There have been SEVERAL games this year where other teams have taken liberties against us and we've had no answer.We play Minnesota twice a year. Not really a good idea to try and “match up “ with them.
There have been SEVERAL games this year where other teams have taken liberties against us and we've had no answer.We play Minnesota twice a year. Not really a good idea to try and “match up “ with them.
I tend to agree with you. No need to overreact to one game. While I do think we could use a tough guy - another Nick Foligno type - the Wild are an exception to most teams and let’s remember, the scoreboard is what matters and both games went to OT and a split.We play Minnesota twice a year. Not really a good idea to try and “match up “ with them.
That was also a tell-tale game. I said at the time that despite the win, we had a fundamental problem. We got outplayed and badly outmatched physically.Also people acting like this is some sort of tell-tale game when like three weeks ago we played the same team at home and almost the exact same thing happened but in reverse. We scored with 30 seconds left and won in OT.
hmm.. They are top 5 in scoring... plugs eh?Not hateable, just not very fun to watch. Kaprizov and Boldy are nice but other than that it’s a bunch of physical plugs.
Worse losses recently to the Caps and Pens pointed up a skill shortage. We couldn’t hang with teams that could skate pass and shoot. We should look at add those kinds of players too.That was also a tell-tale game. I said at the time that despite the win, we had a fundamental problem. We got outplayed and badly outmatched physically.
Nobody like that who is in Cleveland. Size and physicality on the other hand...Worse losses recently to the Caps and Pens pointed up a skill shortage. We couldn’t hang with teams that could skate pass and shoot. We should look at add those kinds of players too.
Wait - I know let’s trade for a 3rd round 5’11 defensemen 175lbs that probably won’t make it to the NHL. Too soon??Sure let's get more toughness to our roster but please don't bring in Dalton Prout or McQuaid -like turnover machine.
If we play with though teams we have problems. Also every team that wants to be successful also needs similar players. Of course, they can't be the majority, but a quality center who can play aggressively would be a good fit.We play Minnesota twice a year. Not really a good idea to try and “match up “ with them.
Another game I couldn't catch but what on earth is that 'defense' on the OT goal Why does Kukan feel it's suddenly his job to leap in and chase the puck carrier, leaving his guy completely open right in front of the net. Maybe they had a master plan I'm not privy to, but seems just a really bizarre decision.
That was my take too. Jake’s decisions in the last two OTs haven’t been good.I think Kukan made the right choice there, and Voracek should have stayed with Spurgeon. If Kukan doesn't take Fiala there, then Spurgeon can push right into Voracek and give Fiala a ton of time and space for a shot. Fiala was Kukan's guy all the way up the ice, by the way. It was Voracek who went for the switch.
Only one person said that and they were twisting words to mean something that it didn't. Let's talk about all the other games where we've been challenged physically and had no response beyond Boone and Peeke. Nobody making opponents pay the price for being in our blue paint or taking a cheap shot on us along the boards. This is not a Minnesota thing, it's a Jackets thing.First, I didn’t see any of the game last night. But I find this thread interesting that people are seemingly wanting to base roster choices to “match” the Minnesota Wild. Not saying we don’t need a guy or two like Foligno or Dubinsky, but I also am assuming some of the comments here were heat-of-the-moment/emotional.
That's fine, but we also don't need to overstate/over-compensate the "problem" and my read on this thread is that that's what some are doing based largely on the two Minnesota games, as well as a few others thrown in. It seems we're all in agreement we could use at least one or two more guys like a Foligno or Calvert or Dubinsky or Anderson. But we also don't need Foligno AND Calvert AND Dubinsky AND Anderson. This is still 2022 NHL, not 2002.Only one person said that and they were twisting words to mean something that it didn't. Let's talk about all the other games where we've been challenged physically and had no response beyond Boone and Peeke. Nobody making opponents pay the price for being in our blue paint or taking a cheap shot on us along the boards. This is not just a Minnesota thing, it's a Jackets thing.
We're a young, fast, strong-willed finesse team with a shortage of snarl and talent at center and defense. Add that to a slightly above average starting goalie and barely NHL caliber backup and frankly, it's amazing we have the record we do. I credit this coaching staff for doing a terrific job.
That's fine, but we also don't need to overstate/over-compensate the "problem" and my read on this thread is that that's what some are doing based largely on the two Minnesota games, as well as a few others thrown in. It seems we're all in agreement we could use at least one or two more guys like a Foligno or Calvert or Dubinsky or Anderson. But we also don't need Foligno AND Calvert AND Dubinsky AND Anderson. This is still 2022 NHL, not 2002.
I mean, they're nice players to have. I love all those guys, truly (they all, in particular Anderson, had some skill, too). Calvert was outstanding in his role as a 4th-liner/PKer. But this is yet again overstating the importance of grit. Some is beneficial/helpful. Not as much as many act/think.It's not based on the Minnesota games. I've been saying this stuff for two years.
Foligno, Calvert, Dubinsky, and Anderson were all valuable players five years ago. They'd still all be valuable now if they were in their primes. The league hasn't changed that much in five years. The playoffs hasn't changed at all. That Greenway - JEE - Foligno line is going to dominate in the playoffs.
I don't know if anyone else has gotten into this yet, but it's nice to see with the new ESPN deal that (regardless of whether you subscribe or not) Columbus is starting to get on the national air more often. That hasn't been the case much over the years.
But from reading what people post on other platforms (OK, Twitter), Jackets fans really aren't used to having national announcers call their game. We've had such little exposure from national TV over the years that our fans seem to think that national announcers are supposed to slobber all over their team the same way Jeff and Jody do. They can't seem to comprehend that national announcers have to actually break down BOTH teams, not just theirs. And some of them really don't like criticism, or when they say something nice about the other guys.
Great post. Columbus fans are used to “Baghdad Bob” announcing - where everything is strawberries and sugar plums. Minnesota is a fun team, the announcers will gravitate towards that rather than a team playing scared on their heels with little talent. Jody and Rims will tell you everything is alright, like a life alert commercial, when in reality there isn’t a whole lot of direction out there.I don't know if anyone else has gotten into this yet, but it's nice to see with the new ESPN deal that (regardless of whether you subscribe or not) Columbus is starting to get on the national air more often. That hasn't been the case much over the years.
But from reading what people post on other platforms (OK, Twitter), Jackets fans really aren't used to having national announcers call their game. We've had such little exposure from national TV over the years that our fans seem to think that national announcers are supposed to slobber all over their team the same way Jeff and Jody do. They can't seem to comprehend that national announcers have to actually break down BOTH teams, not just theirs. And some of them really don't like criticism, or when they say something nice about the other guys.