GDT: Game 9: Columbus vs. Ottawa | 10/28 7PM EDT

[WannabeFinn]

Erixon getting scratched? oh boy

 

[CBJx614]

Erixon getting scratched? oh boy

He only played 8minutes last game, he was the odd man out.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

This isn't the encouraging start we needed...

 

[DarkandStormy]

Erixon getting scratched? oh boy

Would not mind Richards going back to last year's pairs - not the righty/lefty combos.

Tyutin / Johnson
Murray / Wiz
Prout / Savard

 

[Nordique]

Would not mind Richards going back to last year's pairs - not the righty/lefty combos.

Tyutin / Johnson
Murray / Wiz
Prout / Savard

I could get behind that, at least the top 4 (I'm not sure about the 3rd pairing).

 

[DarkandStormy]

I could get behind that, at least the top 4 (I'm not sure about the 3rd pairing).

Meh, they played a bit together last season.

 

[zelbell]

i actually like the Savard/Johnson pairing, I like:

Savard/Johnson
Murray/Wiz
Erixon/Tyutin

 

[TheOllieC]

Pretty dumb to have Erixon scratched.

 

[blahblah]

The only thing I like about Savard is that he has a decent shot. He'll get big minutes as long as Richards is here. Who knows maybe someday he'll actually deserve them.

At any rate, looking forward to the game.

 

[Derby]

I have never understood all the righteous indignation about the treatment of Erixon. He seems pretty average to me. I have no problem with "press boxing " him.

(Did I verb that correctly?)

 

[EspenK]

The only thing I like about Savard is that he has a decent shot. He'll get big minutes as long as Richards is here. Who knows maybe someday he'll actually deserve them.

At any rate, looking forward to the game.

Agree. Same thing with Prout I think. Erixon is more of a finesse guy but he isn't annointed like Murray so I don't see him getting big minutes. Hopefully I'm wrong but we'll see.

 

[DarkandStormy]

Wiz/Murray
Johnson/Prout
Tyutin/Savard

according to Porty/Mitchell.

 

[SuperGenius]

I have never understood all the righteous indignation about the treatment of Erixon. He seems pretty average to me. I have no problem with "press boxing " him.

(Did I verb that correctly?)

You are not alone. I feel exactly the same way. There's nothing special about Erixon that warrants it, IMO.

 

[JKinCLE]

Wiz/Murray
Johnson/Prout
Tyutin/Savard

according to Porty/Mitchell.

I think this is probably the best option as far as defensive pairings go. Wiz and JJ have someone to (hopefully) cover them on defense if they decide to play more aggressive. We will definitely need them to if we hope to generate sustained offensive zone pressure.

 

[major major]

Wiz/Murray
Johnson/Prout
Tyutin/Savard

according to Porty/Mitchell.

I don't mind this if you put Tyutin/Savard as the top pair. Those two have been our most effective IMO.

 

[blahblah]

I have never understood all the righteous indignation about the treatment of Erixon. He seems pretty average to me. I have no problem with "press boxing " him.

(Did I verb that correctly?)

You are not alone. I feel exactly the same way. There's nothing special about Erixon that warrants it, IMO.

Actually what I haven't seen, on the ice, is the thing that Richards doesn't seem to like beyond the fact that's he's a left handed shot.

Watching Erixon he sure looks like a future 3/4 and above average on the PP. Some of us remember what he did during the lockout season. Obviously that had an impact far beyond what it had with others. I will say that Erixon's hockey IQ is above both Savard's and Prout's. Savard makes a lot of mental mistakes.

 

[Samkow]

You are not alone. I feel exactly the same way. There's nothing special about Erixon that warrants it, IMO.

But there's plenty about Prout's play that warrants him sitting instead.

 

[major major]

Actually what I haven't seen, on the ice, is the thing that Richards doesn't seem to like beyond the fact that's he's a left handed shot.

Watching Erixon he sure looks like a future 3/4 and above average on the PP. Some of us remember what he did during the lockout season. Obviously that had an impact far beyond what it had with others. I will say that Erixon's hockey IQ is above both Savard's and Prout's. Savard makes a lot of mental mistakes.

I'm guessing you've got an old-school coach who doesn't like having a lightweight defender back there. I see Erixon more or less the same way you do, though his play lately has been underwhelming. Still way above Prout.

I wouldn't put Savard and Prout in the same category IQ wise. Savard is clumsy, but intelligent.

 

[Crede777]

I would do:
Tyutin - Johnson
Murray - Wiz
Erixon - Savard

I don't mind scratching Erixon, but at the moment I DO mind playing Prout. Despite having Johnson, Wisniewski, Savard, and Erixon, Prout remains the standout defensive liability.

 

[Jackets Fan]

2nd consecutive home game in the alternate jerseys? That's kinda odd...
They are cool as hell though

 

[TheOllieC]

I have never understood all the righteous indignation about the treatment of Erixon. He seems pretty average to me. I have no problem with "press boxing " him.

(Did I verb that correctly?)

Because he's better than one, maybe two dmen in the lineup tonight.

Watching Erixon he sure looks like a future 3/4 and above average on the PP. Some of us remember what he did during the lockout season. Obviously that had an impact far beyond what it had with others. I will say that Erixon's hockey IQ is above both Savard's and Prout's. Savard makes a lot of mental mistakes.

Completely agreed. Erixon and Murray are very similar players but one has a higher ceiling.

 

[Zarathustra]

Man, Savard has a shot. I always thought he'd be good.

 

[zelbell]

Savard.....oh

 

[Jaxs]

Savard who?

 

[Jackets Fan]

A dart by Savvy!