GDT: Game # 52 - RANGER @ penguin - 3PM - Disney+

[will1066]

This has been a playoff game.

Like a chess match. First one to blink

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

Did Panarin and Strome go on a 2 week bender during the break?

they look lost

Honestly, it’s quite possible they actually did.

 

[LORDE]

This has been a playoff game.

While somehow displaying the skills of a pre-season game

 

[will1066]

Think I’d switch Hunt and Goodrow. Panarin, Strome, and Goodrow seem noticeably useless since they were separated from each other.

Goodrow scored last game

 

[CupSeeker]

I gotta be honest Panarin has been an embarrassment out there. I lost count of the turnovers he’s been guilty of. Just ridiculous game from him thus far

It's gotta be 10. That pair with Strome should be split up. I know how. Trade Strome for a 3rd round pick and put Chytil there and let's see what he has if playing with a good offensive player.

 

[Boris Zubov]

I think you’ll see that more as he feels more comfortable with his fundamentals at the NHL level.

Defensemen often start off playing their simplest game and add elements as they get experience. We’re seeing it with KAndre Miller right now

Yeah it was just an observation, not a complaint. I'm sure he'll start throwing his weight around when he fills out his frame.

 

[wafflepadsave]

Hunt and McKegg are missing thier chance to win us all over. I mean Crosby is right there to be run

Maybe the word is out there, not to touch him because of the phantom penalties he draws?

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Strome really not playing anything at all like a guy who deserves a long term contract. Not sure if it’s in his head or he’s hurt or something but he looks worse than he has in a long time.

 

[WojtekWolski86]

It's gotta be 10. That pair with Strome should be split up. I know how. Trade Strome for a 3rd round pick and put Chytil there and let's see what he has if playing with a good offensive player.

The only player to miss more wide open chances than Strome is Chytil...

 

[Machinehead]

Reaves has a 36% xGF. But yeah he's doing a great job.

Meanwhile, Strome is our second best forward this year.

 

[Chalfdiggity3]

Strome really not playing anything at all like a guy who deserves a long term contract. Not sure if it’s in his head or he’s hurt or something but he looks worse than he has in a long time.

He looks like himself. People on here pushing for strome are finally seeing what and who he is.

 

[CupSeeker]

The only player to miss more wide open chances than Strome is Chytil...

Still worth a shot. Strome is just terrible right now. What are we losing?

 

[Boris Zubov]

What 20yo defenseman steps into the NHL and dominates physically right away? Imagine this guy when he’s 25.

Again, it wasn't a complaint, just an observation based on some of the highlights I've seen of him before getting called up. And I never said he should be dominating anyone physically yet. I'm sure he's just trying to make the safe play & not make any egregious errors in his end.

 

[Crease]

Messier benefiting from the Patrick Stewart effect. Shave your head at 30 and you’ll never appear to age.

 

[JohnC]

Goodrow scored last game

I know, I was there

I stand by my assertion though

 

[Clark Kellogg]

Alright, we’ve got them right where we want them.

 

[Chytilmania]

+2000 for Shesty MVP I have a free $50 bet I may need to throw on that.

 

[will1066]

Y'all didn't see this coming with Panarin and Strome when the going gets tougher and the checking tighter?

 

[Boris Zubov]

Strome really not playing anything at all like a guy who deserves a long term contract. Not sure if it’s in his head or he’s hurt or something but he looks worse than he has in a long time.

This is just who he is in big games when time & space is limited.

 

[CLW]

Panarin/Strome have been terrible. Passengers in this game. Its frustrating

I've been unimpressed with that combo for ages, but apparently that makes me a Panarin hater on here or sumthin

 

[Crease]

Reaves has a 36% xGF. But yeah he's doing a great job.

Just out of curiosity, do we know what the league-average xGF is for a fourth liner? They play hard minutes and aren’t really expected to score.

 

[will1066]

Letang obviously uncomfortable with Kaplan.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

I am so happy I never have to hear "Kristopher Letang" anymore during an NHL broadcast.

 

[Fitzy]

This has been a playoff game.

And while I love playoff games in the playoffs where the stakes and nerves are so high, but on a Saturday afternoon in February it doesn't make for a spectacle.

 

[Chalfdiggity3]

+2000 for Shesty MVP I have a free $50 bet I may need to throw on that.

I just put $10 on it