This season has pretty much sapped any enjoyment I have for hockey. I wasn't expecting us to be a playoff team,but I did think we'd get close. That's why I have been so distant on these boards in GDT's and general conversations recently.
A lackluster style of play, with massive injuries on top of it, just doesn't get me excited to watch anymore. There are more things to do with my time. It's not a fun brand to watch and seeing them play like an NHL 23 EASHL team is quite frustrating.
I still love the Jackets and I do watch most of the games still, at least in some capacity, but this season I have drawn the line when it comes to my attention. Gaudreau, Johnson, and a few others only have so much pull.
I don't get any excitement to watch them this year. I am more enjoying watching Ovechkin's pursuit of greatness. I think it would be awesome of he broke that record against us one day, and in NWA so I could be there. I'm looking forward to the WJC too.
Regardless, I think we'll win this game because of course they will. I'm not a big tanking advocate, but getting Bedard would maybe make this all worth it.
I'll be watching from the sidelines like I have been for a while, but I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.