GDT: [#1] Pittsburgh Penguins at Dallas Stars - 7:30 PM CST

[LT]

OP updated with correct lineup.

 

[LT]

Second page and the game hasn't even started yet. Damn.

 

[Satan]

Second page and the game hasn't even started yet. Damn.

What a time to be alive

 

[Shady Machine]

What's the deal with Eakin on the top line? I haven't followed your training camp much so just surprised to see that.

 

[LT]

What's the deal with Eakin on the top line? I haven't followed your training camp much so just surprised to see that.

Favorable matchups. Its not permanent.

 

[LetterJ]

Favorable matchups. Its not permanent.

Favourable for who?? Seriously. Can you please explain.

Rangers fan asking, and I come in peace.

 

[Unspecified]

I have a horrible feeling about the game tonight. I think we are going to get lit up. C'mon boys!!

 

[Ghost of Kyiv]

Favourable for who?? Seriously. Can you please explain.

Rangers fan asking, and I come in peace.

Over the past couple years Lindy has used Eakin as a shutdown center...with mixed results as one would expect)...logic being that Eakin is an energizer bunny that can skate with the best players in the world. Last year, Benn-Eakin-Seguin was frequently used late in the year with pretty good success (56% of shots and 61% of goals were scored by Dallas when the three were on the ice together). I would guess Lindy will go strength vs strength and try to match our first line vs the Crosby line.

Sharp was previously expected to be on the first line (and likely will in subsequent games), but bumping him down to the second line seemed necessary given Hemsky's being useless injury status. That way Dallas can match up Val-Spezza-Sharp against Malkin if they so choose and have a half-way decent shot.

That's the logic anyways, no clue if it will work.

 

[Ghost of Kyiv]

I have a horrible feeling about the game tonight. I think we are going to get lit up. C'mon boys!!

Nope, Dallas has a 5 month long unbeaten streak they need to keep going.

 

[Ghost of Kyiv]

I don't mind the jumbled lines but I'm questioning why they aren't playing Sharp at left wing and Val at right wing (their natural positions). Bottom six looks a little wonky too.

 

[LetterJ]

Over the past couple years Lindy has used Eakin as a shutdown center...with mixed results as one would expect)...logic being that Eakin is an energizer bunny that can skate with the best players in the world. Last year, Benn-Eakin-Seguin was frequently used late in the year with pretty good success (56% of shots and 61% of goals were scored by Dallas when the three were on the ice together). I would guess Lindy will go strength vs strength and try to match our first line vs the Crosby line.

Sharp was previously expected to be on the first line (and likely will in subsequent games), but bumping him down to the second line seemed necessary given Hemsky's being useless injury status. That way Dallas can match up Val-Spezza-Sharp against Malkin if they so choose and have a half-way decent shot.

That's the logic anyways, no clue if it will work.

Thank you for the erudite response.

 

[LT]

I don't mind the jumbled lines but I'm questioning why they aren't playing Sharp at left wing and Val at right wing (their natural positions). Bottom six looks a little wonky too.

Agreed. Third and fourth lines seem backwards. Suspecting (and hoping) for some line juggling during the game.

 

[Wooren]

I really hope Hemsky on 4th line is just temporary. I mean, he is far from being that bad.

 

[LoneStarHockey]

Definitely some interesting lines, we'll see how they work out tonight. I wasn't expecting Niemi to get the first game, but can't say I'm too suprised considering how Lehtonen has looked throughout preseason.

It would be nice to start this season with a W, but it won't come easy against the Pens. Going to have to play 60 full minutes tonight.

Let's Go Stars!!

 

[Ajacied]

What's the deal on scratching Nemeth?

 

[LT]

What's the deal on scratching Nemeth?

No clue. Guess he didn't look very good in TC/preseason.

 

[WhoahNow]

What's the deal on scratching Nemeth?

Didn't outplay Benn or Jokipakka in the preseason, simple as that.

 

[kms10g]

According to Daily Faceoff it is

Benn-Eakin-Seguin
Nuke-Spezza-Sharp
Ant-Janmark-Hemsky
Moen-Fiddler-Eaves

 

[Shady Machine]

Over the past couple years Lindy has used Eakin as a shutdown center...with mixed results as one would expect)...logic being that Eakin is an energizer bunny that can skate with the best players in the world. Last year, Benn-Eakin-Seguin was frequently used late in the year with pretty good success (56% of shots and 61% of goals were scored by Dallas when the three were on the ice together). I would guess Lindy will go strength vs strength and try to match our first line vs the Crosby line.

Sharp was previously expected to be on the first line (and likely will in subsequent games), but bumping him down to the second line seemed necessary given Hemsky's being useless injury status. That way Dallas can match up Val-Spezza-Sharp against Malkin if they so choose and have a half-way decent shot.

That's the logic anyways, no clue if it will work.

That makes sense (in theory at least). Thanks.

 

[la25ecoupe]

So first line is not

Sharp - Seguin - Benn

?

Weird that seguin is not center?

 

[Unspecified]

So first line is not

Sharp - Seguin - Benn

?

Weird that seguin is not center?

Eakin has played much more center than Seguin has in his career so this is just a test to see if they mesh well. If it doesn't work out by half way through the game i can see Ruff going back to what works (Benn - Seguin - Sharp)

 

[Mr Misty]

So first line is not

Sharp - Seguin - Benn

?

Weird that seguin is not center?

He wasn't center on the Super Line, so not that weird.

 

[Ghost of Kyiv]

Feel like a junky about to get his fix.

HOCKEY!!!

 

[TheKumarEffect]

any good websites to stream the game from a dallas perspective? game hasnt even started and i cant stand the pitts one

 

[Mr Misty]

any good websites to stream the game from a dallas perspective? game hasnt even started and i cant stand the pitts one

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