GDT: #26 | Fri Nov 29th | Pens @ Blue Jackets | 7 pm EST

[ColePens]

Tanev playing with a shield and one nostril to breath out of.... and he's busting his damn ass.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

I think Blueger's been perfectly fine as a 4C, particularly defensively.

If Bjugs did anything well, I'd be fine with him. But he's lackluster offensively and lackluster defensively. He brings nothing, and while I don't think he's a detriment, he's certainly not helping us win games.

Blueg has been detrimental in many games (including tonight). We give him a pass because he's new. We just look the other way.

 

[ColePens]

Make that reviewable please.

 

[Ogrezilla]

Make that reviewable please.

meh, I hate that plays like that one are a penalty. There's no way that was intentional. If it's not obvious enough to see it, then I don't think it needs to be called. And the last thing we need is more reviews.

 

[madinsomniac]

Wait, Riikola's playing forward? Classic.

I mean it makes way more sense to play him at forward on his off hand side then to bench that super talented Trotman for him

 

[vodeni]

first time I heard MCCann's name tonight

 

[Jacob]

Kahun’s gotta be one of the most efficient players in the league in terms of offensive chances generated / goals scored per 60 / situation / whatever.

 

[fragmag]

Huge save by Jarry!

 

[PensandCaps]

Not sold on him being worse than Blueger this season.

Blueger is way better and its absurd to even suggest that he isnt.

Bjugstad wishes he could puck support as well as Blueger, play anywhere near as well Defensively or be as smart of a player. Hell Bjugstad can't even PK.

Blueger has been very good this year at the 4C spot.

don't get the complaining. he gets killed with Defensive situations and plays them very well. he's also offensively skilled , so its not like hes just a Defensive guy, he can create.

yah his stats offensively aren't there but that doesn't show his true offensive ability. hes quite skilled.

 

[Trade]

WINNABLE GAME

 

[FunkySeeFunkyDo]

Kahun’s gotta be one of the most efficient players in the league in terms of offensive chances generated / goals scored per 60 / situation / whatever.

If Geno keeps Jake then Sid has to get Kahun.

 

[Harvey Birdman]

meh, I hate that plays like that one are a penalty. There's no way that was intentional. If it's not obvious enough to see it, then I don't think it needs to be called. And the last thing we need is more reviews.

The easiest solution that the NHL won’t do is to have a “birds eye view” ref or two. But that’s to simple and logical for the NHL to do.

 

[FlightlessBird]

WHY is Geno drop passing that?! Ugh.

 

[dlowry81]

Malkin’s drop passes are beer league level tonight.

 

[Harvey Birdman]

If Geno keeps Jake then Sid has to get Kahun.

I’m not saying he should, but Guentzel is going back on Sids wing as soon as he comes back. It’s just the reality of what will happen.

 

[FunkySeeFunkyDo]

WHY is Geno drop passing that?! Ugh.

Gotta love Marino jumping up given score and situation

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Blueger is way better and its absurd to even suggest that he isnt.

Bjugstad wishes he could puck support as well as Blueger, play anywhere near as well Defensively or be as smart of a player. Hell Bjugstad can't even PK.

Blueger has been very good this year at the 4C spot.

don't get the complaining. he gets killed with Defensive situations and plays them very well. he's also offensively skilled , so its not like hes just a Defensive guy, he can create.

yah his stats offensively aren't there but that doesn't show his true offensive ability. hes quite skilled.

Take a look at Bjugstad's numbers with us last season. Are you sure he's worthless?

 

[Ogrezilla]

Blueger is way better and its absurd to even suggest that he isnt.

what a ridiculous thing to say

I like Blueger and I don't know if Bjugstad is a great fit here, but to suggest that Blueger isn't just better, but so much better that suggesting otherwise is absurd, is just plain silly.

 

[Kristopher Letang]

 

[fragmag]

Come on boys, I still believe!!

 

[madinsomniac]

I can most definitely see Gally traded.

Its a two edged blade on that... if he isn’t going to be defensively sound, and he isn’t going to be, he needs to score... every team has a place for a pure offensive winger, but he isn’t scoring....

On the flip end most of the time when a proven scorer isn’t scoring, its just a matter of time... disturbed water finds it’s level...
so you have to determine if he is just not giving the effort or its a system thing or it’s just bad bounces, cause you don’t want to sell low before the scoring surge comes if you don’t have to

 

[PensandCaps]

what a ridiculous thing to say

I like Blueger and I don't know if Bjugstad is a great fit here, but to suggest that Blueger isn't just better, but so much better that suggesting otherwise is absurd, is just plain silly.

For a 4th line role? yah its absurd to suggest that Bjugstad is even close. the guy cant even PK or win a board battle.

 

[ColePens]

Can't deny.. Korpi is the reason this isn't 4-4

 

[Scandale du Jour]

The f*** Jake?

 

[ColePens]

Pets..... good lord. You are barely earning your 900k.