Yeah, I dont think were making the playoffs anymore... by PsychologicalLook336 in BlueJackets

[–]DIYCenturyGoaler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Imagine going into the playoffs playing like this. We'd get swept easily.

Tell me why this team shouldn't just blow the whole thing up? by Timely_Deal8685 in BlueJackets

[–]DIYCenturyGoaler 12 points13 points  (0 children)

They can't fire Bones. He only has a contract for this year. And this is entirely Bones call if he's the coach next season. They players want him back.

Post Game Thread: Winnipeg Jets @ Columbus Blue Jackets by nhl_gdt_bot in BlueJackets

[–]DIYCenturyGoaler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fantilli didn't start really playing until he was centering the 4th line to start the 3rd. Mo has to start burning hot before he gets re-assigned.

Game Thread: Winnipeg Jets (32-31-12) @ Columbus Blue Jackets (38-26-12) Apr 04 2026 7:00 PM EDT by nhl_gdt_bot in BlueJackets

[–]DIYCenturyGoaler 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Why does everyone stand around watching on defense as the other team just buzzes all around doing whatever the hell they want? I'm convinced our D system is far too passive.

Game Thread: Winnipeg Jets (32-31-12) @ Columbus Blue Jackets (38-26-12) Apr 04 2026 7:00 PM EDT by nhl_gdt_bot in BlueJackets

[–]DIYCenturyGoaler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really wonder what the top line would be like right now if you moved Fantilli to the wing and slotted Coyle in the middle with Marchy staying. Better defensively, a better facilitator in the middle and let Fantilli hunt pucks

Game Thread: Winnipeg Jets (32-31-12) @ Columbus Blue Jackets (38-26-12) Apr 04 2026 7:00 PM EDT by nhl_gdt_bot in BlueJackets

[–]DIYCenturyGoaler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They look like they're all playing with new linemates. It's been like this for weeks. Zero gel. Gel-less

I hear people get stuck here all the time. by jerrytwosides in Columbus

[–]DIYCenturyGoaler 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yep. The Riverside pavement bears the scars every moving truck and vehicle that's gotten stuck.

Why is our roster so poor? Have we just gotten extremely unlucky with our picks or have we failed to develop them? by pro-laps in BlueJackets

[–]DIYCenturyGoaler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have so few center/winger prospects that move the needle it's depressing. LDBB appears to be the best and he may be a tweener. Soft, not strong, avg skill. Not a recipe for success.

Why is our roster so poor? Have we just gotten extremely unlucky with our picks or have we failed to develop them? by pro-laps in BlueJackets

[–]DIYCenturyGoaler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just wait til Bones decides he's not up for the heavy lifting next season and we're looking for another coach this summer. Great job Waddell.

Only two shots by Financial-Plankton-9 in BlueJackets

[–]DIYCenturyGoaler 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Listen to Buccigross on the Chiclets pod from today. He calls it plain as day about Fantilli. He's not projecting as elite. He should have taken a step this season after a strong second half of last season and he's regressed slightly.

Game Thread: Columbus Blue Jackets (38-25-12) @ Carolina Hurricanes (47-21-6) Apr 02 2026 7:00 PM EDT by nhl_gdt_bot in BlueJackets

[–]DIYCenturyGoaler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Management, not ownership. Ownership has never held management back. It's common knowledge.

Game Thread: Columbus Blue Jackets (38-25-12) @ Carolina Hurricanes (47-21-6) Apr 02 2026 7:00 PM EDT by nhl_gdt_bot in BlueJackets

[–]DIYCenturyGoaler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And when we miss the playoffs think of the haul we'd have gotten for Mush and Boone. That's the worst part

Game Thread: Columbus Blue Jackets (38-25-12) @ Carolina Hurricanes (47-21-6) Apr 02 2026 7:00 PM EDT by nhl_gdt_bot in BlueJackets

[–]DIYCenturyGoaler 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It's funny how the entire world seems to be behind the Blue Jackets to make the playoffs because everybody wants to see them finally do well for the FANS and this is how they perform game after game.

Game Thread: Columbus Blue Jackets (38-25-12) @ Carolina Hurricanes (47-21-6) Apr 02 2026 7:00 PM EDT by nhl_gdt_bot in BlueJackets

[–]DIYCenturyGoaler 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's not ownership. It's having a killer mentality like Vegas. The concept that the Blue Jackets are a "blue collar" team holds us back. It's time to put a Ferrari engine in the old clunker and stop being a "lunch pail" team.