Toni or someone else would have to be waived.
The coaches will have 3 games now to look at Sammy as a 2LHD.
This might have an influence into the decision on whether to keep Dillon or not.
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The coaches will have 3 games now to look at Sammy as a 2LHD.
This might have an influence into the decision on whether to keep Dillon or not.
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I don't think he's a boat anchor - more of a 7/8 dman who plays very little but needs to be ready when the time comes.
And if he is a boat anchor, why would Philly be interested?
Philly just trolling to get the Jets to play Stanley.
Philly just trolling to get the Jets to play Stanley.
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Well I wear a blindfold in the shower so as not to see myself naked and we have no mirrors in our home.
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Jets' head coach Rick Bowness not interested in allowing power play to slip further
Head coach Rick Bowness isn't one to allow things to slip for too long, especially when it comes to the Jets' struggling power play.www.google.ca
Dug this up, eerily similar narrative surrounding the powerplay last year almost exactly to the day. Only difference being that the Jets PP had a bit of success to start the campaign in 22/23.
But there's more.
I finally got around to reading Teemu Selanne's book during the break. Two things stuck out towards the end. First thing was the reaffirmation that Bruce Boudreau has never been my cup of tea. The second was Teemu's view on what makes a great powerplay.
From page 263 "Powerplay is not science, it is an art. You trust your instincts, rely on your creativity."
If the Jets powerplay is comparable to a work of art, right now it's resembling a Banksy going through a shredder.
What was news to me was, during the last few seasons of his career, Teemu was at odds with Bruce regarding his playing time. Especially on PP1. He really emphasized his dissatisfaction not getting more minutes there. Keep in mind, even over the ripe old age of 40 Teemu could still produce. In his final NHL season, which he did not enjoy, he also played in his final Olympic tournament. He scored 4 goals and 2 assists for 6 points in 6 games and was named tournament MVP. He was no slouch fading away into the sunset. His frustration outlined in the book seemed warranted. (Despite my slight bias as I adore the fella)
What I didn't intend on figuring out was that during his tumultuous end of an NHL career in Anaheim, a certain someone was the assistant coach for the Ducks.
Brad Lauer.
Teemu never mentions him by name, as most of his anger was directed at Bruce, but I found this page interesting... (referenced above)
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255 powerplay goals, I'll consider his opinion. I'm not sure I've even scored that many times with my lovely wife.
then there's this...
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and then there's this...
It seems like powerplay mediocrity follows this guy wherever he goes. What makes his stint Tampa even more damning is that after being dismissed by the Lightning in 2018, they went to 3 straight Stanley Cup finals starting the next season. Winning 2. Unfortunately Rick Bowness was also let go with him.
All of this might just be a coincidence, but where there's smoke, there's a Peter Tosh album. And where there's a shite powerplay, there's Brad Lauer. I'd like nothing more than the PP to start clicking and for this post to seem like the paranoid delusions of an armchair analyst. I prefer optimism, but all signs point to this trend continuing. My assumption is it was Rick Bowness who brought Lauer in to work with him again in Winnipeg. This is where you have to start wondering if the Jets organization will rue their commitment to loyalty.
With credit to Bones, I think his system suits the Jets, when the players are buying into it. A defense first approach, with a goalie like Helle on his game, is made for playoff hockey success. Like another poster pointed out recently, just because it's a defensive style doesn't mean the Jets can't generate offensive opportunities from it. Having the best 5v5 team in the league can't be understated. Putting aside Coach Rick's flaws, he's squeezed some impressive hockey out of this group, thus far.
Despite this, someone in the Jets org needs to determine what's going on with the special teams and make a tough call, soon. If it were up to me, Brad Lauer has to go. Like it or not, pro sports is now a business and it's ethos is what have you done for me lately? Look at how long Charlie Huddy was kept around. Inexcusable. Loyalty should be granted off results.
This is wishful thinking on my part and highly unlikely, but get Teemu Selanne in to coach the powerplay. If not, someone who shares his sentiments on how to make one work.
As for tomorrow, beat Philly. Don't lose 5 in a row. Let's get the feel good factor back.
Maybe even score on the man advantage.
Post of the year candidate by @Ponds.
Pretty damning when a guy like Teemu is critical. Don’t think I’ve ever seen a negative quote from him about anything.
The coaching fraternity seems a bit like an old boys club, which could explain why Lauer keeps getting rehired. Time for some new young assistant coaching blood. Must be some sharp young minds in the minors ready for the next step. Can’t be worse.
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Are you familiar with kids in the hall? Like the red haired 'that's a fact' girl sketches?
Watch Stan get pp2 timePhilly just trolling to get the Jets to play Stanley.
Philly just trolling to get the Jets to play Stanley.
I know of the comedy troupe but I can't say I've ever seen them. If I'm not mistaken, their show was big and gone before I was born.
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I'll take your word for it.
Any news on AJF and if he's still a Moose or a Jet or whatever?
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Nobody claimed him. He and his hairbrush are now with the Moose.
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I propose this for our forum GDT good luck charm going forward...
I call it "Lucky Beige Square." With it we are invincible.
I call it "Lucky Beige Square." With it we are invincible.
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Looks too much like a hospital wall. Let's stick with Jane - even if we lose we still have something to look at.
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I hate to say it, but that is probably about right.
The problem is all of the other ones that were/are not right, like the knee on knee that put KFC out of action for 16 games, or Trouba attempting to behead a man with his stick.
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Even without the helmet flying off it was pretty bad. Shoulder to jaw. And the difficulty Dillon would have had turning away doesn't matter much either. Just like players are responsible for accidental high sticks - because you are responsible for your stick - players are also responsible for where their shoulders are.
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In my former life of work, precedent is everything. Given what DOPS has handed out in the past for similar hits, stare decisis would call for a 1 game suspension or fine. As someone pointed out though, a one game suspension would have Dillon back in for Saturday's rematch and the NHL like to prevent those happening where possible.
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I miss Peluso. Given that I watch the Jets to be entertained I have to say he's the fellow who offered the most entertainment for my entertainment dollar.
I like to type 'entertainment'.
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If you were a consultant you'd get $500,000 from a Fortune 500 company for that. Just show it to the Board of Directors and call it "The Beige Rectangle of Quality". You know, to inspire the workers. "Special Incentive in lieu of Salary".
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DoPS is wonderfully random, is my point. So random, that an established baseline penance for any given infraction is absent.
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