GDT: Columbus at Pittsburgh | 9/21 4PM EDT | Preseason Game #5

[thebus2288*]

Atkinson-Dubinsky-Gaborik
Umberger-Anisimov-Horton
Jenner-Johansen-Calvert
Boll-DMac-Foligo
That's an awful lot of $ to pay for a guy who rates 4th line minutes on your squad.

Then why do you have him on the 2nd line? Who cares if he's in shape. Jenner, Foligno, and Calvert should be playing over RJ. Johansen too.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

if it aint broke, dont fix it.

Jenner-Dubinsky/Anisimov-Gaborik
Calvert-Dubinsky/Anisimov-Atkinson
Foligno-Johansen-Umberger
MacKenzie-Letestu-Boll
Comeau

 

[major major]

if it aint broke, dont fix it.

Jenner-Dubinsky/Anisimov-Gaborik
Calvert-Dubinsky/Anisimov-Atkinson
Foligno-Johansen-Umberger
MacKenzie-Letestu-Boll
Skille

1) Anisimov was great with Gaborik, but Dubinsky has been even better the last two games. +5 tonight. I'd like to try that trio to start the year. Wasn't Anisimov also good at centering Atkinson, at least for a few games last year?

2) Missing Comeau. I'd put him in, possibly to start on the second line instead of Calvert, or put Comeau on the fourth and have Mackenzie and Boller rotate the scratch. Skille to AHL.

3) I'm thinking the same thing generally though. These are our most proven lines, oddly enough.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

1) Anisimov was great with Gaborik, but Dubinsky is better. +5 tonight. I'd like to try that trio to start the year.

2) Missing Comeau. I'd put him in, possibly to start on the second line instead of Calvert, or put Comeau on the fourth and have Mackenzie and Boller rotate the scratch. Skille to AHL.

3) I'm thinking the same thing generally though. These are our most proven lines, oddly enough.

Woops, added Comeau

 

[EDM]

Why would anyone have RJ on the second line?

 

[Jaxs]

Boone looks like he's already in his 30's.

Manchild.

 

[db2011]

Boone looks like he's already in his 30's.

Late 30's... like 38

 

[PCH]

Don't sleep on Testube...would be a shame for him to only see 4th line minutes. He was, after all, our 2nd leading scorer last year. (Not that I expect him to be this year). The guy scores timely goals.

 

[PCH]

I think Skille is odd man out. Just don't see a spot for him unless Calvert can't go.

 

[NotWendell]

We should trade JMFJ and Tyutin as well. Cause pre-season means so much.

No, but neither one of them have earned the C.

 

[Fro]

"Im surprised to see Jack Johnson's plus minus is so bad. -88."

*pause*

"We'll take him."

- Pens announcers. If only HF respected him so much

remember how bad his +/- was when he got here? to see -88 is a blessing it feels...hahahaa

 

[NotWendell]

if it aint broke, dont fix it.

Jenner-Dubinsky/Anisimov-Gaborik
Calvert-Dubinsky/Anisimov-Atkinson
Foligno-Johansen-Umberger
MacKenzie-Letestu-Boll
Comeau

Here's my take...
(yes, I'm sitting Foligno because the other guys are better)
Jenner-Dubinsky-Gaborik
Umberger-Anisimov-Atkinson
Calvert-Johansen-Letestu
Comeau-MacKenzie-Boll
Foligno
Skille

 

[EDM]

Switch Umberger and Calvert.

 

[bizzz*]

remember how bad his +/- was when he got here? to see -88 is a blessing it feels...hahahaa

To be honest his +/- was absolutely the same. He's zero as a Jacket.

No, but neither one of them have earned the C.

The best hockey in franchise history this team played when nobody had the C.

And Foligno is a top-9 player on this team.

 

[NotWendell]

The best hockey in franchise history this team played when nobody had the C.

And Foligno is a top-9 player on this team.

Yes, but if one is awarded, it won't be to a guy who is coasting through the preseason. A leader gives his all ANYTIME he takes the ice to set an example for the rest of the squad.

And no, if Boone Jenner is for real, Foligno is NO LONGER a top 9 player on this team - especially once Horton comes back.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

No, but neither one of them have earned the C.

Because preseason is greater than the whole body of work.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Here's my take...
(yes, I'm sitting Foligno because the other guys are better)

Oh boy. We really need to stop putting so much in the preseason.

The winless Detroit Lions in 2008 went undefeated in the preseason. Just sayin'

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Yes, but if one is awarded, it won't be to a guy who is coasting through the preseason. A leader gives his all ANYTIME he takes the ice to set an example for the rest of the squad.

Sidney Crosby? Has he even played this preseason? Should they strip his C and give it to Malkin?

 

[Sore Loser]

Oh boy. We really need to stop putting so much in the preseason.

The winless Detroit Lions in 2008 went undefeated in the preseason. Just sayin'

This. The preseason is for nothing more than bragging rights, and it's questionable that it's even worth that. It's a chance to see all of your guys play together and get a feel for where guys are and who's ready to play. Nothing more.

 

[NotWendell]

Oh boy. We really need to stop putting so much in the preseason.

The winless Detroit Lions in 2008 went undefeated in the preseason. Just sayin'

Candidly, I'm going on regular season play - with the exception of Boone Jenner.

 

[NotWendell]

Because preseason is greater than the whole body of work.

Because as I said, a leader gives his all ANYTIME he takes the ice to set an example for the rest of the squad.

 

[NotWendell]

Sidney Crosby? Has he even played this preseason? Should they strip his C and give it to Malkin?

I couldn't care less who wears the C for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Candidly, I'm going on regular season play - with the exception of Boone Jenner.

Then why are you hating on Foligno?

 

[NotWendell]

Then why are you hating on Foligno?

Not hating on the dude, but I believe Letestu brings more value to the squad. What I hate is the idea of burying Letestu on the fourth line so Foligno can play on the second or third (discussed earlier in this thread). Foligno is not a fourth line-type player. So if one believes he is not top nine, I don't see where he fits.

 

[XLJ]

Jenner-Dubinsky-Gaborik
Calvert-Anisimov-Atkinson
Umberger-Johansen-Letestu
Foligno-Mackenzie-Boll
Comeau, Skille

You thought Foligno or Umberger were going to get bumped down to 4th line when Horton got healthy, but if Jenner continues to play well it looks like it is going to happen at the start of the season.