GDT: Game 18: Columbus at St. Louis | 2/23 8:00 PM EST

[Halfboard]

Mike is back..........................

[OldGoaltender]

That really was a very good opening period for us. Best I've seen all year.

[MFRONE]

Sigh, going to be one of those nights offensively.

At least they are creating chances.

[JacketFanInFL]

Great power play there to end the period. Excellent puck movement and shot selection. RJ and Mikey Foglino almost had one each.

[major major]

jackets need to move the puck faster on the power play. We're too easy to block.

[Gagnefan924]

Originally Posted by major major

jackets need to move the puck faster on the power play. We're too easy to block.

Kind of. We need to try and score other than stuffing it home. It's been pretty easy to predict for our opponents.

[CBJBrassard16]

Well JJ is out. The tank goes on

[Gagnefan924]

Originally Posted by CBJBrassard16

Well JJ is out. The tank goes on

Told #CBJ Jack Johnson will return for the start of the second period. -Porty.

<insert no so fast my friend Dick Vitale pic>

[JacketFanInFL]

We sure miss you Hitch.

[Samkow]

You can't build on skill?

lol.

[Jaxs]

I don't care what anyone says, I like Hitch.

[ManyIdeas]

Can't wait to see what JD and JK do with your franchise. I have a feeling they(along with the work ethic I can see from your team) are going to make the central even harder to play in. Hopefully JJ is alright.

Good first period for you guys. Our legs are fresh but you guys just keep up the pressure.

[EdwardG]

I'm looking forward to next year when I can start rooting for this team to win again... New GM, competent hockey people in the front office... things are looking up.

[OldGoaltender]

Originally Posted by EdwardG

I'm looking forward to next year when I can start rooting for this team to win again... New GM, competent hockey people in the front office... things are looking up.

I agree. I think this front office will add the right players to the mix.

[JacketFanInFL]

Originally Posted by ManyIdeas

Can't wait to see what JD and JK do with your franchise. I have a feeling they(along with the work ethic I can see from your team) are going to make the central even harder to play in. Hopefully JJ is alright.

Good first period for you guys. Our legs are fresh but you guys just keep up the pressure.

Thanks, good 1st with an awkward goal.

Sounded like JJ will be back.

[Halfboard]

Hot Stove on HNIC just reporting NHL considering realignment in which we & Wings move east (but not in the same conference). We would be with the Rags, Devils, Ilanders, Flyers, Pens, Caps.

[OldGoaltender]

When is John Moore due back?

[JacketFanInFL]

Great play there by Wiz

[JacketFanInFL]

Originally Posted by Halfboard

Hot Stove on HNIC just reporting NHL considering realignment in which we & Wings move east (but not in the same conference). We would be with the Rags, Devils, Ilanders, Flyers, Pens, Caps.

Oh please please pretty please let this happen. This would be amazing.

[eljefe72]

Hitch hockey in full effect.

[JacketFanInFL]

Do we have a shot on goal this period?!

[Jaxs]

Originally Posted by OldGoaltender

When is John Moore due back?

Don't rush him, he's getting good experience watching Aucoin play.

[OldGoaltender]

Dang JJ back to the dressing room.

[JacketFanInFL]

Just caught JJ going back again

[Halfboard]

Originally Posted by JacketFanInFL

Oh please please pretty please let this happen. This would be amazing.

Those guys were speaking as if it is seriously being considered by all parties concerned. Said decision has to be made by end of March for scheduling considerations.