Kevin Sawyer joins Andrew “Hustler” Paterson on Winnipeg Sports Talk to break down the massive momentum shift in the Jets-Blues series. After two tough losses in St. Louis, how do the Jets regroup for a crucial Game 5 at home? We discuss Connor Hellebuyck’s struggles, adjustments by the Blues, the physicality ramping up, and the leadership needed now more than ever. Can Winnipeg bounce back?
Introduction of Kevin Sawyer (0:00)
Discussion of series momentum shifting to St. Louis (00:00:30)
Analysis of goals in Game 4 (03:00)
Tactical adjustments by St. Louis (08:05)
Pressure on Jets and potential series turning point (11:57)
Physical play and targeting of top players (14:15)
Performance of Jets’ second and third lines (18:14)
Key factors for Game 5 (20:04)
Players to watch and team’s confidence (22:06)
Closing thoughts on the series (26:06)
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21 Comments
You can see when the jets give up. The effort disappears an key guys like Lowry start taking stupid penalties.
Blues fan here. I'm not sure why you guys are so worried. You're still in a better position to win the series, and still the better team on paper. The goalie situation isn't as bad as it looks either.
Tell yourself whatever you want, the "better team" and the "better goalie" will be golfing soon
Jets are too small!! They keep getting smacked and falling. Blues are a heavier team and lead in hitting and win battles and keeping their game simple. Jets are smaller but blues are stopping their speed by hitting and jamming them. The blues could’ve won game 2. But helly has to be better be aggressive in the paint challenge when he’s supposed to but they are plucking the corners. Jets are letting them shoot from the point and letting them screen helly. Jets smaller dmen cannot clear the front of the net. You need size. I’m a fan but i’ve been saying all along the jets don’t have the size and cannot make IN GAME adjustments. They need to play the PLAYOFF style. Season games mean nothing because they had time and space, now they don’t have that. Blues are taking same playbook as the avs did last year and they’re hemming them in and slowing the jets down. Arniel needs to have the team to be able to change the style. They cannot play the same way as the season games.
It's not just game to game adjustments Andy it's total management, between periods, between shifts, between whistles. And Monty loves it.
Once binnington gets locked in he’s hard to beat he strives in these situations so my prediction the jets only score 2 goals in game 5 if they are lucky.. Hellebuck better be on his game otherwise it’s lights out for the jets
hahaha, same as last year. this team is not built for the playoffs. they are a great regular season team. Time to replace chevy with someone that can build a playoff team, there is no presidents trophy curse on the jets. the fact is the president trophy winner usually wins the cup. This team needs a thornberg or a buff type of player. without them, this series is over.
I was trying to keep an eye on Sheifele, but it's hard while watching the play. Which should tell you something.
I don't feel like he is all there. Is he hurt or what? When he is on he can win one all by himself.
Kevin Sawyer got his start from the Blues in the early 1990s.
What a joke after a season like this to go out like this? Pathetic
Lord,the media is putting so much pressure on the Jets, you could put Ocean Gate on the jersey.
H. Is just not a playoff goaltender.
jets are lucky it 2-2. Very easily could be 3-1. Blues were up 3-0 in first game until the lucky goal off suter's stick that changed momentum
And everybody said our trade deadline was not that bad Luke Shcenn had the two worst games of his career
There’s far too much negativity with the Jets..not on these players. The expectation. They will fail. This has been a consistently good team for many seasons. If I am these players here..just enjoy your excellent season and apply it in your next game.
I am not a local. So there is no angst. Maybe being a kid who grew up listening to Red Sox games..and going through multiple epic fails in post season..maybe eventually being rewarded innoculated me. I don’t fear losing. But many fans do..and it kind of ruins supporting your team. They need your ringing endorsement.
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Big Blues fan here. You guys do a great show. I enjoy your intelligent views from the other side.
Blues have either lead or was tied for 211 minutes of the 240 minutes played. So …………..
Game 5 will test the Jets’ true character.
Ehlers and vilardi missing hurts a lot more than some think
The mental gymnastics these Jets fans go through to make excuses for that team…it’s really a sight to see.