GDT: Start of the Death March | Jackets@Penguins | 7:00 PM | NBCSports

[DJA]

7-1 Pens

 

[Long Live Lyle]

He’s literally the last of the three I’d choose to start tonight.

 

[Columbus Mike]

Says a lot about the confidence in Bob when your #1 goalie doesn't get the call in a game like this.

 

[cbjfan]

Says a lot about the confidence in Bob when your #1 goalie doesn't get the call in a game like this.

Really strange. Regardless of Bob's recent past with the Penguins, the Jackets need him if they get into the playoffs. They are not winning a playoff series with Korpisalo or Kinkaid. This team is a mess.

P.S to Tortorella: Bob was the ONLY one who showed up for the game against the Devils on Tuesday. Nice reward for a job well done.

 

[CBJ VGK]

PIT puck line (-1.5) is +200 right now. Double your money is the Penguins win by at least 2.

Honestly, I don't know if there has ever been easier money in sports betting than going against the Blue Jackets this season.

Apart from the Tampa game, they have been sizable favorites in almost every home game this year, as well.

 

[Jive Pawnbroker]

Says a lot about the confidence in Bob when your #1 goalie doesn't get the call in a game like this.

When your goalie has been diagnosed with Sphenisciphobia he should never start against Pittsburgh.

 

[NotWendell]

When your goalie has been diagnosed with Sphenisciphobia he should never start against Pittsburgh.

(fear of penguins)

 

[GoJackets1]

For the love of God Torts, nobody buys your “resting Bob” bullshit. If that was actually the intention, Korpi would’ve started the NJ game.

Why are we starting our worst/least ready goalie in arguably the most important game of the season so far? The mind continues to boggle with Torts’ desperation.

 

[majormajor]

For the love of God Torts, nobody buys your “resting Bob” bull****. If that was actually the intention, Korpi would’ve started the NJ game.

Why are we starting our worst/least ready goalie in arguably the most important game of the season so far? The mind continues to boggle with Torts’ desperation.

It's not that complicated. Rest your starter against the team he struggles against.

 

[Columbus Jack]

The same people complaining that Bob isn't starting are the one who would be throwing him under the bus if he played tonight. Bob sucks against the Pens, we have enough history to know that. What is there not "to get"?

 

[GoJackets1]

It's not that complicated. Rest your starter against the team he struggles against.

Don’t get me wrong, I totally agree and get that. I just would’ve started Kinkaid. And of course I worry about the effect it has on Bob’s psyche after he stole us a game, especially since he’s soft regarding these matters.

I expect Korpi to fold like a cheap suit, and whether or not it may be correct/of sound mind, feel as if this decision is the equivalent of throwing in the towel on this game.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

The same people complaining that Bob isn't starting are the one who would be throwing him under the bus if he played tonight. Bob sucks against the Pens, we have enough history to know that. What is there not "to get"?

So true it’s painful

 

[DJA]

So again, no plan or course of action for tonight. Should go well.

 

[aRussian]

So again, no plan or course of action for tonight. Should go well.

Will the coaches even need to stand on the bench?

 

[JacketsDavid]

I've got a bad feeling about this...

Exact type of game that we some how, some way end up winning.

 

[MoeBartoli]

Don’t get me wrong, I totally agree and get that. I just would’ve started Kinkaid. And of course I worry about the effect it has on Bob’s psyche after he stole us a game, especially since he’s soft regarding these matters.

I expect Korpi to fold like a cheap suit, and whether or not it may be correct/of sound mind, feel as if this decision is the equivalent of throwing in the towel on this game.

I'd have gone with Kincaid, too. I know he hasn't started for a while, but he's 6-1-1 in his last 8 vs Pens. Yes, that we with NJ, but he at least has it in his head "I can beat these guys!" And playing goalie is a lot about what's going on between in ears.

 

[Jive Pawnbroker]

Death March of the Penguins?

I was thinking more like "Night Of The Living Dead", which rather fittingly was filmed near Pittsburgh.

 

[Zarathustra]

Have we lost on a Thursday yet?

 

[MoeBartoli]

Anyone know who is in the booth for NBCSN tonight?

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

I was thinking more like "Night Of The Living Dead", which rather fittingly was filmed near Pittsburgh.

I grew up watching Bill Cardille, who played the tv reporter, on TV. He was a weatherman and also sort of Pittsburgh’s Fritz the Night Owl, hosting scary flicks as Chilly Billy Cardilly.

Apropos of nothing.

 

[jacketman10]

I went on Valentine's Day which was a Thursday. Worst game I have ever seen in person. They got blanked.

Should definitely bet the over, right? Korpi in net. Lol

 

[Jive Pawnbroker]

I grew up watching Bill Cardille, who played the tv reporter, on TV. He was a weatherman and also sort of Pittsburgh’s Fritz the Night Owl, hosting scary flicks as Chilly Billy Cardilly.

Apropos of nothing.

I guess the big question that will be answered tonight is if the Jackets will be the catatonic Barbara from the 1968 version or the meek / transformed to kickass Barbara from the 1990 re-make.

 

[LoveCBJ]

Hope the Penguins don't score 10.

 

[majormajor]

So again, no plan or course of action for tonight. Should go well.

I'm going to disagree. You don't give guys a 12 point plan after they fail to do anything right from the last plan. They were trying win with their brains last game and it became paralysis by analysis. They need to win with their feet.

 

[majormajor]

Don’t get me wrong, I totally agree and get that. I just would’ve started Kinkaid. And of course I worry about the effect it has on Bob’s psyche after he stole us a game, especially since he’s soft regarding these matters.

I expect Korpi to fold like a cheap suit, and whether or not it may be correct/of sound mind, feel as if this decision is the equivalent of throwing in the towel on this game.

Yes, I hope Kinkaid is in next game. 7-1 in his last 8 against the Pens? That's nuts. Though that might have been mostly from playing for a team that didn't try to "safe is death" the Pens.