GDT: Blues vs Oil

[KirkOut]

decent shot i suppose

 

[Dbrownss]

What a rocket...

 

[The Grouch]

[tomcalhoun]alex-anderrrr steeeen![/tomcalhoun]

 

[SirPaste]

Big mistakes as in, causing or almost causing a goal against, or a stupid interference penalty, etc.

Both

 

[Falco Lombardi]

Career point number 400 for Alexander Steen on that bomb.

 

[Vincenzo Arelliti]

Jackman makes bad passes that cost us occassionally. Cole takes bad penalties that either cost us on the PK or later when we're exhausted by it. When it comes to confidence, I have confidence in Jackman, Butler, Linbohm, Cole, in that order. Whether supported by facts or not, I just don't trust Cole even if he is playing well.

 

[Lord Helix]

Yawn. Scoreboard...

 

[Note Worthy]

That was a wicked shot.

 

[Vladys Gumption]

Hey Cole, that's what happens when you keep backing in. Step up for crying out loud.

 

[Meatball]

I know we're winning but I've been cleaning my room and doing other things during the course of this game. It's hard to invest in a game against the Oilers.

 

[KirkOut]

disclaimer* I like Jake Allen - this comment is not about Allen

So those who were saying Elliott should have had that Skinner goal, do you think Allen should have had that one? honest question

 

[Falco Lombardi]

Not a fan at all of this third period. Not the way you want to finish a game.

 

[Mzeppelin1]

thanks cole. for making this game interesting. i mean 4-1 is boring but 4-2 is exciting as ****

 

[Vincenzo Arelliti]

Hey Cole, that's what happens when you keep backing in. Step up for crying out loud.

I rest my case.

 

[Oberyn]

Cole caught in no man's land.

 

[jura]

boooliot

 

[LGB51]

Gee Whiz.

 

[EastonBlues22]

I'd much rather have a third D pairing guy that gets the job done and makes little to no mistakes (kinda like Jackman) than a guy who makes a few big plays and then a few big mistakes.

Cole just scares me sometimes.

Butler's been decently solid with us for the most part, but his overall NHL career suggests that he should scare you as well.

Jackman is a very solid 3rd pairing option at this point in his career. His relative lack of mobility can be exploited by faster teams, and his transition play isn't ideal, but he's fine considering his role.

Butler is more mobile than Cole and better in transition, so that complements Jackman fairly nicely. I think Cole is more physical than Butler, and generally better in front of his net and in the offensive zone, so he has his positives as well. Both are prone to the odd mistake...just play whichever one's strengths are a bigger advantage against an opponent (or who is making fewer mistakes).

Definitely wouldn't trade one or the other at this point. Defensive depth is important.

 

[HighNote]

Butler has made a bunch of mistakes in his games this year, and I think he has been much better than what we all expected. So if he is making mistakes while on his A+ game, what happens when he starts to fall back to his average?

Then he will be on the same level as Cole. Then you play whoever is doing better. Right now Butler is better AND currently playing better.

 

[Dbrownss]

disclaimer* I like Jake Allen - this comment is not about Allen

So those who were saying Elliott should have had that Skinner goal, do you think Allen should have had that one? honest question

Unless he was absolutely screened...yes

 

[KirkOut]

Then he will be on the same level as Cole. Then you play whoever is doing better. Right now Butler is better AND currently playing better.

yeah I agree. Both guys are approximately on the same level so you play whoever is better. And Butler was absolutely atrocious last game, hence Cole

 

[Vincenzo Arelliti]

Time out called... Not a word was said.

That death stare by Hitchcock. Lindstrom is now higher on the D depth chart

 

[Falco Lombardi]

Well the EN gives a chance to hit 5 goals for the fifth straight game at least.

 

[SirPaste]

I know we're winning but I've been cleaning my room and doing other things during the course of this game. It's hard to invest in a game against the Oilers.

haha Ive actually been cleaning my apartment while watching too so I know exactly what you mean

 

[Vincenzo Arelliti]

Butler's been decently solid with us for the most part, but his overall NHL career suggests that he should scare you as well.

Jackman is a very solid 3rd pairing option at this point in his career. His relative lack of mobility can be exploited by faster teams, and his transition play isn't ideal, but he's fine considering his role.

Butler is more mobile than Cole and better in transition, so that complements Jackman fairly nicely. I think Cole is more physical than Butler, and generally better in front of his net and in the offensive zone, so he has his positives as well. Both are prone to the odd mistake...just play whichever one's strengths are a bigger advantage against an opponent (or who is making fewer mistakes).

Definitely wouldn't trade one or the other at this point. Defensive depth is important.

Completely agree. He stays until the deadline.