Pre-Game Talk: Hawks at Pens

[BobbyJet]

Who knows which Hawks team will show up tonight. Pens fans are probably thinking the same thing of their team:

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[Section88]

Id like to see Toews get matched up against sid tonight.

His effort defensively has been a problem this year, so make him give a shit tonight. I want to see him in his old matchup center bag when you could rely on him to shut the other guy down and pot a goal or assist on top.

 

[BobbyJet]

Last game Gus seemed to make a baby step working towards last years version. I hope that can continue as the Hawks are crying out for offensive help from the back end.

 

[piteus]

Id like to see Toews get matched up against sid tonight.

His effort defensively has been a problem this year, so make him give a **** tonight. I want to see him in his old matchup center bag when you could rely on him to shut the other guy down and pot a goal or assist on top.

If Toews is with Saad and Nylander ... you have to think he will.

Of course, you never know with JC. He's constantly changing lines during the game.

Knowing JC, we'll probably have the Cat - Strome - Kane along with Seabrook and Gus on the ice against Sid.

 

[SotasicA]

It's strange, but the Hawks never lose against the Penguins. Currently riding a 10 game win streak.

Toews is cryptonite to Crosby.

 

[Section88]

If Toews is with Saad and Nylander ... you have to think he will.

Of course, you never know with JC. He's constantly changing lines during the game.

Knowing JC, we'll probably have the Cat - Strome - Kane along with Seabrook and Gus on the ice against Sid.

Well as pitt gets last change that very well could end up happening.

 

[BobbyJet]

If Toews is with Saad and Nylander ... you have to think he will.

Of course, you never know with JC. He's constantly changing lines during the game.

Knowing JC, we'll probably have the Cat - Strome - Kane along with Seabrook and Gus on the ice against Sid.

That line scares me any time they don't have possession. TBH, I'm surprised that JC has stuck with it. If they're out against Sid, he'll eat them up.

 

[bwana63]

Echoing @BobbyJet, which friggin' version do we get tonight?

 

[migi]

Boqvist and Dach out.

 

[Rick C137]

Crazy how much the hawks have owned the pens head to head in this era.

 

[Section88]

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Guessing they want them fresh for toronto tomorrow. Not used to NHL grind either.

 

[Hattrick Kane]

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Guessing they want them fresh for toronto tomorrow. Not used to NHL grind either.

I’m going to develop my foot into Colliton’s ass.

 

[piteus]

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Guessing they want them fresh for toronto tomorrow. Not used to NHL grind either.

I'd rather have Lehner starting against the Pens after his performance against them in the playoffs. However, he had success against the Leafs last year too.

 

[CallMeShaft]

No kids? I'm sad now.

Though I do kinda get it, two hard games b2b is a lot for teenagers.

 

[Salvaged Ship]

The development plan is to sit them? Yep, makes sense.......

The plan is there is no plan

 

[AmericanDream]

I’m going to develop my foot into Colliton’s ass.

it's back to back games..no real issue here...people flipped out when Smith drew in and he played fine..chill the f*** out people.

 

[clydesdale line]

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Guessing they want them fresh for toronto tomorrow. Not used to NHL grind either.

Yup. Which Colliton has stated numerous times with the rookies.

it's back to back games..no real issue here...people flipped out when Smith drew in and he played fine..chill the **** out people.

Bingo. Said it in the last GT when everyone was throwing a fit.

 

[BobbyJet]

TBH, I'd rather have Lehner in tonight. I doubt Hawks can beat Leafs no matter who plays, IMO.

 

[Styles]

f*** I don't get to see the kids live. Go to hell JC.

 

[Styles]

 

[coolhand]

Hawks always seem to do well against the Pens. I still remember the outdoor game at Soldier Field in the snow. Awesome game that night.

 

[Panzerspitze]

I’m going to develop my foot into Colliton’s ass.

Bootinitis?