GDT: Let's Try Again @ 19:00 EST

[Gurglesons]

Lol. I’d love to see them call it on Kreider.

 

[DatGuy]

Sid....u better come out like the 2012 Crosby.

 

[KIRK]

I look forward to Zohorna getting a star tonight and healthy scratched next game.

He hasn't earned it like . . . (checks notes) . . . Jobronki, Sceviour (or however you spell his name) . . . or Zucker.

 

[Trade]

Zahorna has 2 points in only 6 mins of ice time.

Never change, Sully. Jag.

It’s truly pathetic

 

[ownal]

Pay a draft pick for Seattle to take Zucker and sign Schwartz.

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

Tanev isn't going with Geno, and you know why.

I don't get replacing Kapanen with Mantha on Geno's RW.

As for Zucker, I think I'm just looking for more. Maybe more means 'like McCann' . . . I don't know the precise measure, but leaving the salary aside, there's just something there that hasn't/doesn't fit for whatever reason.

BTW, as I've said previously, the 'fit' issue isn't necessarily anyone's fault. Sometimes it just happens. If it didn't, every trade would work out perfectly.

I think Mantha's much more dynamic a player than anyone on this roster outside of Sid and Geno. He's guilty of taking shifts off and you would love a guy his size to use his size more effectively, but you're not getting a flawless player. Teams don't let those guys go, especially for what we have to offer. I'm not married to the idea, but I do think Mantha is a guy who could breakout if he escapes Detroit. Don't think we have what they'll want, but I could totally see Mantha working really well with Geno + Grunt, Laughton in this case.

And I'd like us to be rid of Sully this summer anyway. I get that the team's gone on a nice run, but I feel like they go on a nice run every season. If/when we bottom out again in the playoffs, I hope Hextall looks to install his guy behind the bench, whoever that may be.

Re: Zucker, we should all be wanting more. The guy has it in him, he's just not putting it together. I'm not saying he's been stellar, but I've wanted him for a while in Minny and I've always liked the player. This season's Zucker isn't the same Zucker that's been in the league for as long as he has.

 

[HandshakeLine]

Sid’s just got a chapped asshole from blowing mud all intermission.

 

[Andy99]

Come on Math, we needed that

 

[Gold Diamond]

Come on Math...

 

[Pens x]

It’s hysterical that our coach and GM did everything they could to not play Z until the injuries.

 

[SEALBound]

One thing we can do is skate...damn...

 

[Bingo71]

Crosby Sucks chants?

 

[Ginormousthumbs]

Mathesen could learn a thing or two from Big Z

 

[KIRK]

Sid better get some heat in the PGT. @KIRK

You gonna be here for it, or is the king of high fashion abdicating his responsibilities again?

 

[The Grim Reaper]

Main board thread in 1,2,3....

Crosby finger chop and nut punch randomly sprinkled into the discussion.

 

[eXile3]

Dumb penalty by Sid.

 

[NewAgeOutlaw]

What is an upgrade? Is a lesser player who's a better fit an upgrade in your mind, or did you hate the Perron for Hags deal? Is better use of cap space an upgrade? Or is just a more talented (or comparably talented) player?

You need scoring depth in this league. I severely doubt the front office sees Zucker as an inefficient use of cap space.

 

[Shady Machine]

Lol the Crosby Sucks chant

 

[KrisLetAngry]

Nice try Matheson!

Such a big nice skater man.

 

[SEALBound]

Waiting to see if someone says "Horny would have scored on that!"

While ignoring that Horny would never had had that opportunity.

 

[66-30-33]

Crosby Sucks chants?

All I heard was "Crosby 3 cups, Crosby 3 cups".

 

[Kristopher Letang]

Imagine screaming "Crosby sucks" with a straight face. Cringe.

 

[Trade]

Are those.....’Crosby Sucks’ chants?

Boy, it’s great to have crowds back :’)

 

[HandshakeLine]

Imagine screaming "Crosby sucks" with a straight face. Cringe.

Imagine rooting for the Rangers.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Why can't that happen? If he's a 40 point guy in a bad year, why can't he be a 60 point guy in a good year?

Since 2016-2017, Zucker has seasons of 47 points in 79 games, 64 points in 82 games, 42 points in 81 games and a prorated 56 points in 82 games. Why is 60 points unreasonable for him having a good year? He was on pace for 66 points last year with Crosby.

Zuck has a combined 53 points on special teams in his career.

So that leaves 210 points in 492 games at ES. Averages out to 0.427 ES P/GP.
That equals 35 points per 82 games.

You're asking him to get to what, 50-55 and fill in the rest on PP2 right?
He has 1 PPP this year.

I guess it's not totally impossible but I won't hold my breath.