HardCoreBlue

Elite doesn't mean world beater and what an odd thing to say about me. You underestimate Tyler Myers and what he brings to this team. He's one of the reasons the Jets are close to being a playoff bound team. Yes he has weaknesses but he's a special player that's fun to watch. You seem to have this pretty intense disdain for him that seems to be misguided and a bit weird.

He's 26 years old just hitting his stride. Plus he brings a lot already, so your question implies underachieving which I would suggest not. He has more to give but already brings a lot, so waiting isn't much of an issue imo. Right now with what he has now, he could be considered elite. He is not your average NHL d-man.

I can't see the Jets trading away Myers unless Chevy is forced to or another GM hit his head and offers up something ridiculous. Like I've said about Buff (whom we locked up long term), Myers is a special player with skills, size and reach that don't come around to often. Why give him to someone else? Imo, and it's only my opinion, some posters here underestimate Myers. He still has more to bring to the table. I want to be the beneficiary of that if at all possible.

By the title of the thread, I assumed it was about Kohlert playing better. Glad he got the ball back. Should put the ball in a mantle at the Bomber store with the the trick play being played over and over again. One of the best trick plays I have ever seen the Bombers execute.

Well, imo he brings a physical presence to the team, he never takes a shift off which can rub off on other players especially the rookies, he's shown a bit of offensive ability, he's not afraid to plant himself in front of the net, he seems very good in the locker room that one can't underestimate. That's what I've observed over time However, in order to get a factual answer from a hockey expert who knows the Jets inside out, you'd probably have to see if Maurice and/or Chevy would answer your question of what he brings to the team. Because they obviously see something in him that you aren't seeing.

Play of the year to date hands down.

Just hope he lasts the game.

So help me understand what Yak's responsibility is in all of this? Did he need someone to tell him constantly how great he is and hey play where ever you want and have as many minutes as you want? Please, let it go with Eakins mind crushing ability. He was a lousy head coach but did not ruin Yakupov. Yakupov isn't as good as some think he was/is. It's happened before with high draft picks and it will happen again.

Destroyed? So you're already giving him an out for sucking in St.Louis? You constantly give Dallas Eakins way to much credit for his influence on players. I guess we can test your theory now on how well he does with the Blues. He is out of excuses.

D Coach sure, Head Coach, the jury is still out. Not all coordinators can make the transition. Plus he's a jerkface to people outside his inner circle so I could care less how great one thinks he may be. You can have him.

Here's your route Tori, it ends in the endzone with you blowing kisses to the camera.

I think you somewhat underestimate Thorburn it what he brings to the table outside of him being a nice guy. I think where I disagree with you is I believe he's a career fourth liner that compares well with other NHL teams career fourth liners. I would love to have a team where we have 3rd line players playing fourth line but that's not realistic unless you're a team that pays right to the salary cap maximum.

I do. :-)

It was just twittered out by Darrin B that the Bombers did enough investigation on why Gurley was released that they are comfortable in signing him. Think that helps answer my question around how this will affect team chemistry.

I was thinking just that to see Morrissey with Buff, to me that would be a better pairing. I would think the jury is still out on whether Morrissey is NHL ready. With Trouba MIA sure would be nice if Morrissey shines. He'll be doing a lot of covering for Buff :-)

Apparently, according to some hockey experts, there's no pressure for the Jets to be a contender this year. So that shouldn't matter. On the one hand we have people saying the Jets won't be pressured to be contenders this year but then the same people who say that insist there is pressure if they don't win. Then I'll hear the argument about being competitive versus being a contender. A loss is a loss. I think the notion that saying certain teams have no pressure to be contenders for an upcoming season is nonsensical to me imho.

I see it the other way. I think we're in the drivers seat on this one. I'm not going to be pressured by a player and his agent. This is where existing depth comes into play. I have to trust my existing depth will step up and at least be manageable for my coaching staff while a deal is being sought. My interests are for my club not on a single player and his agent who don't want to be part of this organization anymore. The pressure is on them not us. The longer he sits the worse it gets for him as well. ,

Lowry in the press box? Haven't seen any of the preseason, is he playing himself off the roster?

Because it's nice to see someone who you respect be successful (except against us of course)? From what I observed, Willy seemed to always conduct himself as a professional when he was replaced. Seems like a nice guy, hope it works out for him plus probably good for the league. Nothing wrong with that.

At least you are up and ready to seize the day. The Jets won!

When we did send a blitz package, it was easily picked up. Suitor said it almost was like Mass had Richie's playbook. Is that code for you're being out coached?

I'm not suggesting 'this kid' is not good. Obviously he is. All I'm saying is there may be debate in where he ranks in 'one of the best' based on his current body of work in the NHL.

How about the NHL?

I think we also have to take into consideration that Trouba isn't necessarily a slam dunk when it comes to how good he and/or his agent thinks he is, no? I'd sit on this for a while, let the season unfold and see what team(s) become desperate through injury, lack of production etc.