Loving the Simpsons reference Hammer, great job as usual...although not as good as me...jk
Jets will be in tough in this game, I do not see them winning but they always seem to step up in impossible odds (then lose to Columbus with great odds...)
The Jets are in tough this game, but as long as all 20 players give it their all, I can accept a loss.
I'm hoping they win, even if it's shoot-out, but the reality is that the Bruins are large, fast, skilled and tough, and have one of the best, if not the best, goalies in the world between the pipes.
This will certainly be a tough game and we'll have our hands full. However, this team is on a roll and they have given me a lot to believe in. If there is one thing about this team, it's that they give themselves a chance to win on almost any given night based on their effort and dedication.
I have a feeling this Jets team shows up to Boston tonight and plays a hell of a game. I think this game is going to feel like that of a playoff game.
The Jets over their past five games have garnered nine points out of a possible ten; that is great and is also fairly obvious. What it stems from though is really good coaching.
Huddy: He has the D playing as a unit, they have each others back. They were a very disparate group to begin the year, playing as individuals. Early in the season when the Jets took possession in their own end the entire team used to rush up the ice like bats out of hell and single turnovers proved costly as a result because there was no backup. Now the Jets D always back each other up, and this is no more blatantly obvious than when play is behind the goal line in their own end. Whenever a d-man has the puck in the corner, his partner moves toward the opposite side to ensure an outlet if there is trouble; they just reverse the flow of the play and then move it out. So solid. The breakouts are also quick and crisp.
Vincent: In charge of the forwards, he has them head-manning the puck efficiently on breakouts near every time. His special teams work is showing benefits as well. On offense they pass the puck and work to also create passing opportunities for each other. They are creative with the puck, but only to an extent and as a result are clearly intentionally throwing many more pucks at the net and are grinding it out in front for rebounds. Think of how many goal mouth scrambles they caused in front of Ward last night; they could have scored a few more against Carolina if given a bounce or two down low. They've now actually out shot the opposition the past few games.
Noel: Has the team working as a cohesive unit. At times they looked like the Red Wings of old last night, they were literally advancing the puck offensively in waves via an efficient puck possession game, in wave after wave. They dominated the game momentum last night for at least forty minutes. They are also playing VERY WELL in the neutral zone without the puck, are cutting off passing lanes, are trapping effectively.
If the Jets play this sort of a team game again tonight they can beat anyone, including Boston.
Last edited by Gump Hasek: 11-26-2011 at 09:10 AM.
The Jets over their past five games have garnered nine points out of a possible ten; that is great and is also fairly obvious. What is stems from though is really good coaching.
Huddy: He has the D playing as a unit, they have each others back. They were a very disparate group to begin the year, playing as individuals. Early in the season when the Jets took possession in their own end the entire team used to rush up the ice like bats out of hell and single turnovers proved costly as a result because there was no backup. Now the Jets D always back each other up, and this is no more blatantly obvious than when play is behind the goal line in their own end. Whenever a d-man has the puck in the corner, his partner moves toward the opposite side to ensure an outlet if there is trouble; they just reverse the flow of the play and then move it out. So solid. The breakouts are also quick and crisp.
Vincent: In charge of the forwards, he has them head-manning the puck efficiently on breakouts near every time. His special teams work is showing benefits as well. On offense they pass the puck and work to also create passing opportunities for each other. They are creative with the puck, but only to an extent and as a result are clearly intentionally throwing many more pucks at the net and are grinding it out in front for rebounds. Think of how many goal mouth scrambles they caused in front of Ward last night; they could have scored a few more against Carolina if given a bounce or two down low. They've now actually out shot the opposition the past few games.
Noel: Has the team working as a cohesive unit. At times they looked like the Red Wings of old last night, they were literally advancing the puck offensively in waves via an efficient puck possession game, in wave after wave. They dominated the game momentum last night for at least forty minutes. They are also playing VERY WELL in the neutral zone without the puck, are cutting off passing lanes, are trapping effectively.
If the Jets play this sort of a team game again tonight they can beat anyone, including Boston.
According to Paradise in the Bruins thread the Bruins should kill the Jets cause of our poor coaching.
There are some real cocky ****** on that Baaaaaaaston thread.
Jets are the underdogs tonight and the Bombers the underdogs tomorrow. What would be really awesome is if both teams can pull the rug from under them and win, more importantly for tomorrows game of course
According to Paradise in the Bruins thread the Bruins should kill the Jets cause of our poor coaching.
The game tonight may in fact simply boil down to goaltending if the Jets play the way they have of late; Thomas has proven capable of stealing many games on his own though and Julien is the beneficiary of that. It won't be coaching that is the prime difference maker; he coaches a trap, just like the Jets and pretty much everyone else.
Early in the season when the Jets took possession in their own end the entire team used to rush up the ice like bats out of hell and single turnovers proved costly as a result because there was no backup.
Oduya's giveaway to Alfredsson was a direct result of this. He had no options.
We are playing the defending Stanley cup champs who happen to be the hottest team in the NHL in their building, on the third game of a road trip, on back to back nights. This should be the toughest test of the year for us to date.
I am looking forward to seeing Stu and Wheels. Also like Sheriff Shane Hnidy...I don't know if he will be at the game but in case he is I will dig out my sheriff Shane badge.
I want the b's to win but wish you guys all the best when you are playing any other team.
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