I would like to get 4 out of 6, would take 3, but probably expect 2. At this point, as long as they play well and show progress and an assertive style of play, I'm probably ok with whatever happens. It's going to be a tough trip with 3 in 4 days, then Dallas waiting back here on Saturday.
Better beat the Canucks as I'm going to the game and paid big dollars($120/ticket for lower bowl seats but since I'm taking someone with me, $240!) for a pair of tickets. Also I need the bragging rights.
Wouldn't be surprised if we lost to the Oilers. Oilers are starting to play better. Hall is starting to heat up with the absense of Hemsky. Khabibulin can steal a game for them. As a fan of both teams, hoping for a 3 point game going into OT.
I think we will see a huge win over the Flames.
My predictions....
5-2 win over Calgary
6-4 win over Vancouver
3-2 OT loss to Edmonton
We need all the points we can get, in the West. So I'll say 6.
I feel confident that we can get 5 points. Vancouver is hitting some injury bugs right now, so there's no reason we can't get at least to overtime against them. We should beat Edmonton and Calgary ... there's no reason we can't.
4-1 over Edmonton
3-0 over Calgary
3-2 loss to Vancouver in a shootout. Raffi Torres and Manny Malhotra are Vigneault's first two shooters, and both score on the old "Forsberg move" against Mason.
I think we need and will get 4 at a minimum. 6 isn't out of the question, but we don't yet have everyone back on the same page, and I'm not sure if we'll get 'em all back on board in time.
We've done pretty well on the road so far, though, so... who knows?
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We should beat Edmonton AND Calgary. We can beat Vancouver. We should get 4, I will be disappointed with anything less. I am expecting at least 4, maybe 5 with a point against Vancouver
The Jackets need to come home with at least 2 points out of 6, that is worst case. In looking at the teams we are playing 4 points or more seems possible but season records are results based on the past.
Every game, regardless of the team, can go either way depending on which team wants to win on that given night.
I'm a supporter of youth and European skill but it's time the Jackets get some North American grit into their game. Not huge lumbering player grit, finish your check and eyeball to eyeball type grit-size is not required to play with grit and fire.
If the Jackets hit, work, finish and battle they will win..
The Jackets need to come home with at least 2 points out of 6, that is worst case. In looking at the teams we are playing 4 points or more seems possible but season records are results based on the past.
Every game, regardless of the team, can go either way depending on which team wants to win on that given night.
I'm a supporter of youth and European skill but it's time the Jackets get some North American grit into their game. Not huge lumbering player grit, finish your check and eyeball to eyeball type grit-size is not required to play with grit and fire.
If the Jackets hit, work, finish and battle they will win..
What would you say if I told you we needed that "North American Grit" and we signed Manny and Raffi for our 3rd line and they have been great on the 3rd line this year
I think you will get 4 out of 6, but all in Alberta, none in Vancouver. Does this mean Canada will respect now?
Vancouver is hitting some injury bugs right now, so there's no reason we can't get at least to overtime against them. We should beat Edmonton and Calgary ... there's no reason we can't.
I've been saying this for years and I'll reiterate here as I believe the premise still holds -- There is no team in the league the CBJ should beat.
Now, that doesn't take into account another premise, which I also believe holds -- There is no team in the league the CBJ couldn't beat.
Gotta have at least 4 points - although if 2 of those come in OTLs, that could feed any "lack of confidence" thing that might be lingering.
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