GDT: Game 43: House Stark @ House Lannister | 4-18-13 | 5:00 PM PDT

[IPreferPi]

It'll be a damn shame if he isn't a Coyote next year, if you ask me.

I don't think he'll field a lot of interest on the market. I'm sure he'll sign at a bargain contract.

 

[Muppet]

Vermette doing what he does best. Missing the net.

 

[IPreferPi]

Wow, Elliot actually got a stick on Vrby's patent move.

 

[Muppet]

Choosing Antoine "I couldn't hit a barn door" Vermette in the shootout over Boedker..

 

[JTPoni23]

I'm a huge Smitty supporter, and if he stays I am 100% ok with Johnson getting at least 20 starts next year. Smitty's has been over worked both this year and last, need a backup that the coaches have faith in. Johnson is it.

 

[IPreferPi]

Choosing Antoine "I couldn't hit a barn door" Vermette in the shootout over Boedker..

Boeds hasn't exactly been money in the shootouts this year either. I think Vrbata and Sullivan are the only two Yotes with more than one SO goal this season.

 

[Summer Rose]

 

[rt]

Why the eff does 695-1 say Ducks vs Oilers on my guide? Why the eff didn't this game record? What the eff is going on with DTV? Can anyone help?

 

[Summer Rose]

Why the eff does 695-1 say Ducks vs Oilers on my guide? Why the eff didn't this game record? What the eff is going on with DTV? Can anyone help?

It was apparently moved to 685 tonight for some reason.

 

[rt]

Playoff hopes are officially dashed. Even if we get 10/10 of the final points we very, very likely don't qualify.

Tank baby tank.

 

[rt]

It was apparently moved to 685 tonight for some reason.

What the **** is 685? Never heard of it. This is ********. Was it even HD?

 

[amjay13]

685 is another FSN alternate.....yes in HD.......game was moved to that channel this morning.

 

[Howler Scores]

685 is another FSN alternate.....yes in HD.......game was moved to that channel this morning.

They tweeted it out and I did not think too much of it but that is pretty messed up since people lost it and I dont know if it was moved to a channel not everyone has.

 

[JTPoni23]

If Columbus loses in regulation, Yotes are 5 points back with 2 games in hand. Need a loss from Dallas tomorrow, and a lot of help on Saturday and Sunday though...there may still be a slight chance, need a ton of help.

 

[Mosby]

I like what I've seen from Johnson, but as the full-time starter? I'm not sure. It's been such a small sample size. At the very least you'd need to bring in a solid veteran as backup.

Johnson (6'3") plays a lot like Smith (6'4") in that he uses his frame to his advantage. Very square to the puck, great on the angles, just a very positional goaltender. Not a whole lot of flash, but he keeps the puck out of the net. Sean Burke could have a lot of success with him.

Compare that to someone like LaBarbera. I'm not even positive it's a difference in skill set. He's the same size as Johnson but he really doesn't use his frame to his advantage. LaBarbera must expel so much energy flopping around. Comparatively, Johnson is very cool, collected.

After tonight, Johnson's numbers improved to 1.21 GAA with a .954 Sv%. That's giving your team a chance to win. And he remains undefeated in regulation. LaBarbera's likability in the room can only go so far. If he's so well liked, give him Howler's job.

 

[rt]

685 is another FSN alternate.....yes in HD.......game was moved to that channel this morning.

First game in history on that channel? I set my dvr last night. Whatever. I guess I didn't miss much. Still, its just so God damned bush league.

 

[rt]

My take on LaBarbera is that it's not his positioning or athleticism, it's his AHL level puck tracking and rebound control. It's the former pair of skills that make him an nhl player despite the latter two short comings. That and his size and personality.

 

[Mosby]

Columbus loses in regulation. Who is going to back into that 8th spot?

 

[Vip]

Just watched te highlights.

Is it wrong that I found it funny when Vermette and Morris basically jumped Backes after he hit OEL?

I mean, it was awesome.

Smart nice by OEL not fighting Sobotka. Apparently he does MMA fighting in the off season. Would've been cool to watch OEL get in a fight though.

 

[CC96]

Finally got home and saw the highlights. I was really happy to see my mancrush/girlfriend Vrbie break the shutout. Also Johnson looked very solid from what I saw, I really hope we bring him back in some capacity next season.

 

[MIGs Dog]

Columbus loses in regulation. Who is going to back into that 8th spot?

Anyone but Detroit

 

[Mosby]

Anyone but Detroit

One second the Coyotes playoff chances are near dead, and then the next... if St. Louis beats Dallas tonight, preferably in regulation, we're right back in the thick of things. And with two games in hand on the Jackets.

If we think these standings are tight, it'll only be more insane next year with the new divisions and wildcard format.

 

[rt]

If we go 1.00 and those other three teams go < .500 than we make. Why would that happen, though? It hasn't happened in the first forty plus games, why the last half dozen?

 

[XX]

One second the Coyotes playoff chances are near dead, and then the next... if St. Louis beats Dallas tonight, preferably in regulation, we're right back in the thick of things. And with two games in hand on the Jackets.

It's not close if you are two and a half back with 5 to play. Seriously. Winning those two in hand doesn't even tie you, let alone likely give you more ROW.

 

[GiveAFlyingPuck]

LaBarbera's likability in the room can only go so far. If he's so well liked, give him Howler's job.

I found that to be quite funny.

The possibility of us making the playoffs are extremely small. I'm pretty sure that the only way to salvage this season is to get an owner. And the chances of that are even smaller.