GDT: Game 30: Columbus at Detroit | 12/16 7:30PM EST

[Fro]

key for last night was we stayed out of the box...2 PIM may be a season low...

 

[Jackets Fan]

She's really cool too, we went to the Toronto game last March in Toronto and she came up to us because we were the only other Jackets fans at the bar and invited us over and his whole family was there and we drank with them for a few hours. She always comes over to hang out and have a beer when she sees us at R Bar when she's in town. Really great family.

Woah, that's awesome! Have you met Boone?

 

[Jackets Fan]

key for last night was we stayed out of the box...2 PIM may be a season low...

Well, earlier in the season, I think we only took 7 minors in the first four games. But I agree, discipline has been a major problem for the last while. Good to see them finally stay out of the box for at least one game.

 

[Bobcat110]

As one of the glass half-empty posters I feel it is my duty to point out that IF the Rangers continue at their pace they will wind up with 96 points. For the Jackets to top that they must get 69 points in the last 52.

That is a 6-3-1 pace for each of the next 10 game sets plus 2 ROW's . There are only a few teams in the league playing at that pace now.

When you look at it in those terms it seems a bit daunting, especially for a team that is struggling mightily to score 5v5. But as long as the team plays good overall defense and Bob keeps playing like Vezina Bob anything is possible, including the Rangers and Caps slumping a bit.

I guess if you're defining "last 10 games" as current pace, the standings would look pretty strange:

TORONTO 127.7 Points
PENS 116.8
NYR 108.2
FLA 108.2
DET 107
NYI 103.2
WAS 101.6
CBJ 100.8
BUF 98
TB 96.9
MON 87
OTT 71.6
BOS 68.7
PHI 68.6
NJ 63
CAR 39.8

Fortunately, we're playing a full season this year, although playing Toronto in first round would be kinda fun.

 

[Socks]

I think it will come out at some point that he's been playing hurt, he really looks to pass rather than skate the last 10 games or so, perhaps a little groin pull or something, maybe back.

Dengue Fever.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Dengue Fever.

 

[DarkandStormy]

I think it will come out at some point that he's been playing hurt, he really looks to pass rather than skate the last 10 games or so, perhaps a little groin pull or something, maybe back.

He's been playing 20+ minutes a night for awhile. His previous high was last year at 17:39/game. Not surprised to see him hit a little bit of a wall. With Arty, Dubi, and Letestu all in and out of the lineup, he's been the only legit center on the team for the whole year as Foligno/Jenner have filled in at center and then Chaput/Cracknell playing there as well. It's been easy for defending teams to target him as there hasn't been too much of a threat from the other centers outside of Foligno's play of late and now Dubi getting back.

 

[Columbus Mike]

I think it will come out at some point that he's been playing hurt, he really looks to pass rather than skate the last 10 games or so, perhaps a little groin pull or something, maybe back.

It could be a tumor.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

It could be a tumor.

You set 'em up...

 

[ca5150]

Woah, that's awesome! Have you met Boone?

Yeah, not with his family, but when I met him I told him about our Toronto experience and he said his mom had told him she met some awesome Jackets fans that made the trip up!

 

[major major]

We oughta cut back on Joey's ice time. Give him 10 minutes a game for a week, and keep his practices light. Between Dubi, Jenner, and Foligno, we really shouldn't have a problem covering those minutes.

Edit: those guys are all already playing 20 mins a night, but they can cover center and let other wingers play more.

 

[ca5150]

He's been playing 20+ minutes a night for awhile. His previous high was last year at 17:39/game. Not surprised to see him hit a little bit of a wall. With Arty, Dubi, and Letestu all in and out of the lineup, he's been the only legit center on the team for the whole year as Foligno/Jenner have filled in at center and then Chaput/Cracknell playing there as well. It's been easy for defending teams to target him as there hasn't been too much of a threat from the other centers outside of Foligno's play of late and now Dubi getting back.

I know he's been playing heavy minutes, it's just what I see when he skates, he isn't digging in and bent over when he skates, he's more upright and looks to pass right away, like he's nervous to get hit. Just my opinion as a former player noticing his mannerisms, it looks like he's nursing an injury that's slowed him a bit. It's not like there is a drop off as the game goes along, he seems that way from the opening face-off. He's got great hands obviously and is contributing and making some huge shootout goals, but something just seems off to me with his skating. Time will tell I suppose.

 

[Fro]

Aaron Portzline ‏@Aportzline 2m2 minutes ago
Last night's #CBJ - #RedWings game drew a 2.47 household rating, making it the most-viewed game this season. That's roughly 22,500 homes.

 

[Derby]

He's been playing 20+ minutes a night for awhile. His previous high was last year at 17:39/game. Not surprised to see him hit a little bit of a wall. With Arty, Dubi, and Letestu all in and out of the lineup, he's been the only legit center on the team for the whole year as Foligno/Jenner have filled in at center and then Chaput/Cracknell playing there as well. It's been easy for defending teams to target him as there hasn't been too much of a threat from the other centers outside of Foligno's play of late and now Dubi getting back.

Boone has played center his whole career. Being on the wing is where he has pitched in.

 

[EspenK]

Joey is what 22? How the hell can he be exhausted playing an extra 3 minutes a game? And floating for a good portion of that time?

My guesses:

Not in shape
Nagging injury
Head case- still somewhat annoyed by his contract
Still emulating Nash.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

My guess: You're all looking too much into this.

 

[DarkandStormy]

Boone has played center his whole career. Being on the wing is where he has pitched in.

Didn't play center last year. He's moved back to LW anyway, perhaps because his hand made it hard to take faceoffs? Of course with the master tinkerer at the helm who knows.

 

[DarkandStormy]

 

[ca5150]

Joey is what 22? How the hell can he be exhausted playing an extra 3 minutes a game? And floating for a good portion of that time?

My guesses:

Not in shape
Nagging injury
Head case- still somewhat annoyed by his contract
Still emulating Nash.

I agree with the first 2 for sure and after he tweeted his own shootout goal still shot last night with the caption "the boys are haawwt", he may be a headcase also...

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

I agree with the first 2 for sure and after he tweeted his own shootout goal still shot last night with the caption "the boys are haawwt", he may be a headcase also...

If, as suggested in the post you quoted, he's too young to be "tired," then he is definitely young enough to be a dope on occasion.

 

[DJA]

I agree with the first 2 for sure and after he tweeted his own shootout goal still shot last night with the caption "the boys are haawwt", he may be a headcase also...

From what I've heard, Joey doesn't have a whole lot going on upstairs, but I don't think this tweet is that worthy of scorn.

 

[CBJx614]

I agree with the first 2 for sure and after he tweeted his own shootout goal still shot last night with the caption "the boys are haawwt", he may be a headcase also...

Fwiw cam did the same..

 

[EspenK]

If, as suggested in the post you quoted, he's too young to be "tired," then he is definitely young enough to be a dope on occasion.

 

[ca5150]

If, as suggested in the post you quoted, he's too young to be "tired," then he is definitely young enough to be a dope on occasion.

agreed, I wasn't totally bashing him, it was more a little ball busting towards him for posting a pic of himself scoring

 

[ca5150]

From what I've heard, Joey doesn't have a whole lot going on upstairs, but I don't think this tweet is that worthy of scorn.

No scorn, as long as they win 7 in a row, I don't care what they do and I don't mind the young guys showing some swagger! But I'm going to crinkle this up and put it in my pocket for future discussion if Joey's head swells too much...