GDT: Game 60 - CBJ vs NJD - 16 Feb, 6pm

[NotWendell]

So who should we be getting off IR in the near future?

Korpisalo and Josh Anderson should be the next two back.

 

[Fred Glover]

they won’t quit but it’s an AHL roster. Reality is setting in

Reality is that it is an AHL roster, that currently stands in the first wild card position. I don’t know how they are doing it, but is sure beats the alternative

 

[MFRONE]

Korpisalo and Josh Anderson should be the next two back.

Anderson hasn’t even gone through a contact practice and won’t until his agent’s doctor clears him. I doubt he’ll be back soon and even then he may get traded based on that haul Coleman roughy in.

 

[MFRONE]

Stenlund getting praise for his job at C by Torts after going 33% in the circle. Not sure we watched the same game.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Not sure where this “Stenlund played bad” crowd is coming from. His line looked constantly dangerous, and has the last two games. He’s certainly no star but Stenlund was fine imo.

 

[cslebn]

That was disappointing.

On to the next one. Got to start getting 2 pts or we'll drop out of the playoffs.

 

[The Jones Zone]

Had to work today....but I've seen enough of the Devils to know if they can't beat them,
let's hope for a high draft pick.....cause the playoff hopes left when Jones went down

The Devils are f***ing pathetic....so what are we

 

[CBJWerenski8]

 

[Fro]

Just gotta keep afloat...10 days from basically getting any IR players back

 

[KCbus]

Is it me, or did we used to be pretty good in overtime? Now, it seems like we go out there just trying not to fall all over ourselves.

 

[Fred Glover]

Is it me, or did we used to be pretty good in overtime? Now, it seems like we go out there just trying not to fall all over ourselves.

The operative here is used to, like when we had Bread playing as well as Jones on defense. This year has definitely been an issue, now especially with Jones out

 

[Fred Glover]

Had to work today....but I've seen enough of the Devils to know if they can't beat them,
let's hope for a high draft pick.....cause the playoff hopes left when Jones went down

The Devils are ****ing pathetic....so what are we

We are currently in the first wild card position. Playoffs are in play.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Oh yeah what’s the deal with starting Gavrikov in OT over Werenski? Imo, Gavrikov should be the third defenseman to get a shift in OT, behind Z and Nuti.

 

[MFRONE]

Oh yeah what’s the deal with starting Gavrikov in OT over Werenski? Imo, Gavrikov should be the third defenseman to get a shift in OT, behind Z and Nuti.

Werenski didn’t really earn OT time based on the previous 2 OT games

 

[CharlotteJacket]

Our talent level in the OT reminds me of those animal shows were the lion is stalking some soon to be dead prey and the lion just pounces on it when the time is perfect. Whether it's Zach and Tampa or tonight on several occasions, our opponent knows we have little lateral quickness to elude anyone and our stick handling doesn't dazzle either. So we end up being mugged and the puck is stolen for breakaway shots.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Reality is that it is an AHL roster, that currently stands in the first wild card position. I don’t know how they are doing it, but is sure beats the alternative

The odds against this roster having an 18-2-5 run were probably in the 100-1 range. Maybe greater.

That they are in playoff contention is astounding.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Werenski didn’t really earn OT time based on the previous 2 OT games

Maybe not, but our odds of winning are way better with Werenski on the ice.

 

[ViD]

Folks, no need to exaggerate. We weren’t blown away in any of these games, they were all razor thin most going to OT. It just didn’t go our way this time, remember there was a stretch where we won games we had no business winning.

I think we’re still fine and still in the race, more injured guys will come back and we will fight even harder.

 

[ViD]

Maybe not, but our odds of winning are way better with Werenski on the ice.

They probably want to contain the top opponent line and then get Zach on the ice?

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

Folks, no need to exaggerate. We weren’t blown away in any of these games, they were all razor thin most going to OT. It just didn’t go our way this time, remember there was a stretch where we won games we had no business winning.

I think we’re still fine and still in the race, more injured guys will come back and we will fight even harder.

I think the bigger issue is the clear lack of skill that shows up at 3-3 and shootouts. They look like a rec league team in OT every time.

 

[rotsbu]

Of all the players to be injured this season the injury to Jones has had the biggest impact.

At the very least it makes you wonder what his absence does to the team's psyche.

 

[EspenK]

The odds against this roster having an 18-2-5 run were probably in the 100-1 range. Maybe greater.

That they are in playoff contention is astounding.

This 100xthis. As with the 16 game winning streak this was a massive over achievement. Even with a full roster it would have been.

 

[KJ Dangler]

They probably want to contain the top opponent line and then get Zach on the ice?

Nope , it’s all about Torts sending a message about Zach turning over the puck in overtime loss a couple games back . He tells the media , we have to forget this game and move on, but he doesn’t coach that way . Yes , Zach had a bad turn over . He’s also your best chance to win, especially with Jones out . His overtime personnel , and shootout lineup was an absolute joke .

 

[rotsbu]

Morning after:
1. Hasn't torts said in the past they don't practice 3v3/OT situations? Might want to rethink that strategy. I'll even offer a start: An explanation of which goal you're trying to score in vs. trying to defend.

2. Torts was very positive about Stenlund in his presser, including that he's a C not a winger. What is he seeing that some on this board aren't (serious question...I'm new here)?

 

[OscarsCards]

Unfortunately this was well deserved L