Beware the Blue Jackets

[Beukeboom Fan]

While I'd agree, the problem is that Boston has built the same type of team with the same philosophies, only much better. What I'm saying is that while the Jackets can make a lot of noise, they need to avoid Boston in the first round to do it. Or else it will be a blood bath.

First, congrats from a Hawks fan! I love seeing a team built on hard work succeed, and the Jackets fans really deserve a team like this.

I think that the Jackets have a decent chance against the Bruins. As a Hawks fan, the way to succeed is play them hard and make Chara work his arse off. They are a really deep team, so it will tale a 4 line total effort, but I think the Jackets have the combination of grit, goaltending, defense, depth and skill that could make some noise in the PO's. Richards will have to have them amped up, but not intimidated or "tight", which I think he will.

Good luck regardless!

 

[theD86]

Many "experts" are saying no matter who they draw. The Jackets will be tough to beat. Hope their right.

 

[IHeartZherdev*]

Howson > JD & Jarmo

 

[blahblah]

And yet Nash has said that he didn't ask out until he found out that he was being shopped, which would seem to indicate that the front office was seriously considering making a move involving him.

Show me that quote.

I'm done debating this with you. I gave Howson credit where he deserves it (and I really hate to; he needed gone a long, long, long time ago). You are a pretty logical guy, but I'm afraid I'm of the option you have some pretty big blinders on when it comes to the guy. I will tell you that he does not; in any way, shape or form deserve your respect, sympathy, or support.

In the long run we will be a much better franchise with that guy in Edmonton - hopefully forever.

It's not really appropriate to this thread; so like Bob - I'm done with it.

 

[johnnydrum]

Washington Capitals fan here, wishing CBJ all the best of luck in the playoffs.
As disappointed as I am to be on the outside, I applaud the Blue Jackets who simply deserved to be in the playoffs.
Standing ovation for the teams fans too who have suffered what seems like an eternity.
Will be tuning into the Blue Jackets games.
All the very best
JohnnyD

 

[EDM]

To the extent that Howson had any idea about trading Nash, it came from Patrick. The idea that Howson independently came up with the idea of trading Nash is hysterical.

 

[slaphappy]

Washington Capitals fan here, wishing CBJ all the best of luck in the playoffs.
As disappointed as I am to be on the outside, I applaud the Blue Jackets who simply deserved to be in the playoffs.
Standing ovation for the teams fans too who have suffered what seems like an eternity.
Will be tuning into the Blue Jackets games.
All the very best
JohnnyD

Thanks for the kind words.

 

[Dumais]

Howson > JD & Jarmo

We are going to have to give JD/Jarmo the same amount of time to determine that. What, like 7 years or something? I think they will do better than Howson. Plus I think this team plays as hard as they do because of JD more than anyone else in MGT.

 

[FANonymous]

We are going to have to give JD/Jarmo the same amount of time to determine that. What, like 7 years or something? I think they will do better than Howson. Plus I think this team plays as hard as they do because of JD more than anyone else in MGT.

The problem is that JD + JK get to build off of Howson's foundation so he will forever get all the credit. Except he built off XGMDM's tenure, so all credit goes to him.

All hail XGMDM for bringing us the playoffs!!!

 

[Viqsi]

The problem is that JD + JK get to build off of Howson's foundation so he will forever get all the credit. Except he built off XGMDM's tenure, so all credit goes to him.

All hail XGMDM for bringing us the playoffs!!!

Ah, but XGMDM wouldn't even have been here if it wasn't for Mr. Mac.

SO THERE.



EDIT: Also, 20k. Go me.

 

[theD86]

I think the Jackets can take most teams.... Pitt scares me a lot

 

[johnnydrum]

Caps fan here, who is applauding CBJ`s amazing run.
As disappointed as I am , that the Caps wilted, I can not help but admire the BlueJackets.

Having never been to Ohio (im in the UK) I can only imagine how much love and passion this team is going to receive over the next few weeks....and good on them!

I am massive fan of Russian players (both prospects and pros) so th BlueJackets are of particular interest.
Can anyone tell me a little more abut the fans views on the Jackets Russian contingent, Anisimov, Tyutin and Nikitin..
Obviously I can read the stats, but am I mistaken that NikNik once was a big shooter on the PP?
Anisimov is super talented, but would like to know what the fans perception is

 

[Derby]

Caps fan here, who is applauding CBJ`s amazing run.
As disappointed as I am , that the Caps wilted, I can not help but admire the BlueJackets.

Having never been to Ohio (im in the UK) I can only imagine how much love and passion this team is going to receive over the next few weeks....and good on them!

I am massive fan of Russian players (both prospects and pros) so th BlueJackets are of particular interest.
Can anyone tell me a little more abut the fans views on the Jackets Russian contingent, Anisimov, Tyutin and Nikitin..
Obviously I can read the stats, but am I mistaken that NikNik once was a big shooter on the PP?
Anisimov is super talented, but would like to know what the fans perception is

I think fans love the Russian contingent, which of course includes Bobrovsky. We've had a few notable disappointments in previous Russian players, but by and by the players on the current CBJ are well respected and valuable components to this team. How could anyone NOT like Bob, for goodness sake? He is a fan favorite both for his play and his personality.

 

[major major]

Caps fan here, who is applauding CBJ`s amazing run.
As disappointed as I am , that the Caps wilted, I can not help but admire the BlueJackets.

Having never been to Ohio (im in the UK) I can only imagine how much love and passion this team is going to receive over the next few weeks....and good on them!

I am massive fan of Russian players (both prospects and pros) so th BlueJackets are of particular interest.
Can anyone tell me a little more abut the fans views on the Jackets Russian contingent, Anisimov, Tyutin and Nikitin..
Obviously I can read the stats, but am I mistaken that NikNik once was a big shooter on the PP?
Anisimov is super talented, but would like to know what the fans perception is

Our Russians are all well respected good character guys. Arty's talented and more than willing to drive the net - Tyutin's a warrior (we speculate he's like the big brother of our Russians) - Nikitin's good but underutilized here, and as a UFA will probably be heading elsewhere for a top four job. He was good on the powerplay but we've got lots of guys who can fill that role. Bob has amazing diligence and focus. These guys leave no room for stereotypes like "Lazy Russians" to come into play.

 

[johnnydrum]

Thanks guys.
I didnt bother asking about "Bob" because his spectacular story is pretty well known, and young Anisimov has always looked like he is capable of being a special player...and has been a fan favourite in my house since his "gun totting celebration" in NY...lol

Its quite ironic after listening to that clown Doug Maclean on Hockey Central lament that it was the Russians that "done in" the Jackets (Zherdev/Filatov) that Russian players have been a large part of the teams success.

Nikitin was used on the PP in his early days there though right? I seem to recall him really producing early on?

Thanks again guys for the warm reply, and I honestly, hand on heart, (although still through teary eyes at my Caps collapse) will be watching the Blue Jackets from over here in the UK this postseason.

 

[Viqsi]

Its quite ironic after listening to that clown Doug Maclean on Hockey Central lament that it was the Russians that "done in" the Jackets (Zherdev/Filatov) that Russian players have been a large part of the teams success.

Doug MacLean decided that Zherdev was the greatest player in 2003, so when Zherdev turned out not to be he started invading locker rooms and screaming at him.

It didn't work. So MacLean traded for Fedorov on the theory that Fedorov could be a mentor. But as soon as Fedorov tried to speak up and do things MacLean started screaming at him.

But yes, it was all the evil Russians' fault.

 

[johnnydrum]

Doug MacLean decided that Zherdev was the greatest player in 2003, so when Zherdev turned out not to be he started invading locker rooms and screaming at him.

It didn't work. So MacLean traded for Fedorov on the theory that Fedorov could be a mentor. But as soon as Fedorov tried to speak up and do things MacLean started screaming at him.

But yes, it was all the evil Russians' fault.

Is that what happened?
Ahhhh..i see.
Funny thing is, living in the UK, I am reliant on pod casts etc and I download the Marek vs Wyz daily (which is marvelous!) and Hockey Central (erm...which isnt so...lol)
Being a Caps fan I am used to hearing the same old "Ovie sucks" criticism from those old Canadian buzzards, so used to hearing him peddle the usual anti-Ovie rants, but not a week goes by without him having a go at Zherdev...a guy that HE scouted and a guy that HE drafted, and a guy that HE blames for losing his job.
Comical.
Hey, thanks again for the warm welcome, and all the very best to you all.

 

[NotWendell]

Ovie is a great forward, but a lousy captain.

 

[nhldiedinthe90s*]

Doug MacLean decided that Zherdev was the greatest player in 2003, so when Zherdev turned out not to be he started invading locker rooms and screaming at him.

It didn't work. So MacLean traded for Fedorov on the theory that Fedorov could be a mentor. But as soon as Fedorov tried to speak up and do things MacLean started screaming at him.

But yes, it was all the evil Russians' fault.

Very interesting Viqsi. I didn't know any of that. Could you point me in the direction of some reading material on the subject?

Thanks.

 

[johnnydrum]

Ovie is a great forward, but a lousy captain.

Well, I certainly dont want to highjack this BlueJackets thread with arguments about Ovie...there`s plenty of other places to do that.
Just came here to respect the CBJ, thats all..

Just dont believe everything your read on ProhockeyTalk...If the Caps didnt have Alex, the playoff race would have been over in January.

Anyway...Good Luck and Hats off to the Fans

 

[Step]

Officially on the Columbus bandwagon. Avatar complete.

 

[Zarathustra]

I think there were a few problems with Howson, that wasn't intrinsically Howson's problems.

First, we had a GM who wanted skill players (Filatov, Juice) and a coach who wanted to play "weighty" players, (Commodore, Gratton, etc).

The main problem which plagued our team under Howson, was the very problem which inhibited the team throughout the majority of its tenure in Columbus. It lacked identity, it lacked an overlying philosophy, and thus we had various FO pieces working against each other instead of supporting each other. The lack of synergy in the FO translated to the same thing on the ice.

I wouldn't argue that Howson was a bad GM, or that Hitch was a bad coach. Hitch seemed inflexible and Howson seemed indecisive. We went several years without any attempt at a solution to our goal tending, and Arniel was the coach for far too long. It also seemed that when Howson did pull a trigger on something, he lacked any sort of insight on how it would work out (Carter being the main one, Filatov the other). It seemed like he was looking at a stat column and just trying to put pieces together who had good stats. But his drafting seems to have turned out well for the most part.

Howson did have strong points, though, but it wasn't until JD came in and instilled a philosophy, brought in his GM, and worked well with the coach that we had a philosophy that we could use to gain some semblance of an identity. It was at this juncture that we started to turn our game around.

 

[NotWendell]

Well, I certainly dont want to highjack this BlueJackets thread with arguments about Ovie...there`s plenty of other places to do that.
Just came here to respect the CBJ, thats all..

Just dont believe everything your read on ProhockeyTalk...If the Caps didnt have Alex, the playoff race would have been over in January.

Anyway...Good Luck and Hats off to the Fans

Let's just leave it at Ovie is a great forward then.

 

[NotWendell]

Officially on the Columbus bandwagon. Avatar complete.

Love it! Ottawa and Columbus feel like very similar cities. Love them both!

 

[NotWendell]

My 2 cents on JD+Jarmo vs. Priest+Howson...
Don't forget who hired Scott Arniel.