GDT: The generic GDT| CBJ vs Buffalo| 10/27/18|7:00 p.m.

[NotWendell]

I don't know who is more negative torts or this board

The answer is Facebook.

 

[NotWendell]

There's something going on in the room. The players seem to play better in front of Korpi, even though he is really playing no better than Bob.

 

[Theo Von]

4-0-0 is also almost his GAA.

Bob’s, yeah.

 

[NotWendell]

When both of your goalies are letting in lots of goals, it's a sign your defense is running around all over the place or being caught up ice. Still too many 2 on 1's and Torts was right, our defense was a sh**show in the 3rd period. Ironically, that complaint came from Mr. "Safe is Death"

 

[Robert]

I was there.... Korpi can't keep giving up 4 goals every game but we did beat that Swede... I'm pissed for giving the Sabres a point....

Big win for Korpi, the CBJ and the fans..... Bye, bye Sabre fans...

Korpi is 4-0 now!!!!!

 

[NotWendell]

I was there.... Korpi can't keep giving up 4 goals every game but we did beat that Swede... I'm pissed for giving the Sabres a point....

Big win for Korpi, the CBJ and the fans..... Bye, bye Sabre fans...

Korpi is 4-0 now!!!!!

His stats ain't pretty, but all he does is win (no matter what)

 

[NotWendell]

I was there.... Korpi can't keep giving up 4 goals every game but we did beat that Swede... I'm pissed for giving the Sabres a point....

Big win for Korpi, the CBJ and the fans..... Bye, bye Sabre fans...

Korpi is 4-0 now!!!!!

They seemed less drunken and obnoxious this year.

 

[cbj21]

Good work all around, can be better.

 

[Bobcat110]

There's something going on in the room. The players seem to play better in front of Korpi, even though he is really playing no better than Bob.

Of course, it doesn’t hurt that Korpi has played against Detroit, Florida, Buffalo and St. Louis. Wings, Panthers and Blues are 31st, 28th and 25th in the league standings.

 

[SuperGenius]

Close.

With a -1 tonight, Cam is a -8 on the season and a -14 in 12 games dating back to the playoffs last season. Like I said in a few GDTs before, his offensive potential is sky high but he is quickly becoming a defensive liability which is odd to me seeing that he never has seemed like one in the past.

When did +/- become an individual stat?

 

[EspenK]

When did +/- become an individual stat?

It always is looked upon like it is, otherwise why both keeping it? You could make the same argument for assists. If the goal scorer didn't score there is no assist. I agree it is not a great way to value a player's contribution but I guess I'd rathe rhave a guy with a plus than a negative.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

When did +/- become an individual stat?

In the 50s it was what we call now an ‘advanced stat.’

 

[brianhatesu]

Of course, it doesn’t hurt that Korpi has played against Detroit, Florida, Buffalo and St. Louis. Wings, Panthers and Blues are 31st, 28th and 25th in the league standings.

The team isn’t playing better because of Korpi, they are playing better against weaker teams. Buffalo is a little better than the other three, but Korpi isn’t winning us these games.

 

[KJ Dangler]

The team isn’t playing better because of Korpi, they are playing better against weaker teams. Buffalo is a little better than the other three, but Korpi isn’t winning us these games.

Wrong, he is winning these games . Half the league is allowing over 3 goals a game . He makes big saves when needed , and has done that every game . The difference between him and Bob , is Korpi gets pissed when he gets beat , but instantly lets it go , and becomes more focused . What you are seeing is why it’s imperative that we taken the 10 mill Bob wants , and go out and get elite offensive players . The equipment is smaller , and goal scoring is way up. That goalie for Buffalo gave up 5, but is a flat out stud . The jackets could have scored 8 goals last night , easily, but he battled and made big saves . The Nhl wants to grow it’s sport, and games like tonight will bring in a lot of new fans , lots of up and down the ice , with tons of scoring chances . Korpi has the mental make up to let it go , and try to stop the next one . Bob usually wilts , and it snowballs .

 

[pled]

Pretty sure that would bust the salary cap! LOL

if they don't pay bob they can give bread pretty much max salary

 

[Johansen2Foligno]

The team isn’t playing better because of Korpi, they are playing better against weaker teams. Buffalo is a little better than the other three, but Korpi isn’t winning us these games.

Wrong. Korpi is making these teams look feeble and weak.

Bob makes teams like the Tampa Bay Lightning look like Stanley Cup contenders.

 

[Bobcat110]

Wrong, he is winning these games . Half the league is allowing over 3 goals a game . He makes big saves when needed , and has done that every game . The difference between him and Bob , is Korpi gets pissed when he gets beat , but instantly lets it go , and becomes more focused . What you are seeing is why it’s imperative that we taken the 10 mill Bob wants , and go out and get elite offensive players . The equipment is smaller , and goal scoring is way up. That goalie for Buffalo gave up 5, but is a flat out stud . The jackets could have scored 8 goals last night , easily, but he battled and made big saves . The Nhl wants to grow it’s sport, and games like tonight will bring in a lot of new fans , lots of up and down the ice , with tons of scoring chances . Korpi has the mental make up to let it go , and try to stop the next one . Bob usually wilts , and it snowballs .

You would think Korpi was the one with multiple Vezinas. I understand the frustration with Bob due to his off the ice stance regarding his pending UFA and people are justifying his likely departure, but I’d like to at least see Korpi do this consistently against some quality opponents.

 

[NotWendell]

So do we start Korpi again vs Detroit or use this game as an opportunity for Bob to get his mojo back?

 

[NotWendell]

Wrong. Korpi is making these teams look feeble and weak.

Bob makes teams like the Tampa Bay Lightning look like Stanley Cup contenders.

But... they ARE Stanley Cup contenders.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

Which is a more accurate representation of their recent game play?

A.) Life is like a box of chocolate. You never know what you are going to get.

B.) They are up and down like a toilet seat.

 

[EDM]

Look, Bob is gone. There is no freaking way we pay him $10.000.000 per season for multiple years when we have a pretty good number 1B goalie and a couple of very good goalie prospects in the pipeline not too far away. While he has a strong skill set, Bob is quite a "mental" case in the way he plays. He knows he has no future here. Get him out as soon as possible. I think it is still possible to get value for him early in the year.

And once again, I note that Atkinson, despite his huge contribution to our victories, there is a large contingent on this board who look to find things to blame on him.

I say go with the same lineup on Tuesday. Let's see if we really have something going here.

 

[Maylo]

Bob: .872 save% 3.87GAA against Detroit,Cats, Blues, Buffalo - 3 bottoms teams.
Korp: .897 save% 3.46GAA against Canes, Avs, Tampa, Yotes, Flyers, Hawks-4 top teams.

But when you have to stick to narrative, one is winning us games, and the other one is loosing.

 

[NotWendell]

Bob: .872 save% 3.87GAA against Detroit,Cats, Blues, Buffalo - 3 bottoms teams.
Korp: .897 save% 3.46GAA against Canes, Avs, Tampa, Yotes, Flyers, Hawks-4 top teams.

But when you have to stick to narrative, one is winning us games, and the other one is loosing.

I think you have those teams flip-flopped.

 

[major major]

So do we start Korpi again vs Detroit or use this game as an opportunity for Bob to get his mojo back?

I wouldn't mind giving Bob a looong reset, like 5 more games. But it does feel like we should give him at least one easy start.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Bob's time in Columbus is over. Finis. Done.

Time for the FO to get on with it. Do they really want 2 UFAs to walk for nothing? They played their hardball and the situation is what it is. Bob probably cannot be productive in the current environment.