GDT: I Hope You Can Watch This ! @ 19:00EST

[Clare2904]

(12-8-5) v (16-4-6)

US Viewers - Tonight's game is only available via stream on ESPN+ and Hulu & will not be on broadcast TV

Canada Viewers - Sportsnet / NHL Live

Rest of the World - No idea

RIP Jake

Jarry is in net

Zucker took the optional skate this morning

Let's kick their arse!






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[kladorf2005]

Sucks about Jake, but I'm excited to see Kap w/ Sid. Who knows, if those two jive, maybe we can see Jake back w/ Geno again.

 

[LOGiK]

Penguins -vs- anyone but the west coast.... I'm down.
Penguins -vs- the dreaded rival capitals... I'm down.

Put me down for this one.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Sucks about Jake, but I'm excited to see Kap w/ Sid. Who knows, if those two jive, maybe we can see Jake back w/ Geno again.

I wouldn't hold your breath.

 

[HandshakeLine]

Paul Shart, Stall Plop.

 

[Ugene Magic]

Thanks for the GDT, @Clare2904 !

Let's go E-Rod, Crosby and Kapanen...

Oh..and....

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

Another long night in Washington IMO!! I hope I'm wrong!!

Let's Go Pens!!!

 

[Pancakes]

I feel like we're gonna have a really hard time scoring goals without Jake but I hope I'm wrong

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

I’ll be there!

 

[Varan]

Ovechkin hat-trick incoming

 

[eXile3]

I have hulu so hopefully can get it. Been able to get other games in the past.

 

[RSPens]

I think it's great that Kappy is getting a shot next to Sid, but with Geno coming back soon, I don't really get it. The reason I say this is because I think we all know that Kapp and Geno will be tied together...and likely Zucker will be tethered to them too. However, I think this is the perfect opportunity to see if Zucker can pick his game up by playing with Sid. If he did, when healthy the tope two lines could be Zuck - Sid - Rust, Jake - Geno - Kappy. That is a top 6 that I really want to see. But we already know what Sully is going to do.

 

[HandshakeLine]

I'm rooting for AO taking a slapper to the nuts. The rest of the game is gravy, if someone grapeshot's the grape ape's babygravy maker.

 

[Jacob]

Do I have to pay to watch this? I get ESPN through my cable tv.

 

[RSPens]

Do I have to pay to watch this? I get ESPN through my cable tv.

I'm hoping that if I were to stream east I will be able to see it

 

[dogthateats]

My grandson says I don’t “get” this channel? I said “listen sonny I “get” a lot more than you will ever know!” I says… what I says was “come back to me when you are my age and see what I “get”!”

 

[Kristopher Letang]

Finally some Pens hockey, I was tired of watching other teams play lol

 

[Ms Maggie]

Do I have to pay to watch this? I get ESPN through my cable tv.

ESPS+ is streaming not cable. Can watch on yr computer, phone, some TV w Firestick, Hulu.

So yes you have to pay. Can get a more th subscription for about $8 I think.

 

[Ginger Papa]

Hi everyone,

Just dropping by to express my appreciation to those who have wished my Canucks well and a HUGE Thanks to your Boys for the beating last weekend, leading to the overdue sea change in our organization.

I understand that many of you aren’t crazy about the JR hire, but most of us in Canucks Nation are ok with him in the POHO position, as he is strong enough to push the Ownership to step back from meddling (FA in particular). The key will be the next GM hired.

Back to your Team, best wishes tonight and going forward.

Memes in friendship and good luck:

ps. Always get a chuckle from your simple, direct GDT’s @Clare2904

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Not the way I wanted it to happen, but at least Kap will get his shot with Sid now.

Don't suck.

 

[Trade]

Hope we come back seeking some redemption for the colossal turd we laid on the ice last game (vs Washington.)

Sprong hasn’t scored since he played us, so he’s probably due.

 

[RSPens]

Not the way I wanted it to happen, but at least Kap will get his shot with Sid now.

Don't suck.

Maybe this could lead to Jake - Sid - Kapp and Zuck - Geno - Rust. I hate that it takes injuries to force Sully to try something different with his top two lines.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Maybe this could lead to Jake - Sid - Kapp and Zuck - Geno - Rust. I hate that it takes injuries to force Sully to try something different with his top two lines.

ERod was starting to build a pretty good case to replace Rust too, considering Rust played well with Malkin historically.

I think Kap is more the problem than his linemates, but hopefully this will give him some juice.

Yeah, it's a shame that Sully's so unadaptable. Heinen+Carter seems to be working. Took a lot for him to bring it back.

 

[RSPens]

ERod was starting to build a pretty good case to replace Rust too, considering Rust played well with Malkin historically.

I think Kap is more the problem than his linemates, but hopefully this will give him some juice.

Yeah, it's a shame that Sully's so unadaptable. Heinen+Carter seems to be working. Took a lot for him to bring it back.

I do like Sully as a coach, but he seems to allow injuries to dictate his plans. Either that or the mentality of "it worked before, so it could work again". Oh someone got injured, play ZAR with Blueger, oh we lost a game...better go back to ZAR with Blueger. We all saw how great Jake - Geno - Rust are as a line, but unless Sid is on IR, we won't ever see it again. I do agree on Heinen+Carter...but the 3rd member depends on what role Sully wants them to play. I could see McGinn working...but I think Zucker is the best option for them. The problem then is who plays in the top 6. Honestly, if Jake, Rust and Geno were all healthy, I would give something like this a game or two

Jake - Sid - ERod
Rust -Geno - Kappy
Zucker - Carter - Heinen
McGinn - Blueger - ZAR/Simon/Boyle/DOC (rotate them out almost every game)

 

[AuroraBorealis]

I do like Sully as a coach, but he seems to allow injuries to dictate his plans. Either that or the mentality of "it worked before, so it could work again". Oh someone got injured, play ZAR with Blueger, oh we lost a game...better go back to ZAR with Blueger. We all saw how great Jake - Geno - Rust are as a line, but unless Sid is on IR, we won't ever see it again. I do agree on Heinen+Carter...but the 3rd member depends on what role Sully wants them to play. I could see McGinn working...but I think Zucker is the best option for them. The problem then is who plays in the top 6. Honestly, if Jake, Rust and Geno were all healthy, I would give something like this a game or two

Jake - Sid - ERod
Rust -Geno - Kappy
Zucker - Carter - Heinen
McGinn - Blueger - ZAR/Simon/Boyle/DOC (rotate them out almost every game)

We'll never be fully healthy, but if we were I would like to see the results with...

Heinen - Sid - Carter
Guentzel - Malkin - Rust
McGinn - ERod - Kap
Zucker - Blueger - DOC

Zuck doesn't produce enough to warrant being higher imo. It's mostly just his cap hit and past success holding him there.
I have little doubt that McGinn would outperform him.

Carter and Heinen can work well with Sid on the walls. Both are good shooters. This would be good for Carter's work load management too, since playing C is more taxing. He would get opportunities to shoot from range with 87.
GMR was the best line in hockey when together, and deserve another extended look at least.
Kap and ERod have some chemistry when Zucker's not disrupting them.