tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post9018628809474394967..comments2023-10-25T05:51:28.164-04:00Comments on Light the Lamp - a Columbus Blue Jackets blog: Jackets hit oil slickLTLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15817321633985765198noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-53650779659075660632009-01-21T20:38:00.000-05:002009-01-21T20:38:00.000-05:00Buffalo Bob has it nailed. Hitch warned us at the ...Buffalo Bob has it nailed. Hitch warned us at the beginning of the year that this would be a roller coaster, and this is part of it. A couple of games in a row where we have gotten caught up in the run and gun, and forgot the elements of Hitch Hockey. <BR/><BR/>We are learning to play together, and it can be irresistable, particularly for the young players, to try out that new found chemistry on the offensive end, where it is the most fun. Hitch will reel them back in tonight, you can count on it.<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-44515767841214768152009-01-21T19:02:00.000-05:002009-01-21T19:02:00.000-05:00My take on last night's game is that the Jackets d...My take on last night's game is that the Jackets didn't listen to Hitch. He said prior to the game that the team that forced its style of play on the other would win. The last half of the third (in particular) was all about running and shooting. It certainly didn't qualify as a "heavy" game. Watching the back and forth play in the last 10 minutes was very uncomfortable, and for good reason.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01207536406460777827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-33145408926759172242009-01-21T13:09:00.000-05:002009-01-21T13:09:00.000-05:00Interesting and valid points guys.This team is pla...Interesting and valid points guys.<BR/><BR/>This team is playing well..there have been some chinks in the armor recently show up but this team has given us no reason to think those can't be fixed.<BR/><BR/>On to Calgary whom we always seem to play well....even in Calgary.<BR/><BR/>-LTLLTLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15817321633985765198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-27344022770385317972009-01-21T12:26:00.000-05:002009-01-21T12:26:00.000-05:00First off, I think we should recognize the excelle...First off, I think we should recognize the excellent play as of late.. <BR/>I agree with all the points made... but I notice a trend.. as a fan watching all the CBJ games I notice the following, I wonder if any of you feel or experience the same game paranoia/angst..<BR/><BR/> I am able to watch any CBJ game in a relaxed fashion, .. knowing that my jackets will play well win or lose.. for instance tonight against Calgary I am pretty confident we will get some points...<BR/>I have a calm confidence we can beat these guys.... <BR/><BR/>However there are 3 exceptions, the Coyotes, the Kings and the Oilers.. every single game against these opponents I am a nervous wreck... watching these games I feel like we are never able to get the upper hand, we can never put these guys away..the games are just too unsettled and scrambled This is similar to what Nashville did to me in previous seasons.. <BR/><BR/>I am the only one experiencing restless fan syndrome against these young and quick teams ?? <BR/><BR/>I would rather play San Jose/Detroit any day...eplaggehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08546755501285760023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-7563796948803282902009-01-21T11:27:00.000-05:002009-01-21T11:27:00.000-05:00Mase definately needs a rest, let's see what Dubie...Mase definately needs a rest, let's see what Dubie can do. Little mistakes have always hurt us and the guys know that. This isn't the be-all end-all of the season. The rest over the weekend should help.<BR/><BR/>I'm waiting to see what Howson will do next. Everything he does seems to pan out (with the exception of Backman, what did you expect with him?). <BR/><BR/>As much as no one likes hearing this, I'll say it again anyway. With the longer term contracts that have been signed in the last year, the level of play will only get better. This season is by no means done. I'm still thinking play-offs. But did most of us realistically anticipate how well this team has played when we all were talking about this last summer? I'm very pleased with where they're at now and hope they take care of the liitle things that will help them move up in the standings. They've already shown that they can compete with the top teams in this league. It's time to dig in.<BR/><BR/>Now about the officiating/war room...Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13758805762301302813noreply@blogger.com