GDT: Game 18 - Blue Jackets vs Predators - "This Game Day Thread is Critical" edition - 2/18 7 PM

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@Hazard78 forgiven

 

[NotWendell]

The real secret is what you are removing from the water with a Kinetico water system

We are thrilled with it!

 

[Byrral]

A much needed win. Still a lot of room for improvement. Stop sitting on leads its never good.

 

[Monstershockey]

Much better game defensively. Nice game by Elvis. Would really like to see them build on this and put some kind of streak together.

 

[Viqsi]

Is Jack Roslovic our reverse William Karlsson?

Some Jets fans have already been making the comparison.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

 

[KJ Dangler]

People ask why does Elvis have a higher ceiling .. that’s his 6th shutout in 1.25 seasons . Korpi has 3 in 5.25 seasons .

 

[VT]

Super!!!

Nashville hadn`t any normal chance, I hope it`s for our play. But just the same Elvis was super.

But I have some question.

1/. Did we take Laine for forchecking, play without the puck because Roslovic and Cam love tho move the puck alone and Jack`s face-offs are simply terrible?
2/. Does Torts think Domi's attacking potential will show up in the line with Nash and Robinson?
3/. Does Torts think Texier's attacking potential will show up in the line with Foligno and Jenner?

 

[NotWendell]

No disrespect to Cam, but having Laine and Rossy on his line has really opened the ice for him - and he's taking advantage of it.

 

[NotWendell]

I'm not sure about the best, but certainly one of the best. He was the Seth Jones I feel in love with (in a completely hetrosexual kind of way, not that there would be anything wrong with the other, did I cover all the bases?!?)

 

[KJ Dangler]

Super!!!

But I have some question.

1/. Did we take Laine for forchecking, play without the puck because Roslovic and Cam love tho move the puck alone and Jack`s face-offs are simply terrible?
2/. Does Torts think Domi's attacking potential will show up in the line with Nash and Robinson?
3/. Does Torts think Texier's attacking potential will show up in the line with Foligno and Jenner?

Don’t try to rationalize Torts decisions .. he has no clue when it comes to offense . What you saw tonight is how Torts has made a living in the nhl . Honestly his cluelessness on offense has to affect his players confidence , and probably why they think so much rather than play . Luckily Elvis was great tonight , and we blocked lots of shots

 

[Viqsi]

Don’t try to rationalize Torts decisions .. he has no clue when it comes to offense . What you saw tonight is how Torts has made a living in the nhl . Honestly his cluelessness on offense has to affect his players confidence , and probably why they think so much rather than play . Luckily Elvis was great tonight , and we blocked lots of shots

...give it a rest already, will you? We get it. You hate Torts. You don't have to bring it up in every other post.

 

[Johansen2Foligno]

...give it a rest already, will you? We get it. You hate Torts. You don't have to bring it up in every other post.

Agreed. What needs to get more attention is that the prodigal son, Jack Rolsovic, has come home.

 

[VT]

Don’t try to rationalize Torts decisions .. he has no clue when it comes to offense . What you saw tonight is how Torts has made a living in the nhl . Honestly his cluelessness on offense has to affect his players confidence , and probably why they think so much rather than play . Luckily Elvis was great tonight , and we blocked lots of shots

Maybe to get used to a different system, a different transition to the attack, and it seems to me that the injury affects, because it is not an ideal work with the puck (for him, of course).

I would, in addition to Elvis, single out Jones, who is finally gradually playing out, and Peeke. This guy I really like, calm, quite mobile for 190 cm with something, a good draw. And Savard begins to resemble himself too. For Kukan will be hard to return.

 

[Columbus Jack]

Maybe to get used to a different system, a different transition to the attack, and it seems to me that the injury affects, because it is not an ideal work with the puck (for him, of course).

I would, in addition to Elvis, single out Jones, who is finally gradually playing out, and Peake. This guy I really like, calm, quite mobile for 190 cm with something, a good draw. And Savard begins to resemble himself too. For Kukan will be hard to return.

He has to beat out Scott Harrington, even then I think I still take Harrington over him right now. It will be impossible once Zach comes back in.

 

[VT]

...give it a rest already, will you? We get it. You hate Torts. You don't have to bring it up in every other post.

By the way I don`t understand why some fans hate Torts, yes we can ask some question for example me now (And I probably mistake), but it`s enough curious to hate a coach in which we constantly played in PO.

 

[Viqsi]

By the way I don`t understand why some fans hate Torts, yes we can ask some question for example me now (And I probably mistake), but it`s enough curious to hate a coach in which we constantly played in PO.

If ever you find out, please let me know. I've never gotten a coherent explanation beyond "everything bad is clearly his fault".

 

[VT]

He has to beat out Scott Harrington, even then I think I still take Harrington over him right now. It will be impossible once Zach comes back in.

As a couch expert , I think Peeke is better.

 

[KJ Dangler]

Don’t remotely hate Torts.. seems like a solid patriot.. Truth is , his constant line blender, moving players constantly within lines, and positions hurts their production . Pretty sure Matt Calvert said as much

 

[Columbus Jack]

As a couch expert , I think to me that Peeke is better.

I agree, I was speaking about Kukan, doesn't seem like he will get back in soon unless Torts wants to see him in for Scott. Peake needs to play every night, he is very solid.

 

[KJ Dangler]

I agree, I was speaking about Kukan, doesn't seem like he will get back in soon unless Torts wants to see him in for Scott. Peake needs to play every night, he is very solid.

You mean until we trade Zach for Eichel

 

[Columbus Jack]

You mean until we trade Zach for Eichel

I was going to add this but there are people out there who believe we shouldn't trade Zach no matter what. Don't even know if Buffalo would go for it to be honest. Zach is more of a nice thing to have, not necessarily a top #1 dman but a damn good offensive one.

 

[Forepar]

Nashville has been lousy on scoring so hopefully they can't score today either.

Perfect call

 

[ViD]

While it’s certainly refreshing to not get destroyed in the second period and to have a 2 goal cushion at the end of the game, it’s too early to celebrate, Nashville has been very bad lately. When we win in a similar fashion against Carolina, then we’re making it.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

You mean until we trade Zach for Eichel

One of the few players I would be open to trading Z for.

I'd offer Werenski + Texier.