jagknife 1,248 Posted March 21 Yeah the sh!tshow is still going on, barring a miracle we need to get a streak going again. I’m putting my 2 game streak on the line. Kinkaid better start, Schneider better be scheduling regular appointments with Dr goddamn Katz LFGD 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJDfan1711 485 Posted March 21 Zacha and Wood both day-to-day still, but I'm guessing neither plays in this game... What do/should the lines look like? Hall - Hischier - Palmieri Gibbons - Zajac - Grabner Bratt - Coleman - Maroon Noesen - Boyle - Stafford Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hrasvalg 49 Posted March 21 I don' care what' necessary, busy just fvcking win. LGD! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans04 210 Posted March 21 19 minutes ago, NJDfan1711 said: Zacha and Wood both day-to-day still, but I'm guessing neither plays in this game... What do/should the lines look like? Hall - Hischier - Palmieri Gibbons - Zajac - Grabner Bratt - Coleman - Maroon Noesen - Boyle - Stafford to be fair if that lineup makes it into the playoffs they overachieved by a mile. That's some scary sh!t, and honestly throwing Zacha in there doesn't add much other than some higher expectations that won't be met. If they win it's not based on talent but heart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadDog2020 3,524 Posted March 21 LGD.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJDfan1711 485 Posted March 21 34 minutes ago, titans04 said: to be fair if that lineup makes it into the playoffs they overachieved by a mile. That's some scary sh!t, and honestly throwing Zacha in there doesn't add much other than some higher expectations that won't be met. If they win it's not based on talent but heart. For sure. It's funny you mention that, because as I was writing it I was thinking "it would be nice if Boyle, Stafford, and one of either Coleman or Bratt were out of the lineup and replaced with Zacha, Mojo, and Wood." Not that it would automatically make the team a top 5 in the league, but it definitely deepens the roster and makes it a little more formidable on paper. Agreed that if they do happen to get in, they will have earned it and overcome some pretty serious odds. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmann422 123 Posted March 21 39 minutes ago, NJDfan1711 said: For sure. It's funny you mention that, because as I was writing it I was thinking "it would be nice if Boyle, Stafford, and one of either Coleman or Bratt were out of the lineup and replaced with Zacha, Mojo, and Wood." I'm sorry I feel like you're doing a severe disservice to Coleman by putting him in with Boyle and Stafford. IMO Coleman has been pretty solid these past few weeks and is at the very least a quality 4th liner- if such a thing exists lol. IMO there are times this season that he's looked better than Zacha ever has. I think it' unfair to lump him with Boyle and Stafford (who unfortunately are just flat out through) 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jagknife 1,248 Posted March 21 15 minutes ago, dmann422 said: I'm sorry I feel like you're doing a severe disservice to Coleman by putting him in with Boyle and Stafford. IMO Coleman has been pretty solid these past few weeks and is at the very least a quality 4th liner- if such a thing exists lol. IMO there are times this season that he's looked better than Zacha ever has. I think it' unfair to lump him with Boyle and Stafford (who unfortunately are just flat out through) I also hated watching Bratt finally start to create chances yesterday and be stuck feeding Boyle or Stafford last night for the limited amount I was able to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slasher72 160 Posted March 21 2 hours ago, titans04 said: That's some scary sh!t, and honestly throwing Zacha in there doesn't add much other than some higher expectations that won't be met. Every time I see Provorov play I want to punch David Conte in the stomach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans04 210 Posted March 21 Gibbons - Zajac - Grabner Bratt - Coleman - Maroon Noesen - Boyle - Stafford There's maybe a below average third line in there and two fourth lines?. Certainly each brings something (I guess) but some of them have overachieved (early on) and haven't done much since, a couple have done nothing at all. Most are cheap so I guess that counts for something but I think you get what you pay for. Really concerned that Bratt will live up to a 6th rd pick that is marginal at best and a guy that doesn't even make the lineup every night - young kid who knows Grabner - really liked bringing him in but he's been a bust almost looks disinterested Maroon - like the size and grit but he clearly benefited by playing on a more talented line before coming here - he's cheap though Zajac - good guy in the room I'm sure but his contract compared to what he brings makes it hard to like the guy at this point for me. He's not horrible I guess that's worth something Gibbons without a doubt had a career start to the season at what 30 years old? Noesen/Coleman - play hard but probably 4th line guys if they both crack the lineup on a good team Stafford - hard pass - massive fail - cheap Boyle - love the story, serviceable but he'll always be a guy that plays like he's 8 inches smaller Zacha - JJ says hi Mojo - damaged goods, didn't do much of anything prior to the parade to the IR. For his sake I hope he heals concussion wise Goaltending - ouch. I have no faith that Cory becomes a top half of the field goalie again at any point. I can't help but think people were arguing he was a top 7 league wide earlier this season Defense - plenty of room to improve there too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kinkyisth3b3st 2,834 Posted March 21 ^i have nothing to say other than holy crap you and I should never talk hockey together. Disagree with about 80% of that lol. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans04 210 Posted March 22 9 minutes ago, Martyisth3b3st said: ^i have nothing to say other than holy crap you and I should never talk hockey together. Disagree with about 80% of that lol. Maybe tomorrow I'll see the glass half full. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJDfan1711 485 Posted March 22 15 hours ago, dmann422 said: I'm sorry I feel like you're doing a severe disservice to Coleman by putting him in with Boyle and Stafford. IMO Coleman has been pretty solid these past few weeks and is at the very least a quality 4th liner- if such a thing exists lol. IMO there are times this season that he's looked better than Zacha ever has. I think it' unfair to lump him with Boyle and Stafford (who unfortunately are just flat out through) I didn't mean to lump Coleman with Boyle and Stafford in the sense of their skills and abilities being equal - moreso that Coleman just seemed like the next choice to sit after those two, assuming we had our other three guys back in the lineup (Mojo, Wood, and Zacha). Who else would you sit then if you kept Coleman in the lineup? I can't think of anyone else besides Bratt, which is why I also mentioned him in the list. Didn't really have anything to do with their contributions necessarily. Just the fact that we had some depth which pushes certain guys out of the lineup, fortunately or unfortunately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleBallofHate 689 Posted March 22 (edited) LGD!!! FWIW, Zacha met the team in PIT & is practicing. Miles Wood skated prior to practice. As far as lines go, according to Chris Ryan: Travis Zajac and Nico Hischier are flipped again. Zajac centering Hall and Palmieri in line rushes. Brian Gibbons left practice early. He went down the tunnel about 10 minutes into the session and did not return. Zacha, Wood and Gibbons could all play Friday vs. Penguins. Will know more at tomorrow morning’s skate. Keith Kinkaid will start in goal vs. Penguins. Saturday’s starter vs. Lightning TBD FORWARDS Taylor Hall - Travis Zajac - Kyle Palmieri Michael Grabner - Nico Hischier - Jimmy Hayes* (after Gibbons left) Patrick Maroon - Blake Coleman - Stefan Noesen/Pavel Zacha Jesper Bratt - Brian Boyle - Drew Stafford Edited March 22 by LittleBallofHate Lines 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RunninWithTheDevil 710 Posted March 22 19 hours ago, slasher72 said: Every time I see Provorov play I want to punch David Conte in the stomach. And Barzal.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobilly45 77 Posted March 22 I'd have to imagine kk is the starter from here on out (unless injury occurs) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdgeControl 489 Posted March 22 LGD F florida I hope that team implodes with their sandbagging schedule 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aitchmack 188 Posted March 22 Let's hope after a couple of ugly losses the team can find it's way again. LGD! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicomo 1,859 Posted March 23 I thought we were done with the days of Zajac as a 1C. Breaking up Nico and Hall is just infuriating to me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfitz804 3,175 Posted March 23 3 minutes ago, Nicomo said: I thought we were done with the days of Zajac as a 1C. Breaking up Nico and Hall is just infuriating to me. Agreed. Beyond stupid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadDog2020 3,524 Posted March 23 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans04 210 Posted March 23 (edited) Desperate times I guess but wtf with the Zajac move? Edited March 23 by titans04 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jagknife 1,248 Posted March 23 Jackets just did us a massive favor, this just became a must win 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devs64 106 Posted March 23 35 minutes ago, jagknife said: Jackets just did us a massive favor, this just became a must win Yup, it's now between us and Panthers. Go Devils. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
