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GDT: 9/26: Preseason Game 6 - Up, Up and Away!: Bruins @ Jets: 7:30pm ET: TSN, NHLN
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I agree that this is what will probably happen but I shudder at the thought of Chad Johnson as the backup- he has played badly so far IMO. Are there no UFA back up goaltenders out there better than Johnson???
GloryDaze4877
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Looked good ? Try he was the best player on the ice, period. Bruins played like garbage, Spooner was the best Bruin but we dont need players like that
I don't follow the Jets every day, but I know they were without Bryan Little, Andrew Ladd, Blake Wheeler, Zach Bogosian and Toby Enstrom.
Bruins were missing Zdeno Chara, Jarome Iginla, Milan Lucic, David Krejci, Boychuk, Campbell, Kelly, Soderberg from their likely NHL roster...and still won, so I'm not sure how bad they were?
Trouba had a good preseason game against half the B's regular roster, period.
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Trap Jesus
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Did you actually see the game? All I know is that it was an 18 save shutout because it wasn't televised. Not trying to be down on Johnson here as he might have been fantastic for all I know, but we don't really know how good he was in that game.
GloryDaze4877
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Basing it on accounts that I read saying he was good.
http://thespokedblog.com/soderberg-johnson-lead-bruins-past-red-wings/
I assumed they were watching somehow because of the details, but I should not assume I guess? Maybe someone who was at/saw the game can chime in?
TCL40
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Was just skimming through earlier pages of this GDT. Holy **** you guys 
This is why I don't post much in GDTs.
This is why I don't post much in GDTs.
Kvartalnov_Fan
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You guys should throw donuts at him next time he comes to Boston. Krispy Kremes. Don't aim for him...just around him. His gravitational pull will do the rest!
Yay! Fat jokes!
Sorry.
I really dislike him. A lot.
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BergyMeister
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We should all take a road trip to a Jets-Leafs game and do that. Dustin and Phil fightin over donut holes. That would be a sight to see.
ReggieMoto
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Was just skimming through earlier pages of this GDT. Holy **** you guys
This is why I don't post much in GDTs.
Yep!
This is why I stay away until the next day, and while skimming I resist the urge to respond to the insanity until I reach the very end. By then (since it is the next day) the more rational posts appear and I can take a breath and relax. Otherwise I would just be contributing to the madness myself.
ReggieMoto
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Here's what we know:
1) "Chad Johnson allowed three goals on eight shots."
Bruins win preseason opener, 6-3
2) "Goaltender Chad Johnson rebounded nicely from a subpar first showing as the Bruins shut out the Detroit Red Wings tonight at Joe Louis Arena, 2-0, ... turning aside 18 Detroit shots to earn the shutout, including big saves on Red Wing forward Gustav Nyquist who had two of the home team’s best chances."
Soderberg and Johnson Lead Bruins Past Red Wings
Unlikely anyone here actually saw the game. But these appear to be the facts and by all accounts Chad Johnson had a terrible first outing but didn't dwell on it. Seems he shook it off as a pro goalie should.
I realize you are saying you're not trying to be down on Johnson; however, it just doesn't come across that way. I think he will be a suitable backup, perhaps not outstanding but probably adequate, for the occasional outings required to give Rask a rest, if that's how it all works out.
LucicIsABeast
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Yeah that looks pretty bad. I had watched that a couple times and didnt notice but his leg just stays extended
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Flannelman
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er backup goalie
Is the difference between Svedberg and Johnson so great, in a cap-strapped year, enough to warrant a 400K additional cap hit (Svedberg) over Johnson? Reminder, this is for a back-up position. Someone who will likely play less than 20 games this year... let me rephrase this... if Svedberg sitting on the bench for 60 games worth 400K more than Johnson?
I'd argue that no, he is not and he'll do better in the AHL.
Is the difference between Svedberg and Johnson so great, in a cap-strapped year, enough to warrant a 400K additional cap hit (Svedberg) over Johnson? Reminder, this is for a back-up position. Someone who will likely play less than 20 games this year... let me rephrase this... if Svedberg sitting on the bench for 60 games worth 400K more than Johnson?
I'd argue that no, he is not and he'll do better in the AHL.
Trap Jesus
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I want one of the two to be a good back-up, I've just been way more impressed with Svedberg thus far. He's stood on his head in two straight games against some pretty solid offensive threats, and he has looked lights out in a lot of shorthanded situations, along with a very lengthy shootout. While it isn't fair to judge Johnson on half a game we saw of him, I'm putting more stock into 60+ very strong minutes by Svedberg last night than I am with 18 saves I didn't see against a very depleted Wings roster. It's not fair, but from a fan's perspective that's all I have to go on right now.
BergyMeister
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I agree, I'm guessing Johnson gets @ least half the game tonight if not all of it. Unless he gets blasted he will be the backup. 400k is quite a chunk of money when up against the cap.
Lordstanley
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I'll clarify the Spoked 'B'log recaps, I wrote them. The game wasn't televised as far as I know, even the Red Wings site said it was only available on the radio the morning of the game. I listened to the whole game on the station they suggested, and it really did sound like Johnson played well. The Nyquist chances basically sounded like one-on-ones with Johnson in tight, and if I recall correctly he made some good stops while the B's were on the PK as well. Take it for what it's worth, but that's the sense I got from what I heard (from Detroit announcers).
Personally I think it's a tough call. If the B's see Svedberg as a long term piece, he may actually be better off for another year in the AHL so gets the majority of starts. There's the extra $400k hit too which doesn't help as someone pointed out. On the other hand I don't think anyone cares if Chad Johnson sits on the bench for most of the season. Plus, Svedberg showing he has the skill to compete at this level also gives the B's options if - God forbid - Tuukka gets hurt. Just my two cents.
Personally I think it's a tough call. If the B's see Svedberg as a long term piece, he may actually be better off for another year in the AHL so gets the majority of starts. There's the extra $400k hit too which doesn't help as someone pointed out. On the other hand I don't think anyone cares if Chad Johnson sits on the bench for most of the season. Plus, Svedberg showing he has the skill to compete at this level also gives the B's options if - God forbid - Tuukka gets hurt. Just my two cents.
BergyMeister
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I was thinking the same thing ! .....Where have all of the good people gone to
I was busy last night.
...and no I don't think I'm one of the good posters. Though I am proud of my 6000+ post streak of not really saying anything constructive.
Yeah but seeing as the bruins can't bank cap space & pool it for the deadline, the 400 k isn't as big of a deal as people think
Lordstanley
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I was busy last night.
...and no I don't think I'm one of the good posters. Though I am proud of my 6000+ post streak of not really saying anything constructive.
No big woof ! Give yourself some credit , its not how posts you have , its the amount of infractions you aquire over a lifetime on this board......cheers !
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