GDT: Columbus @ Chicago | 3 PM EST

[Jaxs]

6 goals. I like it better than 2 goal Noel!

 

[Seedtype]

The West Canada trip will determine if we are a play off contender this season

Yes, this week is huge I think. If we can get half of possible remaining points I'll be satisfied.

 

[Napoli]

A lot of fight in this team. This was a good solid win, a game you should win and it wasn't ever really that close.

Looking forward to how the next couple games go in western Canada.

 

[thebus88]

a shot like Panarin

Perfect example.

While quickness and release is a factor, it’s not how HARD the shot is, but, where you put it.

Both guys have spectacular accuracy on their shots and passes. KJ really is a Panarin clone in every positive way.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Jackets are building a bit of a wagon

 

[Doggy]

Literally got in and turned on the game just in time to see the first goal against.

Dunno why I even try.

6-3 convincing win. THIS is why you try! Think of Jimmy V, don't give up...don't ever give up!

 

[S1N4TR4]

 

[thebus88]

The sell notion will quickly go away as we MIGHT be competing for a WC spot

Depending on the teams injury situation on defense, Mateychuk can easily come in and replace everything Provorov adds to the team.

With the Fabbro addition, and now a guy like Hunt, we seemingly have more than enough guys to “fill out” our defense on the bottom pairing.

 

[NotWendell]

We can make the playoffs with tonight's version of Elvis.

 

[VT]

Not bad, I am agree. The important think we have the second line too. So pressure on the first line is less.

Also I love Voronkov and Sillinger today. Cole brings some much needed toughness to the second line. He could be Jenner No. 2. But if the line is going to look good against good teams, where would Chinakhov play?

What with Harris?

 

[MoeBartoli]

Depending on the teams injury situation on defense, Mateychuk can easily come in and replace everything Provorov adds to the team.

With the Fabbro addition, and now a guy like Hunt, we seemingly have more than enough guys to “fill out” our defense on the bottom pairing.

Agree with you on Meteychuk taking over for Provorov.

 

[thebus88]

What is it that’s keeping our PK from being successful? Any ideas?

Sillinger, Provorov, and our goaltending. IMO

I know others will say Severson. Think Kuraly has been out there too much also. Overall, we still don’t have a great group of defensive forwards, or defense. Fabbro ain’t really it either. Still more of a 4-5 D, IMO. That said we are also missing both our best defensive forward and defenseman, in Jenner and Gudbranson.

Seems like Evason has gone away from Christiansen on the PK and in general, which I don’t understand. I think he’s better than Severson/Provorov defensively. I guess Fabbro has a lot to do with it. I’m still waiting for Mateychuk.

I’d go heavy on Monahan and Voronkov out there on the PK, and probably look to make them the top 2 centers even strength. ZAR should also be getting PK time, and Olivier. I like Danforth more 5 on 5. No Sillinger or Kuraly.

 

[Napoli]

We can make the playoffs with tonight's version of Elvis.

Anyone else notice how mad he was after that 3rd goal? He's an absolute headcase but if he can keep the puck out of the net, I guess it's okay? He appears to be very locked in.

 

[VT]

Agree with you on Meteychuk taking over for Provorov.

Mateychuk has not achieved anything yet. Let's start with Harris, he's a completely useless player.

 

[Napoli]

Mateychuk has not achieved anything yet. Let's start with Harris, he's a completely useless player.

I wouldn't be surprised if we saw Hunt before Mateychuk.

 

[VT]

I wouldn't be surprised if we saw Hunt before Mateychuk.

Me too.

I wouldn't be surprised if we saw Hunt before Mateychuk.

Daemon Hunt. Maybe he could be a very good player.

Daemon Hunt Scouting Report: 2020 NHL Draft #73

Drafted 15th overall in the 2017 WHL Bantam Draft, defenceman Daemon Hunt scored seven goals and 20 points as a WHL rookie.

lastwordonsports.com

 

[thebus88]

We look good today.

Chicago is pretty terrible. I realized that today.

Meanwhile the Pens have 10x the chance we have and are 10-12-4 with a -28 goal differential. We’re 11-9-3 and have less than a 1% chance? Other 11 win teams seem to have around a 30% chance. Seems to be based on a lot of pre-season preconceived notions.

the models are complex

 

[SteelCityCannon]

If I had to pick one thing to pin this turnaround on, it's Monahan. You don't just get #1 centers for free. We somehow did and it's worked out tremendously. He's a damn good pro. Does it all.

 

[S1N4TR4]

If I had to pick one thing to pin this turnaround on, it's Monahan. You don't just get #1 centers for free. We somehow did and it's worked out tremendously. He's a damn good pro. Does it all.

hate to be that guy but if we’re playing this well without #13 just imagine how much more potential we’d have with JG in the lineup.

the boys are playing so well for him this year, that’s for sure.

 

[Doggy]

hate to be that guy but if we’re playing this well without #13 just imagine how much more potential we’d have with JG in the lineup.

the boys are playing so well for him this year, that’s for sure.

I am sure most of us have had the same thought. I have heard non-CBJ fans say it as well.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Sillinger, Provorov, and our goaltending. IMO

I know others will say Severson. Think Kuraly has been out there too much also. Overall, we still don’t have a great group of defensive forwards, or defense. Fabbro ain’t really it either. Still more of a 4-5 D, IMO. That said we are also missing both our best defensive forward and defenseman, in Jenner and Gudbranson.

Seems like Evason has gone away from Christiansen on the PK and in general, which I don’t understand. I think he’s better than Severson/Provorov defensively. I guess Fabbro has a lot to do with it. I’m still waiting for Mateychuk.

I’d go heavy on Monahan and Voronkov out there on the PK, and probably look to make them the top 2 centers even strength. ZAR should also be getting PK time, and Olivier. I like Danforth more 5 on 5. No Sillinger or Kuraly.

Not to nitpick, but Kuraly had 0 TOI shorthanded. Hes been completely removed from the unit and replaced with KJ I believe.

 

[thebus88]

Anyone else notice how mad he was after that 3rd goal? He's an absolute headcase but if he can keep the puck out of the net, I guess it's okay? He appears to be very locked in.

Yes, and Foligno turned around and said things to him. I’m assuming literally to thrown him off his game. CBJ are still up a goal at that point, f***ing relax.

The yelling and theatrical shit is ridiculous. Most guys showing “emotion” are almost always in response to themselves making a mistake. The body language and reactions from Elvis are almost ALWAYS directed toward his teammates.

I also don’t think he’s actually been good. This game or this year in general. Goaltending is still an issue.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

 

[S1N4TR4]

Not to nitpick, but Kuraly had 0 TOI shorthanded. Hes been completely removed from the unit and replaced with KJ I believe.

he also picked up his first point tonight in 9 games. dude’s game has massively took a downfall even if he never was really that good

 

[NotWendell]

If I had to pick one thing to pin this turnaround on, it's Monahan. You don't just get #1 centers for free. We somehow did and it's worked out tremendously. He's a damn good pro. Does it all.

Very underrated get for Waddell.