Post-Game Talk: Quack Quack, Jets win 5-2

[CorgisPer60]

Shitty first half, but they started driving the play more in the second half of the game. Finally played like they deserved to win. Defensive structure was better, with the bottom 6 leading the way. I still love how we have a bottom 6 that you can throw out there to play meaningful minutes. They're really missing a top-9 winger still. I guess Cheveldayoff is really taking a "wait and see" approach to having Ehlers and Appleton out.

 

[larmex99]

It is hard not to like what Easy Mount brings. Starting to like the guy a lot.

 

[LowLefty]

Awesome rebound but wooow was that first 25 min bad.

You've tried what, 36 guys now in the top 6 Bones? Give him some help Chevy

I don't think that is going to happen - that's why you are seeing the audition.

 

[JetsFan815]

One thing I love about Eyssimont's game is that when the puck is on his stick and he doesn't have a play he just takes a shot and gets it to the net. At the very least he makes the goalie makes a save and hope for an offensive zone faceoff, at best there's a chance for a rebound that you can get to. Too many of the Jets bottom-6 player don't generate a shot a shot in those situations.

 

[KingBogo]

Works his ass off - keeps it simple - sets the example - Bones knows what he is doing.

Nice to see Mikey get a look on the 2nd line - really like this player.

You were pumping his tires early on. By now it looks like he will be a Tanev type that is in the process of cementing a role on the team.

 

[UFO]

the first period was brutal. I'm glad we woke up and got back into the game.

 

[SUX2BU]

So when's the next afternoon game?

At home Jan 8th, 2 pm vs Vancouver

 

[hockeyarena]

Maurice wouldn't have shown bowness' passion and Jets would've lost this game

 

[LowLefty]

You were pumping his tires early on. By now it looks like he will be a Tanev type that is in the process of cementing a role on the team.

I hope you are right - this teams need a reminder in the lineup of what work looks on a consistent basis.
And yes, I've been pumping his tires since preseason - every team needs a guy like this.
Your Tanev comp is absolutely true -

 

[KingBogo]

Maurice wouldn't have shown bowness' passion and Jets would've lost this game

I really like that Bones lost it a bit. Which can be really effective when the players like and respect their coach.

 

[MardyBum]

I don't think that is going to happen - that's why you are seeing the audition.

I think sitting on that capspace with 3 huge pieces of the franchise being able to walk themselves to UFA in 1 more season after this is a baaaad decision. This is it for this core.

 

[AlphaLackey]

One thing I love about Eyssimont's game is that when the puck is on his stick and he doesn't have a play he just takes a shot and gets it to the net. At the very least he makes the goalie makes a save and hope for an offensive zone faceoff, at best there's a chance for a rebound that you can get to. Too many of the Jets bottom-6 player don't generate a shot a shot in those situations.

Good point for sure. Even firing a muffin in for a stoppage is kind of like a pass to a teammate that has a 50% chance of connecting. Not ideal, sure, but better than a turnover where everyone has to turn their whole asses around and sprint.

 

[Guardian17]

Bowness telling it like it is in his post game comments!

No sugar coating!

I love it!

 

[Jet]

Congrats to Samberg on his 1st. Made up nicely for an unfortunate giveaway.

So nice they stuck with him Avs he was able to make amends

 

[KingBogo]

I think sitting on that capspace with 3 huge pieces of the franchise being able to walk themselves to UFA in 1 more season after this is a baaaad decision. This is it for this core.

I wouldn't say it is it for the core. A successful season likely gets Scheifele and Helly to sign back on, most likely PLD is gone, but who really knows. If he is gone hopefully we get a nice return. Continued success likely then keeps Ehlers and Connor around. If we can get enough from our prospects to fill in we might have a window yet with this group.

 

[Royale With Cheese]

The coach needs to keep this game tape and show it to them every once in a while. First half - do not do this. Second half - do this.

Eyssimont might be our new Tanev. Always love a player like that on our team.

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

Good teams get wins against lesser competition even if they lay an egg for half the game.

 

[chaos4]

Well at least the Wild won but the stinkin' Stars get a point

I have a soft spot for Dallas... they'll always be the Minnesota North Stars for me.
I hate the Wild.

The GOAT returning next. Guaranteed loss. At least its to the east.

Lies.
That's a must and will win.

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

I think sitting on that capspace with 3 huge pieces of the franchise being able to walk themselves to UFA in 1 more season after this is a baaaad decision. This is it for this core.

What's your definition of "core"?

I always defined it as your three best players (With at least one defense/goalie), and this core for the Jets is Scheif, JoMo, Helle IMO.

Wheeler hasn't been part of my "core" for a while now.

If you include PLD, Wheeler and Poink as part of the core, then I guess so. But then you'd have to include guys like Connor, Schmidt and Ehlers.

 

[Brominator]

Great game, but why did Eyssimont get first star?

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

Lies.
That's a must and will win.

Maybe I'll pick up some tickets for that game, lol.

Bring a sign saying "Thanks for firing Maurice, Maurice" or something, lol.

Also when I looked up that game to see when exactly it was, I saw that Google still calls it the MTS Centre, same as I still do, lol.

Great game, but why did Eyssimont get first star?

Not sure how the jets do it, but I know in other markets they just have a random media-adjacent pick the three stars.

 

[chaos4]

Maybe I'll pick up some tickets for that game, lol.

Bring a sign saying "Thanks for firing Maurice, Maurice" or something, lol.

Also when I looked up that game to see when exactly it was, I saw that Google still calls it the MTS Centre, same as I still do, lol.

Haha yes! Do it!
It's still MTS centre to me.
MTS has served me notice, that I have to become a Bell customer by February. Yuck.

 

[Teppo Numenor]

If we're not going to trade for a top 6 player I feel like Eyssimont fits there as well as any of our options. Gagner hasn't shown well there.

Gagner was dragging his a&$, needs to sit.

 

[Adam da bomb]

I don’t see a spot for Gagner too 6 is better without him, bottom 6 is better without him. Bottom 6 plays better fast and Gagner has had a million try outs and is not a top 6 player.

 

[bumblebeeman]

What's your definition of "core"?

I always defined it as your three best players (With at least one defense/goalie), and this core for the Jets is Scheif, JoMo, Helle IMO.

Wheeler hasn't been part of my "core" for a while now.

If you include PLD, Wheeler and Poink as part of the core, then I guess so. But then you'd have to include guys like Connor, Schmidt and Ehlers.

I see it as key players: Helle, Scheif, Morrissey, Connor

Core players: Ehlers, Dubois, Wheeler, Pionk, Perfetti?