GDT: Caps vs Isles 7 pm Apr 10

[YippieKaey]

If the Pens make the playoffs they will be delay their rebuild whilst ours is already underway, so at some point we'll be much better than them. Like in the year 2028 or so.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Pens fan here. Thanks for doing us a favor. We'll probably somehow blow it and lose to Chicago or Columbus, but at least you gave us a chance.

I'll repay the favor and root for you in the lottery now. Maybe some of our tanking luck will pay off for you.

Thanks for f***ing up the Islanders shit tonight, drinks are on us at the Pens board boys.

I saw your board. I knew all along you guys secretly loved Tom Wilson and now we have the receipts. Never forget!

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Goose bumps when Wilson like a mad man negates an icing with the score 4-2 exploding into the boards. He must really want the bruins to play pinata with crosbys head in round 1. Wilson played playoff hockey tonight.

I was at the game and he was everywhere. He looked really good. Skating legs were there and he had a few really nice shifts in the offensive zone. Very encouraging to see him moving the way he was moving last night.

I really like Dylan Strome. Seeing him in person you get an appreciation for how well he thinks the game and sees the ice. Terrific pickup by BMac and staff.

Sandin has a lot of potential but there’s some serious work that needs to be done defensively. I think he’ll improve over time but yeah, he’s nowhere close to being an Orlov replacement right now.

Kuznetsov was sad to watch. He used to be must-see TV and it’s a bummer to see what he’s become. Just zero effort defensively and not a lot of compete in any phase of the game.

Snively was noticeable in a good way. He’s a smart player. Could have something there.

Protas and Milano were both pretty bad. Protas seemed to get a bunch of shifts at center but I don’t think he did much with them.

They’re going to re-sign Craig Smith, aren’t they?

 

[YippieKaey]

I wouldn't mind a 4th line of Protas-Dowd-Smith for next year.

 

[trick9]

Geez. How bad are the Islanders?

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Geez. How bad are the Islanders?

They are a below average team with a Vezina goalie. They’ve allowed the fifth most high danger chances behind only Anaheim, Montreal, Columbus, and Buffalo. They’re underwater in most other possession metrics but have the second highest PDO. They’re similar to the Rangers last year except the Rangers had a bunch of young talent that hadn’t matured yet and were buoyed by Shesterkin while the Islanders are old and would be closer to the lottery without Sorokin.

 

[Neil Racki]

Missed the entire game bc NBCSW changed up their app sign in crap.

2 games left fellas.

 

[Neil Racki]

I am going to really enjoy watching the Pens get their shit pumped in the playoffs.

Ehhh .. I hate how their mullet rocking fans flock the steps of the museum to chant shit after a win but I feel tied to the Penguins to some degree.

Like two old rivals kinda tip their hat to each other as they ride off into the sunset.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I was at the game and he was everywhere. He looked really good. Skating legs were there and he had a few really nice shifts in the offensive zone. Very encouraging to see him moving the way he was moving last night.

I really like Dylan Strome. Seeing him in person you get an appreciation for how well he thinks the game and sees the ice. Terrific pickup by BMac and staff.

Sandin has a lot of potential but there’s some serious work that needs to be done defensively. I think he’ll improve over time but yeah, he’s nowhere close to being an Orlov replacement right now.

Kuznetsov was sad to watch. He used to be must-see TV and it’s a bummer to see what he’s become. Just zero effort defensively and not a lot of compete in any phase of the game.

Snively was noticeable in a good way. He’s a smart player. Could have something there.

Protas and Milano were both pretty bad. Protas seemed to get a bunch of shifts at center but I don’t think he did much with them.

They’re going to re-sign Craig Smith, aren’t they?

Kuzy is checked out.....which is expected now, it just wasn't expected the whole season. How they can possibly continue with him on the roster next year is unfathomable to me.

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Ehhh .. I hate how their mullet rocking fans flock the steps of the museum to chant shit after a win but I feel tied to the Penguins to some degree.

Like two old rivals kinda tip their hat to each other as they ride off into the sunset.

I'll tip my middle finger to them.....that's about it. Mutual respect....F that, can't do it.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

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Ehhh .. I hate how their mullet rocking fans flock the steps of the museum to chant shit after a win but I feel tied to the Penguins to some degree.

Like two old rivals kinda tip their hat to each other as they ride off into the sunset.

Exactly how I feel. A simple head nod with a thizz face as you walk by.

 

[Ridley Simon]

I wouldn't mind a 4th line of Protas-Dowd-Smith for next year.

Only at 1m a year, then WTH

 

[Ridley Simon]

Exactly how I feel. A simple head nod with a thizz face as you walk by.

Nope. They are the Cowboys, the Yankees, and the Blue Devils. I can never be happy for them (Yanks are *maybe* the closest) or their fans.

Like period, ever. I’ve got buddies of most teams I hate- and I can be happy for them (Eagles, Giants, Bruins, Flyers, Rangers, Red Sox, Tarheels, Wahoos, etc etc etc….), but NOT the aforementioned 4-some.

NOT EVER

 

[IafrateOvie34]

I am going to really enjoy watching the Pens get their shit pumped in the playoffs.

Me too, but remember it's the Pens. Somehow they just like to annoy us, lol.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Me too, but remember it's the Pens. Somehow they just like to annoy us, lol.

They should get their shit pushed in, I would think. However, the Pens will have NBC, NHL, and every other N on their side, so I’d imagine it will go at least 6

 

[Calicaps]

Nope. They are the Cowboys, the Yankees, and the Blue Devils. I can never be happy for them (Yanks are *maybe* the closest) or their fans.

Like period, ever. I’ve got buddies of most teams I hate- and I can be happy for them (Eagles, Giants, Bruins, Flyers, Rangers, Red Sox, Tarheels, Wahoos, etc etc etc….), but NOT the aforementioned 4-some.

NOT EVER

Don't care about the rest. But I will never, ever, ever feel anything good where the Pens are concerned.

True story (apologies if I've told this here before): Years ago, right after the catastrophe of 2009, some new friends who knew I was a "hockey fan" but didn't know hockey themselves, were flying through Pittsburgh, saw a Pens Cup t-shirt at the airport, and very thoughtfully bought it for me. I never even unfolded it. I opened the wrapped gift and thanked them sincerely. Then I privately told the husband, who's a FLA State fan, how thoughtful they were, but also what that shirt actually meant to me and that it would "never touch my flesh". He immediately said, "OH! It's like getting a Gators shirt! I totally understand. Do you have a dart board? I'll mount it for you." IYKYK

 

[Cappy76]

Don't care about the rest. But I will never, ever, ever feel anything good where the Pens are concerned.

True story (apologies if I've told this here before): Years ago, right after the catastrophe of 2009, some new friends who knew I was a "hockey" fan but didn't know hockey themselves, were flying through Pittsburgh, saw a Pens Cup t-shirt at the airport, and very thoughtfully bought it for me. I never even unfolded it. I opened the wrapped gift and thanked them sincerely. Then I privately told the husband, who's a FLA State fan, how thoughtful they were, but also what that shirt actually meant to me and that it would "never touch my flesh". He immediately said, "OH! It's like getting a Gators shirt! I totally understand. Do you have a dart board? I'll mount it for you." IYKYK

A team I supervised at work found out about my hatred of all things penguin and decided to buy a penguin costume for a dress your sup day. I obliged for team engagement purposes with the understanding that they wouldn’t get it back.
Prior to the 17’ playoffs I held a ceremony and recorded it on FB where I burned it as a sacrifice to the hockey gods.

 

[Calicaps]

A team I supervised at work found out about my hatred of all things penguin and decided to buy a penguin costume for a dress your sup day. I obliged for team engagement purposes with the understanding that they wouldn’t get it back.
Prior to the 17’ playoffs I held a ceremony and recorded it on FB where I burned it as a sacrifice to the hockey gods.

didn't work.

 

[Cappy76]

didn't work.

Haha took a year to stick is what I go with

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Haha took a year to stick is what I go with

F yeah….that’s great!

 

[StrikingDistance]

Thanks for f***ing up the Islanders shit tonight, drinks are on us at the Pens board boys.

Hope you're all doing well tonight. Wish you only the best.

 

[ClevelandCapsfan]

The meltdown on the pens’ boards is epic.

Post-Game Talk: - Pens lose to the worst team in the league

lol

forums.hfboards.com

 

[Raikkonen]

I had visited Pens playoff home game once (not against the Caps). I was in Caps gear though.