Yeah. We did it. It was all us.
Post-Game Talk: 5 Unanswered Jets win 5-2
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Yeah. We did it. It was all us.
bennylundholm
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Appleton is much more reliable defensively than Roslo.
Roslo is more effective against a 3rd pairing D.
Our 4th line tonight was brutal. Too slow, not physical, not a threat to score.
If we can get at least 2 of Lowry, Perreault and Little back we'll be able to run 4 lines for sure.
Question: Is Gustafsson eligible to play down the stretch and for playoffs?
And, is there any other forward I'm forgetting that could jump in and be effective who hasn't played this season?
Looking at the standings. I'd be okay meeting the Blues or the Canucks in the first round especially if Poolman, Little and Lowry are back and Chevy picks up a RHD or two.
tntkid
Fire Maurice & Chevy
jepjepjoo
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Last 15 games, Ehlers has the same stat line as Scheifele...
Ehlers 3g 8a 237 minutes
Scheifele 3g 8a 330 minutes
Sip is not here to check the facts, but to whip the boys until they improve their play
Next up is Scheifele.
I am so frigging proud of these guys. What a gutsy effort. I said previous to this game they look a lot like the 17-18 Jets, albeit looser defensively.
Beaulieu has added some toughness this team needed. Call me a dinosaur but I think it has something to do with our success.
Niku struggled in spots but played pretty well too. Kulikov was really good, as were 4 and 44.
Connor is a threat every shift, Laine is becoming a very dangerous player as he's starting to put both parts of his game together.
All this and 2 of our best forwards are still struggling to score.
I can't wait till Little comes back, that gives us some options to improve the 4th line.
Feels good!!
Beaulieu has added some toughness this team needed. Call me a dinosaur but I think it has something to do with our success.
Niku struggled in spots but played pretty well too. Kulikov was really good, as were 4 and 44.
Connor is a threat every shift, Laine is becoming a very dangerous player as he's starting to put both parts of his game together.
All this and 2 of our best forwards are still struggling to score.
I can't wait till Little comes back, that gives us some options to improve the 4th line.
Feels good!!
PhilJets
Winnipeg is Good
Today pgt should be no own players debate who's better.
Jets went on to win a critical game.
In which they werent up to the task since last year.
Hope they continue.
Make the playoff guys!!!
Jets went on to win a critical game.
In which they werent up to the task since last year.
Hope they continue.
Make the playoff guys!!!
Also the defense is getting more involved in the offence.
FonRiesen
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Fun game. Love the way Copp is elevating his game - he's my oldest son's favourite player.
I hope that the chemistry and energy doesn't disappear when the injured players return...
I hope that the chemistry and energy doesn't disappear when the injured players return...
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Ok so I got home late from Mexico only to find out I PVR’d APTN and got the Cree call as well. Not joking I prefer it to Sportsnet. The audio for the crowd noise seemed louder the the announcer was a character.
PhilJets
Winnipeg is Good
More importantly, he's playing okay.
I also think Kulikov has really turned it up a couple of notches. His play has been quite good.
AlphaLackey
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I was going to have a little nap before the game and woke up at midnight. Oops. Appears the Old Man Syndrome is kicking my ass more and more these days. No matter. I admit it took me a bit of time to realize that I was looking at a new game that just happened to have the same 5-2 score as the other one.
I can only imagine what blasted hellscape the GDT was when we were down by two and killing a penalty to start the second. And as a great space smuggler once said, I can imagine quite a bit. But all's well that ends well.
Help is just around the corner. We just gotta hold on.
Or to keep with the Star Wars theme:
I can only imagine what blasted hellscape the GDT was when we were down by two and killing a penalty to start the second. And as a great space smuggler once said, I can imagine quite a bit. But all's well that ends well.
Help is just around the corner. We just gotta hold on.
Or to keep with the Star Wars theme:
I really really hope no rentals for possible playoff run. Long term RHD is a different story.
Positive
Enjoy your flight
Nothing new. Same old negative parroting from the same old people. Blah blah this player sucks and shouldn't be playing, blah blah powerplay sucks, blah blah veterans suck.
AlphaLackey
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Yeah I just gave it a read. The mood shifts were utterly palpable as each of the two Chicago goals and then our next three. Haven't seen shifts like that since the four goal comeback against NJ. In both team's forums on that one.
This team is starting to come together , i haven't been happy at times with the team's play this season and was moving pretty close to saying Maurice might have to go but if we make the playoffs with Pionk , Morrissey , Niku , Boo , Bitteto , Sbisa and Poolman , Maurice might be up for coach of the year . Go Jets Go !!
I very much agree here. I have never understood why some people love Lowry so much here. As a 4th liner he might have some use, at least in some situations. And maybe on the PK. But he shouldn’t be getting big minutes ever, as it is too much away from efficient offensive play for the Jets. The dude is pretty much an offensive black hole, so please keep him at well chosen (preferably small) minutes on the 4th line.
The Jets have way too much offensive talent to play offensive plugs like Lowry for the big minutes that Maurice has been playing him often. Copp is another story, as he can do at least something offensively. Him I have liked a lot more since both them started their careers as a Jet. He is pretty useful as a 3rd liner, and with injuries he can be a pretty good stunt even for some games in the top two lines. Lowry has absolutely no use in the top lines though. Just keep him in the 4th line in every situation, please.
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This is actually pretty great. It's not that we're winning but we are playing sustainable, good hockey (we have been a bit unlucky even before these last two games for a few games, but that's hockey for you).
It was nice to see Ehlers have a go at PP1 (albeit due to circumstance). I think there was immediately more movement there.
I think Laine's xp has leveled him up. He makes really good, smart plays in all three areas of the ice. All he needs to do is find his scoring touch again (still some years before his prime) and he is going to be a ridiculous player.
Connor is in beastmode. He is a very good offensive player for sure and also reacts very quickly. Smart player and perhaps it is just his physical attributes that don't work as well in the D-zone, who knows. Scheifele's game seems to be trending up.
Good game by all lines and the team looks a lot stronger and playing to their strengths. I would still tinker with the personnel but I'm not going to repeat myself about that every time I post. Besides, you can't do everything at the same time, and coaching really seems to be improving. That is good to see. Fumbling around until you find what works is completely acceptable as long as you keep at it with an open mind and a team-first mentality.
We ain't dead yet!
It was nice to see Ehlers have a go at PP1 (albeit due to circumstance). I think there was immediately more movement there.
I think Laine's xp has leveled him up. He makes really good, smart plays in all three areas of the ice. All he needs to do is find his scoring touch again (still some years before his prime) and he is going to be a ridiculous player.
Connor is in beastmode. He is a very good offensive player for sure and also reacts very quickly. Smart player and perhaps it is just his physical attributes that don't work as well in the D-zone, who knows. Scheifele's game seems to be trending up.
Good game by all lines and the team looks a lot stronger and playing to their strengths. I would still tinker with the personnel but I'm not going to repeat myself about that every time I post. Besides, you can't do everything at the same time, and coaching really seems to be improving. That is good to see. Fumbling around until you find what works is completely acceptable as long as you keep at it with an open mind and a team-first mentality.
We ain't dead yet!
DarthMonty
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Setting aside the initial ten minutes of the first, that was a solid win by the Jets.
The top 2 D pairings forced a lot of the 'Hawks entries along the boards, and with an F3 as support were utilizing effective outlet passes up the middle upto the far neutral zone, and forcing the Hawks into bad passes or ineffective rushes. Laine, Appleton, Copp and Scheifele were effective as D support throught the N zone allowing the Jets to control both their own blueline and the N zone. It was a really good adjustment.
I thought the 1st and 2nd pairing played exceptionally well, and Kulikov had one of his best outings all season. Both pairings were especially effective in not allowing the Hawks forwards to congregate in front of Hellebuyck, and forcing them back to the perimeters of the bottom half of the zone, because the strategy worked in not allowing a lot of 2nd and 3rd scoring chances.
As a fan just watching the game, it was great. This game had it all. A shortie, a PP goal, empty netter, a fight, a couple of huge CLEAN hits, and players like Copp, Appleton, Connor, Roslovic, Ehlers and Laine playing great offensively, but as part of a 200 foot game.
If they can continue, and Maurice can continue making the style adjustments to suit the opponent, this is the type of winning that can conceivably keep the Jets in the thick of either top Wildcard, or 3rd in the division.
Lots of hockey to go, so I'm not counting them out of it yet.
Go Jets Go!
The top 2 D pairings forced a lot of the 'Hawks entries along the boards, and with an F3 as support were utilizing effective outlet passes up the middle upto the far neutral zone, and forcing the Hawks into bad passes or ineffective rushes. Laine, Appleton, Copp and Scheifele were effective as D support throught the N zone allowing the Jets to control both their own blueline and the N zone. It was a really good adjustment.
I thought the 1st and 2nd pairing played exceptionally well, and Kulikov had one of his best outings all season. Both pairings were especially effective in not allowing the Hawks forwards to congregate in front of Hellebuyck, and forcing them back to the perimeters of the bottom half of the zone, because the strategy worked in not allowing a lot of 2nd and 3rd scoring chances.
As a fan just watching the game, it was great. This game had it all. A shortie, a PP goal, empty netter, a fight, a couple of huge CLEAN hits, and players like Copp, Appleton, Connor, Roslovic, Ehlers and Laine playing great offensively, but as part of a 200 foot game.
If they can continue, and Maurice can continue making the style adjustments to suit the opponent, this is the type of winning that can conceivably keep the Jets in the thick of either top Wildcard, or 3rd in the division.
Lots of hockey to go, so I'm not counting them out of it yet.
Go Jets Go!
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