GDT: Game 9: Columbus vs. Ottawa | 10/28 7PM EDT

[major major]

So much of this game came down to the play that led to the Karlsson goal. The first thing I'd point out, which was also a big part of the story of the game, was that Lehner made the big stop when Ottawa needed it, while Mcelhinney didn't when we needed it. Lehner really was outstanding.

I also don't get why our boys thought it was a good idea to do a 4 on 2. If you have a 4 on 2 one way then there's a more dangerous 3 on 1 going back the other way. At least one of our guys needed to peel off to cover for Murray when he jumped into the play.

 

[futurcorerock]

Now's the time to have fun with these games:

- Start the game with X amount of beers for each player on IR
- Take a drink every time a player misses a shift due to injury
- Take a drink every time there's a defensive gaffe / sub for a shot when leading to a goal
- Take a shot for each player who does not return

 

[JKG08]

Now's the time to have fun with these games:

- Start the game with X amount of beers for each player on IR
- Take a drink every time a player misses a shift due to injury
- Take a drink every time there's a defensive gaffe / sub for a shot when leading to a goal
- Take a shot for each player who does not return

You trying to give us alcohol poisoning?

I might have to switch to light beer for those terms.

 

[punk_o_holic]

I also felt that they needed a physical defensive defensemen the last 2 years or so. All our defense are offensive minded except Prout. Which totally sucks.

 

[Jackets Fan]

Why Karlsson? He's just doing his job and putting up points. If you said Neil, then I would agree

Ehh, just tired of watching Karlsson shred up the CBJ every time the teams play.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Umm... guys.... i hate to be that person but looking at the gifs/video I don't think the Arty hit was that bad. Just an unfortunate result.

i agree

 

[Jackets Fan]

You trying to give us alcohol poisoning?

I might have to switch to light beer for those terms.

Haha, my thoughts exactly.

 

[Cowumbus]

So who do you think we draft Eichel or McDavid lol jk it's not up to us nhl will give oilers 1OA somehow.

But in all seriousness we need a shakeup

 

[Fro]

we don't need a shake up...we need to get healthy...my god ppl...come back from the ledge...

 

[punk_o_holic]

Will GM's ask for a ransom knowing that we need a shake up due to injury? Will you guys be fine if Jarmo slightly over pays in a trade to get us some help now?

 

[Samkow]

Will you guys be fine if Jarmo slightly over pays in a trade to get us some help now?

It depends how close some of these guys are to actually returning. Which we no clue about.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

we don't need a shake up...we need to get healthy...

Unfortunately thats alot to ask for right now, and if it ever happens, it may be too late.

 

[LooseCannon]

The fans deserve a big shakeup. This is the year all eyes on are Columbus. How about ADDING a big player instead of trading one for a change...

 

[punk_o_holic]

It depends how close some of these guys are to actually returning. Which we no clue about.

I think I saw somewhere(probably Portzline and Mixer) say that Jenner was skating with the team. Think one of them said Jenner and Dubinsky might be another 2 weeks. But even when they return, how many games will it take them to get back into game shape?

 

[Jackets Fan]

Are Jenner and Dubinsky at least relatively close to returning?

 

[Mayor Bee]

The fans deserve a big shakeup. This is the year all eyes on are Columbus. How about ADDING a big player instead of trading one for a change...

No need to make moves, based on the following:
- There's a ton of guys out with injuries, and
- The GM's job is not in danger, and
- The fanbase isn't exactly in a state of revolt here, and
- Even if the entire season goes to hell as a direct result of injuries, the possibility of #1 overall (via lottery, not a 30th-place finish) makes more sense than disrupting the locker room and moving assets

 

[KJ Dangler]

Seeing jack Johnson interviewed makes me realize how much we are missing Dubinsky . Dubinsky would be pissed, and hold the guys accountable. I know we have a lot of injuries , but damn, 5 to 2 loss to ottawa at home . Johansen, now might be a good time to take a leadership role, and that means when u are one of the better shooters healthy, shoot the damn puck. Murray was bad tonight

 

[EspenK]

The fans deserve a big shakeup. This is the year all eyes on are Columbus. How about ADDING a big player instead of trading one for a change...

Great idea I suggest we add Crosby or Seguin. Or maybe Drew Doughty.

 

[Fro]

Wiz broke a finger...out 1-2 weeks

 

[futurcorerock]

The fans deserve a big shakeup. This is the year all eyes on are Columbus. How about ADDING a big player instead of trading one for a change...

Fans also deserve a smart hockey trade that improves the team.

We've had enough terrible hockey moves because the locals demanded a virgin sacrifice.

 

[MoeBartoli]

As I look back on some of these games it doesn't seem to me the fighting and roughhouse play has served us particularly well. We do excel when we are active forechecking and being solid on the boards. But I am struggling to think of any game this year where the style of play has served us well. I suspect in part it's because we have a shorthanded roster. But tonight reminded me of too many Jacket games in the Dorsett/Boll period.

 

[NotWendell]

That 5 minute major, which was nothing worse than a 2 minute charging penalty in reality, just killed us. OUCH! I just sprained by index finger typing this post. Out 1-2 weeks.

 

[Fro]

$25m of our roster out of the lineup...and growing...

 

[alphafox]

When do we start tanking for McDavid? (mostly)

 

[CBJWerenski8]

That 5 minute major, which was nothing worse than a 2 minute charging penalty in reality, just killed us. OUCH! I just sprained by index finger typing this post. Out 1-2 weeks.

It was a clear major man. Not sure how we can sugarcoat that one.