Post-Game Talk: Jets 5 - Blues 2

[LowLefty]

It was nice to see the PP get on the score board -
I'd also think that our top players had a load lifted off once they scored that first one (and then another on the next opportunity).
This might have been weighing on the guys and to finally break through was enough to make them feel a little better about their skill -
It was certainly on display after that first goal.

 

[Hobble]

If Edmonton can waive Campbell, then Chevy should man up and waive Stan or Schmidt.

 

[WolfHouse]

If Edmonton can waive Campbell, then Chevy should man up and waive Stan or Schmidt.

Might not hurt to give chisholm some actual nhl games before we waive anyone though

 

[DeepFrickinValue]

The TOI breakdown for the forwards is beautiful. Finally a 4th line that can play 10+ minutes a night
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NIce to see rolling 4 lines.

 

[larmex99]

It is fun to watch a team that really works hard every shift. Quite a few mentions from other fan bases when they play us indicating that we are not easy to play against. Nice change from the last couple of years.

 

[Hobble]

I sometimes forget Vilardi even exists. When he gets healthy, this team could do some damage.

 

[DRW204]

goes w/o saying but the top-line figuring it out and showing some semblance of this performance going forward would be huge.

Prior to the game this just felt like a get-right game for them. glad to see the 3 players breakthrough at 5v5 or on the PP

 

[Adam da bomb]

I sometimes forget Vilardi even exists. When he gets healthy, this team could do some damage.

But Gus has been great in his role as the 13th man.

 

[Cypruss]

But Gus has been great in his role as the 13th man.

I'm very happy with Gus. Good problem to have.....we know there will be more injuries this season, he will get back in there!

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

5-1-2 in our last 8.
Only 1 clean loss. That's looking pretty good. Keep it up boys!

 

[Inanna]

The completely unsubstantiated rumour mill I've heard is Scheifele has many "new" girlfriends on a regular bases.

Slut shaming is never a good look, even when the target is a man.

 

[KingBogo]

NIce to see rolling 4 lines.

Nice to have the talent and forward depth to be able to roll 4 lines.

 

[KingBogo]

If Edmonton can waive Campbell, then Chevy should man up and waive Stan or Schmidt.

Right now coaching has decided Schmidt is their #6 defenseman and Stanley is #7. Until that changes neither will be waived. It might take Heinola returning to change that, or calling up Capo, but with the current CBA there is little cap value in burring contracts in the AHL so it is unlikely to be done for that reason.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

So it's settled we trade Vilardi

IDK about that. I suspect he will be needed to centre the 2nd line.

 

[Weezeric]

Right now coaching has decided Schmidt is their #6 defenseman and Stanley is #7. Until that changes neither will be waived. It might take Heinola returning to change that, or calling up Capo, but with the current CBA there is little cap value in burring contracts in the AHL so it is unlikely to be done for that reason.

It seemed clear to me that they had Heinola as #6 and Schmidt as #7 coming out of training camp. Hopefully that ends up happening. Although the Jets have been playing great defensively…

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Funny how our much maligned team is solidifying its stake in the top 3 and is only 1 point out of 1st. Take out the Preds and Stars to end out the week and we are most likely sitting 1st in the Central at the start of next week.

I wasn't going to mention that.

 

[kanadalainen]

I’ve been hoping there was still a residual market for Stanley, but appears that isn’t the case.

MTL would take him.

 

[Potrzebie]

The completely unsubstantiated rumour mill I've heard is Scheifele has many "new" girlfriends on a regular bases.

THIS GUY FRICKS

 

[Buffdog]

Slut shaming is never a good look, even when the target is a man.

I don't think schief is a slut... he probably just starts dating some sweet girl and then one day she drops an F bomb and he realizes he needs to dump her and find someone else because she's too vulgar

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

It is by far our most balance and deep team we have had since 2017-18. Especially up front. Defense has also been mostly good. It is nice not to have to rely on goaltending as much.

YES!!!
I think the depth/balance up front is better than 18.
The D has played better than I expected. Thought Schmiddy was actually pretty good last night.

That first 10 minutes was pretty shaky. Helle held us in it. Then Jets just took over.

 

[Guardian17]

Had to get up really early this morning and watch the rest of the game.

I was happy to see how fast the Jets looked compared to the Blues.

Disappointed that I did not see a Billington meltdown.

Great game by our top line.

Onto face the Preds.

 

[Jets 31]

Shhhh , don't tell Sportsnet or TSN the Jets are tied with Toronto for second best record for Canadian teams, shhhhh .

 

[bustamente]

IDK about that. I suspect he will be needed to centre the 2nd line.

 

[LowLefty]

It seemed clear to me that they had Heinola as #6 and Schmidt as #7 coming out of training camp. Hopefully that ends up happening. Although the Jets have been playing great defensively…

I don't know if it was that clear -
IIRC, Smitty was hurt most of preseason and they were giving Ville a solid look during that time.
Without a doubt, they were going to give Ville an opportunity in reg season games - he played well enough to get that chance.
The next test would be to determine if could continue to play well enough to unseat Smitty.
And that's when the wheels fell off after Ville was injured.

 

[bustamente]

If Schmidt was healthy at the beginning of the season he was always going to be part of the starting six with Heinola as the 7, if Heinola was healthy right now he would be in the lineup.