Pre-Game Talk: PLAYOFFS! at vegas tuesday thursday

[Buffdog]

Honestly I’m pretty negative about the Jets and I picked Vegas to win in five in my pool, but with Hellebuyck in net anything is possible. Split the first two in Vegas and we’re in good shape.

Famous last words, but I’ll take playing Brossoit.

 

[snowkiddin]

Last time there was a lot of hype around the 8th seeded Jets maybe upsetting the top seed in the West, they were swept in 4.

Was there really that much hype about us beating the Ducks, though? I think the hype was more about the return of the white out and the playoffs in general

 

[WolfHouse]

Was there really that much hype about us beating the Ducks, though? I think the hype was more about the return of the white out and the playoffs in general

There was zero hype about us beating the Ducks...

 

[sipowicz]

If they actually are able to do that...then Chipman should do it in our barn.

Oh you mean like when visiting teams like the Leafs, Habs, Bruins, Flyers, Red Wings, Black Hawks, Oilers…………

 

[Ducky10]

Last time there was a lot of hype around the 8th seeded Jets maybe upsetting the top seed in the West, they were swept in 4.

The only hype I remember was the Jets 2.0 finally making the playoffs and the return of the whiteout. Nobody expected that team to win the series, maybe a game but that’s it.

 

[tbcwpg]

Was there really that much hype about us beating the Ducks, though? I think the hype was more about the return of the white out and the playoffs in general

The only hype I remember was the Jets 2.0 finally making the playoffs and the return of the whiteout. Nobody expected that team to win the series, maybe a game but that’s it.

Sportsnet Stanley Cup Playoff predictions – Sportsnet.ca

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6 of 9 Sportsnet NHL broadcasters picked the Jets over the Ducks, including Kypreos, Friedman, and Chris Johnston who's at TSN now. Kypreos had them losing in the Cup Final.

Experts' predictions: First-round playoff picks

Our experts weigh in with their predictions for the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs.

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5 of 13 ESPN analysts picked the Jets, including Pierre Lebrun.

I can't find the TSN record of their 2015 playoff predictions but I remember it as being similar to Sportsnet.

 

[Gil Fisher]

So there was hype.

 

[jokesondee]

 

[Ducky10]

Sportsnet Stanley Cup Playoff predictions – Sportsnet.ca

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6 of 9 Sportsnet NHL broadcasters picked the Jets over the Ducks, including Kypreos, Friedman, and Chris Johnston who's at TSN now. Kypreos had them losing in the Cup Final.

Experts' predictions: First-round playoff picks

Our experts weigh in with their predictions for the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs.

www.espn.com

5 of 13 ESPN analysts picked the Jets, including Pierre Lebrun.

Well this only proves one thing……I have a really bad memory

 

[Steenager]

I remember Jeff O'Neil on TSN picking the Jets to beat the Ducks and to go on and win the whole thing. There was mega-hype around the Jets' tough to play against team. Then we got swept.

However, we were a bit unlucky. That was the series where we trailed for about 3 minutes total through all four games.

 

[Channelcat]

I remember Jeff O'Neil on TSN picking the Jets to beat the Ducks and to go on and win the whole thing. There was mega-hype around the Jets' tough to play against team. Then we got swept.

However, we were a bit unlucky. That was the series where we trailed for about 3 minutes total through all four games.

Ya, could have actually won that just as easily. Just like when we swept EDM. Could have gone either way.

 

[Jets 31]

I remember Jeff O'Neil on TSN picking the Jets to beat the Ducks and to go on and win the whole thing. There was mega-hype around the Jets' tough to play against team. Then we got swept.

However, we were a bit unlucky. That was the series where we trailed for about 3 minutes total through all four games.

If by unlucky you mean Pavelec i agree.

 

[DRW204]

Sportsnet Stanley Cup Playoff predictions – Sportsnet.ca

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6 of 9 Sportsnet NHL broadcasters picked the Jets over the Ducks, including Kypreos, Friedman, and Chris Johnston who's at TSN now. Kypreos had them losing in the Cup Final.

Experts' predictions: First-round playoff picks

Our experts weigh in with their predictions for the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs.

www.espn.com

5 of 13 ESPN analysts picked the Jets, including Pierre Lebrun.

I can't find the TSN record of their 2015 playoff predictions but I remember it as being similar to Sportsnet.

Bu bu but I get told the jets get no love or respect from anyone

Anyway iirc the jets were one of the hottest teams to finish off that year headlined by Ondrej Pavelec playing at an otherworldly level to get them into the PO's. I didn't realize that many had picked us tbh bc Anaheim was a great, PO-tested team during those years

 

[KingBogo]

There is always hype in the playoffs, as should there be. This is why you play 82 games over 6 months. We ended up with the 14th best record in the NHL and deserve to be here. Yes it was a bumpy road but we had a strong last 2 weeks and there is reason to be hopeful. IMO we have more talent then our record suggests and we have one if best goalies in the league.

 

[Inanna]

No, but as I found out during my short-lived yet lucrative career as a 'reverse stripper', there are decency laws at play for men of my 'stature'

Okay, there has to be an interesting story (or several) behind that. I could speculate about what a reverse stripper actually is or does but instead I'll ask for more details. Can you elaborate, please?

 

[Zhamnov5GoalGame]

I remember Jeff O'Neil on TSN picking the Jets to beat the Ducks and to go on and win the whole thing. There was mega-hype around the Jets' tough to play against team. Then we got swept.

However, we were a bit unlucky. That was the series where we trailed for about 3 minutes total through all four games.

That would be the first 3 games. The Ducks had the lead for most of the 4th game.

 

[Zhamnov5GoalGame]

The main thing I see working against us is having to start on the road every series. We were much better at home all year. We were in a position to get home ice advantage for a couple of rounds at least most of the season so that is the unfortunate part about our losing odyssey in 2023.

But the team has to do a lot of things to win either way so finding their road game is just another item to add to the list.

 

[Inanna]

The main thing I see working against us is having to start on the road every series. We were much better at home all year. We were in a position to get home ice advantage for a couple of rounds at least most of the season so that is the unfortunate part about our losing odyssey in 2023.

But the team has to do a lot of things to win either way so finding their road game is just another item to add to the list.

Some people claim there is less pressure in opening a series on the road.

If you go into their arena and win one game, it's regarded as a great start to the series.

If you open at home and don't win both games, it's called a bad start and you're in possible trouble.

The result after two games is the same, tied at 1-1. But all the sports commentators appear to think that one situation is far better. Kind of strange?

 

[cbcwpg]

Overall	Vegas	Winnipeg
Pts %	0.677	0.579
GF	267	246
GA	225	224
PPG	42	52
PP%	20.29	19.26
PPA	44	42
PK%	77.44	82.43
Shots For	2587	2486
Shots Against	2533	2487
SV%	0.911	0.910
5 on 5
SV%	0.927	0.928
CF%	48.4	51.7
FF%	49.2	51.6
Scoring Chances For	1806	1863
Scoring Chances Against	1877	1711
High Danger Chances For	608	641
High Danger Chances Against	600	566
High Danger resulted in GF	11.80%	8.30%

 

[jokesondee]

Overall	Vegas	Winnipeg
Pts %	0.677	0.579
GF	267	246
GA	225	224
PPG	42	52
PP%	20.29	19.26
PPA	44	42
PK%	77.44	82.43
Shots For	2587	2486
Shots Against	2533	2487
SV%	0.911	0.910
5 on 5
SV%	0.927	0.928
CF%	48.4	51.7
FF%	49.2	51.6
Scoring Chances For	1806	1863
Scoring Chances Against	1877	1711
High Danger Chances For	608	641
High Danger Chances Against	600	566
High Danger resulted in GF	11.80%	8.30%

Pretty evenly matched with a slight edge to us in some important categories id say.

 

[Inanna]

Pretty evenly matched with a slight edge to us in some important categories id say.

It really shows what a fine line separates first place from eighth place. Granted, a lot of our statistical success was pumped in during the first four months of the season, but as everyone is fond of saying the playoffs are a whole new season. And we're starting over almost even!

 

[tbcwpg]

Bu bu but I get told the jets get no love or respect from anyone

Anyway iirc the jets were one of the hottest teams to finish off that year headlined by Ondrej Pavelec playing at an otherworldly level to get them into the PO's. I didn't realize that many had picked us tbh bc Anaheim was a great, PO-tested team during those years

Pavelec had 3 straight shutouts to end the year, yeah. Then played a decent game 1 until he gave up the eventual winner with his pad in his own net. Then a decent game 2 until he gave up the winner in the final minute.

 

[Hobble]

I’m honestly worried about how our 2nd line with Names-Wheeler will shape up in the playoffs. Wonder if Bones reconsiders moving Scheif back, and maybe getting Connor/Dubois/Ehlers back together.

 

[DRW204]

Pavelec had 3 straight shutouts to end the year, yeah. Then played a decent game 1 until he gave up the eventual winner with his pad in his own net. Then a decent game 2 until he gave up the winner in the final minute.

i remember that stl game he came in relief for hutch. saved 19/20, with the GA being a shot from center ice. from that point on he went 9-3-1 with a 950 sv% with 4 SOs lol.

 

[DRW204]

I’m honestly worried about how our 2nd line with Names-Wheeler will shape up in the playoffs. Wonder if Bones reconsiders moving Scheif back, and maybe getting Connor/Dubois/Ehlers back together.

i was surprised on how infrequent they've put Connor-Dubois-Ehlers together, especially when the team was struggling to score in the 2nd half.

Ehlers & Wheeler have been clicking well though. i think Namestnikov can be a top-6er in spurts, but long-term he def isn't a viable option there. i think they'll keep on riding the current wave as it has been clicking

and that's not to mention how Nino has elevated that third line too.