tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post1069779909093645079..comments2023-10-25T05:51:28.164-04:00Comments on Light the Lamp - a Columbus Blue Jackets blog: What's the Jackets angle on the Filatov recall?LTLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15817321633985765198noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-30576710929378962072009-04-02T12:14:00.000-04:002009-04-02T12:14:00.000-04:00I think they want him to get into a good workout r...I think they want him to get into a good workout routine with Brennan, so he can build up his body. If I had my druthers, I would want him to spend the summer here, like Jake and Brass did last summer, and add those pounds of muscle to be prepared for a full season of NHL size and strength. It worked for Jake and Brass.SoupDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326773569803438531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-45276149564427406702009-04-02T10:32:00.000-04:002009-04-02T10:32:00.000-04:00Where it was once considered a fact that Hitch did...Where it was once considered a fact that Hitch didn't trust young players the truth is coming out. He doesn't want them to get in over their heads & strives to bring them along at a pace that they can handle. Nikita is young & full of confidence, that needs to be tempered with the reality of the situation. He's likely chomping at the bit to play up here & we could use his skills provided he can handle the atmosphere. Hmmm...maybe put him on the power play to give the opposition a wild card to worry about? Give him a taste while showing him he likely hasn't reached the size or strength needed for the pressurized playoff season. Humble & hungry sure tops cocky & unprepared in my book. Maybe he shines under pressure...we'll see!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-90271368124640475562009-04-02T08:46:00.000-04:002009-04-02T08:46:00.000-04:00one has to wonder why Boll and his line played so ...one has to wonder why Boll and his line played so differently sunday night. Maybe hitch told them he was bringing Filatov up and one of them was going to be on the bench for a game<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://blogcritics.org/archives/features/abcs_of_columbus_sports.php" REL="nofollow">http://blogcritics.org/archives/features/abcs_of_columbus_sports.php</A>Bargahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13267934390167096150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-70923775154301623002009-04-01T19:11:00.000-04:002009-04-01T19:11:00.000-04:00Are you sure that Chimera is ready to come back? ...Are you sure that Chimera is ready to come back? And how effective will Chimera be when he is finally healthy? Boll is not 100% and there is no word today on his foot after blocking that shot.<BR/><BR/>And finally, there is Freddie Modin. I doubt if he can play at 100% throughout the (please forgive me) playoffs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-30635041141464462502009-04-01T18:31:00.000-04:002009-04-01T18:31:00.000-04:00A lot of good theories and ideas here.The other on...A lot of good theories and ideas here.<BR/><BR/>The other one I'll throw out there is this: Voracek really upped his game and seemed to find his gears on the 4th line last night, but he didn't have much to work with.<BR/><BR/>Imagine lining Nikki up with Jake and Novotny to help make some room...<BR/><BR/>I could see it as a combination for Sunday's game to help give someone a rest and see if Filatov's energy can spark the team on the back to back.BZArcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05139662859021933255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-22866557878119292072009-04-01T16:38:00.000-04:002009-04-01T16:38:00.000-04:00Just another possible view -- I'm not sure Hitch h...Just another possible view -- <BR/><BR/>I'm not sure Hitch has been overly enamored of Dorsett's play of late, from a skill level, and much the same can be said of Boll and Murray. While you do not rely on these guys to be your big scorers, those lines have had some opportunities, if we just had a combination with which to work. <BR/><BR/>With Chimera near coming back, I think Hitch wants the capability to go to a smaller, quicker, more talented game in spots, particularly when we play teams like St. Louis. Having these guys around gives him lots more possibilities with various combinations.<BR/><BR/>Just a thought . . . but it will be fun to watch.<BR/><BR/>--JAL<BR/><A HREF="http://ashotfromthepoint.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">A Shot From The Point</A>JALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835724079409133700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-3612993342514687262009-04-01T16:17:00.000-04:002009-04-01T16:17:00.000-04:00One other possiblity. The Jackets want him to be s...One other possiblity. The Jackets want him to be somewhat familiar with the faces on the ice should we lose somebody during the playoff run.<BR/><BR/>I agree it stinks for Syracuse, but at this point, I think the Jackets aren't in it to just make the 1st round and be done. They believe they can make some noise in the post season.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16521254174055445545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-44451474668567686172009-04-01T16:07:00.000-04:002009-04-01T16:07:00.000-04:00Hitch made good point about the Filatov recall on ...Hitch made good point about the Filatov recall on his coach's show.<BR/><BR/>He said Filatov was up when a game was just a game at the beginning/middle of the year. He wants Filatov to see the intesity and the sacrafice it takes this time a year so when they ask him to train harder he will know why.<BR/><BR/>He said this time of year is why they play and they want him to see that.<BR/><BR/>Said it's a balancing act for the GM. The GM is responsible for looking after a player's career. He drafted him and he's responsible for his development.<BR/><BR/>Makes sense.<BR/><BR/>-LTLLTLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15817321633985765198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-35853159148656238752009-04-01T16:04:00.000-04:002009-04-01T16:04:00.000-04:00is it just me or does he look like Boll?That said,...is it just me or does he look like Boll?<BR/><BR/>That said, mark him as a healthy scratch on saturday night, play him sunday (big game, give him some looks, show him what he gets if he stays), then bump him back downBargahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13267934390167096150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-37628655476603228002009-04-01T15:41:00.000-04:002009-04-01T15:41:00.000-04:00Actually I'm referring to his experience with Syra...Actually I'm referring to his experience with Syracuse's playoff push.<BR/><BR/>I'll clarify that a bit better in the post.<BR/><BR/>-LTLLTLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15817321633985765198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-35956460662826621262009-04-01T15:34:00.000-04:002009-04-01T15:34:00.000-04:00Brassard didn't have the opportunity to experience...Brassard didn't have the opportunity to experience the playoff push in Cbus because there wasn't one 8-PWallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11246095763036354727noreply@blogger.com