GDT: Game 4: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens 10/17/22- 7:00pm EST SNE, RDS, TSN 690- Jeff's Return

[Spearmint Rhino]

Does Sittler’s record fall tonight?

 

[MXD]

Above room temperature take : I'd play Slafkovsky on the bumper of the first unit (if that's the setup they're going for) and I'd give a shot to Xhecaj on the 2nd wave as well. I'd also put Dach at the point on the first wave, again if that's the setup they're going for.

 

[26Mats]

Wonder if Burrows will stop being stubborn and try Slaf on the PP

that's an MSL decision. He said he wants him to focus on 5 on 5 at first.

 

[26Mats]

The PP should clearly be
Cc-Suzuki-whoevers the best net front presence
Dach-Guhle

Its such a no brainer it hurts

Best net front presence is between Dvorak, and Monahan.

But, we heard Dadonov is supposed to be good in the high slot. I havne't been watching, so I don't know.

 

[LaP]

Can we honestly stop arguing about Slafkovski. He's a kid coming from Europe. He's not used to play 82 games. Giving him 20 minutes for 82 games would probably be more detrimental than helpful. He's playing in the NHL and learning the game. Nothing wrong give him the time to acclimate. Even if he finish the season with 30 points that's no big deal as long as we see a progression next season.

 

[Mrb1p]

Best net front presence is between Dvorak, and Monahan.

But, we heard Dadonov is supposed to be good in the high slot. I havne't been watching, so I don't know.

Dvorak, Monahan, Gally, Andy, Slaf, Youppi, I dont give much thought about this one. Just gotta be willing to eat a slapshot and get punched in the face.

Can we honestly stop arguing about Slafkovski. He's a kid coming from Europe. He's not used to play 82 games. Giving him 20 minutes for 82 games would probably be more detrimental than helpful. He's playing in the NHL and learning the game. Nothing wrong give him the time to acclimate. Even if he finish the season with 30 points that's no big deal as long as we see a progression next season.

He played 60+ games last year its not far off 80.

He shouldnt be in the NHL

Do you actually see him hitting 30 with the way hes playing? I wouldnt bet over 20.

 

[26Mats]

Dvorak, Monahan, Gally, Andy, Slaf, Youppi, I dont give much thought about this one. Just gotta be willing to eat a slapshot and get punched in the face.


He played 60+ games last year its not far off 80.

He shouldnt be in the NHL

Do you actually see him hitting 30 with the way hes playing? I wouldnt bet over 20.

Some guys are good in front of the net and at darting into the corner and winning puck battles. Corey Perry was elite. Dvorak is at least very good. Good hands around the net, and is good on draws. Haven't seen Monahan or Slaf, so don't know how good they are there.

 

[Runner77]

They don't have the assets.

Doesn’t dissuade many from posturing about deck chairs. How many posts in this thread doing that already?

Yup, that’s us all right!

 

[MXD]

Can we honestly stop arguing about Slafkovski. He's a kid coming from Europe. He's not used to play 82 games. Giving him 20 minutes for 82 games would probably be more detrimental than helpful. He's playing in the NHL and learning the game. Nothing wrong give him the time to acclimate. Even if he finish the season with 30 points that's no big deal as long as we see a progression next season.

Of course that wouldn't make any sense.

But since the PP is not working and Slafkovsky has attributes that could make him useful on the PP, why not? Especially if he's on the 4th line and not playing on the PK.

 

[LaP]

Of course that wouldn't make any sense.

But since the PP is not working and Slafkovsky has attributes that could make him useful on the PP, why not? Especially if he's on the 4th line and not playing on the PK.

Oh yeah i agree. But the constant arguing over his TOI, deployment and whatever he should be in the AHL or not is the kind of impatient attitude we must avoid in the next 2-3 years imo. Let's just enjoy watching the kids play and whatever must happen will happen. I might be wrong but i think the biggest detrimental to a kid's development is being impatient and having short term expectations. In 2 years it will be the time to argue over those things Can't shelter a kid for too long ...

 

[peate]

It seems the opponent dictates whether our games are entertaining or drag 'em out affairs. Leafs and Wings were fun, Caps was OK but Sen's game was boring. With Sid in town it should a good one, especially if we do to them what we did to the Leafs. Petry will get recognition from the fans, and then get booed. PK is the only one who never got booed as a Pred.

 

[salbutera]

Then play him the minutes he actually deserves. He’s the only forward seemingly capable of completing high risk passes other than Suzuki.

NHL is not only about “completing high risk passes”, it’s about properly reading & reacting to game situations accordingly - that’s what hockey ops is trying to instill in Slaf at the start of his pro career. Once that’s part of his DNA, the rest of it will flow naturally

 

[BergevinBurner]

Slaf was already averaging the least time on ice on the team on the 3rd line, I'm afraid what his toi will look like on the 4th.

If you don't wanna let him play big minutes then just send him down already, having him ride the pine 50 minutes a night isn't helping anybody.

 

[SergeConstantin74]

This.

Of course we have assholes fans so he will get booed anyway.

 

[Canadienna]

This.

Of course we have assholes fans so he will get booed anyway.

Both Caufield and Suzuki mentioned today they hope he gets a warm welcome.

Guy was a beast for us. People can do what they want but I would want him to feel the love.

 

[Kairi Zaide]

This.

Of course we have assholes fans so he will get booed anyway.

odds this image shows up on the "Thank you jeff" montage on the tron

 

[Habs13]

Only reason I'm watching at this point is to see the kids, and with the first overall pick now on the 4th line and probably playing five minutes... what's the point in watching!?

 

[PavelBrendl]

Petry had some great years with us. He was one of those guys that just kept getting better, until last year's disaster season.
Wish him the best, but I hope he loses tonight.

Also, I would love to see what Slaf can do with players that make things happen. I love Gallagher but him and Dvorak are bona fide play-killers.

 

[Gillings]

Only reason I'm watching at this point is to see the kids, and with the first overall pick now on the 4th line and probably playing five minutes... what's the point in watching!?

4th line = less expectations..

in the past 2-3 years our fourth line has gotten decent minutes.

 

[The Great Weal]

Pitlick is very clearly better than Drouin/Dadonov/Hoffman in my books. If they were gonna healthy scratch him, why even sign him? They knew full well we had too many forwards anyways.

 

[le_sean]

This.

Of course we have assholes fans so he will get booed anyway.

Who cares. He should get booed. He whined his way out of town and played like absolute shit last year to get his way.

This isn’t PK Subban who provided us with far better years, entertainment and donations. Petry was just a solid player.

 

[Runner77]

I have zero expectations about Dadonov. He was the bitter pill we needed to take on in order to get that Weber deal done. Why worry about what he can or cannot do, he’s a very flawed player.

He has to be the lowest ranking option amongst the assortment of turds plaguing this lineup.

 

[SergeConstantin74]

Who cares. He should get booed. He whined his way out of town and played like absolute shit last year to get his way.

This isn’t PK Subban who provided us with far better years, entertainment and donations. Petry was just a solid player.

I was clearly on point.

 

[salbutera]

Both Caufield and Suzuki mentioned today they hope he gets a warm welcome.

Guy was a beast for us. People can do what they want but I would want him to feel the love.

I hope people also keep in mind, that Petry was simply trying to remain happily married without any family complications.

#happywifehappylife

 

[le_sean]

I was clearly on point.

Damn not sports fans who boo opposing players. What assholes.