GDT: Game 15: Blue Jackets @ Coyotes | 2-16-13 | 6PM

[ClassLessCoyote]

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COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS (4-8-2) vs PHOENIX COYOTES (6-6-2)






Game 15 at the Jobing.com Arena, Glendale, AZ

TV Coverage (Fox Sports Arizona)
Radio Coverage(XTRA SPORTS 910AM)


[fieldset=Head-to-Head Stats]

STATS | BLUE JACKETS | COYOTES
POWER PLAY | 14.3% | 17.9%
PENALTY KILL | 83.3% | 83%
GOALS/GAME | 2.13 | 2.43
GOALS AGAINST/GAME | 3.00 | 2.64
FACE OFF WIN PERCENTAGE | 49.2 | 52.1
SHOTS/GAME | 27.4 | 30.6
SHOTS AGAINST/GAME | 28.9 | 28.0

NOTE: All lines are subject to change.

Left Wing​

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Center​

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Right Wing​

Umberger​

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Brassard​

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Dorsett​

Prospal​

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Anisimov​

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Letestu​

Calvert​

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Dubinsky​

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Foligno​

Gillies​

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MacKenzie​

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Boll​

Left Defenseman​

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Right Defenseman​

Johnson​

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Aucoin​

Tyutin​

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Nikitin​

Erixon​

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Goloubef​

Goalie​

Mason​

Left Wing​

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Center​

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Right Wing​

Steve Sullivan​

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Antonie Vermette​

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Shane Doan (C)​

Mikkel Boedker​

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Martin Hanzal(A)​

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Radim Vrbata​

Lauri Korpikoski​

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Boyd Gordon​

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David Moss​

Raffi Torres​

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Kyle Chipchura​

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Nick Johnson​

Left Defenseman​

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Right Defenseman​

Oliver Ekman-Larsson​

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Zbynek Michalek​

Keith Yandle (A)​

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Derek Morris​

Rostislav Klesla​

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Michael Stone​

Goalie​

Mike Smith​

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[awfulwaffle]

A somewhat normal GDT, I'm not used to this.

 

[Howler Scores]

"@azc_mclellan: No Morris on the ice this morning at #Coyotes skate."

Also first time we got a team off a back to back in which the Yotes had a night off.

 

[ClassLessCoyote]

A somewhat normal GDT, I'm not used to this.

To be honest, I can't find much about this team to rip about. Not to mention a team that can be argued is simular to this team in many ways, only without the winning a playoff series and the ownership mess.

 

[Rielly Good]

I have Morris in my hockey pool! Is he playing tonight?

 

[Howler Scores]

I have Morris in my hockey pool! Is he playing tonight?

No

Other news:

"@azc_mclellan: Lombardi (shoulder) has been cleared for contact. Could go Monday vs. Calgary. Otherwise Tippett expects he'll be able to go next weekend."

"@azc_mclellan: Morris is out tonight. Feeling better but still day-to-day. Schlemko (shoulder) will start skating tomorrow."

"@Aportzline: #CBJ C Artem Anisimov (foot) is out tonight vs. #Coyotes, so C Nick Drazenovic will make his #CBJ debut. Played 3 games w #STLBlues in 09-10"

 

[Rielly Good]

No

Other news:

"@azc_mclellan: Lombardi (shoulder) has been cleared for contact. Could go Monday vs. Calgary. Otherwise Tippett expects he'll be able to go next weekend."

"@azc_mclellan: Morris is out tonight. Feeling better but still day-to-day. Schlemko (shoulder) will start skating tomorrow."

How has Lombardi looked so far?

 

[RABBIT]

To be honest, I can't find much about this team to rip about. Not to mention a team that can be argued is simular to this team in many ways, only without the winning a playoff series and the ownership mess.

Don't worry, it's refreshing. Much rather have a simple GTD that gives me all the straight facts of the game. I use HF mobile and HF mobile only, so when all these YouTube videos and .gifs are used, i don't even bother. Takes forever to load and wastes my battery. When they are simple like this, i can actually post in the thread.

 

[Howler Scores]

How has Lombardi looked so far?

Fast...much needed speed but has been out most of the season.

 

[RABBIT]

How has Lombardi looked so far?

Injured. He played a few games and looked like typical Lombardi. Speedy, crafty playmaker.

 

[awfulwaffle]

I think I saw that Biz is playing instead of Johnson.

 

[RABBIT]

I think I saw that Biz is playing instead of Johnson.

Biz has actually impressed me this year. Scrappier, grittier, quicker. Looks like he genuinely enjoys helping this team. No matter what anybody says about him on these boards, "bizwussy" or whatever, nobody truly understands what the amount of pressure a goon faces. Imagine going to work everyday pretty much knowing you're going to get into a fight. He may not be the best fighter, but he certainly doesn't suck, and i appreciate everytime he drops the gloves for this team. It's called sacrificing your body.

 

[moosemeister]

I think I saw that Biz is playing instead of Johnson.

Doesn't matter who plays if theyre only getting 5 minutes a night.

 

[Jakey53]

I think I saw that Biz is playing instead of Johnson.

I don't understand the love GMDM and Tipp have for Biz. Maybe we are missing something.

 

[Bandit34]

Biz has actually impressed me this year. Scrappier, grittier, quicker. Looks like he genuinely enjoys helping this team. No matter what anybody says about him on these boards, "bizwussy" or whatever, nobody truly understands what the amount of pressure a goon faces. Imagine going to work everyday pretty much knowing you're going to get into a fight. He may not be the best fighter, but he certainly doesn't suck, and i appreciate everytime he drops the gloves for this team. It's called sacrificing your body.

Great post.

 

[AZviaNJ]

Biz has actually impressed me this year. Scrappier, grittier, quicker. Looks like he genuinely enjoys helping this team. No matter what anybody says about him on these boards, "bizwussy" or whatever, nobody truly understands what the amount of pressure a goon faces. Imagine going to work everyday pretty much knowing you're going to get into a fight. He may not be the best fighter, but he certainly doesn't suck, and i appreciate everytime he drops the gloves for this team. It's called sacrificing your body.

I agree on all points. Also interesting to have him suit up against the only 2 guys who owned him a fight the past couple of years. Gillies when he was with the Islanders handled Biz pretty easily and remember the fight where Boll broke Biz' nose a couple of years ago and nearly dropped him. Good chance he goes with one or both tonight.

 

[AZviaNJ]

Predicting a Coyote offensive explosian tonight! 5-6 goals and Doaner with his second hat-trick.

 

[XX]

Biz has actually impressed me this year. Scrappier, grittier, quicker. Looks like he genuinely enjoys helping this team. No matter what anybody says about him on these boards, "bizwussy" or whatever, nobody truly understands what the amount of pressure a goon faces. Imagine going to work everyday pretty much knowing you're going to get into a fight. He may not be the best fighter, but he certainly doesn't suck, and i appreciate everytime he drops the gloves for this team. It's called sacrificing your body.

It's not like Boll or Gillies is going to grab a random Coyote and start punching them unless you put in Biz. He has no reason to be on this team. I'm not sure how you can judge his contributions as being 'better' when he gets 5 minutes of TOI a game. Johnson is in every way a better player and absolutely should be in. Biz should be playing in a beer league where sideshow attractions belong.

 

[letbob]

Biz has actually impressed me this year. Scrappier, grittier, quicker. Looks like he genuinely enjoys helping this team. No matter what anybody says about him on these boards, "bizwussy" or whatever, nobody truly understands what the amount of pressure a goon faces. Imagine going to work everyday pretty much knowing you're going to get into a fight. He may not be the best fighter, but he certainly doesn't suck, and i appreciate everytime he drops the gloves for this team. It's called sacrificing your body.

Lacks hockey skills. What does he bring to the offense or defense ?
Good guy, though.

 

[Summer Rose]

Bringing my sister from Georgia to the game tonight.

Had to relocate to another section though. I wonder who got my regular seat.

 

[Howler Scores]

Dont forget they have skating for you folks with kids outside the stadium today.

 

[canucks95]

Rundblad in tonight?

 

[Howler Scores]

Rundblad in tonight?

Safe bet

 

[AZviaNJ]

Rundblad in tonight?

With Morris out it's almost a certainty. Possibly paired with OEL? Those play well together.

 

[XX]

Safe bet

He needs to get on the scorecard and give management a reason to not send him down again. He is frustrating to watch. The tools are so obviously there. You could argue he has a better feel for the offensive zone than OEL. But he reminds me of Lepisto in the defensive zone. Outmatched by nearly everyone, and not enough stick skill to mitigate it.