Eastern Conference QF: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning

[ClevelandJacketFan]

Being on the wrong side of 30 will do that to you. Age remains undefeated.

You know, for a second, I was like "no way, Cam is still a young guy!"

HE'S 31?!

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

Isn't it pretty similar to former CBJ players, except CBJ just broadcast on FS Ohio.
Also kind of sums up JLGP - realtor and host of Fox Sports CBJ pre-post game

Not to beat a dead horse but we don't have an entire radio network made up of former players with daily shows. We just have a couple of guys who do tv/radio for the team broadcasts.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Pause here. GDT for game. Back here later. Go Jackets.

 

[Viqsi]

GDT done. Unpause.

 

[Theo Von]

just gonna leave this here.

 

[mrjiggyfly]

One thing we can be sure about is that the team doesn’t get demoralized after devastating losses. If we came back after game 4 debacle, we sure can now

It's unbelievable. Every time these guys have an excuse to pack it in, they NEVER do.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Bjork with goals in back-to-back games. We all know once he gets going he gets 5 or 6 in 8 games. I think that's the most positive thing I took from the game. The goaltending will be there. The defense will be there. It's Bjork and Cam and Tex and Nyquist who will make the difference between 4 wins or 4 losses.

 

[MrBadguy]

Its kind of sad that we didnt miss Atkinson at all, not even in PK. There must be somekind of long term injury behind his poor play since last year against Boston (or futher).

 

[majormajor]

Its kind of sad that we didnt miss Atkinson at all, not even in PK. There must be somekind of long term injury behind his poor play since last year against Boston (or futher).

Older players usually get more dinged up, but I don't think there is any major physical issue with Atkinson. Atkinson was a great player for a lot of years because of his incredible determination. His physical skills were always barely cutting it. He wasn't much faster and he was a lot smaller, but he'd take on anyone in the corners and he'd drive the net with abandon. It's been a few years since we've seen that kind of play and I think it's mental. Did he lose the chip on his shoulder?

 

[rotsbu]

Older players usually get more dinged up, but I don't think there is any major physical issue with Atkinson. Atkinson was a great player for a lot of years because of his incredible determination. His physical skills were always barely cutting it. He wasn't much faster and he was a lot smaller, but he'd take on anyone in the corners and he'd drive the net with abandon. It's been a few years since we've seen that kind of play and I think it's mental. Did he lose the chip on his shoulder?

Cam is the ultimate Blue Jacket, one of those guys who wants to be in CBus. But his current contract is going to become quite the albatross at this rate. Really hoping he can pick up his play for both his and the team's sake.

 

[CoachWithNoTeam]

Getting important goals from Murray and Wennberg yesterday was crucial. And there is still a lot more offense to be found from Nyquist, Jenner, Werenski, Jones as well, and it seems like Bjorkstrand is just starting to heat up. We’ve seen a total team effort on defense, with not too many guys really firing on all cylinders on offense yet.

 

[MrBadguy]

Older players usually get more dinged up, but I don't think there is any major physical issue with Atkinson. Atkinson was a great player for a lot of years because of his incredible determination. His physical skills were always barely cutting it. He wasn't much faster and he was a lot smaller, but he'd take on anyone in the corners and he'd drive the net with abandon. It's been a few years since we've seen that kind of play and I think it's mental. Did he lose the chip on his shoulder?

Yeah, i know. It seems that he doesnt shoot as much or shoots different way atleast. I noticed it last year against Boston in PP, he seemed to shoot or not shoot the puck like he used before.

 

[MoeBartoli]

Cam scored 35 while playing on a line with Jenner and Dubinsky. His goals were largely him driving the net and whacking at loose pucks. He used to take the body more, you might recall a line with Calvert and Dubinsky where Cam was like a little demon. He's become a passive player in the last few years.

your post really hits the mark on Cam. He's gone from a guy who could create and score goals playing with Jenner and Dubinsky, guys who lack speed and are not known for assists, to someone who now exclusively cruises around looking for open spaces with minimal board battles. In some ways it's as if he and Bjorkstrand exchanged identities. At the same time he no longer has that breakaway capability. I sure loved the "old Cam" more than the older Cam.

 

[Mike Puck]

Is there any word on Anderson? Feels like he's been out forever, he would be great add (if he's 100%) to your lineup against Tampa.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Is there any word on Anderson? Feels like he's been out forever, he would be great add (if he's 100%) to your lineup against Tampa.

As an outsider, I was just coming to ask this same question. I felt like I wasn't seeing him, but I didn't know if it was a new injury, even to thar game, or the same he had before the stoppage.

 

[Bobcat110]

Is there any word on Anderson? Feels like he's been out forever, he would be great add (if he's 100%) to your lineup against Tampa.

As an outsider, I was just coming to ask this same question. I felt like I wasn't seeing him, but I didn't know if it was a new injury, even to thar game, or the same he had before the stoppage.

Boston broke him 15 months ago during that playoff series. He hasn’t really been ok since. He’s in the bubble. But not ready is about all that’s been said.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

It’s funny the perception because CBJ fans are used to him not being in there and don’t really expect him back despite that we know he’s in th the bubble.

 

[DarkandStormy]

Be interested to see any lineup changes. I thought Shore looked better than Gerbe. Didn't love the 14-10-20 line but what other options are there?

 

[Byrral]

If Andy is ready, both physically and mentally, he'd be welcome back in a heartbeat. But if he's not willing to give everything he has, just as every one of these players have done, then do them all a favor and keep taking a seat.

 

[Monstershockey]

Only lineup change I would like is Elvis back as backup. Would feel more confident with him over Kiv, and it would be nice to know his injury isn't serious.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

Only lineup change I would like is Elvis back as backup. Would feel more confident with him over Kiv, and it would be nice to know his injury isn't serious.

Considering that VV has entered the bubble I don't think he'll be back for a bit. It doesn't seem bad enough for him to leave but long enough to need to have a 4th goalie available in the event of an emergency.

 

[Socks]

Only lineup change I would like is Elvis back as backup. Would feel more confident with him over Kiv, and it would be nice to know his injury isn't serious.

Did we ever figure out when he got injured? Like what play? I don’t remember anything crazy happening last game he played and then boom he’s out.

 

[majormajor]

Josh Anderson's original window of 4-6 months reaches its end point at the end of this month. That doesn't mean a whole lot at this point, I'm sure the doctors have given him an updated timetable. But based on what we know, it also wouldn't be surprising if he was cleared for contact sometime in the next couple weeks.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

I'm completely indifferent to whether Anderson is in or not.

I'll miss a good portion of the game due to air travel, but if game 1 is an omen, I'll be grateful for that

 

[MAHJ71]