GDT: Game 13: Columbus at Carolina | 11/7 7PM EST

[NotWendell]

/sigh

Back-to-back, he'll probably start. However he really wasn't why we lost last night. Once we start to realize he's a backup and his goal is to give us a chance to win, we'll be a lot better off as a fanbase.

Not what I'm saying. Not blaming McBackup for not stealing a win last night. I'm saying we have a better chance to win with Forsberg in net because:
1.) McBackup won't have to play back-to-back games
2.) An unknown goalie without a book on him can frustrate a good team like Tampa Bay
3.) The thought of "play hard, play smart or get embarrassed at home" will motivate this team to a surprise win

But yeah...
4.) Forsberg is a better goalie.

 

[EspenK]

Possible options in a poll I'm considering:

What should leesmith's new screen name be?

IHeartForsberg

CBJForsberg31

Foppa




Seriously I think Forsberg should start tonight and based on Dansk's stats I see him as the backup next year.

 

[major major]

Jackets will win any game they show up for and play well

Is the other team allowed to show up too?

This is one of my biggest quips with these boards. People don't take into account variations in how the other team plays. You'd think if the recipe for success was as simple as posters say it is, teams would have figured it out by now. Why haven't they? Because there are two teams playing each other.

 

[blahblah]

Not what I'm saying. Not blaming McBackup for not stealing a win last night. I'm saying we have a better chance to win with Forsberg in net because:
1.) McBackup won't have to play back-to-back games
2.) An unknown goalie without a book on him can frustrate a good team like Tampa Bay
3.) The thought of "play hard, play smart or get embarrassed at home" will motivate this team to a surprise win

But yeah...
4.) Forsberg is a better goalie.

Give me a break. You've been on McBackup's ass forever. You're not fooling anyone, except maybe yourself. That's partly obvious for making this kind of declaration for a kid that's played all of 1 NHL game.

 

[major major]

If McBackup plays each game like he did last night, then we have a chance to win every night. That's all we can ask.

 

[pete goegan]

If McBackup plays each game like he did last night, then we have a chance to win every night. That's all we can ask.

I am not one of his bigger fans, but none of the goals, last night, were solely on Curtis. Holding opponents to two goals in regulation should result in wins.

 

[We Want Ten]

If McBackup plays each game like he did last night, then we have a chance to win every night. That's all we can ask.

All those rebounds though.
Ugh.

 

[NotWendell]

Give me a break. You've been on McBackup's ass forever. You're not fooling anyone, except maybe yourself. That's partly obvious for making this kind of declaration for a kid that's played all of 1 NHL game.

Nope. McElhinney didn't play poorly last night.
Yep. I'm not a fan of McBackup, but I am a fan of Forsberg.
My positions on both have been pretty transparent and consistent - and will be until their play proves me wrong. Tonight will be quite a test for the the rookie.

 

[The Jones Zone]

Tell you what. If we start Forsberg in goal, we win tomorrow night.

LeeSmith my heart is with you.....but my brain says otherwise

Let's hope I'm the dummy of the night

GoJackets

 

[blahblah]

Nope. McElhinney didn't play poorly last night.
Yep. I'm not a fan of McBackup, but I am a fan of Forsberg.
My positions on both have been pretty transparent and consistent - and will be until their play proves me wrong. Tonight will be quite a test for the the rookie.

 

[major major]

LeeSmith my heart is with you.....but my brain says otherwise

Let's hope I'm the dummy of the night

GoJackets

Lee speaks from the heart, not the brain.

 

[NotWendell]

Lee speaks from the heart, not the brain.

On most matters CBJ, you're probably right.

 

[major major]

On most matters CBJ, you're probably right.

Naw, just kidding. Only when you fall for a player, which we all do. I probably look stupid right now for talking up Erixon so much.

 

[NotWendell]

Naw, just kidding. Only when you fall for a player, which we all do. I probably look stupid right now for talking up Erixon so much.

I still hold out hope that eventually we'll both be right.

 

[Mayor Bee]

I still hold out hope that eventually we'll both be right.

Some of us have gone gray waiting for that sweet taste of vindication.

 

[NotWendell]

Some of us have gone gray waiting for that sweet taste of vindication.

And that's just Doug MacLean!

 

[Mayor Bee]

And that's just Doug MacLean!

I said gray, not delusional.