Yeah it's going to be interesting. Fleurys speed is so desirable, he's a bit horky borky in our zone but he's decent at clearing. I wonder if they rotate them with situational deployment based on opponent?yup, he can't have a real strong season every 4 years. He needs to play at a good number 3 level consistently to really give us that defensive support we will need to make a run in the post season.
I'm interested in seeing what they do in another week when tree is ready to come back. Third pairing has been solid.
I hoped that his lack of play in preseason and a new kid was what caused him to look bad early and it's looking like that might have been the case.Maybe I shouldn’t be so surprised but Fleury has been a lot better than I thought he would be
Yeah it's going to be interesting. Fleurys speed is so desirable, he's a bit horky borky in our zone but he's decent at clearing. I wonder if they rotate them with situational deployment based on opponent?
Then what happens when Ville returns?
Maybe Ville plays F in a pinch if we lose a F and we don't have time to recall a replacement?Agreed, we've been so much better at retrievals and breaking out due to getting the puck first with the d this year.
I really don't know what will happen. My guess is they carry 8 dmen and rotate them all in if we stay healthy.
I think Coghlan would slip through but Stanley would be gone for sure. Chevy probably could find a trade market if it came to that. But we will see what will happen with injuries.I think they'll lose Stanley or Coghlan to waivers. A month or so into the season and injuries will have started causing problems for other teams.
I think Coghlan would slip through but Stanley would be gone for sure. Chevy probably could find a trade market if it came to that. But we will see what will happen with injuries.
Agreed I don’t think the organization wants to lose anymore defensive depth other than maybe Coghlan. Also we have been very fortunate with injuries on the backend other than Villie so it is very likely they will need all their depth at some point.They will waive Coghlan and just carry 8 dmen if healthy imo.
They will find games to get both tree and Ville in for.
The Sharks were so trash last night. Didn't think I would ever see a D group as bad as the Jets from 19-20 but the Sharks were able to stoop below that.Ok yes I like the win but the reason the 2nd line dominated is because A) the sharks 2nd line is complete trash and B) they were tired. I hope to God we see Ehlers score 70+ points this year. Perfetan was perfect. I remain optimistically skeptical.
Lol a few ppl were yelling jets legend in the section I was inThey did a welcome back Tyler Toffoli message on the scoreboard in the third, I don't think anyone even reacted much lol
True, but I did see the replays, so technically I saw his second goal immediately afterwards. I still haven't seen his first goal or San Jose's third, so I will have to watch them on the recap. Besides, it was past my bedtime and I wasn't thinking straight when I made that post...Technical point but valid. If you woke up "after" Perfetti scored his 2nd then you "missed" that one too.
Second line needs to continue and build on tonight's effort as the season goes on.
I really don't know how much you can take away from this game. As other posters stated San Jose had no defensive structure. Jets were skating right through them. The start of the game the top line was really dangerous offensively, and as the game wore on I don't think they were playing at their top level. Vilardi missed some chances. Lowry seemed to be coasting a bit too. But the 2nd line just feasted. I think if you play a defensive structured team, which Pitt will be, the top line will still get their chances, but teams that stand up at the blue line, and have back pressure will force that 2nd line in the corners, and watching that game Perfetti still looked a step behind in the forecheck, it was transitional speed that led to their outbreak. Wonder if we'll see the same results with a better opponent.Yup, now we just need to get the first line going 5 on 5.
I really don't know how much you can take away from this game. As other posters stated San Jose had no defensive structure. Jets were skating right through them. The start of the game the top line was really dangerous offensively, and as the game wore on I don't think they were playing at their top level. Vilardi missed some chances. Lowry seemed to be coasting a bit too. But the 2nd line just feasted. I think if you play a defensive structured team, which Pitt will be, the top line will still get their chances, but teams that stand up at the blue line, and have back pressure will force that 2nd line in the corners, and watching that game Perfetti still looked a step behind in the forecheck, it was transitional speed that led to their outbreak. Wonder if we'll see the same results with a better opponent.
It does kind of seem that Heinola will come back into a Sami Niku role eventually, might get a conditioning stint. As long as Pionk is running a decent PP2 there isn't a need for the postion. But staying healthy is no guarantee. I wonder if Salomonsson is close to ready, if Ville isn't flipped for a draft pick or two. A 2nd round pick seems achievable.Maybe Ville plays F in a pinch if we lose a F and we don't have time to recall a replacement?
I don't think the Jets will want to lose Gus so a tough decision will have to be made of we ever get healthy.
Nvmd I just mathed and we'd have one extra F
Yeah I think we'll carry 8 this year, I don't think anyone will clear and all 8 look bonafide to me.
This might not be the strongest D we've ever iced but it is the deepest and the balance is great.
Having size and skill in 5-8 really gives us some options and could cause some really nice competition
So far it looks like both new assistant coaches are doing a better job than the former, early days but everything the Jets are doing is working out but it's a long long seasonIt does kind of seem that Heinola will come back into a Sami Niku role eventually, might get a conditioning stint. As long as Pionk is running a decent PP2 there isn't a need for the postion. But staying healthy is no guarantee. I wonder if Salomonsson is close to ready, if Ville isn't flipped for a draft pick or two. A 2nd round pick seems achievable.
I think this is the best skating defense the Jets have had. Miller is the slowest guy, but he's no plug. Stan is going to be slower, but if he gets to stand up players in different points of attack, he could be a force.
Maybe the defense is a credit to Chynoweth. They had a good system over there in Carolina, that a lot posters wanted to emulate.