Don't be surprised if Chris Thorburn is dressed tonight for the Winnipeg Jets. It's a game that does matter to the Jets but not nearly as much as it does to the Penguins in the standings for the playoffs so perhaps Thorburn is out there, lurking around trying to find something to do.
If you don't recall, this is what happened the last time the two team met:
Ahh yes, the old debate of intentional targeting and leaving the feet. While the NHL GMs, in their lack of wisdom or common sense, decide to not worry about feet when it comes to offsides, you know they certainly wouldn't want to touch something like this. Debate away.
The Jets need this game if they are to keep pace with any team hoping for a sniff of the 8th spot in the west as they are only five points out. Is there anything else to consider in this plight of desperation and possible revenge?
Questions
The play by Josh Morrissey and Dustin Byfuglien against the Sharks was inspiring and welcome and with the stakes as high, or higher will see that level of performance again?
How does Blake Wheeler play now that he is at home and some time has passed?
Does Patrik Laine shake off his poorly timed pass and turnover and regroup/will Maurice put him back into the same situations?
Can Nik Ehlers continue his effortless rushes and carries but get results on the score sheet?
Can the Jets get some scoring from the bottom six forwards to take pressure of the top six?
Marko Dano or Nic Petan?
It's a simple match-up against the Penguins with Crosby and Malkin for a inter-conference game but now the stakes are a bit higher for both teams based on the standings, not to mention recent history. Nothing would make the Jets happier than getting a clean win over the Penguins thus affecting their position in the standings. They probably wound't mind if the Malkin got a bit roughed up either and I suspect many fans wouldn't either.
Needless to say chasing something for the sake of revenge is never a good idea or strategy. Play the game and get the two points as revenge is dish best served cold and right now there's no NHL city colder than Winnipeg.
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