Interesting Info: Part XXII (Jackets-related "tidbits" here)

[koteka]

Nash, Jones, Johansen, PLD, … The current guy that I’d say has the talent but very little fire is Provorov.

It is not surprising that the fan favorites in Columbus are guys like Calvert, given how our “star” players have played.

I will die on this hill - Bob is the greatest Blue Jacket in the history of the club. He wanted to be out there. I am glad he has his name on the Cup and Nash doesn’t.

 

[stevo61]

They both lack passion for the game, only played because it was something they are good at

I dont believe that. I just think they are mild mannered I guess you could say and its hard to fake intensity.

In Nash's case atleast it was hard to be a 1 man show on a horrible team.

 

[majormajor]

They both lack passion for the game, only played because it was something they are good at

That's the impression I get from Jones.

I don't think he works at his game as much. He hasn't added anything, and he's seemed to lose skill over the years.

Anyways, why are we talking about Seth Jones? I'm as glad he's gone as I am for Laine.

 

[NotWendell]

That's the impression I get from Jones.

I don't think he works at his game as much. He hasn't added anything, and he's seemed to lose skill over the years.

Anyways, why are we talking about Seth Jones? I'm as glad he's gone as I am for Laine.

Agreed. If you don't want to be here, I don't want you here.

 

[Viqsi]

Bally Sports is sticking around for at least one more season.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5720080/2024/08/23/diamond-sports-nba-nhl-broadcast-rights/

Bally Sports RSNs reach new agreements with NHL, NBA for 2024-2025 seasons

Bally Sports took another big step towards survival, striking new deals with the NBA and NHL as part of its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.

awfulannouncing.com

That said, if you have the patience for it, I think piracy is still a better option.

 

[CBJx614]

Bally Sports is sticking around for at least one more season.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5720080/2024/08/23/diamond-sports-nba-nhl-broadcast-rights/

Bally Sports RSNs reach new agreements with NHL, NBA for 2024-2025 seasons

Bally Sports took another big step towards survival, striking new deals with the NBA and NHL as part of its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.

awfulannouncing.com

That said, if you have the patience for it, I think piracy is still a better option.

Outta state ESPN worked amazingly. Basically every game except local (Chicago and STL for me) and national games on NHLN.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

I’m old!

Edit: was going to recommend Chuck and Bob from the old tv show Soap, but the results would have been much the same.

I had a feeling my sense of humor was different as a kid when I watched Soap instead of Three's Company.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

I had a feeling my sense of humor was different as a kid when I watched Soap instead of Three's Company.

Soap was very funny and had some great performances. It’s a all-timer.

But to have missed any of John Ritter’s work is to be the lesser for it, the show’s scripts, content and target audience be damned.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

But to have missed any of John Ritter’s work is to be the lesser for it, the show’s scripts, content and target audience be damned.

It’s been on enough that I am sure I’ve seen every episode. Including the ones with Cindy, which let’s face it, no bueno.

 

[Monstershockey]

Soap was very funny and had some great performances. It’s a all-timer.

But to have missed any of John Ritter’s work is to be the lesser for it, the show’s scripts, content and target audience be damned.

I liked Ritter in Sling Blade. Took me a little bit to realize it was him. I think it was his hair that threw me. Dwight Yoakam was great in that also.

 

[NotWendell]

I grew up in the backwoods. I wasn't allowed to watch Soap because of Billy Crystal.
I wasn't allowed to watch Maude or Mary Tyler Moore either, but I snuck that in at my grandmother's house.

 

[Xoggz22]

I liked Ritter in Sling Blade. Took me a little bit to realize it was him. I think it was his hair that threw me. Dwight Yoakam was great in that also.

An unbelievable movie. Billy Bob Thornton was incredible

 

[spintheblackcircle]

I grew up in the backwoods. I wasn't allowed to watch Soap because of Billy Crystal.
I wasn't allowed to watch Maude or Mary Tyler Moore either, but I snuck that in at my grandmother's house.

My dad wasn't exactly counter-culture, he voted Republican his whole life, but he had 8-tracks of Richard Pryor and George Carlin in the 70's that I would memorize.

 

[JacketsDavid]

I dont believe that. I just think they are mild mannered I guess you could say and its hard to fake intensity.

In Nash's case atleast it was hard to be a 1 man show on a horrible team.

I get it but he needed to show up for optional skates as a captain. Once the Dispatch started noting that you know the front office had pointed it out as well.
Also once he became captain the FO tied to supplement as much leadership around Nash as possible hoping he would grow into it.
Really nice guy, good player but worst thing he could have done was asked to be captain.

 

[Youngguns1380]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1828195000737505570

 

[Viqsi]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1828195000737505570

Don't know this guy, doesn't show up as a hockey pundit of any repute, don't care.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Don't know this guy, doesn't show up as a hockey pundit of any repute, don't care.

Literally just some dope making memes.

 

[ViD]

He’s not wrong though, as it stands now, we are bottom 5 when it comes to goalies

 

[CannonFire1]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1828195000737505570

If you have roughly 1/3 of the league classified as some form of "elite" there is a problem with your definition of elite.

 

[Seedtype]

Isn't Vancouver goalie situation kinda dire right now? Or is the guy behind their backup really good as well?

 

[squashmaple]

If you have roughly 1/3 of the league classified as some form of "elite" there is a problem with your definition of elite.

Also trying to figure out on what planet the Ned/Jarry tandem is "elite" or anywhere close to the rest of that category.

 

[koteka]

Also trying to figure out on what planet the Ned/Jarry tandem is "elite" or anywhere close to the rest of that category.

If the freaking Pens win another Cup because of the amazing play of their goalies, we are all blaming you.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

Also trying to figure out on what planet the Ned/Jarry tandem is "elite" or anywhere close to the rest of that category.

Because if someone creates a graph of anything on the internet it must be true right?

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Gonna have to have a discussion about what qualifies as “interesting.”

 

[squashmaple]

Because if someone creates a graph of anything on the internet it must be true right?

Yep, because I'm obviously taking the word of "kailermemeato" as gospel.