The Optimism Thread (part 2)

[pete goegan]

Four guys that play better on the right side, Gaborik, Horton, Atkinson and RJ.

Three slots in the top nine. Who do you move?

I think it's RJ as odd man out. I think his work in the corner and in front would work well with AA and Gaborik. In addition he and AA together can cover for Gaborik's defensive deficiencies.

No argument here. That's why I'm optimistic, there are a number of choices and none may be wrong!

 

[Roadman]

No argument here. That's why I'm optimistic, there are a number of choices and none may be wrong!

But the trick is finding the ones that are RIGHT!!!

 

[pete goegan]

But the trick is finding the ones that are RIGHT!!!

It's the plural form that has me geeked.

 

[cbjfaninmo]

14-15-3. It would be great to get to .500 with all the injuries. Will be a tough one against the Blues.My Center Ice feed was bad last night, so I watched the Blues spank the Leafs, which was quite enjoyable.

 

[Jive Pawnbroker]

Is Horton still on track to be in the lineup by mid-January? I've been really busy at work and haven't kept track of his situation (or the Jackets as a whole) for awhile.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Is Horton still on track to be in the lineup by mid-January? I've been really busy at work and haven't kept track of his situation (or the Jackets as a whole) for awhile.

Seems about right. He's skating and shooting for a while now, maybe earlier.

 

[Jackets16]

Those last 2 wins were huge. We are now 2 points out of 3rd.

 

[NotWendell]

I don't remember where I heard it, but FWIW I heard the target is the first home game in January.

 

[Morbo]

That Calvert is a good little player. He was good in that 6-0 win you guys had against us(Leafs) a while back.

I took him with a late pick in a dynasty league I'm in with some guys on another board, and I've taken Ryan Murray (and gambled on Marko Dano) in our summer drafts. Just picked up Bjorkstrand as a throw-in in a trade recently, too. So from the standpoint of the future of those guys I'm definitely cheering for the Jackets when they don't play the Leafs

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Rangers came back and got a point tonight. This series against the Flyers is absolutely huge

 

[Nanabijou]

Once again, being in the Metro division provides optimism…the Devils (in OT, but still), Rangers and Hurricanes all lose tonight.

If the Jackets can somehow pull off wins in the next 3 games, it is very likely they will be sitting in 3rd place.