tying up all your cap space on a couple of players.....

True but Scheifele , Connor , Ehlers, Volare , Spicoli , Monahan , Morrissey and Helly is a pretty good counter oh and Jennifer.

Donuts make you feel like dancin......

 

[Howard Chuck]

I'd leave it as it is - Smitty is not mobile (anymore) and he is useless against a cycle which the Aves love. Stan might not be the perfect guy to match up but he at least can stop a cycle (by getting in the way) and he can win a puck battle along the walls (which Smitty can't).
The thing is, both of these guys will get turned around off the rush - but at least Stan has a chance at puck recovery if he plays aggressive.
I'll assume Bones will be watching closely and could make a change here - but I think Stan starts based on the above.

I agree. I also think that if Stan starts playing with more physicality, as he is beginning to do, he can actually be a force in the playoffs. (Note, I don't mean fighting, because he's not very good at that)

 

[LowLefty]

I agree. I also think that if Stan starts playing with more physicality, as he is beginning to do, he can actually be a force in the playoffs. (Note, I don't mean fighting, because he's not very good at that)

Yeah, physical play is so important in the PO's when teams get hyper and things gets rough.
He doesn't have to be a good fighter - he just needs to be willing - that takes some of that off the shoulders of guys like Lowry and Dillon.
I'm more interested in his play along the walls in our zone - we need all the help we can get there and Smitty would only make it worse.
And it's not like the guy can't make a play - he's shown us that he can move the puck as well.

 

[Royale With Cheese]

Not sure if you mean all the Jets games or all of the playoff games across the league?

Jets specifically.

 

[JetsFan815]

Avs the betting favourite
Avs 1.74
Jets 2.15

Looks like the bookmakers have the Avs as a bigger favorite than the Athletic which has them at 51% odds.

 

[Jets 31]

Jets specifically.

All games are on Sportsnet

 

[Jets 31]

Just saw that the NHL moved up the starting dates of the playoffs to Saturday , the Jets starting on Sunday but not after Toronto so maybe they read all of our posts and gave their heads a good shake.

 

[Jets 31]

Haven't seen a starting time for the Jets game yet, probably Sunday at noon .

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Just saw that the NHL moved up the starting dates of the playoffs to Saturday , the Jets starting on Sunday but not after Toronto so maybe they read all of our posts and gave their heads a good shake.

Nah, not a chance. Had to be some TV guy. They make all of the decisions.

 

[Jets 31]

Nah, not a chance. Had to be some TV guy. They make all of the decisions.

Sorry i forgot the laugh emoji after.

 

[blues10]

All games are on Sportsnet

There is a chance some could be shown on a US feed too.

 

[scelaton]

The Athletic preview for the series is out. Highlights:

• Stats have it 51% to 49% Avs. Basically a toss up.
• Avs star power and rush game is top tier but the Jets are effective defending the rush.
• Jets odds would likely be better if they made different personnel choices (eg Ehlers on the top line though the 2nd is so good it might not be worth breaking up, also Stanley is a net negative statisically).
• Georgiev sucks.
• Basically it's MacKinnon vs Hellebuyck.

Just read the article--nice summary.

The Jets really did enhance their chances by winning last night so they can match Lowry vs MacKinnon at home and give Scheifele's line easier competition.

Bottom line--anything can happen in a short series and I will be there on Sunday night to see it all. The euphoria in the early moments of the first game of a Wiinipeg playoff whiteout--when anything is possible--is something to behold!

 

[scelaton]

There may be a seat or two available

You should have been here three weeks ago during our little losing streak. There were only a few of us left on the bandwagon and you could have sat anywhere you want. Mass exodus

Lol, it wasn't a mass exodus. As I recall, you tried pushing a few people off the bandwagon because you didn't like what they had to say. They've just moved a few rows away and are peacefully enjoying the ride.

 

[Gm0ney]

Lol, it wasn't a mass exodus. As I recall, you tried pushing a few people off the bandwagon because you didn't like what they had to say. They've just moved a few rows away and are sitting peacefully, enjoying the ride.

Yes, to paraphrase another hockey fan: I'm on the bandwagon for life, but I reserve the right to bitch about the ride!

The Athletic preview for the series is out. Highlights:

• Stats have it 51% to 49% Avs. Basically a toss up.
• Avs star power and rush game is top tier but the Jets are effective defending the rush.
• Jets odds would likely be better if they made different personnel choices (eg Ehlers on the top line though the 2nd is so good it might not be worth breaking up, also Stanley is a net negative statisically).
• Georgiev sucks.
• Basically it's MacKinnon vs Hellebuyck.

The statistical matchup:

Read the whole thing here: 2024 NHL playoff preview: Jets vs. Avalanche

 

[blues10]

So at this point we know who the home team is in every series and the NHL still can’t figure out the dates and times teams are playing.

 

[tbcwpg]

So at this point we know who the home team is in every series and the NHL still can’t figure out the dates and times teams are playing.

The opponent will also influence the schedule based on available dates for games 3 and 4.

 

[robertocarlos]

Schmidt is allowed to stay up much later then Stanley. Stan is still growing and needs his sleep.