GDT: #35|Pens vs. Isles|Mar, 27 - 2021|7:00PM EST|PPG| Big Z Takes on New York

[Darren McCord]

Big Z Takes on New York
(I know its a home game but I made this before I realized it )

"Something Big Is Happening."

GAME PREVIEW
*Lineups are subject to change*
Morning skate lines

FORWARDS

Guentzel - Crosby - Rust
ZAR - McCann - Rodrigues
Sceviour - Gaudreau - Lafferty
Kaiju Line
(O'Conner - Zohorna - Angello)

DEFENSE

Dumoulin - Letang
Matheson - Ceci
Pettersson - Marino

GOALIES

Jarry (Starter) - DeSmith

FORWARDS

Komarov - Barzal - Eberle
Dal Colle - Nelson - Bailey
Beauvillier - Pageau - Wahlstrom
Martin - Cizikas - Clutterbuck

DEFENSE

Pelech - Pulock
Leddy - Greene
Hickey - Mayfield

GOALIES
Varlamov - Sorokin

Big Z is here to burn down your village

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[Dipsy Doodle]

A+ GDT

Even if our 2nd and 3rd lines make me wanna curl into the fetal position in the corner.

 

[ownal]

Great thread. Jarry needs to steal this game for us. L1 has to cancel out Barzal. Capitalize on probably the 1 PP we will get.

 

[Big McLargehuge]

 

[CrosbyMalkin]

I really am intrigued on that O'Conner-Zohorna-Angello line. That could really turn into a very good 4th line with the blend of size, skating, skill, and physical play. They could be a handful for the opposition. At least it will be fun to watch. Really will be looking forward how that group does. No wonder WBS is on a losing streak. We literally have all the best forwards in our lineup now.

 

[Beauner]

Intriguing note on jank

 

[Kristopher Letang]

I’ll be impressed if we win tonight. Let’s get it!

 

[Gurglesons]

Junko must be a COVID situation eh?

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Intriguing note on jank

Blueger skating already is huge.

 

[Darren McCord]

I really am intrigued on that O'Conner-Zohorna-Angello line. That could really turn into a very good 4th line with the blend of size, skating, skill, and physical play. They could be a handful for the opposition. At least it will be fun to watch. Really will be looking forward how that group does. No wonder WBS is on a losing streak. We literally have all the best forwards in our lineup now.

I am very eager to see this line too. Its all big guys but none of them really are bad skaters. If they can learn to throw the body they could be a strong checking line.

 

[Darren McCord]

Also this is PRIME opportunity for Gaudreau or Zohorna to step up and take Jank spot. They might not be the answer going forward longterm but this is the time where guys can prove they should be the one that stays.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Hope Gaudreau shows us something tonight against a strong team. Very encouraging stuff lately.

 

[OnMyOwn]

I’m not expecting us to win at all tonight unless L1 can dominate. It’ll be interesting to see how some of these bottom 6 guys play, though.

 

[Ugene Magic]

Love it... @Darren McCord !!!



To all the GDT guys...Great Stuff!

I want it known April GDT signups is open for business.

Thank you all...LGP!

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Casey should start the 2nd one, even if it's not a B2B. He's playing incredible and it sends the right message, that performance is rewarded.

 

[ownal]

Blueger skating already is huge.

I am pretty sure he was concussed from the Marchand cross check to the face. He just was placed on the covid list today as well.

 

[bathroomSTAAL]

I am pretty sure he was concussed from the Marchand cross check to the face. He just was placed on the covid list today as well.

Didn't Blueger get the dreaded "longer term" designation? It'd be weird to use that for something unpredictable like a concussion

 

[CrosbyMalkin]

Also this is PRIME opportunity for Gaudreau or Zohorna to step up and take Jank spot. They might not be the answer going forward longterm but this is the time where guys can prove they should be the one that stays.

I think Zohorna has a good shot at being an NHL regular and being a long term fix. Short term fix for now but he has potential for more.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Didn't Blueger get the dreaded "longer term" designation? It'd be weird to use that for something unpredictable like a concussion

I'm not sold on concussion either. He got crosschecked in the back of the neck.

 

[ownal]

Didn't Blueger get the dreaded "longer term" designation? It'd be weird to use that for something unpredictable like a concussion

If he is having headaches it is going to be a longer process.

 

[CrosbyMalkin]

Casey should start the 2nd one, even if it's not a B2B. He's playing incredible and it sends the right message, that performance is rewarded.

I agree but let's see how today goes. As of now I would say play them evenly.

 

[Andy99]

we’re not going to win but I’m excited to see Zohorna again...and hopefully DOC learned something in WBS and can pick it up...our only chance is to play tight D and have Jarry stand on his head...

 

[FunkySeeFunkyDo]

Junko must be a COVID situation eh?

Trade situation? (Please yes ?)

 

[Pens x]

No Stank Jank tonight?

 

[ColePens]

I have a bad feeling about this game. Isles are so consistent in their system. We won't get a lot of chances and when we do, we have to bury. They will exploit L1 if L1 is not committed to defense first.

I think this is a GREAT test. The boys can't think this will be like Buffalo. Isles bring it. We have to come prepared.