GDT: Game 70 - Winnipeg Jets @ Nashville Predators - Saturday, March 18th, 2023 - 1:00pm CDT - TSN3 - CJOB/Power 97

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The Winnipeg Jets head to Nashville to take on the Predators in an afternoon matinee game at the Bridgestone Arena. The Jets are coming off of a 3-0 shutout loss at the hands of the league leading Boston Bruins and are now 38-28-3 on the season and 3-5-2 in their last ten games. In their last match, Nashville lost 2-1 against the Chicago Blackhawks and are now 34-25-7 and 6-3-1 in their last ten games. Will Pierre-Luc Dubois be ready to play today or will he take in a show at the Grand Ole Opry? Will El Nino have money on the table for the Jets to win against his former team, or will he simply have to do it himself, since no one else can score these days. Do the Predators come out with a bite and end up being only two points behind Winnipeg with three games in hand, or does Gnash really have dentures and needs to gum his food? Will @KingBogo do some line-dancing if the Jets win and will @CorgisPer60 find the game fascinating? These questions and more are to be pondered this afternoon...

For the first time ever, I'll be providing the projected lineups...

Jets projected lineup

Nikolaj Ehlers -- Mark Scheifele -- Nino Niederreiter
Kyle Connor -- Pierre-Luc Dubois -- Blake Wheeler
Vladislav Namestnikov -- Adam Lowry -- Mason Appleton
Morgan Barron -- Kevin Stenlund -- Saku Maenalanen

Josh Morrissey -- Dylan DeMelo
Brenden Dillon -- Neal Pionk
Dylan Samberg -- Nate Schmidt

Connor Hellebuyck
David Rittich

Scratched: Karson Kuhlman, Kyle Capobianco, Logan Stanley, Axel Jonsson-Fjallby, David Gustafsson

Injured: Cole Perfetti (upper body), Sam Gagner (hip surgery)


Predators projected lineup

Philip Tomasino -- Tommy Novak -- Matt Duchene
Kiefer Sherwood -- Cody Glass -- Luke Evangelista
Yakov Trenin -- Colton Sissons -- Cole Smith
Mark Jankowski -- Michael McCarron -- Rasmus Asplund

Roman Josi -- Dante Fabbro
Jeremy Lauzon -- Tyson Barrie
Kevin Gravel -- Cal Foote

Juuse Saros
Kevin Lankinen

Scratched: None

Injured: Mark Borowiecki (upper body), Filip Forsberg (upper body), Ryan Johansen (upper body), Juuso Parssinen (upper body), Alexandre Carrier (upper body), Ryan McDonagh (upper body)


Status report

Dubois practiced Friday and will be a game-time decision; the center has missed five games because of an upper-body injury. ... Hellebuyck could make his fifth start in six games. ... Saros could start for the sixth time in seven games.

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We all know that Nashville is the home of Country Music, but what else does Music City have to offer? We will find out in this instalment of...

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Nashville was founded by James Robertson and John Donelson in 1779, near the original Cumberland settlement of Fort Nashborough. It was named after American Revolutionary war hero Francis Nash. Born in 1742, Francis Nash was an army general during the American Revolutionary War. Prior to that, he was a lawyer and public official in North Carolina, heavily involved in North Carolina politics. He led North Carolina’s soldiers in the Philadelphia campaign but was wounded at the Battle of Germantown, dying several days later in 1777. He was one of 10 Patriot generals to die from combat wounds between 1775 and 1781.

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In 1837, Retired Captain William Driver gave the American Flag the nickname Old Glory while in Nashville, Tennessee. This name has since become a symbol of patriotism and pride for the United States, and is still used today to refer to the American Flag. Captain Driver was inspired to give the Flag this name after seeing it wave in the wind during a Fourth of July celebration in Nashville.

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Born in Nashville, William Walker was a lawyer, physician and soldier who attempted to conquer parts of Latin America in the mid-19th century. He headed to Nicaragua in 1855 with 57 men, and defeated the Nicaraguan national army. A month later, he conquered Granada and took control of the country. He became president of Nicaragua on July 12, 1856 and held the title through 1857. He graduated from the University of Nashville at the age of 14 and went on to study medicine at the University of Edinburgh and University of Heidelberg before receiving a degree in medicine from the University of Pennsylvania at 19-years-old. He was executed by the Honduras government in 1860. A historical marker commemorates his birthplace near 2nd Avenue in downtown Nashville.

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Ranked one of the most beautiful buildings in the world by Business Insider, there is only one full-scale replica of the Greek Parthenon, and it’s found at Centennial Park. This masterpiece, constructed by architect William Crawford Smith, is why Nashville is considered the “Athens of the South.” The Nashville Parthenon was built in 1897 as part of Tennessee’s Centennial Exposition, in what is considered to be the pinnacle of classic architecture. The building also serves as an art museum and provides gallery space for temporary art shows and exhibits.

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Former President Andrew Jackson and his wife Rachel lived at The Hermitage mansion for many years. The property is a museum and historical site today, where both Jackson and Rachel are buried in the garden. Before exploring The Hermitage, visitors are welcomed with a 10-foot wide guitar-shaped driveway. Archaeologists have tested the driveway and discovered that it was about the same shape and width as it is now during Jackson’s time. It was originally paved with chunks of limestone, which were intended to support carriages and horses as they approached the mansion.

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During a breakfast at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage in 1907, President Theodore Roosevelt was served a cup of locally produced Maxwell House coffee. It was during this breakfast that Roosevelt said the coffee was “good to the last drop.” This slogan became part of the company’s marketing strategy and is still printed on the its product labels, as well as appearing on the logo.

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Music Row is a historical district located to the southwest of downtown Nashville that is home to numerous businesses related to music, predominantly the country music, gospel music, and contemporary Christian music industries. In this area, one will find the offices of numerous record labels, publishing houses, music licensing firms, recording studios, video production houses, along with other businesses who serve the music industry, as well as radio networks, and radio stations.

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Nashville is the proud birthplace of the iconic Grand Ole Opry show, which began as The WSM Barn Dance in 1925. This popular radio show has been entertaining audiences for nearly a century, and is now broadcast live from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. It is the longest-running radio show in the United States, and has featured some of the biggest names in country music, including Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, and Willie Nelson.

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In 1941, Nashville made history when it became the first city in the United States to be granted an FM radio license. This was a major milestone in the development of radio broadcasting, as FM radio offered a much clearer sound than the traditional AM radio. The license granted to Nashville allowed the city to become a hub for music and entertainment, and it has since become known as the "Music City" due to its vibrant music scene.

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Thousands of songwriters and music fans flock to Nashville to participate in the famous Tin Pan South Festival every year. It is the world's largest song writer's event, held to celebrate songs and the brains behind the lyrics. The festival often lasts for five days and appreciates all music genres, including songs written by amateur composers globally.

Besides celebrating the art of songwriting, the Tin Pan South Festival helps songwriters better their trade. A seminar is often held during the first two days to discuss essential songwriting topics such as compelling songwriting. The seminar is also an opportunity for writers to network and receive honest opinions about their work from other songwriters and notable artists.

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Elvis Presley recorded more than 200 songs at Nashville’s historic RCA Studio B. There is still a string of Christmas lights on display that were hung when Elvis couldn’t get into the spirit while recording a Christmas album.

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While enduring a troubled childhood, Oprah Winfrey spent part of her youth in Nashville, where her father Vernon lived. Her broadcasting career began at WVOL radio in Nashville, while she was still in high school. At age 19, she took a job at Nashville’s WTVF-TV, becoming the city’s youngest and first African-American woman news anchor.

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The remains of an extinct sabre-toothed tiger were found in 1971 during a construction project in Downtown Nashville. The Predators' logo and mascot were inspired by this discovery.

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Nashville is home to the “Batman Building,” a 33-story skyscraper with a unique design that resembles the famous comic book superhero’s mask. The building is officially called the AT&T Building and was completed in 1994. Its distinctive design has made it one of Nashville’s most recognizable landmarks, and it’s a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The building’s nickname is a nod to its resemblance to the iconic Batman symbol, and reflects Nashville’s playful and creative spirit.

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Let's hope Nashville doesn't go “Robin” us of a win today! Go Jets Go! :hockey:

Thanks to: 11 Things You Didn't Know About Nashville, Interesting facts about Nashville | Just Fun Facts, 10 fun and interesting Nashville facts, 5 Nashville Fun Facts: How Well Do You Know Music City?, Nashville Facts (25 Fun Things to Know, By a Local) - Travel Lemming, 10 Fun Facts About Nashville, TN: How Well Do You Know Your City? and https://worldstrides.com/blog/2017/10/11-interesting-facts-nashville/
 
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Great job Mac Love the Teddy Roosevelt reference. “Its not the Critic that counts” is one of the greatest speeches ever and something people should strive for.

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A very big game this afternoon for our wee band..

"Good to the last puck drop." - Teddy Roosevelt's prescient quote in 1907, foreshadowing the existience of our team, after visiting his proximal prairie ND holiday spot, after shooting a couple of Bison, and a couple dozen migratory avian species just for the sheer hell of it.

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Here we are, a paltry 116 years later, winning faceoffs (sort of). :)

Thanks @macmaroon

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Go Jets Please!

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Sweet Bones - this is a big one - and let it be not said
Thy Ehlers should shunted on PP1 for a Wheel'd slight,
Activate thy first two lines with preach'd firing of pucks to the head,
Of Jusse – pummell’d to shell-shock’d fright:
Aye - So to proper Doob-equipp’d second lines, let fly, lets fill
Thine Preds net till Saros bursts with fullness,
And Josi and Duchene weep again, and aye lets kill
The playful kitten spirit with goals endless.
Let thine mighty Nino rage like a maddened sea
Which parts the shore, where Shuffles blasts anew
Come befuddle Novak and Tomasino with greased thick KFC
Helly engage thy glove, stop flown pucks in thy cue;
Call these chaps winners, which being full of care
Makes points gathered welcome thrice more wish'd, more rare.
 
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I hope the Jets don't think both teams will roll over this weekend, Nashville quite frankly is playing better hockey with a diminished lineup and they want the playoff spot too, St. Louis beat the Capitals last night and Binnington was suspended so that's a bonus. No excuses they have to win
 

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You know what's horseshit? The Jets are 7 games above real 500, the Flames are 7 games below real 500 and somehow the Flames are only 3 points back of us.

I'd rather go back to ties as a final result, and 0 points for an otl.

At the very least, they need to weight importance more. 3 points for a reg win, 2 points for a ot or so win and 1 point for an ot/ so loss. How can some games have 2 points in the table and some 3?
 

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You know what's horseshit? The Jets are 7 games above real 500, the Flames are 7 games below real 500 and somehow the Flames are only 3 points back of us.

I'd rather go back to ties as a final result, and 0 points for an otl.

At the very least, they need to weight importance more. 3 points for a reg win, 2 points for a ot or so win and 1 point for an ot/ so loss. How can some games have 2 points in the table and some 3?
Doesn't matter they ain't catching us, just keep looking up at the standings Calgary.:naughty:
 

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Doesn't matter they ain't catching us, just keep looking up at the standings Calgary.:naughty:
Oh yeah I believe too! It just underlines how stupid this system is. They also need to go back to 1v8 for playoff seeding. There's no way you should be a team that has the 2nd best record in the conference and somehow be rewarded with playing the 3rd best.
 

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Since it's Saturday and I have nothing better to do, here are the adjusted standings giving better credit for quality of wins and every game being worth the same amount of points:

TeamGPRWOTSOWLOTLPtsPts NEW
Vegas Golden Knights69311121690121
Edmonton Oilers6936223884120
Los Angeles Kings69301020989119
Dallas Stars69316191387118
Minnesota Wild68281121886113
Seattle Kraken6830823783113
Colorado Avalanche67271222684111
Winnipeg Jets6929928379108
Calgary Flames69256241476101
Nashville Predators6625925775100
St. Louis Blues682283356587
Arizona Coyotes6919732116382
Vancouver Canucks6718113356381
Chicago Blackhawks681683865470
Anaheim Ducks69131036105669
San Jose Sharks6914536145266

If the Preds won all three games in hand in regulation, they would be up on us by one point. The Flames would be pretty much out of the picture as they should be.

It's not a WILD difference, but it is significant.
 

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If the Jets lose today they are out of the playoffs (based on point percentage) - and if they go out I don't think this core has the mental fortitude to fight back in. So I am calling today a must win.
Thank God playoffs aren't based on points percentage because that would be ridiculous
 
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Welp! The season will go one of 2 ways from here.

Win we are in the Playoffs lose and I fear the opposite while could be an end of an era of Jets Hockey.

You know the Blue Baron likes to be dramatic :laugh:

Lets go ahead a squeeze these Mustards Felines for all they are worth!!!

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Thanks @macmaroon and other for making this a champion GDT!

Sadly I won’t be watching it live today. I hosting a big poker match cash game and the guys want be to PVR it as to watch it at night. So have a Great afternoon of hockey Super Fans. Or I guess I could watch it and keep a secret but I am known as a loosey lips McGee.:blah:

GO JETS GO
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