GDT: CBJ @ SEA | 10 PM EST

[Iron Balls McGinty]

The coach has already talked with Elvis about controlling his temper and not slamming sticks. If the coach cares, maybe we should too.

And maybe everybody should be concerned with being better on the ice and doing their job.

Its the NHL and someone getting upset does not absolve them them not doing the things they should be doing.

Its easy to play the blame game but if Elvis gets mad at himself or someone else, it doesn't change the fact that the 5 guys in front of him are not doing their job. Elvis not getting mad would not change the score of this game at this point. Energy should be directed at things that actually matter.

Address the cause, not the effect.

 

[stevo61]

interesting call. I kinda hate Evason's calmness right now, would enjoy some of that fire during a game

 

[CBJWerenski8]

And maybe everybody should be concerned with being better on the ice and doing their job.

Its the NHL and someone getting upset does not absolve them them not doing the things they should be doing.

Its easy to play the blame game but if Elvis gets mad at himself or someone else, it doesn't change the fact that the 5 guys in front of him are not doing their job. Elvis not getting mad would not change the score of this game at this point. Energy should be directed at things that actually matter.

Address the cause, not the effect.

the only thing Elvis can control is his own game and his own attitude. To quote herb brooks in Miracle, plenty to keep him busy.

 

[punk_o_holic]

Opposite of the 1st period. Elvis made some nice saves but the 4th was a stinker and a killer. Need to score early in the 3rd just like how Seattle did in the 2nd.

 

[Cowumbus]

xG after 2 periods according to Moneypuck CBJ 2.8 Kraken 2.5

 

[tunnelvision]

At least they put Marchenko back to the bumper on PP1

 

[CBJWerenski8]

What’s the buzzword the team uses after this one? Unacceptable? Embarrassing? The options are endless.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

the only thing Elvis can control is his own game and his own attitude. To quote herb brooks in Miracle, plenty to keep him busy.

And he made some nice stops that nobody is talking about. The players in front of him can do the same. As goalie, he should have a short memory on mistakes made. The same thought applies to the other players on the ice too. I find it really hard to believe a stick smack is enough to shatter a fragile psyche of an NHL player. Pick up, move on, and do your job applies to every player o the team

I'm not even on the team this team makes me irate after this period and I knew we'd suck this season. I just find the whole thought that a single short moment of frustration can lead to an entire team clenching their butt cheeks and skate around like chickens with their heads cut off.

This team has much bigger issues but everyone just wants to pile on the goalie and lay all the blame on him for this team's problems (this period is an example) because he's competitive and doesn't hide emotions when he gets mad. Even if it is mad at himself.

 

[Viqsi]

I missed much of the game and have been hastily catching up via DVR, but what I've seen so far has me remaining optimistic about Fabbro... and feeling sadly vindicated in my distatste for Provorov-Severson as a pairing.

Also, is it just me or is Olivier having a rough game?

 

[stevo61]

I missed much of the game and have been hastily catching up via DVR, but what I've seen so far has me remaining optimistic about Fabbro... and feeling sadly vindicated in my distatste for Provorov-Severson as a pairing.

Also, is it just me or is Olivier having a rough game?

Wonder if he's fighting illness. Everytime they show him he's gasping for air

 

[aRussian]

Half the period gone and not really making a convincing push

 

[CBJWerenski8]

When our best goal scorer (Mathieu Olivier) went cold, so did the whole team.

We’re going to be even worse than last year. Which is impressive. Waddell has his work cut out for him.

I won’t be renewing my STH after this year.

 

[stevo61]

maybe we can send some of our players to Jessica Campbell's skating school. Just leave them in Seattle

 

[SteelCityCannon]

When our best goal scorer (Mathieu Olivier) went cold, so did the whole team.

We’re going to be even worse than last year. Which is impressive. Waddell has his work cut out for him.

I won’t be renewing my STH after this year.

That last line isn't the gotcha you think it looks like. It's Karen energy.

 

[ViD]

Frankly, I didn’t expect to come back from this trip with just one point

 

[CBJWerenski8]

That last line isn't the gotcha you think it looks like. It's Karen energy.

It’s not supposed to be a gotcha. It’s just a statement of airing out personal frustration of a complete waste of money. Lesson learned on my part.

 

[Cujorulesdtown9]

Each time its a "we should beat this team."

We just dont.

 

[stevo61]

usually when trailing and on a 2 on 1 taking a shot is a good idea. He was probably too busy thinking about Elvis slamming his stick

 

[aRussian]

usually when trailing and on a 2 on 1 taking a shot is a good idea. He was probably too busy thinking about Elvis slamming his stick

Obnoxiousness aside, he looks like he was thinking that but held too long and allowed both the shot and pass option to get taken away. Our shots are almost exclusively from pointmen without us getting to rebounds or generating other shot opportunities so padding their goalie's stats definitely

 

[CBJWerenski8]

if only Werenski slammed his stick after that 2 on 1 he messed up, then I would have known he was a competitor. Now I’m unsure

 

[stevo61]

Even when we have an extra man in a board battle it goes the other way. KJ back when?

 

[punk_o_holic]

What a disaster of a road trip.

 

[CBJ goalie]

All that enthusiasm and hope in the first few weeks of the season......*poof*......gone.

I mean, they're still playing okay hockey (better than last year) but results aren't happening.

 

[ViD]

At this point I think Jackets need to go after a superstar whether via trade or via free agency, thankfully we can take on any contract.

The annual hunt for a top 5 pick does get tiresome

 

[Aaaarrgghh]

All that enthusiasm and hope in the first few weeks of the season......*poof*......gone.

I mean, they're still playing okay hockey (better than last year) but results aren't happening.

Dela vù. I'm pretty certain the exact same things were being said this time last year, or at least it was quite similar.

Nevertheless, I remain optimistic for this team with Evason as coach. I look forward to seeing Kent Johnson back.