GDT: GAME 6 ECQF | RANGERS vs. PENGUINS | Fri, May 13th 7:00PM EST | “Win. For Sid.”

[Darren McCord]

We need Egod tonight. He was always a much more effective center than winger.

Glad to see Rakell at practice.

Call me crazy but I'd like ERod on the left side on pp1

Ok your crazy

 

[Andy99]

That’s good news.



I wonder if he didn’t know the severity of the injury.

well definitely good news but they’re going to monitor if he has any concussion symptoms after exertion

 

[Buddy Bizarre]

But he jumbled them up anyway by moving Carter up so it's not like he avoided that.

I mean I guess maybe he saw L2 as some kind of indominable force he couldn't futz with but that would be a truly odd take haha

That's what I think he believed: Malkin was fine enough and could stabilize. Carter would be ok with the good wingers

Oops...

 

[Darren McCord]

I wish zohorna got the nod over Boyle.

 

[Sidgeni Malkby]

They're due!

I don’t know why PP don’t just take advantage of the odd man rush and instead setup all the time.

Anyhow, I just hope they keep it simple, and yes they are due .

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

That's what I think he believed: Malkin was fine enough and could stabilize. Carter would be ok with the good wingers

Oops...

I mean... don't get me wrong... Carter obviously needs all the help he can get.

 

[Coastal Kev]

To be completely honest, I will entirely happy if the Pens accomplish one of two goals for the remainder of the series.

Knock out NY in embarrassing fashion.........meaning beating them with EROD as your #2 center.

Or ruin their chances moving forward. It sure would be a shame if Panty ,LaffoutLoud or even Shershitskin was taken out with a "clean elbow check" ...... only Trouba Clean though, nothing dirty.

 

[ronduguayshair]

Minny is a tough team to play against but STL stuck to what the do well. They are a real solid team all up and down that lineup.

Backend looks strong as well

You didn't answer my question. I know all that.

 

[orby]

Crosby skating is a decent sign that he doesn't have severe symptoms, anyway. IIRC last time he got concussed in the playoffs, he only missed one game.

 

[ronduguayshair]

Literally every player on our team not named Sid and Evgeni. It's tough to play playoff hockey when you continually ice 16 Lady Byng candidates

I want us to blow these clowns out by about 7 goals, then for someone to crosscheck Trouba in the face, knocking his teeth out and making him even uglier than he already is

Oh god. What a post.

 

[Flying Dego]

My educated guess. They assume it was a concussion. Sid is telling the doctors he doesn't have symptoms so they allow him to exercise on the ice today and monitor the effects.

If he continues to show no symptoms he may be released back to gameplay...maybe not in time for game 7 but if we're lucky to advance, be back next week.

Them letting him skate less than 48 hours after means he's saying he has no symptoms. They wouldn't allow him on the ice otherwise.

 

[MrBrightside]

Not sure if the crowd tonight is going to be apprehensive or in a complete fury. Probably would behoove the Pens not to allow an early goal.

 

[Coastal Kev]

One last thought, the upside to Elbows now considered as a hockey play by the league; anyone can do it!!

Heinen, Erod.....Ruh.......it doesn't matter how soff or small you are. This may be the great equalizer for smallish teams like the Pens. I certainly hope they're aware the NHL is now giving them green light to extend those arms every shift!!

 

[3ladesof5teel]

That’s good news.



I wonder if he didn’t know the severity of the injury

Great news considering the circumstances. If he was having symptoms right now he wouldn't be skating.
Obviously they are going to monitor him and see if anything comes after skating and tread with caution considering the history

What if Sully and the Pens are just super trolling and Sid comes out like this.

 

[Victor Z]

Not sure if the crowd tonight is going to be apprehensive or in a complete fury. Probably would behoove the Pens not to allow an early goal.

For a typical game it's the quietest, least intimidating crowd in the league -- a few true fans outnumbered by the corporate business suit types and by the children with their heads down all game, twiddling around on their iPhones.

Tonight is not a typical game.

 

[DesertedPenguin]

My educated guess. They assume it was a concussion. Sid is telling the doctors he doesn't have symptoms so they allow him to exercise on the ice today and monitor the effects.

If he continues to show no symptoms he may be released back to gameplay...maybe not in time for game 7 but if we're lucky to advance, be back next week.

Them letting him skate less than 48 hours after means he's saying he has no symptoms. They wouldn't allow him on the ice otherwise.

Skating in a workout is not an indication that there are no symptoms. Players often undergo an intense off-ice or on-ice workout and have symptoms following the workout. It's part of the testing process. May I remind you that Rakell has been undergoing workouts and skating, yet he has still not been cleared.

Obviously, if a player is experiencing debilitating symptoms, they won't be put through the workout. So it is at least a sign that Crosby is to the point where he could attempt a workout.

 

[Gurglesons]

No, it's a reflection of the fact that every concussion is different, even for the same player.

Rakell is a GTD so I disagree.

You don’t just suddenly lose concussion symptoms in a few hours.

 

[3ladesof5teel]

You didn't answer my question. I know all that.

He looked ok. His line was pretty tough to play against as expected.

What do you want to know?

 

[Genetic]

Ok your crazy

Wow I've always wanted to do this....

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[DesertedPenguin]

Rakell is a GTD so I disagree.

You don’t just suddenly lose concussion symptoms in a few hours.

Rakell didn't participate in line rushes or special teams drills. Zucker was a GTD a couple games ago and still didn't play until the next game.

 

[SomeDude]

Crosby skating is a decent sign that he doesn't have severe symptoms, anyway. IIRC last time he got concussed in the playoffs, he only missed one game.

I think they've updated the protocol since then, though. It is a 6-step process and the language from the league says:

"Generally, each step should take 24 hours. However, the time frame at each step may vary with Player age, history, etc., and management must be individualized."

I would think Sid would fall under the category of each step should take 24 hours.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

One last thought, the upside to Elbows now considered as a hockey play by the league; anyone can do it!!

Heinen, Erod.....Ruh.......it doesn't matter how soff or small you are. This may be the great equalizer for smallish teams like the Pens. I certainly hope they're aware the NHL is now giving them green light to extend those arms every shift!!

I've been assured that it's completely easy and understandable for a guy to get his elbow all the way up to shoulder level throughout the course of the game by having his attempted poke-check slightly interfered with and such.

 

[Gurglesons]

 

[sovietsanta87]

For a typical game it's the quietest, least intimidating crowd in the league -- a few true fans outnumbered by the corporate business suit types and by the children with their heads down all game, twiddling around on their iPhones.

Tonight is not a typical game.

Corporate tickets are usually used for the regular season. Your business people aren’t going to expense tickets for a game people want to pay attention to

 

[cookthebooks]

ngl i really hoped jarry could backup louie tonight just in case as a contingency to perhaps position us a bit better for a hopefully unnecessary game 7