GDT: Game # 66 - New York Rangers @ Pittsburgh Penguins - 4pm EST (Game is on TNT)

[DudMan28]

That's what the kids do. One of them will put together a nice little stretch, generate a million victory laps from the fanbase, then completely evaporate for 17 straight games lol.

It’s why Drury pushed his chips in this year. There’s no next core. We’re not winning anything with Laf/Chytil/Kakko as our best players. Drury knows now is our best chance

 

[Raspewtin]

He's 22
What is mika, pan, kane, kreider's excuse?

theyre amazing players and Kakko is an embarrassment? he'll likely go down as one of the worst 2nd overalls in decades? gee i don't know!

 

[duhmetreE]

I love how Tank just bitched Pettersson into the boards

 

[SnowblindNYR]

They don't need one.

Panarin and Kane have been our two best players since Kane got here, Kreider is one of the most reliable forwards in the league, and Mika has carried us all season.

What has Kane done since he got here? I don't see what you're seeing.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

I love how Tank just bitched Pettersson into the boards

Loved that.

 

[LiveLongandProspal]

Does Kakko just not give a shit? Is he tired? Why is he such a complete non-factor? He belongs on the fourth-line.

 

[duhmetreE]

who is this schlub on the right?

 

[will1066]

We face them 3 times in this stretch. Need 2 of 3. Absolutely need at least 1 of these 3. It's a 4 point swing

 

[RangersFan]

Damn, they should have explored a Jeannot trade. Not what Tampa gave up, but may some prospects players.

 

[Machinehead]

A month ago everyone was saying the complete opposite, that Laf was useless and that Kakko was contributing a two way game and dishing the puck for Chytil.

Because a month ago Kakko was having his good games and now he's in the middle of one goal in 18. Like always.

Every player gets hot. They're never going to do it consistently because they're just not that good.

 

[Boris Zubov]

Seriously, Jeremy Roenick was canceled so we can listen to clown takes like this?

 

[will1066]

who is this schlub on the right?

Colby Armstrong

 

[DuneGoon84]

I’m getting sick and goddamn tired of the fire Gallant diatribes every other post from the same guys. Over and over. You’ve made your point. Watch the game.

Did I mention how much he sucks ? How can you stomach this product on the ice? It's pathetic

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Damn, they should have explored a Jeannot trade. Not what Tampa gave up, but may some prospects players.

If not what Tampa gave up why would Nashville trade him to us over Tampa?

 

[Kane One]

who is this schlub on the right?

Colby Armstrong

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

We face them 3 times in this stretch. Need 2 of 3. Absolutely need at least 1 of these 3. It's a 4 point swing

Don’t worry we’re locked into 3rd place.

Conserving our energy.

It’s only March.

Etc.

 

[Jaromir Jagr]

What has Kane done since he got here? I don't see what you're seeing.

Agree. He's worse with turnovers than bread and doesn't show any effort on the backcheck at all. Got a lucky goal yesterday. 2 brutal shorthanded turnovers that ended up in the back of our net.

 

[Fitzy]

Colby Armstrong

Or Ted Cruz. Not sure

 

[Cmox]

who is this schlub on the right?

Colby Armstrong? shocking he was a player

 

[IronBloodedLion]

Because a month ago Kakko was having his good games and now he's in the middle of one goal in 18. Like always.

Every player gets hot. They're never going to do it consistently because they're just not that good.

I just don’t think these problems are unique to these players though. This team is streaky as hell.

 

[zlev]

Kane absolutely tanks the corsi of whatever line he's on

 

[RangersFan]

If not what Tampa gave up why would Nashville trade him to us over Tampa?

Why I said explored. A deal in the vein of adding toughness, not necessarily Jeannot, as that price was crazy.

 

[Boris Zubov]

Shocking the former Pen didn't like the hit? STFU!

 

[DanielBrassard]

As much as it's annoying that Lafreniere can't do basic things and his skills haven't really progressed, he at least finds a way to produce at a top six rate. Say what you will about his tap-in goals, he at least knows what to f***ing do with it when the puck finds him in a great position (as NHL players should).

Kakko has chance after chance and panics literally every time. At least once a game he finds himself in a great position and does nothing. Not a pass, not a shot, just waits until he loses the puck.

He panics because he never has enough time to settle things down not just physically but mentally. His skating is a problem, but I don't think he has a particularly high hockey IQ either. Doesn't have good vision with the puck, not a particularly good passer. That's fine if you are Rick Nash and are able to dangle around guys and force yourself to the net. But Kakko hasn't shown he has any ability to do that at all.

 

[DudMan28]

Colby Armstrong? shocking he was a player

Former Pens player didn’t like the hit. Shocked