Pre-Game Talk: PLAYOFFS! at vegas tuesday thursday

[Been around]

Manitoba...in the summer ..who the hell would not want this...
Main beach at sunset and my sisters place during the day...

 

[Ggg99]

After a roller coaster season the dust has settled and the Jets find themselves staring at a huge opportunity. The timing is perfect, the opponent is perfect, Jets win in 7.

Top 10 reasons why the Jets win this series...
1. Helly vs Brossoirt or Quick or any of the other plugs they have -huge mismatch
2. The return of great Scheif - best player on the ice
3. KFC remembers how to score - has to happen
4. Norrisy - better than any of theirs. Best D-man on the ice.
5. Stone's back. But can his back take heavy playoff games? Big unknown.
6. Eichel has never played a playoff game. And he's not built for it.
7. Karma. We owe them for 2018 (just peruse the F*** Vegas thread for details)
8. PLD+Lowry+Neiderider -Big men in beast mode win playoffs, we have 3 beauties
9. Fly is flying again - huge difference maker on PP1
10. Bones - an experienced steady hand who wins in the playoffs

 

[Been around]

Oh and that water is a frigid 25C to 30C during summer...with no algae unlike grand beach

 

[sipowicz]

That group of 12 forwards is kind of embarrassing. We’d have zero depth without the deadline guys.

I hope AJF draws in through even if one of the wingers is able to play.

Wheezer anywhere near a top 6 is a joke!

 

[Jets 31]

That group of 12 forwards is kind of embarrassing. We’d have zero depth without the deadline guys.

I hope AJF draws in through even if one of the wingers is able to play.

Embarrassing is a bit harsh, i would have Barron up in Wheeler's spot but i don't mind that group of 12 , especially since Bowness moved Scheifele to the wing on the top line.

 

[Royale With Cheese]

That group of 12 forwards is kind of embarrassing. We’d have zero depth without the deadline guys.

I hope AJF draws in through even if one of the wingers is able to play.

Don't forget it's missing Ehlers and Perfetti. Looks solid if they're in the mix.

 

[WATTAGE4451]

What? Why?

Where is Logan Thompson?

EDIT - It looks like Bro won the starting job. Good for him. He's unbeaten in his (limited) starts.

Thompsons injured. He only played one game since feb 9th- on March 23rd where he reinjured himself. He's skating but who knows when he's available to play or if they'd even throw a rookie into the playoffs like that after months of not playing.

Hill was outdoor a long time too but did get in a conditioning stint game with their minor league affiliate at the end of the season, though quick is probably still backing up over him.

 

[SensibleGuy]

I know the Jets played better the last couple weeks, but 2 weeks doesn't erase 2 months of futility IMO. Any given Sunday and all that, but I am surprised at how many people seem to be favouring the Jets over the #1 team in the west. Reminds me of the talk before the Ducks series. And we all know how that turned out.

Pretty much where I'm at. Could we upset the Knights and in the series? Sure. Do I have any sort of confidence that will happen? Not really. I'm mostly hoping we at least push it to 6 or 7 games. Sadly, I think a 4 game sweep by Vegas is probably more likely than us winning the series.

 

[SUX2BU]

Playoff scheduling

 

[AlphaLackey]

What would your plan be to sneak Jets gear into their building? Vegas is famous for confiscating opponents gear at the gate. You’d have to wear multiple layers and then start whipping the shirts off like that paid fan hype guy that visits arenas.

I'd just wear the Knights gear and then openly and baldly cheer for the Jets at every opportunity. In the immortal words of George Carlin, let them figure it out.

 

[AlphaLackey]

Preetty much where I'm at. Could we upset the Knights and in the series? Sure. Do I have any sort of confidence that will happen? Not really. I'm mostly hoping we at least push it to 6 or 7 games. Sadly, I think a 4 game sweep by Vegas is probably more likely than us winning the series.

Here's the thing: that series against the Ducks, we had goaltending as bad as Las Vegas has right now so I'm not going to write off a team who A. is playing better (last 15 game rolling average xG%) than they've played all year, and B. has a massive edge in the most important position on the ice.

Moneypuck has us as a mere 52-48 dog, and yes, this is much closer than the betting lines that have us all at about a 2-1 dog.

 

[SensibleGuy]

Here's the thing: that series against the Ducks, we had goaltending as bad as Las Vegas has right now so I'm not going to write off a team who A. is playing better (last 15 game rolling average xG%) than they've played all year, and B. has a massive edge in the most important position on the ice.

Moneypuck has us as a mere 52-48 dog, and yes, this is much closer than the betting lines that have us all at about a 2-1 dog.

K, you be you.

Obviously though, I'm hoping our Jets pull it off and trounce the hated Vegas team.

 

[Adam da bomb]

Goaltending always wins out in playoffs so jets are golden.

 

[Royale With Cheese]

Playoff scheduling

10 PM start on Thursday.

 

[GeorgeJETson]

Re: F*** Vegas not allowing Jets gear in the stadium

Have the Jets logo painted on your chest. Take your shirt off once inside.

They can't confiscate your skin!

 

[10Ducky10]

We gotta be knocking the shit out of Eichel and Stone. Nail them every single chance we get. Give them some hurtin' and get them off of their game.

 

[hockeyarena]

We gotta be knocking the shit out of Eichel and Stone. Nail them every single chance we get. Give them some hurtin' and get them off of their game.

Agreed. Eichel will throw a little temper tantrum like he always does. The American marner.

 

[Gil Fisher]

I'm not sure what the series odds are....but Devils were well ahead in the regular season.

Sorry. I had been under the impression that the rags were in 2nd place. I must have misread the standings.

 

[Inanna]

Re: F*** Vegas not allowing Jets gear in the stadium

Have the Jets logo painted on your chest. Take your shirt off once inside.

They can't confiscate your skin!

They can't confiscate your skin, agreed, but they can order you to cover it up.

 

[roccerfeller]

10 PM start on Thursday.

Fortunately 8 PST for me so I can yell loud and keep my neighbours up who seem to tap out early at 9pm or so

 

[Aphid]

I know the Jets played better the last couple weeks, but 2 weeks doesn't erase 2 months of futility IMO. Any given Sunday and all that, but I am surprised at how many people seem to be favouring the Jets over the #1 team in the west. Reminds me of the talk before the Ducks series. And we all know how that turned out.

With that line of reasoning, why does them playing poorly mid to late February up to the past six games erase what they did to start the season?

This team doesn't lack talent. They pretty much have it all. As has been said a ton prior, it severely lacks consistency. If they play like they can, they should win.

 

[KingBogo]

So what’s going to happen this year?
Will Mark Scheifele get injured or suspended to end his season?

Or win the Conn Smythe?

 

[ATLbound]

Hmm i know Ehlers said he was in. But the fact Bones changed the lines in practice instead of using a place holder in Ehlers spot (including Wheeler back to PP1) has me very concerned... gamesmanship maybe, seems pretty extreme
To not even have him skate with the team for gamesmanship

 

[KingBogo]

I was out at the lake last week, so I listened to a lot of satellite radio, specifically the NHL network. I was pleasantly surprised at how much love the were giving the Jets. Much different vibe than around here. Most of the talking heads had the Jets as a very tough out with a dark horse chance to make an extended run. The focus was their strong play and winning must win games over the last 2 weeks.

 

[LowLefty]

I was out at the lake last week, so I listened to a lot of satellite radio, specifically the NHL network. I was pleasantly surprised at how much love the were giving the Jets. Much different vibe than around here. Most of the talking heads had the Jets as a very tough out with a dark horse chance to make an extended run. The focus was their strong play and winning must win games over the last 2 weeks.

I think most of the hockey analysts are giving the Jets a good shot in this round - most have commented on their recent play and how that would need to continue. I'd agree.
Helle comes up in most discussions and is one area that most give the Jets the huge advantage.
Our top six are considered a major plus and our D game is almost always mentioned as a big plus over where we have been in the past.
The unknown in almost all discussions I listened to, is compete and consistency - those are the areas we hope the last few weeks have addressed.
I'm optimistic.