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Originally Posted by Martin
Hey CD, I'll be watching your Jets closely. They could end up being the sweet hearts at the dance. Could go all the way bud. What they lack in talent they make up for in ruggedness. Might just impose their way to the cup. Should be exciting.
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I'm definitely interested to see how they do. Would be ecstatic if they make it to round 2. Beyond that I'll be simply amazed and dumfounded at their tenacity.
"what they lack in talent" --- I know what you meant there but I should probably point out that there is a huge amount of unsung talent on this team. Wheeler for example. Here is a guy who is often underestimated. The only guy I've seen match his burst of speed to create his own breakaway is Phil Kessel, the difference being Wheeler actually scores. :D
Sheifele is another one. Hard worker in the corners, can hit hard when needed, and he has the ability to be a veritable sniper in the slot.
Jim Slater -- I actually thought this guy was trade bait up until the last few months. But his faceoff win % is off the charts lately, he's stepped up his physical game some (which was always tough to begin with), he's creating more quality chances on goal for his linemates, and he's shown he can put the puck in the net more.
Matthew perreault -- When this guy is 'on' he's a scoring machine. Could possibly be the most dangerous man on the ice.
Pardy -- "who the hell is Pardy?" lol. That's right. Who is he? He's basically a guy they call in when one of the regs is out with an injury. This guy's gameplay lately has been very impressive. Same with another similar guy Ben Chiarot, playing D amazingly solid.
Lowry -- Big tough and fast. And he can score.
And perhaps one of if not THE most underrated forwards in the NHL is Brian Little.
Then there's Pavelec. Playing maybe the best hockey of his career lately. 3 shutouts in a row to finish out the regular season. I mean seriously.
Byfugien
Ladd
Myers
Stafford
TROUBA
Thorburn
Frolic
Basically every guy on this team has been giving every other team in the league fits all season. I realize that the Ducks won all 3 reg season games over the Jets this year but they were not lopsidedly decisive by any means. All three were close ones that could have gone either way.
Hopefully the puck starts bouncing the Jets way in this series. :D
I guess we'll see tomorrow night, game 1.
Edit: MARK STEWART -- How could I forget him? Often the hardest working guy on the ice. I don't know anyone who has blocked more shots or levelled more guys at the blueline than Stewart, and that goes for any team. The guy is a machine.