Jackets are now 0-8 in shootouts this year. That's 8 points left out there. Time to dig Jaroslav Balastik out of his hole somewhere in the Czech Republic?

^^^^Who??

I just don't understand how they lose so many shootouts! Most of the shootouts we don't even score...

^^^^True.

Was glad to see N.Y get lucky and post the win in this one.

The_Crosby_Show wrote: ^^^^Who??

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/players/3760

Was admittedly on the team for shootouts. Played in 74 games in the NHL, all for the CBJ.

Jaroslav Balastik
- Age – 26
- Status – Restricted Free Agent
- Pros – Balastik fits the textbook definition of a sniper. He works to find the open ice in the offensive zone and has a quick shot that can easily find the netting. In the new NHL, Balastik made a name for himself as a top shoot-out artist (6 for 9 on the season, including the game winner in Detroit on March 25).
- Cons – Not known for being a great skater or passer, Balastik is leaning towards being one-dimensional. Has to work very hard to maintain proper defensive positioning to make up for his lack of superior skating ability.
- If I were GM/Coach – Sign Jaroslav to a one or two year contract, and see what he can do as he continues to learn the new NHL. He has the potential to put up 30-40 goals a season, but first must get past the mark of 12 he set this season.

^^^^^^Oh ok.