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Series Talk: Wild vs. Jets (Round 1)

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We're talking about American moon landings in a playoff thread, and the Canadian response wasn't this?



I'm not angry, Peggers. I'm just disappointed.
 
As for the series itself, I'm feeling optimistic. There's no denying that the Jets are the odds on favorite before any games are played, but things can change real quick once the puck drops.

As should be expected, there's been lots of talk about the strength of the Jets' forward lines and the question mark on the Wild's blueline with Suter out, but these series often hinge on special teams and goaltending. We don't have any decided advantage there either, but I think Dubnyk is at least capable of outplaying Hellebuyck and I think our PK is capable of containing the Jets' powerplay. If this becomes a special teams battle and the Wild powerplay is able to capitalize, I don't think our chances are all that dire.

More than anything right now I think of that first period of Game 1 against St Louis in 2015. All the talk leading up was about how favored St Louis was, until Zucker carried the puck in all alone and scored on a wrap-around about 3 minutes into the game. The Blues never really recovered from that.
 
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Bazeek said:
As for the series itself, I'm feeling optimistic. There's no denying that the Jets are the odds on favorite before any games are played, but things can change real quick once the puck drops.

As should be expected, there's been lots of talk about the strength of the Jets' forward lines and the question mark on the Wild's blueline with Suter out, but these series often hinge on special teams and goaltending. We don't have any decided advantage there either, but I think Dubnyk is at least capable of outplaying Hellebuyck and I think our PK is capable of containing the Jets' powerplay. If this becomes a special teams battle and the Wild powerplay is able to capitalize, I don't think our chances are all that dire.

More than anything right now I think of that first period of Game 1 against St Louis in 2015. All the talk leading up was about how favored St Louis was, until Zucker carried the puck in all alone and scored on a wrap-around about 3 minutes into the game. The Blues never really recovered from that.
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I was just about to say this reminds of the Blues series from a couple of years ago. From a predictions standpoint.
 
Wild11MN said:
For the first time since last year, I feel excited to watch some playoff hockey. And it won't be as frustrating having no expectations. Time to shock the world and take this baby to game 5! :sarcasm:
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As a jet fan can tell you that out in 4 sucks.

I too hope the wild take it to 5. 6 is too many. 4 only to proceed on to 5. 5 shall be the number of games, not more or less. And the wild rabbits shall be smitten.

If the wild win a game in winnipeg many a fans will soil their armour.
 
Has anybody mentioned that the Jets haven't beat the Wild in 2018? The last time (Nov. 27th) the Jets beat the Wild occurred in Winnipeg (7-2). The Wild were playing their 3rd game in 4 nights and had Stalock in net the whole game.
 
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Has anybody mentioned that the Jets haven't beat the Wild in 2018? The last time (Nov. 27th) the Jets beat the Wild occurred in Winnipeg (7-2). The Wild were playing their 3rd game in 4 nights and had Stalock in net the whole game.
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Both teams were playing through their share of injuries in the head-to-head series this year, too. I think the biggest conclusion you can draw from those games is to not draw any conclusions.
 
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Bazeek said:
As for the series itself, I'm feeling optimistic. There's no denying that the Jets are the odds on favorite before any games are played, but things can change real quick once the puck drops.

As should be expected, there's been lots of talk about the strength of the Jets' forward lines and the question mark on the Wild's blueline with Suter out, but these series often hinge on special teams and goaltending. We don't have any decided advantage there either, but I think Dubnyk is at least capable of outplaying Hellebuyck and I think our PK is capable of containing the Jets' powerplay. If this becomes a special teams battle and the Wild powerplay is able to capitalize, I don't think our chances are all that dire.

More than anything right now I think of that first period of Game 1 against St Louis in 2015. All the talk leading up was about how favored St Louis was, until Zucker carried the puck in all alone and scored on a wrap-around about 3 minutes into the game. The Blues never really recovered from that.
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What kind of setup does WPG use for their pp? Doesn't Laine score most of his pp goals from the same spot that Ovi does? If that's true then I am worried about special teams play because we never seem to be able to stop Ovi from that spot even though we know it's coming.
 
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What kind of setup does WPG use for their pp? Doesn't Laine score most of his pp goals from the same spot that Ovi does? If that's true then I am worried about special teams play because we never seem to be able to stop Ovi from that spot even though we know it's coming.
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I'm mostly going by the recent Athletic breakdown on all this, but it sounds like Winnipeg's powerplay has been relatively average at generating shots and scoring chances. It was very good to start the season, but has regressed somewhat in the last few months. So we'll have to see.
 
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What kind of setup does WPG use for their pp? Doesn't Laine score most of his pp goals from the same spot that Ovi does? If that's true then I am worried about special teams play because we never seem to be able to stop Ovi from that spot even though we know it's coming.
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Refs swallow their whistles in the Playoffs, so that should be in the Wild's favor at least. Laine can be as deadly as Ovi with his shots. I don't think there is a good PK solution other than don't go on the PK. Teams have been trying for years a way to stop Ovi from scoring from his spot, none have really worked. :dunno:
 
2Pair said:
The level of false confidence coming out of Winnipeg is amazing. Beat them in their rink game 1, and they will be in trouble.
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I can't really blame them. They do have the 2nd best record in the NHL after all. They also have minimal Playoff experience so confidence (false or not) is all they really have to work with. If they go into the series as cautious/timid they have already lost.

It's a strange dynamic from the fans: A lot of Jets fans are apprehensive about the series, but most neutral fans think the Jets should stomp the Wild without Suter.

What the players are thinking, I have no clue. They will say all the right things, but what's going on inside their heads is a mystery. I look at G1 as like the first day of High School: The Wild are the Jrs/Srs that have been there done that and know what to expect; and the Jets are the new Freshman class with all the random thoughts, feelings, and nervous energy.
 
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I can't really blame them. They do have the 2nd best record in the NHL after all. They also have minimal Playoff experience so confidence (false or not) is all they really have to work with. If they go into the series as cautious/timid they have already lost.

It's a strange dynamic from the fans: A lot of Jets fans are apprehensive about the series, but most neutral fans think the Jets should stomp the Wild without Suter.

What the players are thinking, I have no clue. They will say all the right things, but what's going on inside their heads is a mystery. I look at G1 as like the first day of High School: The Wild are the Jrs/Srs that have been there done that and know what to expect; and the Jets are the new Freshman class with all the random thoughts, feelings, and nervous energy.
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I don't blame them one bit for thinking they have a great team, because they do. The problem is that every team in the playoffs is good, and often the team that "should" win, doesn't. When was the last time any series was "an easy win"?
 
2Pair said:
I don't blame them one bit for thinking they have a great team, because they do. The problem is that every team in the playoffs is good, and often the team that "should" win, doesn't. When was the last time any series was "an easy win"?
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Nashville swept Chicago last year, but that was an upset? Ducks swept the Jets a few years ago? Chi swept MN a couple of years ago (MN outplayed them, just didn't outscore them). :dunno:
 
In general, I don't think player fear other teams. They tend to be optimistic, and believe they can win against just about anyone. The main thing, for them is to follow, and execute, a game plan. That's where BB and staff have to be better than the Maurice and Co.

I like Boudreau, but have my doubts about him as a strategist.
 
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In general, I don't think player fear other teams. They tend to be optimistic, and believe they can win against just about anyone. The main thing, for them is to follow, and execute, a game plan. That's where BB and staff have to be better than the Maurice and Co.

I like Boudreau, but have my doubts about him as a strategist.
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I'll easily take BB over Maurice.
 
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