Series Discussion: Winnipeg Jets vs Calgary Flames Part II - Attack of the Clones

[Romang67]

We have clones of Scheifele and Laine lined up, right? And Little? And Byfuglien? Cause that'd be great right about now.

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[ICdave]

Day 7 in the bubble media availability with Neal Pionk and Adam Lowry:

1. How did he see the injury to Mark Scheifele? (Lowry).
2. How do they handle the potential loss of Scheifele? (Lowry).
3. Is Matthew Tkacuk a dirty hockey player? (Lowry).
4. How do they channel what happened last night into game 2? (Pionk).
5. The Flames wanting to make the game physical...did it surprise them? (Lowry).
6. Reflections on power play and improving it for game 2. (Pionk).
7. What was the message from/to Mark Scheifele? (Lowry).
8. The things they did well 5 on 5. (Pionk).
9. What he has seen from Jansen Harkins and the strides he has made? (Lowry).
10. What challenges did it present not having Scheifele and Laine on the power play? (Pionk).
11. Was there something Paul Maurice said after the game to reset the team? (Lowry).

To listen click here.

 

[SUX2BU]

Have to start playing more defensively

 

[ICdave]

Coach Maurice on day 7 from the bubble:

1. Any update on his injured players?
2. If they lose Scheifele who do they put in that top centre spot?
3. Whether he has had any second thoughts about what he said last night?
4. Is Matthew Tkachuk a dirty player?
5. How does he get the team back on track?
6. Faith in the team's ability to rally.
7. When Wheeler engages Tkachuk in a fight, what was going through his mind?
8. The physicality of the Flames last night.
9. How does he approach today's practice?
10. Biggest challenge of back-to-back games for 2 and 3?
11. Scheifele's demeanor when he spoke to him.
12. Can he confirm that the injury Scheifele suffered was a cut?
13. What does he need to do better to have his team better execute in game 2?
14. How did Jansen Harkins go from the periphery to an NHL player?
15. Where they would feel the absence of Mark Scheifele and Patrik Laine if they don't play?

To listen click here.

 

[Gil Fisher]

Honest question about how this sh1t works...does Illegal Curve pay HFBoards for redirects?

 

[Nickel eye Heel hers]

Honest question about how this sh1t works...does Illegal Curve pay HFBoards for redirects?

Not sure if there is a relationship between HF and IC dave but I appreciate it. He usually posts some great interviews.

 

[Romang67]

Honest question about how this sh1t works...does Illegal Curve pay HFBoards for redirects?

It actually goes straight to lining my pockets. Don't tell the other mods.

 

[voyageur]

If both Scheifele and Laine are now out for the series what do we have left?

Maybe

Connor-Wheeler-Ehlers
Copp-Lowry-Eakin
Harkins-Roslovic-Appleton

or

Connor-Wheeler-Roslovic
Harkins-Eakin-Ehlers
Copp-Lowry-Apples/Perreault

Yeesh

If that's what we have I hope Gustafsson gets in, to get some playoff experience at least.

 

[Neuf]

2C Harkins emergence?

 

[surixon]

Maybe plug Harkins between Conner and Wheeler while you move Roslovic up with Eakin and Ehelers. Appelton goes on the Lowry line and bring in Bourque for the bottom line slot. That would be the least disruptive way to go imo.

Conner Harkins Wheeler
Ehlers Eakin Roslovic
Copp Lowry Appelton
Perrault Shore Bourque

JoMo DeMelo
Kuli Pionk
Beau Poolman

Have PP1 of:

JoMo, Conner, Ehlers, Wheeler and Lowry/Eakin. JoMo on the point, Wheeler on the left half wall, Conner in the high slot and Ehlers in the One time shot. Eakin/Lowry down low and the net front screen.

 

[Lomac]

I hope we try something else than having Wheeler play center, he's a much better winger. I'm all for Harkins or even Roslovic, nothing to lose now,let's get crazy.

 

[DashingDane]

I'd like to try this. If you can get the CRE line some decent matchups I think they can do damage.

Harkins Eakin Wheeler
Copp Lowry Appelton
Connor Roslovic Ehlers
Perrault Shore Bourque

 

[bennylundholm]

Maybe plug Harkins between Conner and Wheeler while you move Roslovic up with Eakin and Ehelers. Appelton goes on the Lowry line and bring in Bourque for the bottom line slot. That would be the least disruptive way to go imo.

Conner Harkins Wheeler
Ehlers Eakin Roslovic
Copp Lowry Appelton
Perrault Shore Bourque

JoMo DeMelo
Kuli Pionk
Beau Poolman

Have PP1 of:

JoMo, Conner, Ehlers, Wheeler and Lowry/Eakin. JoMo on the point, Wheeler on the left half wall, Conner in the high slot and Ehlers in the One time shot. Eakin/Lowry down low and the net front screen.

We might be better in a lot of ways with this lineup.

 

[behemolari]

At this point and already banged like that, I rather take 12,5% change for Lafreniere than going forward

 

[hockeyisforkids]

We are hooped for this year. Even if we got past Calgary we'd get swept in the next round. Let's chalk this season up to bad luck, take our chances with the lottery or at the very least get our 12th overall pick and draft a good scoring forward.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

I find Harkins to be massively underrated, am I the only one?

I think he could be a solid 2/3C come next season.

 

[SM]

Not sure where this belongs, but since I haven’t watched cable television in 4 months, these commercials are driving me bonkers:

1) The Shopping Channel jingle is a blatant rip off of Portugal the Man’s “Feel it Still” - can’t find it up on YouTube, but I’m sure you’ve all seen it.

2) Party Casino jingle a blatant rip off of Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy”

If anyone wants to start making carbon copies of top billboard songs from the past year, you’d make a ton off royalties when selling to commercials!

 

[10Ducky10]

I find Harkins to be massively underrated, am I the only one?

I think he could be a solid 2/3C come next season.

How much center has he played for us?
Serious question.

 

[Teemusalami204]

I find Harkins to be massively underrated, am I the only one?

I think he could be a solid 2/3C come next season.

Just maurice underates him. He will be out of the line up as soon as apple and laine come back

 

[Gabe Kupari]

Just maurice underates him. He will be out of the line up as soon as apple and laine come back

Man bro u kill threads with your pessimism all the time. Yeesh.. Hockey hasnt been on for 4 months.. Try to enjoy it a little

 

[Teemusalami204]

Man bro u kill threads with your pessimism all the time. Yeesh.. Hockey hasnt been on for 4 months.. Try to enjoy it a little

I do enjoy it. I just keep it real

 

[JetsUK]

Just maurice underates him. He will be out of the line up as soon as apple and laine come back

Maurice has been talking up Harkins since Vincent kicked him upstairs. He's a super-smart hard worker who plays the system hides the flash behind a responsible 200-foot game -- textbook PoMo player with more skill than most. Pretty sure he's next in line to share the "keys to the car" with KC81. And that's a very good thing.

 

[Teemusalami204]

Maurice has been talking up Harkins since Vincent kicked him upstairs. He's a super-smart hard worker who plays the system hides the flash behind a responsible 200-foot game -- textbook PoMo player with more skill than most. Pretty sure he's next in line to share the "keys to the car" with KC81. And that's a very good thing.

I agree with you. He should of been in the line up already.

I still think inthe 3 forwards come back he is out of the lineup

 

[DeepFrickinValue]

Are Jets home team for games 3 and 4?

 

[KingBogo]

Are Jets home team for games 3 and 4?

Yes.