GDT: Game 41: Columbus at Phoenix | 1/2 9PM EST

[Samkow]

9:00 PM EST
Jobing.com Arena
Glendale, Arizona

Lines
Foligno-Johansen-Umberger
Dubinsky-Anisimov-Atkinson
Jenner-Letestu-Tropp
Comeau-MacKenzie-Horton

Johnson-Tyutin
Murray-Wisniewski
Nikitin-Prout

McElhinney
McKenna

Inactive
Craig, Erixon, Marchessault, Savard

Injured
Bobrovsky, Boll, Calvert, Gaborik, Skille

Lines
Korpikoski-Hanzal-Vrbata
Klinkhammer-Vermette-Boedker
Kennedy-Ribeiro-Moss
Bissonnette-Halpern-Chipchura

Ekman-Larsson-Murphy
Yandle-Morris
Stone-Schlemko

Smith
Greiss

Inactive
Brown, Rundblad

Injured
Doan, Klesla, Michalek​

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[Nordique]

Streaky backup goaltending will determine our fate per usual.

Would love to see Bob back on the ice asap.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

We seem to always lose in PHX. Lets hope that changes

 

[Inglewood JACKets]

Can't wait to see Horton in union blue. Go Jackets

 

[FANonymous]

We seem to always lose in PHX. Lets hope that changes

I'm hearing reports that Phoenix always has our number...

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Horty is in

Jeff Rimer ‏@jrimercbj 18m

Nathan Horton will make his #CBJ debut vs #Coyotes. Bobrovsky expected to dress as a backup and Prout could play too in #NHL action tonight

 

[Inglewood JACKets]

I'm hearing reports that Phoenix always has our number...

Déjà vu. There's a glitch in the matrix. Hopefully the game won't be déjà vu.

 

[Roadman]

Foligno - Johansen - Horton

PLEASE !!!

 

[pete goegan]

I'm hearing reports that Phoenix always has our number...

More unreliable reporters!

 

[GoJackets1]

Foligno - Johansen - Horton

PLEASE !!!

A thousand times this.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

Time to start stringing together some wins. After the last 2 losses, the CBJ are officially closer to 15th in the conference (5 pts) than 3rd in the division (6 pts)

 

[zukezuchegno]

Going to be a fun game tonight can't wait.

 

[Jaxs]

Looking forward to tonight's game. Horton will be on the Joey line in no time.

 

[Roadman]

Looking forward to tonight's game. Horton will be on the Joey line in no time.

Immediately, if not sooner.

 

[cbjfaninmo]

Déjà vu. There's a glitch in the matrix. Hopefully the game won't be déjà vu.

I've seen this somewhere before.

Anxious to see Horton's debut. Happy New Year! Go Jackets!!!!

 

[CAMSANITY]

Bob is working in the starter's net right now per Shawn Mitchell but he says "we'll see..."

Also line rushes are as such right now

71-19-18
17-42-8
38-55-26
14-24-13

 

[SuperGenius]

Bob is working in the starter's net right now per Shawn Mitchell but he says "we'll see..."

Also line rushes are as such right now

71-19-18
17-42-8
38-55-26
14-24-13

Seems like a great idea to bury one of the more skilled fowards on the fourth line.

Can't wait to see Horton. Things are going to get interesting with the forwards once Calvert is back...

 

[1857 Howitzer]

“@jrimercbj: #CBJ coach Richards confirms Nathan Horton's debut tonight and that Goalie Bob will backup tonight vs #Coyotes. Prout skating extra”

 

[IBleedUnionBlue]

Stoked to see Horton debut. I am reserved though hoping he isnt rushing it and risking a setback.

 

[thebus2288*]

Bob is working in the starter's net right now per Shawn Mitchell but he says "we'll see..."

Also line rushes are as such right now

71-19-18
17-42-8
38-55-26
14-24-13

I've been thinking hard on where I'd really like Horton. Came in here to say throw Cam up with Johansen and Foligno and see what that 17-42-8 line could do. Glad to see them possibly together. BUT MY GOD. If the 1st and 4th lines here are deployed tonight I just don't know what to say. I will say this year IMO the lineup decisions, both offense and defense, have been average at best.

 

[CharlotteJacket]

If BOB is healthy enough to be the backup, why isn't he healthy enough to be the starter?

 

[EspenK]

If BOB is healthy enough to be the backup, why isn't he healthy enough to be the starter?

I wondered this as well.

Would seem to be risky to bring a guy coming back from a groin injury off the bench in the middle of a period if McStarter goes down. I would think having him start fully warmed up would be better?

 

[SuperGenius]

Not starting bob means that they could start him, but wouldn't mind buying another couple days. This happens all of the time.

 

[pete goegan]

I've been thinking hard on where I'd really like Horton. Came in here to say throw Cam up with Johansen and Foligno and see what that 17-42-8 line could do. Glad to see them possibly together. BUT MY GOD. If the 1st and 4th lines here are deployed tonight I just don't know what to say. I will say this year IMO the lineup decisions, both offense and defense, have been average at best.

I've seen those lines listed in multiple orders - Joey's line as 1 or 2, same with Artie's, and the Letestu and DMac lines switched, too. There will be plenty of mixing and matching, especially if Horton needs extra rest. I'd imagine it will be weeks before the true rotation gets set, especially with Callvert and Gaborik to be worked back in.

 

[InauguralCBJFan]

If BOB is healthy enough to be the backup, why isn't he healthy enough to be the starter?

Paraphrasing HCTR: So Bobs can get his timing back before the next game.