Interesting no comments about Freddie or the goaltending or any of that...

I’m watching Columbus give Tampa all they want..

Could it be that just solid defense and goaltending beats offensive talent in the playoffs..

And that perhaps you can’t just outscore your issues like you could in the 80s???
- dozerD10

Is there nerdalytics for how CBJ gets it done?

Sure helps when up against a weak D like Shatty
- 21peter

True...

But that’s a move you try in practice man or your ass gets stapled to the bench for the rest of the afternoon...

If they wake up, yeah.

Played like poop last game. Suspect the long layoff had something to do with that.
- BINGO!

A goal allowed that should never have been didn't help.

True...

But that’s a move you try in practice man or your ass gets stapled to the bench for the rest of the afternoon...
- dozerD10

also true

Poor Freddy Gauthier.
- gergeswillems

hey hold on I am a very generous lover

Sure helps when up against a weak D like Shatty
- 21peter

True. Still a nice finish after the move, though.

imagine if cbus had some real offensive talent up front. scary team.
- wingz4life

Their system wins. They don’t go all out for offense.

True. Still a nice finish after the move, though.
- GreatGigInTheSky

Wennberg always was a bit overrated imho. Nice middle6 player. I'd rather have Mickey though

CBJ has a winning system. It doesn’t reward offence playing a controlled game. They frustrate & suck the life out of opponents. It keeps contracts lower. It’s easier to buy in & play as a team if the work ethic is there. Lower risk gets results.

imagine if cbus had some real offensive talent up front. scary team.
- wingz4life

Well they did last year.

I think their goalies make them look better than they are. But definitely a frustrating team.

CBJ has a winning system. It doesn’t reward offence playing a controlled game. They frustrate & suck the life out of opponents. It keeps contracts lower. It’s easier to buy in & play as a team if the work ethic is there. Lower risk gets results.
- Nighthawk

= Torts

Wennberg always was a bit overrated imho. Nice middle6 player. I'd rather have Mickey though
- 21peter

Agreed.

Love me some Smirnoff.

Wennberg always was a bit overrated imho. Nice middle6 player. I'd rather have Mickey though
- 21peter

Why? 2 teams assembled in opposite ways.
Too much focus on losing Panarin & Bob.
Does CBJ look like they miss them at all?

= Torts
- 21peter

Exactly. Copy cat his style is smart.

isn't that the scenario nylander is in here?
- Tumbleweed

Don't you get it? If you don't win the cup at 23 it is impossible to win a cup on said team, in order to win a cup said player must be traded.

Why? 2 teams assembled in opposite ways.
Too much focus on losing Panarin & Bob.
Does CBJ look like they miss them at all?
- Nighthawk

Chicago lost Panarin too....maybe high scoring wingers arent all they are cracked up to be

Well they did last year.

I think their goalies make them look better than they are. But definitely a frustrating team.
- Leafs43

Sounds like last years St Louis Blues. That’s a far too simple statement. It gives no credit to the system or players.

Why? 2 teams assembled in opposite ways.
Too much focus on losing Panarin & Bob.
Does CBJ look like they miss them at all?
- Nighthawk

Its been 6 games.

They didnt win the cup last year and they won't this year.

Yes, they miss the hart trophy candidate.

I don't see how Matthews can possibly be criticized for his performance.
- mjones242

Well, he is the best 5 on 5 scorer in the league and he only got one goal. That's not good and I bet he, himself, would agree.

Otherwise, I think Matthews was the best player on the team. He threw hits, back checked and played overall very well, but he didn't score enough for the money he makes.

Again, not really bagging on him, thought he was the best Leaf on the ice and is my favorite Leaf. The other guys are way more at fault than Matthews but his statement wasn't NOT true.

CBJ has a winning system. It doesn’t reward offence playing a controlled game. They frustrate & suck the life out of opponents. It keeps contracts lower. It’s easier to buy in & play as a team if the work ethic is there. Lower risk gets results.
- Nighthawk

They are a budget team and can't afford to sign their stars.

Have they won yet?

Is there nerdalytics for how CBJ gets it done?
- Nighthawk

Tortalytics. Keep it simple. Do your Job. Everyone thinks you suck. Prove them wrong. Oh and block a thousand shots and shorten your career. But... you'll win! 👍

Chicago lost Panarin too....maybe high scoring wingers arent all they are cracked up to be
- drexel

D & C & warriors & a good goalie. Wingers are opportunists. They don’t have nearly the defensive responsibilities a C has.

Why? 2 teams assembled in opposite ways.
Too much focus on losing Panarin & Bob.
Does CBJ look like they miss them at all?
- Nighthawk

Mickey? - because I stated from his first shift that he's my kinda player...

No, it doesn't look like they're missed - but with Panarin on that team they would've been ~unstoppable...!

isn't that the scenario nylander is in here?
- Tumbleweed

Sort of, except Nylander ain’t no Phil Kessel IMO

Is there nerdalytics for how CBJ gets it done?
- Nighthawk

Luck and awesome goaltending


Defense has zero effect on the goalies stats


-James Tanner