Protection. That is exactly what it is and almost every young player needs protection (from their own insecurities and from fans). They get to find their game while blame is directed at coach and linemates for lack of offensive production. Thick skin is part of being a good coach.

Also helps to teach a defense first attitude - Roslovic will learn another dimension to his game that will benefit his career.
- 2.0

I agree on protection. It is obvious that Roslovic is highly regarded. His play on the Moose is a good example, being given time on the PP would not happen if he was not valued highly. You could see Hendricks leaning over and speaking in the Kids ear on the bench, he is learning quickly. I thought that there looked like some chemistry was starting on the 4th line between the trio. Remember how Perrault also added chemistry on the line just a short while ago?

PT, if you are going to suggest that he be moved up on the 1st or 2nd line and centers and Wheeler moves to the wing and or Little moves down and he centers 2nd line, than you should change your name to Captain Obvious. It has to be more than that.

I think you need to be voted off “comments island” if you think Dano is top 6’ish on a top team. Maybe not in the AHL, never mind the show. These comments are obviously for the enjoyment of the writer as nobody can believe Dano and Enstrom are building blocks. We’ve all been fooled!
- jjonah

They both should’ve been/were. Enstrom was a top pairing dman for 8 years, and Atlanta’s cornerstone dman from the moment he signed. He’s only stepped down in the last two years as JoMo takes the reigns.

Dano was a building block for Columbus as well. They only parted with him to get Saad and his Cup experience. I remember being very vocal at the time of the deal as Dano was in pace to eclipse Saad’s totals on the year, all while being two years younger AND cost controlled.

PT, don't stop there, what is the better way to get more out of him?
- CharlieDog

I’ll jump in again with Roslovic-Lowry-Dano as a 3rd line.

I’ll jump in again with Roslovic-Lowry-Dano as a 3rd line.
- Rexypoo

Rexy, you are too funny, and you are not PT.

He’s usually tracking at a 2nd line rate, but with the low minutes I bumped it down a bit.
- Rexypoo

Watching this game I can't help but think,
Enstrom and Dano are no where near as good as Rexy thinks and Hendricks and Myers are no where near as good as jetsnation thinks. But it's sure hard not to get over excited about Raslovic!!
- Ross77

Dano was un noticeable out there unless falling down was noticeable. Hovever I did notice Palovic a lot. Going to be quite the player IMHO

Dano was un noticeable out there unless falling down was noticeable. Hovever I did notice Palovic a lot. Going to be quite the player IMHO
- sparky1957

Raslovic my mistake

It's simple protection for the kid. Notice though that he has put him on the first unit PP? He's not forcing him to be all things at once. Is it ideal, no. Is there a better way to get more out of him- yes. Will Maurice adjust from his logic with this- no.
- Peter.Tessier

That does not answer my question. How come Connor was not given the same "protection"?

I’ll jump in again with Roslovic-Lowry-Dano as a 3rd line.
- Rexypoo

I actually love Dano. I hope he picks up his game as i do for every Jet. The better all players play the better it is for us fans. It also amplifies the internal competition in the organization. I have really enjoyed his play and hope that he would get more of an opportunity to play with offensive players.

I actually love Dano. I hope he picks up his game as i do for every Jet. The better all players play the better it is for us fans. It also amplifies the internal competition in the organization. I have really enjoyed his play and hope that he would get more of an opportunity to play with offensive players.
- TheUltimateJet

Exactly! So what is wrong with playing with Roslovic on a line along with a vet, someone that leans over and gives the both kids positive feedback on the bench, on the fly and is supportive?

Dano should be in his frickin glory playing with a skilled player like Roslovic, and I think he is while playing with Roslovic. You say Dano should play with skill, well there it is. I thought Dano and Roslovic in particular looked good, and the trio looked good. Roslovic is holding his own, he is doing good, what more does everyone want? A move up the ladder in lines? Was the 2 points enough? Would ppl feel better about the game if it was 3 0 instead of 1 0 and Roslovic scored a goal or perhaps 2? Would that make everyone feel better?

It is obvious he (Roslovic) will graduate up the ladder at some point, have some patience. See if they can garner some more synergy together on 4, it looks like its trending that way. Having 4th line duties and PP time tells me the guy is highly regarded, and mimics the Perrault situation of a few weeks back and everyone including PT was complaining about that scenario as well. Perrault was not being utilized properly then I believe was one of headlines.

With a 28-13-7 record, one would think that Maurice is not a stupid coach. Big differences this year are Hellebuyck and team face off wins. Improved depth also.

With a 28-13-7 record, one would think that Maurice is not a stupid coach. Big differences this year are Hellebuyck and team face off wins. Improved depth also.
- bennythehat

Better defensive play as well

Can’t be a serious question, why wasn’t Connor protected?
First of all he got a shot and then was sent down, that is protection.
Quite frankly every player is different. Scheifele would be in the AHL or Europe if he Jets didn’t protect him, while Laine could step right in.
I’m excited about Roslovic , he could be the real deal but baby steps is the course they see for him. Given their track record would be tough to disagree with them.

Exactly! So what is wrong with playing with Roslovic on a line along with a vet, someone that leans over and gives the both kids positive feedback on the bench, on the fly and is supportive?

Dano should be in his frickin glory playing with a skilled player like Roslovic, and I think he is while playing with Roslovic. You say Dano should play with skill, well there it is. I thought Dano and Roslovic in particular looked good, and the trio looked good. Roslovic is holding his own, he is doing good, what more does everyone want? A move up the ladder in lines? Was the 2 points enough? Would ppl feel better about the game if it was 3 0 instead of 1 0 and Roslovic scored a goal or perhaps 2? Would that make everyone feel better?

It is obvious he (Roslovic) will graduate up the ladder at some point, have some patience. See if they can garner some more synergy together on 4, it looks like its trending that way. Having 4th line duties and PP time tells me the guy is highly regarded, and mimics the Perrault situation of a few weeks back and everyone including PT was complaining about that scenario as well. Perrault was not being utilized properly then I believe was one of headlines.
- CharlieDog

Dano and Roslovic are fantastic together. Gives Dano a linemate for once, and Roslovic has a talented winger with experience. The issue is Hendricks being between them. I’m sure he’s great in the room, and even with bench tips and pointers, but he’s dragging both of them down on the ice.

Can’t be a serious question, why wasn’t Connor protected?
First of all he got a shot and then was sent down, that is protection.
Quite frankly every player is different. Scheifele would be in the AHL or Europe if he Jets didn’t protect him, while Laine could step right in.
I’m excited about Roslovic , he could be the real deal but baby steps is the course they see for him. Given their track record would be tough to disagree with them.
- jjonah

Connor is also a winger, Roslovic is being groomed to play centre - and I wouldn't be comfortable with him lined up across from Kesler or Getzlaf all night.

Better defensive play as well
- sparky1957

Yes, partially because when a mistake is made, it doesn’t always wind up in our net.....as in prev years.

Yes, partially because when a mistake is made, it doesn’t always wind up in our net.....as in prev years.
- bennythehat

I credit this almost entirely to the emergence of Hellebuyck and Morrissey, the return to form for Enstrom, and the having Trouba from day 1.

Dano and Roslovic are fantastic together. Gives Dano a linemate for once, and Roslovic has a talented winger with experience. The issue is Hendricks being between them. I’m sure he’s great in the room, and even with bench tips and pointers, but he’s dragging both of them down on the ice.
- Rexypoo

Come on Rexy, you obviously don't like him so it won't matter what the guy does or doesn't do.

I am still waiting for PT on how to utilize Roslovic better. Maybe that will be the next Posting Heading. A copy and paste job of how Maurice wasn't utilizing Perrault effectively. Just delete Matty's name and insert Roslovic.

Come on Rexy, you obviously don't like him so it won't matter what the guy does or doesn't do.

I am still waiting for PT on how to utilize Roslovic better. Maybe that will be the next Posting Heading. A copy and paste job of how Maurice wasn't utilizing Perrault effectively. Just delete Matty's name and insert Roslovic.
- CharlieDog

That’s sinply not true. I would absolutely buy Matt Hendricks a beer if I met him in person. It’s just becoming increasingly clear that he has nothing to contribute on the ice. He’s too slow for his linemates, has always struggled in the defensive zone, isn’t winning faceoffs like he was predicted to, and is a major drag on our PK. He’s better suited to a role in a suit.

And yeah, it’s pretty much a guarantee that any young/small forward in this organization will be misused by Maurice for an indeterminate amount of time

I credit this almost entirely to the emergence of Hellebuyck and Morrissey, the return to form for Enstrom, and the having Trouba from day 1.
- Rexypoo

I find this on the comical side. You are 3 for 4 and you throw in Enstrom "return to form" for argumentative purposes I guess based on his 25 games and 3 pts. Anyways, I had a good laugh,

Enstrom can't be mentioned in the same breath or level as the other 3 mentioned, not now, not ever!

I credit this almost entirely to the emergence of Hellebuyck and Morrissey, the return to form for Enstrom, and the having Trouba from day 1.
- Rexypoo[/quote

I imagine that Dano was a big factor as well.

I find this on the comical side. You are 3 for 4 and you throw in Enstrom "return to form" for argumentative purposes I guess based on his 25 games and 3 pts. Anyways, I had a good laugh,

Enstrom can't be mentioned in the same breath or level as the other 3 mentioned, not now, not ever!
- CharlieDog

Any chance that having a healthy Tyler Myers made a difference ?

[quote=Rexypoo]I credit this almost entirely to the emergence of Hellebuyck and Morrissey, the return to form for Enstrom, and the having Trouba from day 1.
- bennythehat[/quote

I imagine that Dano was a big factor as well.

Lol Benny, I am laughing my a$$ off. Yup, Rexy forgot to credit Dano as well is the defensive improvement in addtion to Trouba, Morrisey, Helle and........... ENSTROM. Oh dear, that is a good one. As if Enstrom is in the same discussion as Trouba, Morrisey and Helle. My sides are sore from laughing so hard!

Lol Benny, I am laughing my a$$ off. Yup, Rexy forgot to credit Dano as well is the defensive improvement in addtion to Trouba, Morrisey, Helle and........... ENSTROM. Oh dear, that is a good one. As if Enstrom is in the same discussion as Trouba, Morrisey and Helle. My sides are sore from laughing so

hard!
- CharlieDog

I’m with you on this, C Dog !

Dano would have a tough time being a second liner .........on the Moose !

With a 28-13-7 record, one would think that Maurice is not a stupid coach. Big differences this year are Hellebuyck and team face off wins. Improved depth also.
- bennythehat

Add the specialty team units as a BIG factor in the Jets success this year. Your going to win a LOT more games when those units are clicking. From worst to near first on both PP and getting close on PK. Myers a big reason as well both on specialty units and 5 vs 5. Kulikov has provided much better depth vs the old guard. Hendricks in the leadership category.