GDT: #6| Canes vs. Pens | Fri. Oct. 18 7:00 PM EST |PPG| NHLN, SN-PIT, BSSO | Mario Bobble head on my B-day ....And Justice For All

[HandshakeLine]

Not that scoring is a problem right now, but Puus to L1 please.

Nope, he’s a pker 4eva

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Nope, he’s a pker 4eva

Set the Puus loose

 

[FinPanda]

Jordan and Jake -versus- Geno and Sid

Why the Canes only played two games so far?
NJ with seven games played.

I believe one of their games was cancelled bc of the Hurricane vs Tampa, idk if they had more cancelled

 

[AuroraBorealis]

I believe one of their games was cancelled bc of the Hurricane vs Tampa, idk if they had more cancelled

They're also playing tomorrow.

 

[Andy99]

He also shadows Malkins line and makes him not play well.

Hopefully Malkin can avoid that while he's hot off a 500th goal.

Just have the coach avoid that matchup… it’s ridiculous he doesn’t when he can control more at home

 

[vodeni]

It's also a function of the PP being awful.

Over 82 games, Malkin averages 36 PPP. Last year he had 18. If he hit his career average, he's over a point per game.

And before anyone says that he's older now so that's too much to expect from him, he hit his career average on the nose the year before last.

Maybe, just maybe if Tanger can make that backhand pass, he would have more points/goals,
Both Karl and Tanger just ignore him when he is ready to pull the trigger, his slapshot as much as it was said declined is still the best weapon we have on PP, case in point finally against Buffalo

 

[BobCole]

Nice to enjoy some feel good vibes before this forum goes back to doom and gloom. 10 games in the first 18 days of the seasons is a tough ask of this old group. Throw in a d-corps that's struggling and a starting goalie that's out to lunch, and it's good to see them above water right now.

 

[Andy99]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1847301630842065154

 

[Pancakes]

Probably gonna miss this one.

If the Pens can win this I might dare to have a little hope about their season.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Probably gonna miss this one.

If the Pens can win this I might dare to have a little hope about their season.

Yeah it's hard to NOT think that the rest of the season is mostly downhill after last game but winning this one would at least make me start thinking some crazy delusional fan thoughts. To this point they've only beat some pretty questionable teams.

 

[Pancakes]

Yeah it's hard to NOT think that the rest of the season is mostly downhill after last game but winning this one would at least make me start thinking some crazy delusional fan thoughts. To this point they've only beat some pretty questionable teams.

It would be nice to get a win with that Western Canadian trip coming up. The Pens have not had a good time on that trip the past couple of seasons.

 

[KrisLetAngry]

Just have the coach avoid that matchup… it’s ridiculous he doesn’t when he can control more at home

I think the biggest issue is when it is at home.

Malkin is the 2nd line center.

Staal is the 3rd line center.

So it's a win if Both lines are sitting.

Now sure offensive zone face off sure Malkin can get out and Staal isn't out
That can happen however the NHL has a lot of on the fly shifts.

Just an advantage for them since Staal can play less.

 

[Malkinstheman]

This just feels like its gonna be a frustrating game. Have a bunch of chances early but dont cash in. Lose 3-0.