Positivity Thread II - Now with more Cations

[kanadalainen]

From PMo's pregame interview yesterday, "Josh will start skating next week and Dustin's back on the ice" (0:42 mark)...

Super like!!

 

[KingBogo]

Posted this in the Pregame thread just before it closed down and since it fits better here I thought I'd post again.

The history of professional sports is filled with teams that played below expectations during the regular season and then caught fire in the playoffs, and due to the nature of hockey it seems to happen in the NHL more than any other league. Over the last decade, and not counting the lockout season, the Stanley cup winner has had the following regular season point totals:

105
111
104
102
100
95
103
112
99

Average 103.4 points. Sports Club has our most likely final points total at 103 points

Coincidence? I think not

 

[Jets 31]

Posted this in the Pregame thread just before it closed down and since it fits better here I thought I'd post again.

The history of professional sports is filled with teams that played below expectations during the regular season and then caught fire in the playoffs, and due to the nature of hockey it seems to happen in the NHL more than any other league. Over the last decade, and not counting the lockout season, the Stanley cup winner has had the following regular season point totals:

105
111
104
102
100
95
103
112
99

Average 103.4 points. Sports Club has our most likely final points total at 103 points

Coincidence? I think not

No way those smarty pants at the Hockey News could be wrong , i'm not even worried .

 

[Afterburner]

WE FREAKING CLINCHED!!!!

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

fifth team to clinch!

A few wins away from the FIRST divisional NHL title in WPG Jets History!

 

[Neuf]

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

Quick math on the race for a banner:

NSH has 6 games left. If they go 4-2, they'll reach 98 Pts.

The Jets have 7 games left. If they go 2-5 they'll reach 98 points.

We have a 5 ROW advantage too.

 

[KingBogo]

Quick math on the race for a banner:

NSH has 6 games left. If they go 4-2, they'll reach 98 Pts.

The Jets have 7 games left. If they go 2-5 they'll reach 98 points.

We have a 5 ROW advantage too.

After last night I'd argue there is a better chance of us running the table than the Preds catching us from behind.

 

[ps241]

Just wanted to say from a game “day/night” experience vs Nashville Saturday extravaganza was one big fat positive event that made me so happy we have an NHL team in Winnipeg.

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

Time to bring a division title to winnipeg.

We're four wins away.

 

[blues10]

Leading the division with 5 games left and Buff set to return from injury.

 

[KingBogo]

So I'm guessing this is the one place on this board where even a hint of optimism is allowed. I was at the game last and was not a happy camper on the way home, poured a glass of wine and fumed. I'm not much one for public venting so I knew to stay clear of the PGT. But today is a new day and we still have our ticket to the playoffs punched. No matter what happens over the next 5 games come playoff time the Central will come down to a 4 team tournament between the Jets, Preds, Blues and Stars. How they are seeded and who plays who is unknown but none of those teams are perfect and all are beatable and on paper at least we have the most talent.

I'm going to the game again Saturday with my son and no doubt there will be many Habs jerseys in attendance. It will feel to me like a playoff game and I'm still hopeful the team pulls it's head out of it's ass in time for a long playoff run. We are still in 1st with 5 games to go and look to have the ROW in our favour in any tie breakers. I'm not giving up yet.

 

[Jetfaninflorida]

We still control our own destiny. Win some games, please.

 

[Jets 31]

I'm positive i have no idea which team will show up , the Cup contender that won 5-0 or the not so good team from the last 2 games . It is frustrating though i'll tell you that .

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

So I'm guessing this is the one place on this board where even a hint of optimism is allowed. I was at the game last and was not a happy camper on the way home, poured a glass of wine and fumed. I'm not much one for public venting so I knew to stay clear of the PGT. But today is a new day and we still have our ticket to the playoffs punched. No matter what happens over the next 5 games come playoff time the Central will come down to a 4 team tournament between the Jets, Preds, Blues and Stars. How they are seeded and who plays who is unknown but none of those teams are perfect and all are beatable and on paper at least we have the most talent.

I'm going to the game again Saturday with my son and no doubt there will be many Habs jerseys in attendance. It will feel to me like a playoff game and I'm still hopeful the team pulls it's head out of it's ass in time for a long playoff run. We are still in 1st with 5 games to go and look to have the ROW in our favour in any tie breakers. I'm not giving up yet.

Your absence was noticed. I thought I might find you in here. As for all those Habs fans who will be there tomorrow... it's why I will never go to Habs or Leafs games. Like Bob Seger sang, you always seem outnumbered, you don't dare make a stand. Just gotta hope our team shuts them up. GJG.

I'll now return to my regularly scheduled venting.

 

[ps241]

I think we owe the Habs one after they humiliated us in their house the last time we met.

WE.........ARE.......DUE

 

[Ducky10]

They'll do it.

 

[John Agar]

It's my birthday tomorrow...

The Jets are going to win...

I am sure of it...

Or else...

There...

Positivity...

Is that how it's done... ?

 

[ps241]

Interesting take in the Athletic about the Jets. I look it is mildly positive “IF THE JETS DEFENSE GET HEALTHY”:

18. Right now it’s very likely that the Stars will play the Jets in the first round, one of the most vulnerable contending teams in the league. The Jets are on pace for just 100 points this year, but the underlying numbers have been in the tank for much of the season and only getting worse. Only five teams had a worse shot share in March than Winnipeg’s 45 percent: New Jersey, Detroit, Ottawa, Philadelphia and the Rangers. Zero playoff teams.
When it comes to the Jets’ concerning play, it’s critical to note that the team has been without two top pairing calibre defenders for quite some time. Josh Morrissey has been out since Feb. 24 while Dustin Byfuglien has been out since Feb. 14 after missing most of January. Very few teams can survive a blow that large to their backend, but especially not a team with insufficient depth.

Winnipeg simply hasn’t been able to replace Morrissey and Byfuglien adequately and it shows over the last month or so. With both players in the lineup, the Jets are a decent 5-on-5 team at a 51.1 percent Corsi. Take one out and that drops to 48.2 percent. Without two, it’s 45.3 percent.
The past few months have been discouraging, but it’s important to have some perspective with what the Jets are dealing with injury wise. It speaks to the team’s depth issues on defence, but when healthy this team can still be dangerous.

 

[KingBogo]

The positivity thread, my good friend. Still annoyed by last night's game and especially all those Habs jersey's going home happy. I've now found myself in the position of cheering for the Cains and Blue Jackets.

But statistically at least we are now in a slightly better position than we were this time yesterday. At that point we needed to go 4-1 to guarantee 1st, now it is down to 3-1 to guarantee 1st. 2-2 gives a coin flip chance at 1st. We're not dead yet

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

Our magic number to clinch first went down last night.

Only need 3 more positive results between us and NSH's opponents to lock up first.

 

[KingBogo]

Our magic number to clinch first went down last night.

Only need 3 more positive results between us and NSH's opponents to lock up first.

The Blues have also entered the mix, so we need to account for what they might do. Either way 3-1 locks up 1st.

 

[GNP]

The Blues have also entered the mix, so we need to account for what they might do. Either way 3-1 locks up 1st.

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3-1 is a tall order. considering the way the Jet's are playing. More like 2-2 , or 2-1-1 ? I'd love to see them go 3-1 -- but it looks a bit shaky now. The Preds don't look much better. I think St.Louis just may be a factor. At least it will be exciting

 

[KingBogo]

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3-1 is a tall order. considering the way the Jet's are playing. More like 2-2 , or 2-1-1 ? I'd love to see them go 3-1 -- but it looks a bit shaky now. The Preds don't look much better. I think St.Louis just may be a factor. At least it will be exciting

I don't think it is possible to know with this team. I can see a switch being flicked and all of a sudden we see the contenders they can become. I would really like to see Mauirce do something to generate some urgency in their game. I'd vote for a Scheifele - Wheeler breakup. I think that would light the necessary fire.

 

[GNP]

I don't think it is possible to know with this team. I can see a switch being flicked and all of a sudden we see the contenders they can become. I would really like to see Mauirce do something to generate some urgency in their game. I'd vote for a Scheifele - Wheeler breakup. I think that would light the necessary fire.

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I wonder if Maurice has the guts to do this ?--and not be intimidated by his star players ? He certainly needs to do something. I don't think it's just the 1st line though -- I think the complacency attitude runs thru the "whole team" Look at that last Nashville game, as they looked like world beaters. They looked like a Tampa team on that night. I question whether or not Maurice can motivate them consistently ?? The talent is there, so it's very puzzling indeed.

Nothing wrong with your suggestion--something to "skake up" the team.