Michael Arace

Elvis has not left the building Merzlikins' struggles continue . . .

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Now it's a final. Ottawa defeats #CBJ 6-3. Happy holidays.

It's not quite a final. Another minute to go.

Final from the Nationwide Arena: Ottawa Senators 6, #CBJ 3. the Jackets' losing streak now stretches to four games.
After an Ottawa empty-netter, fans poured out of the building like it was on fire.

#CBJ trailing Ottawa 5-3 heading into the second intermission here at the Nationwide Arena. Fans stopped booing to get an early jump to the beer line.

Second period is underway at the Nationwide Arena and #CBJ fans are cheering every save made by the home goaltender. Kegs may run out here.
This just in: Dante Fabbro slapshot bar-down cuts the Ottawa lead to 4-2. Boone Jenner, back after missing 14 games, picks up the primary assist.

I think Elvis is about to leave the building

Elvis alert:
Elvis has been pulled after allowing a PPG at 14:55 of the first period. Jet Greaves takes the net to cheers from the crowd.
Ottawa leads, 3-0.
Dean Evason's first goalie pull of the season.

Elvis alert:
Ottawa leads #CBJ 2-0 midway through the first period.
Goal No. 1 dribbled through the five hole. The puck was going as fast as a iron-deficient octogenarian.
Goal No. 2: A good snipe -- that beat Elvis high glove short side.

Fans cheered when he stopped the next puck.

“Nothing is going Wilfried Nancy’s way tonight”.

Celtic PK caroms off the post in first half stoppage.

3-0 at halftime and the crowd boos.

The Disrespected Michael Arace covers pro sports in flyover country. Welcome to Columbus, the Blue Jackets and the Crew.

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes, a true great and in his prime, is on the trading block. Wow. But there is risk to spending what it takes to get what may be a 2-year rental. New post available to paid subs early Wed. a.m. Have a nice day. #CBJ
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Bubble hockey And Wilfried Nancy bombs in his debut

#CBJ take haymakers from heavyweights. #CelricFC bomb in Nancy’s debut. New post at thedisrespected.com available to paid subscribers. Have a nice day.

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Buster from the tv show ‘Arrested Development’ holding an arm full of plushies while he looks at his mother Lucille, saying, “these are my awards, mother, from FIFA.“

Who has made this 🤣

They picked up where the Crew left off.

Can't say enough how important Doyle's stuff is for me to keep up with MLS.

Jeff Kent gets into Baseball Hall of Fame; Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds denied again - The Boston Globe Bonds and Clemens, who have been linked to the use of performance-enhancing drugs, are not eligible for consideration again until 2031.

From the Winter Meetings: The door to the Hall of Fame opened for Jeff Kent on Sunday while shutting even tighter on Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens:

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#CBJ lose 2-0 in Washington with an empty-netter as the capper. Helluva game. CBJ shut out for the first time this season. I can't believe Mateychuk didn't pot one. Update: Thompson is 3-0 with 2 goals allowed on 97 shots in three games vs. Columbus.

Nancy X post noted here. More on Wilfried tomorrow @thedisrespected.com

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In 2 previous games vs. Caps, #CBJ have 2 goals on 58 shots on Logan Thompson. Both goals scored by Denton Mateychuk.
#firstballot

#CBJ
Jackets trail for the first time with 3.2 seconds left in OT.
#veryJacketty

scooby doo is wearing a blue collar and making a funny face with the words ruh roh below him . ALT: scooby doo is wearing a blue collar and making a funny face with the words ruh roh below him .

#CBJ

After allowing two more PPGs in that second period, #CBJ goalie Elvis Merzlikins has allowed 15 PPGs on 70 shots in his 12th start, a brutal .785 sv%

Hard to criticize goalies on PK, since the other team has an advantage, but the old saying is also "Your goalie has to be your best penalty killer."

End of a wild second there in S. Florida and the #CBJ are clinging to a 5-4 lead after first going up 4-1. This team ... my gawd.

Is there a more passive PK in the #NHL than the one the #CBJ throw out there? Can’t know for sure, but going into this shooting gallery vs. FLA, they were 29th in the league at 17.2%. Have allowed 8 PPA in last 8 periods. #lottaspaceoutthere

Hellions won that game 18-6, as I recall it.

We've got just over an hour 'til kickoff, so here's your tactical Preview of MLS Cup!

Including a look at how Thomas Mūller *always* finds space between the lines, and how a new role for Messi has unleashed Miami on both sides of the ball.
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According to Boots On The Ground in Sunrise, Fla, team reporter Jeff Svoboda, the #CBJ will go with the same lineup today against the two-time defending Stanley Cup champs, including Merzlikins in net for the third straight game.

I met Stav of Stav’s Diner fame in our early twenties. He’s one of the best dudes Columbus has to offer.

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That is all. #Crew96 #CBJ

The Weekly Dis An East Side dive

A very busy week ends at Stav's Diner on the East Side. Free post to all subscribers hits thedisrespected.com, and all yin mailboxes, at 6 a.m. Have a nice day.
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A Bezbatchenko anecdote comes to mind from a couple years ago, before Zawadzki needed a shave. National team called, asked for clarification on Z's position. Bez, and I'm paraphrasing only a bit here, said: "He's a midfielder -- but his underlying numbers as a CB are with the best in the league."