GDT: Game 36: Columbus vs. Edmonton | 1/3 7PM

[Tulipunaruusu*]

The bag is hooooot. I'm very superstitious. Bag stays for now.

These are lessons you learn in jail.

 

[Halfboard]

Glad you didn't jinx it for us like last time....

No more jinx for Halfboard..............I'm hot.............3 in a row with me in attendance.................

 

[Grouchy]

Wife and I went last night. She is liking the live experience better than TV and remarked to me last night "I think I get it now, why they do that (things like dump and chase, playing defense on a penalty kill, how there is always someone attacking an open spot on the ice, etc...)" because it's easier to see the entire ice vs closer and even changing camera angles.

Winning is also a plus

 

[Monk]

As will I!

Huzzah! This will likely be my only CBJ game of the season. Just win!

 

[Forepar]

As will I!

Was hoping to see this post!
Have a blast! But you won't recognize them!!!!

 

[Forepar]

My daughter is also 19...

and Zach is taken.

Just so you know.

My daughter also 19...Boone is her man.

And she can't top texting me about what went on in practice...every day they actually have practice!

 

[Heinze 57]

Wife and I went last night. She is liking the live experience better than TV and remarked to me last night "I think I get it now, why they do that (things like dump and chase, playing defense on a penalty kill, how there is always someone attacking an open spot on the ice, etc...)" because it's easier to see the entire ice vs closer and even changing camera angles.

Winning is also a plus

Same with my GF. Raised in a football/college basketball house, but live Blue Jackets and Cyclones games have hooked her. She said last night when we were watching on TV, "when you watch on TV and the puck goes to the edge of the zone and guys are out of the TV shot you spend a lot of time hoping your player is there to stop it, but when you're in person you know that player is there so you're able to watch the game completely different"

I'd never thought about that before.

 

[Nanabijou]

Awesome game by the Jackets. Keep your eye on the ball, this will be a big test in Washington.

Two random thoughts:

1) What are people's thoughts on the next game for CMac? Philly on Sunday? Bob is getting a lot of work right now.

2) How many Ohio Pen/Hawk fans have started getting CBJ merch to get ready to jump on the bandwagon?

 

[CarolinaBlueJacket]

Awesome game by the Jackets. Keep your eye on the ball, this will be a big test in Washington.

Two random thoughts:

1) What are people's thoughts on the next game for CMac? Philly on Sunday? Bob is getting a lot of work right now.

2) How many Ohio Pen/Hawk fans have started getting CBJ merch to get ready to jump on the bandwagon?

1. I doubt it but if the record is in hand I think its a good idea.

2. Very few. Those teams have to be in the basement and the Jackets have to be on top for that to happen. You might get some pulling for the Jackets until they play their team.

 

[Old Guy]

Two random thoughts:

1) What are people's thoughts on the next game for CMac? Philly on Sunday? Bob is getting a lot of work right now.

2) How many Ohio Pen/Hawk fans have started getting CBJ merch to get ready to jump on the bandwagon?

1. CMac will get more starts as the games begin to stack up and come more quickly. It is correct to assume thathe could see action on Sunday against Philadelphia. The players know he is part of tis team and wants to help him be a part of this success also.

2. The answer to this question would require a poll. None are available currently to conduct this. Since November 8th, they have either quit, been drunk or gone back for remedial training.

 

[Forepar]

1. CMac will get more starts as the games begin to stack up and come more quickly. It is correct to assume thathe could see action on Sunday against Philadelphia. The players know he is part of tis team and wants to help him be a part of this success also.

2. The answer to this question would require a poll. None are available currently to conduct this. Since November 8th, they have either quit, been drunk or gone back for remedial training.

While not one to put huge emphasis on stuff like this, it seems exactly stuff like the bolded above that fuels magical runs (not just the 16 game streak but magical seasons out of nowhere). Everyone plays their role, everyone respects everyone else's role. The goal scorers get headlines, but what is fun about this team (and yes even here on HFB lately) is that there are as many props for Wild Bill, Nutivaara and Sedlak as there are for Cam, Saad and Foligno. Even JJ and Savard getting lots of love. Maybe the ultimate team sport, in that EVERYONE plays, and on this team gets recognized.

And yes, even C-Mac. While he hasn't played much, 2-0-2 is a huge contribution. 0-4 and CBJ is not in first place. Being patient but ready is another bigtime contribution, one that would be hard for either Korpi or Forsberg to handle (not to mention that they need to play for development purposes also). And C-Mac will be needed more down the stretch. to keep Bob fresh and healthy.

 

[Viqsi]

Same with my GF. Raised in a football/college basketball house, but live Blue Jackets and Cyclones games have hooked her. She said last night when we were watching on TV, "when you watch on TV and the puck goes to the edge of the zone and guys are out of the TV shot you spend a lot of time hoping your player is there to stop it, but when you're in person you know that player is there so you're able to watch the game completely different"

I'd never thought about that before.

That was always one of my tricks for identifying defensive awareness while watching games on the TV - who appears from the edge of the screen on an opposition transition where and at what time. "If they're doing it right, they should be riiiiight about... there. Yep, got it."

 

[pete goegan]

Was hoping to see this post!
Have a blast! But you won't recognize them!!!!

As soon as the schedule came out, we bought tickets to all three visits by the CBJ to DC, this year!

 

[EDM]

My biggest impression of this game was how workmanlike and methodical the Jackets played. No surging emotions, just "get the job done boys". This, I think, bodes well for the future.