GDT: The Next Critical Game|Jackets @ Oilers|3-21-19|9:00 p.m.

[EspenK]

Running out of critical games. Winning this one makes Vancouver less critical.

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[Double-Shift Lasse]

This is wearing me out, going through this down the stretch every season. This year it's worse, 1) because I feel or I'd hope the team would be progressing to the point where it would be in a more solid spot by now; 2) because of the all-in; and 3) because the team is actually in a worse position than the past couple seasons.

I was at the game a few seasons ago where we needed to win and have somebody lose and we stayed after the game (which we won) to watch the end of the other game on the jumbotron and it didn't go our way. So no this isn't new but see #1 above.

Anyway, my point being I'm not so sure Vancouver is any less critical even if the guys get the W tonight.

 

[Speedy Sanderson]

This is wearing me out, going through this down the stretch every season. This year it's worse, 1) because I feel or I'd hope the team would be progressing to the point where it would be in a more solid spot by now; 2) because of the all-in; and 3) because the team is actually in a worse position than the past couple seasons.

I was at the game a few seasons ago where we needed to win and have somebody lose and we stayed after the game (which we won) to watch the end of the other game on the jumbotron and it didn't go our way. So no this isn't new but see #1 above.

Anyway, my point being I'm not so sure Vancouver is any less critical even if the guys get the W tonight.

If I recall correctly, the Jackets beat Nashville, but Minnesota beat Colorado, so the CBJ didn't go to the playoffs. Maybe around 2013?

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

If I recall correctly, the Jackets beat Nashville, but Minnesota beat Colorado, so the CBJ didn't go to the playoffs. Maybe around 2013?

I know Nashville and Colorado were two of the teams, but I couldn't remember the configuration. We could probably look it up, but yeah you get the picture.

 

[Halfboard]

I was at the game a few seasons ago where we needed to win and have somebody lose and we stayed after the game (which we won) to watch the end of the other game on the jumbotron and it didn't go our way. So no this isn't new but see #1 above.

Ha, I was at that game as well.......seem to remember it involving maybe Nashville and/or Minnesota?

 

[GoJackets1]

This is wearing me out, going through this down the stretch every season. This year it's worse, 1) because I feel or I'd hope the team would be progressing to the point where it would be in a more solid spot by now; 2) because of the all-in; and 3) because the team is actually in a worse position than the past couple seasons.

I was at the game a few seasons ago where we needed to win and have somebody lose and we stayed after the game (which we won) to watch the end of the other game on the jumbotron and it didn't go our way. So no this isn't new but see #1 above.

Anyway, my point being I'm not so sure Vancouver is any less critical even if the guys get the W tonight.

I’m pretty stressed out about this as well, to the point where I think I’ll just be glad when it’s over, which I’ve never felt. Since the beginning, there have been some tough seasons, but for many reasons, this has been one of the most stressful.

I want the team to make the playoffs and play to it’s potential. I’m just really not convinced that they’ll be able to turn it around in time to get a worthwhile matchup (IE not Tampa) and be playing well enough to put up a fight. I have a very specific opinion on why I think they’re not playing well, but at this point I’m just going to ride it out and let the chips fall where they may. I trust Jarmo to do the right things for the franchise long term, not as much so Torts, but we’ll see what happens with him.

At least, beyond losing Panarin and Bob and looking at a first round sweep by Tampa, there’s some exciting prospects on the horizon like Elvis, Tex, and Bemstrom.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

I’m pretty stressed out about this as well, to the point where I think I’ll just be glad when it’s over, which I’ve never felt. Since the beginning, there have been some tough seasons, but for many reasons, this has been one of the most stressful.

I want the team to make the playoffs and play to it’s potential. I’m just really not convinced that they’ll be able to turn it around in time to get a worthwhile matchup (IE not Tampa) and be playing well enough to put up a fight. I have a very specific opinion on why I think they’re not playing well, but at this point I’m just going to ride it out and let the chips fall where they may. I trust Jarmo to do the right things for the franchise long term, not as much so Torts, but we’ll see what happens with him.

At least, beyond losing Panarin and Bob and looking at a first round sweep by Tampa, there’s some exciting prospects on the horizon like Elvis, Tex, and Bemstrom.

I had a buddy ask if I'd rather them make the playoffs and face an embarrassing first-round exit at the hands of the Bolts or miss the playoffs. I said make. That it's even a question, though...

 

[CBJ goalie]

 

[CarolinaBlueJacket]

If they lose to tonight, I am not sure they deserve to be in the playoffs.

 

[EDM]

Good point.

 

[JohnnyJacket13]

The outcome of this game depends on how many times McDavid-Draisaitl get on the ice against Dubinsky-Harrington-McQuaid

 

[MoeBartoli]

Assuming Torts doesn't run his top horses in the ground (e.g. Cam, Bread 23+minutes, Jones 27+), I'm thinking a 4-2 non-empty net CBJ win.

 

[InfiniteElement]

I typically sit through every game, but that last Edmonton game I had to walk away from. Hoping for opposite feels tonight.

 

[MoeBartoli]

The outcome of this game depends on how many times McDavid-Draisaitl get on the ice against Dubinsky-Harrington-McQuaid

What? You don't want your best defensive forward on the ice against those two???

 

[JacketFanInFL]

CBJ have only won 8 of their 28 games total in Edmonton. We only do worse against 5 other teams on the road historically: Pitt, TB, SJ, Nashville, St. Louis.

 

[We Want Ten]

The outcome of this game depends on how many times McDavid-Draisaitl get on the ice against Dubinsky-Harrington-McQuaid

God, we're screwed.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Rip

 

[Bobcat110]

Everyone ready for a good day? CBJ just finished their tough stretch of 7 games versus Boston (x2), Calgary, Pens(x2), Canes and Isles. They went 3-3-1 (.500) against teams above them in the standings and didn’t look out of place against any of them. Outside of TB, what teams are getting 8 or more points on that stretch?

It’s now Montréal and Carolina’s turns to beat the teams above them. Seven of Habs last 9 games are versus teams above them. They have only beaten 2 playoff teams since All Star Break. Seven of Canes last 10 games are versus teams in playoff chase.

Jackets should at least gain on Pens and Canes tonight, plus either gain on islanders or extend lead on Habs.

 

[MoeBartoli]

Rip

Did Bob die?

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Did Bob die?

No but we did

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Everyone ready for a good day? CBJ just finished their tough stretch of 7 games versus Boston (x2), Calgary, Pens(x2), Canes and Isles. They went 3-3-1 (.500) against teams above them in the standings and didn’t look out of place against any of them. Outside of TB, what teams are getting 8 or more points on that stretch?

It’s now Montréal and Carolina’s turns to beat the teams above them. Seven of Habs last 9 games are versus teams above them. They have only beaten 2 playoff teams since All Star Break. Seven of Canes last 10 games are versus teams in playoff chase.

Jackets should at least gain on Pens and Canes tonight, plus either gain on islanders or extend lead on Habs.

I still think Montreal finishes 7-2. Most of their hard games occur in the final week when teams will already have playoff spots and seeding locked up, so they’ll be resting any injured players. Plus, Carey price.

 

[Bobcat110]

I still think Montreal finishes 7-2. Most of their hard games occur in the final week when teams will already have playoff spots and seeding locked up, so they’ll be resting any injured players. Plus, Carey price.

Lol. I’m sure you do. Jackets are going winless and everyone else undefeated. Habs won’t win 5. Guaranteed.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Lol. I’m sure you do. Jackets are going winless and everyone else undefeated. Habs won’t win 5. Guaranteed.

Yes, take my opinion and go to the absolute extreme. No, I said the jackets win 5 and finish with 94 points. Montreal finishes with 97, and Carolina 99. I don’t think that’s far fetched at all, you just don’t like to hear it.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

 

[Viqsi]

This is wearing me out, going through this down the stretch every season. This year it's worse, 1) because I feel or I'd hope the team would be progressing to the point where it would be in a more solid spot by now; 2) because of the all-in; and 3) because the team is actually in a worse position than the past couple seasons.

For me it has more to do with the extreme high of Going All-In immediately followed by the extreme low two weeks of Hopeless Inexplicable Doom. It's exhausting.