tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post1279063147672018599..comments2023-10-25T05:51:28.164-04:00Comments on Light the Lamp - a Columbus Blue Jackets blog: Pre-game thoughts: Right back at itLTLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15817321633985765198noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-66666673182590265412008-09-24T19:18:00.000-04:002008-09-24T19:18:00.000-04:00Oh I know ltl, it was more a comment re: puck-rake...Oh I know ltl, it was more a comment re: puck-rakers and the big blog post they have about it. The whole 'stirring up the masses' is the thing that is irritating me. <BR/><BR/>There are only 30 guys on the trip so it isn't like he has all his guys there to chose from. Sigalet and Clitsome will probably get some time as well.<BR/><BR/>All this speculation is starting to get to me I guess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-9686281033691174372008-09-24T18:49:00.000-04:002008-09-24T18:49:00.000-04:00Easy.... just going by what Puck-rakers posted tod...Easy.... just going by what Puck-rakers posted today about Hitch experimenting with Hejda... check it out here --> http://blog.dispatch.com/cbj/2008/09/the_jan_hejda_experiment_1.shtml<BR/><BR/>Just b/c its preseason doesn't mean Hitch has to use an NHL regular defensive defensemen on the PP.<BR/><BR/>You've got Sigalet in the lineup who is known as an offensive d-man. Clitsome is also an unknown and you could use a forward on the point.<BR/><BR/>Plus Hitch picks this lineup...its his choice not to dress any other offensive d-men.<BR/><BR/>-LTLLTLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15817321633985765198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-40211223297529735922008-09-24T17:12:00.000-04:002008-09-24T17:12:00.000-04:00Yep you are right, he's the only player on D who's...Yep you are right, he's the only player on D who's a CBJ regular. You almost have to think this is done to evaluate Hedja in specialty situations. We know he's a solid Defensive Defenseman. <BR/>After last year I would say his PP abilities are definitely in doubt, but who cares he's +20. <BR/>I think with OKT and Russel on the sideline this sure indicates to me that this is the night that Method, Rome and Matvichuk are getting their evaluation. Especially if the Wild are dressing 10+ regulars, Hitch will be able to get a lonnggg look at tonight's D. Furthermore with York and Novotny dressing up for a second night in a row, we know they are debating the futures of these players. Anyways, I think Matvichuk might be the one to watch, if he plays a solid game anything can happen.. Personally I have always liked the slow-prodding/pre-lockout/hard-hitting type of Defenseman, and I think Hitch does as well. They better be streaming this game tonight......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-73448293016984702052008-09-24T16:39:00.000-04:002008-09-24T16:39:00.000-04:00Hejda on pp: Isn't he the only NHL calibre d-man ...Hejda on pp: Isn't he the only NHL calibre d-man we are icing? Does really Matvichuk count? <BR/><BR/>4 of the 6 d men will play on the pp one is going to be Hejda, the only NHL cailbre d-man we have dressing. This is pretty much 'Hejda on the pp because of default' more than it is an experiment. I wouldn't read more into it than that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com