Blue Jackets 3 Red Wings 2 Final ot

[biggunsbob]

Preview
http://www.espn.com/nhl/game/_/gameId/401044329


Detroit played Columbus three times last season and lost all three . One in regulation and the other two were overtime losses.

Blue Jackets
0-0-0-
Last season 45-30-7.....93 pts.

Red Wings
0-0-0
Last season 30-39-11....73 pts.



All-Time
Red Wings lead .
Win-Loss-Tie-overtime loss.
54-23-1-11

https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/DET/head2head.html

 

[Mitchrapp]

Yeah baby.. I've been looking forward to the season for months.. Already got the NHL.TV package - I think if we can limit our long stretches of not winning, play much better in OT and our rookies can contribute it will be fun to watch.

 

[Mitchrapp]

1 more point I hope the arena is jumping unlike last season.

 

[biggunsbob]

I know it was a day early but I’m excited . I hope I can watch the game live . May have to help my sister .

 

[biggunsbob]

Just flip those otL around and they may have a outside shot at a playoff spot. Doubtful but we can always dream!

 

[Mitchrapp]

Just flip those otL around and they may have a outside shot at a playoff spot. Doubtful but we can always dream!

This is the time to dream.

 

[tomdalton22]

I can't believe the NHL is starting already. An 8 month season...WTF???

 

[Mitchrapp]

I can't believe the NHL is starting already. An 8 month season...WTF???

Count ST and same for MLB. Also NBA. They are all too long imo..

 

[Polish-Hammer]

I can't believe the NHL is starting already. An 8 month season...WTF???

More like 6 and 2 for playoffs. Gotta milk that money baby.

 

[Polish-Hammer]

Ericsson/Kronwall on IR, Hicketts/Hronek are called up.



https://www.tsn.ca/red-wings-place-kronwall-ericsson-on-ir-1.1185717

 

[Mitchrapp]

Lots of youth. The IR is different than the IR in the NFL. I had to look it up looks like 7 days, is that right?


Edit: I guess it's retroactive: Kronwall is on the IR retroactive to Sept. 28, and Ericsson to Sept. 20. So I'm not sure how they they have to miss assume they get healthy.

 

[Polish-Hammer]

Team is limited to 23 active players. Players on IR don't count against limit (or cap) and a replacement can be called up.



I am hoping E and Kronner just take the entire year off. Swedish Mafia can spend the year on vacation for all I care. Just keep em off the ice.



Kronner showed he can move better than last season but his will power isn't there anymore. At least in the preseason he constantly gave up on chasing the puck which is a bad sign.

 

[biggunsbob]

Man wish we could start out the season like the preseason 7-1 .


https://www.foxsports.com/nhl/standings?season=2018&seasonType=3&grouping=3

 

[Polish-Hammer]

Maybe in Grand Rapids.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Any predication, 80 points 90 points?

 

[Polish-Hammer]

77-82 points.


Point per game means nothing these days with the overtime points.


Optimistic that young D will play more.

 

[Polish-Hammer]

Interested in what you guys think.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Is that an empty stadium or what?

 

[Mitchrapp]

Got some size out there.

 

[Polish-Hammer]

The A looks so weird on Larkin's jersey.


Which kids got the go ahead tonight? I only caught the last couple players coming out.