GDT: The Take Home Ice Advantage Game|CBJ@Bruins|Game 2 Series 2|4-26-19|8:00 NBC

[Iron Balls McGinty]

I assume this is sarcasm?

I'm assuming he's not counting the at least 8-10 nationally televised OSU football games each year or the handful of basketball games when they team is actually decent.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Wennberg in, eh?

May as well sign Rene Bourque to a contract and put him in.

I suppose Torts thinks Wennie will be "motivated" now. Good flipping luck.

 

[Long Live Lyle]

Actually kinda excited to see Wennberg in there. He still has talent. It’s motivation and/or confidence that’s been the problem.

He can also be used defensively against that top line if they’ve been reunited as reported.

 

[KCbus]

I'm assuming he's not counting the at least 8-10 nationally televised OSU football games each year or the handful of basketball games when they team is actually decent.

Or the fact that there's another pro team in town.

 

[CharlotteJacket]

I'm assuming he's not counting the at least 8-10 nationally televised OSU football games each year or the handful of basketball games when they team is actually decent.

They're not called the Columbus Buckeyes right? I'm pretty sure I know Ohio State is on regularly, but the question was about Columbus, not Ohio State.

 

[CharlotteJacket]

If Wennberg goes in for Dzingel, he'll get eight or nine minutes of ice time and be invisible, just like most games for the last two years. I wouldn't be opposed to Robinson going in. He's physical, and offensively aggressive. This will be a big game for Oliver, Tex and Panarin. All three were somewhat manhandled last game so it will be interesting to see how they adjust. Boston won't change a thing. They'll come out and try to blitzkrieg the Jackets and hope Bob isn't as sharp tonight. CBJ can't be playing catch-up all night.
P.S. It wouldn't hurt my feelings if PLD makes his presence known tonight as well.

 

[aRussian]

Wennberg's version of defense is to stay 10 feet off the puck carrier and swat his stick around in the passing lanes. Too far away to put pressure on the guy and too close to react to the pass to intercept it. He looks like he just floats. Dz hasn't been great but I feel he still offers more than Pooh.

 

[Theo Von]

If Wennberg goes in for Dzingel, he'll get eight or nine minutes of ice time and be invisible, just like most games for the last two years. I wouldn't be opposed to Robinson going in. He's physical, and offensively aggressive. This will be a big game for Oliver, Tex and Panarin. All three were somewhat manhandled last game so it will be interesting to see how they adjust. Boston won't change a thing. They'll come out and try to blitzkrieg the Jackets and hope Bob isn't as sharp tonight. CBJ can't be playing catch-up all night.
P.S. It wouldn't hurt my feelings if PLD makes his presence known tonight as well.

"offensively aggressive" in terms of point value or shots on goal? ... if point value, then absolutely not. 0 points in 14 career NHL games.

 

[KJ Dangler]

So , I see Stupid Torts is back . Knew it was too good to be true . Wennberg for Dzingel . Should have seen it coming, Dzingel got 11 minutes last game . I won’t air dirty laundry but can tell you Dzingel isn’t a fan of Torts and his playing time since acquired . That will have a big affect on Duchene ... just sayin

 

[KJ Dangler]

Also , I would mention they are 11-2 in the last 13, most with 3 defenseman out , and the forwards back checking like a mother . So , sure , pull out a 25g scorer , with great speed , for a player that refuses to shoot the puck . I haven’t seen yet, but please tell me Garikov is in tonight

 

[CharlotteJacket]

"offensively aggressive" in terms of point value or shots on goal? ... if point value, then absolutely not. 0 points in 14 career NHL games.

You're right he hasn't scored yet and if he wants anything but a cup of coffee at the NHL level, that has to be corrected. But at least he tries. At least the guy is noticeable when he's on the ice.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

I haven’t seen yet, but please tell me Garikov is in tonight

Negative.

 

[Monstershockey]

He'll bring his two goal scoring punch with him.

I hope that he took his benching personal and comes out a different player. We don't need his 2 goals but maybe he can be a setup guy and get the puck to guys who can score. Not expecting it though.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Keys to the game from my perspective:

1) Bob maintaining current form
2) Anderson and Panarin being bigger factors than game 1
3) Smart, low error defensive zone play
4) Marchand getting decapitated

 

[MoeBartoli]

Keys to the game from my perspective:

1) Bob maintaining current form
2) Anderson and Panarin being bigger factors than game 1
3) Smart, low error defensive zone play
4) Marchand getting decapitated

4) is the most important simply in case we lose, I’ll still gain something from the game.

 

[Derby]

I’m in Camp Wennberg. Glad to see him get a shot.

 

[YouGotAStuGoing]

Sad my boy Dzingel won't be playing, but this shouldn't be make-or-break for the game. Bob being his usual self and Marchand's head-games not sucking anyone in should go a long way.

 

[squarelaces]

So , sure , pull out a 25g scorer , with great speed

He's scored 25 for us? I must have missed it. So a guy who isn't scoring and gets pulled out of the lineup and now he's going to be a cancer. Entitlement much? Alex got pulled, busted his hump in practice and gets another chance. Seems to me like that's a good teammate. You people are pitiful. Do you even like this team?

 

[EDM]

Wennberg will be motivated in his usual way ---- to protect himself from injury. The team?? He could not care less.

 

[niflheim]

Bob - 1 star
Alex - 2 star
Alex + Duchene duo will be stellar

Kill pessimism. Go Jackets!

 

[Halfboard]

He's scored 25 for us? I must have missed it. So a guy who isn't scoring and gets pulled out of the lineup and now he's going to be a cancer. Entitlement much? Alex got pulled, busted his hump in practice and gets another chance. Seems to me like that's a good teammate. You people are pitiful. Do you even like this team?

“Be a cancer?”........He’s upset that he’s sitting. Totally understandable. Would you rather he’d be passively fine & dandy with it?

 

[squarelaces]

I guess you didn't notice Breadman's post above

 

[Old Guy]

I hope we cream those punks.

 

[MyLoveIsBlue]

 

[Grouchy]

Or the fact that there's another pro team in town.

The Destroyers?