Wendy Clear
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Point being, perhaps it looks better if the road team doesn't have their C while the Jackets don't.
GDT: Game 14: Columbus vs. Tampa Bay | 11/8 7PM EST
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Point being, perhaps it looks better if the road team doesn't have their C while the Jackets don't.
WannabeFinn
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Of all the PR problems there possibly could be that would be pretty low on the list I have to think.
WannabeFinn
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If we pull this off, I wonder if anyone will remember when John Cooper called a timeout in the first like a goober.
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WannabeFinn
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Deserved the loss but we at least played with some fire after the 1st period, especially in the 3rd. At least some positives we can reflect on.
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Amazing effort. Nearly a comeback, but you can't wait to show up until you're down by 4 and expect to win.
Also, **** you Tyler Johnson.
Also, **** you Tyler Johnson.
I think we can build on the play in the second half of the game. That said. We were totally out manned this game. Combine that with that lack of focus and commitment early and it looks this ugly.
I agree. I'm so pumped from that third period. Hopefully the reminder of that playoff-style-Jackets-effort will spark the team into the next game.
I also think we need, among other things, to think about changing up some of our systems. We are an awesome team when we pinch and pressure. We are awful when we don't. That's why we start every game on our heels. It doesn't work.
WannabeFinn
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WannabeFinn
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I wonder how Erixon feels about his game tonight. He had two assists but I don't think he'd be pleased. He got beat several times, looked uncomfortable out there.
What I meant to say was we'd win if we didn't start Forsberg in net!
Thanks everyone for not rubbing this in my face. Yes, we gave up 5 breakaways in the first period, but the kid has to be better to play at this level. McElhinney was significantly better than Forsberg tonight.
Our blueline IS screwing the pooch this year. Prout has been terrible. Savard is inconsistent and Erixon is barely NHL caliber. Johnson has not been good either.
Diagnosis of a loss:
The first goal the Lightning just outnumbered us in front of our net. I'm blaming Boller for that. It should have been clear that he had to cover J.T. Brown.
The second goal is obviously Hartnell's fault, terrible play. He went for a double-team on Drouin and was oblivious to Paquette sneaking in behind him for the goal.
Third goal was typical powerplay. Fourth goal was Chaput's fault. Again he went for the doubleteam, leaving Boyle alone in front.
So if you are going to characterize our problems here, it's guys not trusting each other to do their jobs. They're going for double-teams and leaving others wide open. This is typical for teams with low-confidence in each other in losing streaks.
The first goal the Lightning just outnumbered us in front of our net. I'm blaming Boller for that. It should have been clear that he had to cover J.T. Brown.
The second goal is obviously Hartnell's fault, terrible play. He went for a double-team on Drouin and was oblivious to Paquette sneaking in behind him for the goal.
Third goal was typical powerplay. Fourth goal was Chaput's fault. Again he went for the doubleteam, leaving Boyle alone in front.
So if you are going to characterize our problems here, it's guys not trusting each other to do their jobs. They're going for double-teams and leaving others wide open. This is typical for teams with low-confidence in each other in losing streaks.
Or guys trying to do too much on their own. Well said, major! Just do your jobs, gentlemen.
Oh I can't disagree with that (in general), but Prout was brutal tonight.
The other issue is the slow starts - all season long. Heck, even in the playoffs last year. Gotta play the first period like we play the third.
Ok, I'm reaching here, but being military appreciation night:
Stamkos is Canadian
Callahan is American
????
We have a USA leadership group, evidently: Boll, Foligno, Wiz, Dubi all with A's
Tyutin and Letestu are not.
Still seems unusual (and highly irrelevant )
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