[GDT] Vancouver Canucks vs Winnipeg Jets, Feb 9, 7PM PST (10PM EST) Rogers Arena, the PLAYOFFS START HERE GAME!

[DexM94]

3 minutes ago, Alflives said:

The gop two lines each need a winger who can lock it up. Having Suter in that role is important. Tofu, who was a guy we were interested in, is a not that kind of guy. Suter and Mik are far better suited for that role. 

Sorry but you try to make them usefull out of nowhere. Those 2 lines work with 1/3 of their force ineffective. 
that just when we put Cooke with Naslund and Morrison when Bertuzzi was out. And a Burrows type with his legendary complementary skills of the twins comes one time in a decade. 
we went after Suter to center one of the bottom line. Period.

I prefer try Podkolzin instead. 

[Alflives]

5 minutes ago, DexM94 said:

Sorry but you try to make them usefull out of nowhere. Those 2 lines work with 1/3 of their force ineffective. 
that just when we put Cooke with Naslund and Morrison when Bertuzzi was out. And a Burrows type with his legendary complementary skills of the twins comes one time in a decade. 
we went after Suter to center one of the bottom line. Period.

I prefer try Podkolzin instead. 

Nope. Suter can play in the top six as a lock up winger. Podz isn’t nearly ready for that kind of role or those minutes. Tocchet has the boys playing old time hockey. Which is how to win. 

[coolboarder]

3 hours ago, grumpyone said:

in line with that poll question:

 I hope that the Oilers meet LA in the first round and the Kings pound the day lights out of them. 

I hope that Vegas gets squeezed out of the playoff picture by the Flames. Then we can play them first round. Very little travel, easier team to beat.

2nd round I wouldn't mind the bruised and battered Oilers. Also very little travel, plus team is softened up for the easy pickens.

The Central Div. can have Winnipeg and Colorado trying to battle it out. 

might as well... in the east the Laffs lose in the first round quell supriz... Carolina makes the east final against the Panthers. 

I personally prefer Seattle to make it before the Flames.  Easier to travel than Calgary with one time zone difference.  Seattle do have a chance to catch Vegas with two games remaining against them with one catch, they must beat them with regulation wins to get closer and a chance to overtake.  Calgary has one head to head game remaining against Vegas.  If they all beat Vegas for 3 games, it will be a lot closer since Vegas would lose 6 points from that match-ups alone.   Even if Seattle might be a tougher match-up for us but I would rather Seattle despite that.  

[bhoodlum]

This is going to be a tough game- for the Jets.

 

4-2 for the Good Guys!

[DexM94]

2 minutes ago, Alflives said:

Nope. Suter can play in the top six as a lock up winger. Podz isn’t nearly ready for that kind of role or those minutes. Tocchet has the boys playing old time hockey. Which is how to win. 

not sold, you still want to find a job for mediocres and non skilled forwards.
 
the impressive amount of time when Suter missed the net is beyond me. I have more faith in Mikheyev, i hope he will regain his foot speed. after all, we're stuck with him.

i just hope i have reverse-jinxed Suter enough to allow him to prove me wrong with a really good game. 

 

[TUSK v2.0]

6 minutes ago, Alflives said:

Nope. Suter can play in the top six as a lock up winger. Podz isn’t nearly ready for that kind of role or those minutes. Tocchet has the boys playing old time hockey. Which is how to win. 

I think when Joshua is back, Podz moves to Petey's left. Suter on the fourth beside Teddy and Laffy.

Lindholm stays 3rd deep center. Faceoffs are even more important as we will see tonight.

[Alflives]

Just now, TUSK v2.0 said:

I think when Joshua is back, Podz moves to Petey's left. Suter on the fourth beside Teddy and Laffy.

Lindholm stays 3rd deep center. Faceoffs are even more important as we will see tonight.

Love it if Podz could play the role you’re suggesting. IMHAO he’s just not ready for those kinds of matchups. Sitter and Mik are perfectly suited for lock up winger minted against top lines. 

[Jaimito]

36 minutes ago, Pears said:

Oilers with b2b losses to Columbus and Buffalo

True cup contenders. 

[AlwaysACanuckFan]

42 minutes ago, greenbean30 said:

Well at least the Oilers still lost!

[The Duke]

I want this one.  Getting sick and tired of the Jets. 

[Rocket-68]

8 minutes ago, Alflives said:

Love it if Podz could play the role you’re suggesting. IMHAO he’s just not ready for those kinds of matchups. Sitter and Mik are perfectly suited for lock up winger minted against top lines. 

 

The thing about experience is one must experience experience to gain experience to bring experience into the playoff experience ...  ... throw Podz into the deep end, Tocchet, Foote, Gonchar and the Sedins will keep the ship steady as far as Podz goes. Doing so, in my ever so humble opinion, will pay dividends in the post season.

[kettlevalley]

I see this as an important game.  Hopefully we are ready.  

[-dlc-]

 

[OldFaithfulcap]

26 minutes ago, Alflives said:

Nope. Suter can play in the top six as a lock up winger. Podz isn’t nearly ready for that kind of role or those minutes. Tocchet has the boys playing old time hockey. Which is how to win. 

 

It's the balance, it becomes relentless when every line has an attacking pair and a guy out there who's out there to clean up and keep the puck in the zone. Just need to trust the forecheck pressure. As Alvin said yesterday, our 4th line was great until Hoglander forced his way off it. I see podz taking over that role when Joshua returns.

 

 

[OldFaithfulcap]

PDG gets plenty of hate but the guy plays hard every shift and he did look-off the little wrister which had Hill worried about pettey last out.

[Rip The Mesh]

 

[TUSK v2.0]

53 minutes ago, -dlc- said:

An Eeyore would be good

 

(Debbie's are delightful)

Oh, yeah, sorry Deb. I would never use that one on you for sure! Eeyore wouldnt offend anyone, and is exactly what some people need as a response!

Especially when we win and they have "but this" and "but that" and we need a way to tell them to kiss our butt without "using our words"

[-dlc-]

This was my favourite. Daniel knows what's up.

 

[The Duke]

27 minutes ago, Alflives said:

Love it if Podz could play the role you’re suggesting. IMHAO he’s just not ready for those kinds of matchups. Sitter and Mik are perfectly suited for lock up winger minted against top lines. 

 

You can do worse than Suter and Mikheyev in those roles, for sure.  Both are + defensive players.  
 

Both have about 15-20 goal upside and both are currently very much “on the schnied.”   
 

Still a lot of runway.  If either, or both, get hot it would be pretty awesome.

[The Duke]

18 minutes ago, Rocket-68 said:

 

The thing about experience is one must experience experience to gain experience to bring experience into the playoff experience ...  ... throw Podz into the deep end, Tocchet, Foote, Gonchar and the Sedins will keep the ship steady as far as Podz goes. Doing so, in my ever so humble opinion, will pay dividends in the post season.

Getting Pods going would be great, but he’s gotta claw his way into that position.  
 

No red carpets or kiddy gloves. 

[Alflives]

7 minutes ago, OldFaithfulcap said:

 

It's the balance, it becomes relentless when every line has an attacking pair and a guy out there who's out there to clean up and keep the puck in the zone. Just need to trust the forecheck pressure. As Alvin said yesterday, our 4th line was great until Hoglander forced his way off it. I see podz taking over that role when Joshua returns.

 

 

Exactly! Tocchet has created a meritocracy. Guys get minutes depending on their play. Suter and Mik play key top

six minutes because they earned them by playing the right way. Podz is playing great in his limited minutes. He will earn more minutes and in a more important role when he eats them, just like Hogs has. 

[Captain Hughes]

34 minutes ago, bhoodlum said:

This is going to be a tough game- for the Jets.

 

4-2 for the Good Guys!

I score the winner

[Alflives]

4 minutes ago, Captain Hughes said:

I score the winner

Old Alf watched Orr live. Closest I’ve seen to him (with the puck) is you. If you could develop your hitting and fighting skills holy sh*t!!! You’d be Bobby!!!!! 

[TUSK v2.0]

33 minutes ago, TUSK v2.0 said:

I think when Joshua is back, Podz moves to Petey's left. Suter on the fourth beside Teddy and Laffy.

Lindholm stays 3rd deep center. Faceoffs are even more important as we will see tonight.

 

20 minutes ago, Rocket-68 said:

 

The thing about experience is one must experience experience to gain experience to bring experience into the playoff experience ...  ... throw Podz into the deep end, Tocchet, Foote, Gonchar and the Sedins will keep the ship steady as far as Podz goes. Doing so, in my ever so humble opinion, will pay dividends in the post season.

With them putting centres down 4 deep, we have 4 lines that can answer to any matchup. When they have an answer to our top lines there is no way they have the ability to counter a strong 3 and 4th line.

I agree PDG has been "fancy" at times but I think Suter/Blueger/Lafferty is way stronger, both on the puck and away. PDG struggles with the away from puck play.

Podz has been a fantastic replica of Joshua with Lindholm and Garlund. And with no "gearing up" or "gelling" which indicates he can transition to Petey & hogz when Joshua returns.

Although we havent seen "points" from Mik, he is right there with Miller and Boeser, and its not like they are going out of the way to make him work in the spot. Seems natural, just snake bitten. A few bounces is how you beat Hellerbuck so hopefully tonite tonight tonight!

[TUSK v2.0]

35 minutes ago, Rocket-68 said:

 

The thing about experience is one must experience experience to gain experience to bring experience into the playoff experience ...  ... throw Podz into the deep end, Tocchet, Foote, Gonchar and the Sedins will keep the ship steady as far as Podz goes. Doing so, in my ever so humble opinion, will pay dividends in the post season.

sign a new extension first maybe?