wow Im trying to stay positive about this season but losing 4 out of 5 in the most critical stretch of the season is hard to take right now.I only know that JD really does know what hes doing and its obvious that he is going to develop the young players for the future and isnt interested in a quick fix to get in the playoffs.I would imagine JD will bring in a new coach next season,and i suspect many of the veterans like umberger will be let go,maybe johnson and or wiz will be traded .
GDT: Game 71: Columbus at New York Islanders | 3/23 1PM EDT
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punk_o_holic
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Anyone else notice that it seemed like a lot of the Blue Jackets were falling on their ass today. What was up with that?
The future is bright. It just doesn't look like that future includes this season. Yet again.
I completely understand. Last year, they were out of it and fought and clawed their way to the brink on guts and fight. This year, they were in it and pissed it away with passivity and buffoonery. I'll be there, Tuesday, because it's probably my last of the year. I'm expecting to leave unhappy and discouraged.
If, by some incredible chance, they turn it around, I'll come back to this thread to find the low point of my season as a Blue Jackets fan.
Dr. Fire
What, me worry?
Well, I guess every team has something to play for..............except the Jackets. All of a sudden we are very beatable by even the dregs of the league.
Can't score, giving up soft goals, looks like the same old......well you know what I mean.
I always say, look on the bright side. I will be able to afford that trip to South Carolina in May now that I won't be buying play-off tickets.
I know, I know there are 11 games left. But the way we are choking, and the way the other teams around us are surging, I have little hope that this is turned around.
All is becoming right in the universe again.
Can't score, giving up soft goals, looks like the same old......well you know what I mean.
I always say, look on the bright side. I will be able to afford that trip to South Carolina in May now that I won't be buying play-off tickets.
I know, I know there are 11 games left. But the way we are choking, and the way the other teams around us are surging, I have little hope that this is turned around.
All is becoming right in the universe again.
punk_o_holic
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But Toronto game will be a 3 point game just to allow NJ to get a point and be closer to Columbus.
jackets4life
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I don't know what I'm going to do with my tickets for the rest of these damn games. Right now, I just don't know anymore. I certainly don't have very much desire to go on Tuesday, especially with the possibility to not have to listen to Rimer and Davidge for a night.
jackets4life
Registered User
I have to agree with you here. The dude isn't just playing poorly, he's not even giving effort the majority of the time.
In hindsight, maybe Horton should have taken the entire season off. He doesn't look right at all. The legs aren't there, the physicality is missing and he isn't in to it mentally. He'll be a lot better next season.....I hope.
I'm not pleased with the players. I am really not pleased with the head coach. I'm the least pleased with the front office that were, essentially, sellers at the deadline.
To the players; good luck boys. You've got a head coach with some of the oddest behavior out there and you have a front office that gave you no help. Both players acquired are sitting in the press box. The front office basically let you hang out there to dry.
I started to check out at the deadline. I was really afraid of this when everyone else around us was trying to help their team out and we did nothing. I would rather have kept Gaborik than that ****** return we got for him. Actually the return was fine; it's just wasn't worth losing someone who can create their own offense for that return. Protecting the future? Who give a flying **** about that return?
I don't think we're losing from a lack of trying or even a lack of skill. We're just a bit behind on the developmental side and we have a lot of players not ready for this. An example is Johansen; he's world beater one night then he's invisible for a couple (like today). A team like Detroit; with the losses they have an the lack of skill they have right now are figuring out how to get points. The veteran teams are making the push. We're trying; we just aren't getting it done. This is the hardest part of taking the next step. For the players and for the fans.
To the players; good luck boys. You've got a head coach with some of the oddest behavior out there and you have a front office that gave you no help. Both players acquired are sitting in the press box. The front office basically let you hang out there to dry.
I started to check out at the deadline. I was really afraid of this when everyone else around us was trying to help their team out and we did nothing. I would rather have kept Gaborik than that ****** return we got for him. Actually the return was fine; it's just wasn't worth losing someone who can create their own offense for that return. Protecting the future? Who give a flying **** about that return?
I don't think we're losing from a lack of trying or even a lack of skill. We're just a bit behind on the developmental side and we have a lot of players not ready for this. An example is Johansen; he's world beater one night then he's invisible for a couple (like today). A team like Detroit; with the losses they have an the lack of skill they have right now are figuring out how to get points. The veteran teams are making the push. We're trying; we just aren't getting it done. This is the hardest part of taking the next step. For the players and for the fans.
Hard to watch a team work it's way into playoff position after a bad start and then throw it away in the span of a few games. They're still in it but will need a few teams to cool off and they need to start winning again. Don't give up on them yet.
If they don't make the playoffs this year one of the lessons is that they can't have long stretches of inconsistency... they really dug a hole earlier in the year.
If they don't make the playoffs this year one of the lessons is that they can't have long stretches of inconsistency... they really dug a hole earlier in the year.
Jorge
Actor,Comedian,Drunk
I know it's just a game, but waking up and seeing the result of today's contest makes me sad, like when a prostitute gives you a disease and gets away with your wallet at the same time.
At least we own Nationwide Arena. Not many people are ballin like that.
F------ hockey 
At least we own Nationwide Arena. Not many people are ballin like that.
F------ hockey
Speaking for me only. I haven't given up on them. How can you? Then tend to be a resilient bunch. I just don't care if the make it or not.
Robert
Foligno family
The Jackets have averaged 1.2 goals per game over the last five, and the last five have essentially been playoff type games…
Today’s game was one of the most boring and uninspired CBJ games I’ve seen all year, a game they should have won with ease.. if any team is an AHL roster it’s the Islanders..
This Keek guy from Europe blew it at the deadline, how in the hell can you move Gaborik when he’s finally healthy getting zero offense back in return??? I’m not saying Gabby is the complete issue but man, trading him for nothing was a blunder…
The Jackets are still in it but if anyone thinks they are going beat Detroit and Pittsburgh this week scoring 1.2 goals per game they are nuts….
Today’s game was one of the most boring and uninspired CBJ games I’ve seen all year, a game they should have won with ease.. if any team is an AHL roster it’s the Islanders..
This Keek guy from Europe blew it at the deadline, how in the hell can you move Gaborik when he’s finally healthy getting zero offense back in return??? I’m not saying Gabby is the complete issue but man, trading him for nothing was a blunder…
The Jackets are still in it but if anyone thinks they are going beat Detroit and Pittsburgh this week scoring 1.2 goals per game they are nuts….
CBJWerenski8
Rest in Peace Johnny
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i will be there on Tuesday. But if this doesn't turn around and the Jackets make the playoffs, I foresee changes next year, with high priced players on the move in an effort to reconstruct and shakeup the roster
