GDT: #10 ⋅ ANA @ PIT ⋅ 4:00 PM PDT

[SmokeyDuck]

It was hard to tell as my feed for the 3rd period was glitching to all hell, but I thought Zegras and Gauthier looked better this game. Might be growing some chemistry.

 

[Reveille1984]

Lol when you watch other games in the NHL you get an appreciation for how bad this team is.

I think a lot of it is the system, on paper we prob shouldn’t be as bad as we look.

A lot (probably most) of it can be attributed to a poorly constructed roster full of kids and bad possession players. But systems/coaching can also make a bottom third team look like the worst group in the NHL, which is what we look like a lot of the time.

The saddest thing is this is the healthiest roster we've had in a long time, and we almost looks worse for it.

 

[ohcomeonref]

It was hard to tell as my feed for the 3rd period was glitching to all hell, but I thought Zegras and Gauthier looked better this game. Might be growing some chemistry.

I hope so. We need a couple PPG forwards in the worst way.

 

[FiveHoleTickler]

Underlying numbers match the eye test. This record isn't sustainable.

Enjoy being in the "playoff hunt" while it lasts, but sooner or later Dostal will collapse just like Gibson did a few years ago and we'll be quickly out of the race before the All Star break 4 Nations Face Off thing.

 

[DavidBL]

I’m fine with gauthier on pp1 he’s getting chances, once he gets one in I think he’ll get hit


Lol when you watch other games in the NHL you get an appreciation for how bad this team is.

I think a lot of it is the system, on paper we prob shouldn’t be as bad as we look.

I don't hate Cutter there but I would like to try an leverage the potential. Cutter is playing with Z at ES might be able to capitalize on the chemistry on the PP2 as well as boosting Vatrano up.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

I stopped watching my spectrum feed of KCOP because it was a disaster, and went to the Victory+ app on my iPad, which worked flawlessly, and had (as usual) a much clearer feed.

It seems random as to what works/doesn’t work for people.

I was watching the KCOP feed OTA and had the same issues. Switched to the app on my iPad and the feed worked smoothly without a glitch. That said, I've been watching KCOP OTA every game and this was the first time it was so problematic.

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

Brutal first and third period. Dostal is going to be completely drained by January at this rate

Team just looks tired. Which shouldn't be the case on a non back to back vs an aging Pens team.

 

[Hey234]

The 4-4-1 record is a total mirage. We could very easily be 2-6-1 which is essentially what we were last year record wise.

We’re really bad. A top 3 pick again would not be surprising in the slightest.

The team looks awful without major injuries, wait til someone inevitably gets hurt

I’ve seen enough of Cronin. I’m not sure how you justify bringing him back next season at this point

It's funny though because the Ducks could have won some of those games they lost. I am not denying that the Ducks are not playing well, but playing the what if game doesn't really change the fact they they are 4-4-2.

To put in in perspective, the Devils are 3rd overall: 13 games played, 7-4-2, 16 points. If the Ducks win their next 3 games, they will be at 13 games played, a record of 7-4-2, and 16 points.

The Ducks are not playing well, but they are completely fine in the standings. If play improves, they haven't screwed themselves. It's been 10 games. I think everyone deserves more than 10 games.