GDT: 8|Pittsburgh Penguins @ Calgary Flames|10-25-18|9:00PM EST|Again! Again! Again!

[Empoleon8771]

Something neat I just saw, the Penguins haven't beat the Flames in regulation since Mike Johnston was the coach. That fact got me thinking, I have a question for someone that understands tactics well. Did we ever see Johnston's actual system with the Penguins? The system he wanted to run with, the one that got him hired? I wanted to think about how the team plays differently now than it did then, but then I realized I don't really remember the system that Johnston wanted that team to play with. I only remember his "turtle and try not to lose" system.

 

[JimmyTwoTimes]

Why cant Bellerive and Hallander be ready now?

Guentzel - Crosby - Sprong
Hagelin - Malkin - Kessel
Bellerive - Brassard - Hallander
Rust - Cullen/Sheahan - Hornqvist

3a 3b for bottom 6 usage.

 

[66-30-33]

Something neat I just saw, the Penguins haven't beat the Flames in regulation since Mike Johnston was the coach. That fact got me thinking, I have a question for someone that understands tactics well. Did we ever see Johnston's actual system with the Penguins? The system he wanted to run with, the one that got him hired? I wanted to think about how the team plays differently now than it did then, but then I realized I don't really remember the system that Johnston wanted that team to play with. I only remember his "turtle and try not to lose" system.

Thought his system was different vs the teams he was up against? at least that's what I vaguely remember him saying. I guess he had a counter vs every system he wanted to use but forgot what he was hired to do.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Thought his system was different vs the teams he was up against? at least that's what I vaguely remember him saying. I guess he had a counter vs every system he wanted to use but forgot what he was hired to do.

I don't remember that, but it wouldn't surprise me if that was the case. The dude was way too much of an egg-head to be an effective NHL coach, and I'm saying that as a nuclear engineer.

 

[Rossi Rat]

Can’t wait to check out Johnny Hockey.

 

[66-30-33]

I don't remember that, but it wouldn't surprise me if that was the case. The dude was way too much of an egg-head to be an effective NHL coach, and I'm saying that as a nuclear engineer.

I could be wrong about what he said, i just vaguely remember those days.

 

[Ms Maggie]

Hamonic is confirmed to be playing, Valimaki will be sitting out.

Also my date had to cancel on me tonight, sooo I am taking a random tinder girl to the game. Hopefully I don’t get murdered, but someone else will have to keep the Tom Hanks gif spirit alive!

Or she may turn out to be the girl of your dreams and you'll live happily ever after.

Or she will murder you.

Either way hope our guys win!

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Why cant Bellerive and Hallander be ready now?

Guentzel - Crosby - Sprong
Hagelin - Malkin - Kessel
Bellerive - Brassard - Hallander
Rust - Cullen/Sheahan - Hornqvist

3a 3b for bottom 6 usage.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Why cant Bellerive and Hallander be ready now?

Guentzel - Crosby - Sprong
Hagelin - Malkin - Kessel
Bellerive - Brassard - Hallander
Rust - Cullen/Sheahan - Hornqvist

3a 3b for bottom 6 usage.

Or even Bjorkqvist.

 

[The GM]

Something neat I just saw, the Penguins haven't beat the Flames in regulation since Mike Johnston was the coach. That fact got me thinking, I have a question for someone that understands tactics well. Did we ever see Johnston's actual system with the Penguins? The system he wanted to run with, the one that got him hired? I wanted to think about how the team plays differently now than it did then, but then I realized I don't really remember the system that Johnston wanted that team to play with. I only remember his "turtle and try not to lose" system.

I thought his system was to try to look as confused as possible in hopes it would translate to the opposing team.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Or even Bjorkqvist.

I'm not sure why you'd entertain any of these options as things that could actually happen at this point.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Mike Johnston was a Washington Capitals sleeper agent.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

I don't get why the Pens vs Flames game isn't on, and it kills me to say this, on cable in this area.

How? Why is the Caps vs Oilers on every f***ing channel?

 

[Honour Over Glory]

I'm not sure why you'd entertain any of these options as things that could actually happen at this point.

Meh, if we're hoping for futures, he's one I would love to see make it some day with Hallander.

 

[ColePens]

I will not be happy if Riikola is out. I said it at the beginning of the season when he sat. It's sending the wrong message. You cannot just blame the younger new player who is playing well in favor of guys like Maatta and Johnson. It's unacceptable.

If Sprong sits, though? I don't give a shit. He deserves to.

 

[Tom Hanks]

Something neat I just saw, the Penguins haven't beat the Flames in regulation since Mike Johnston was the coach. That fact got me thinking, I have a question for someone that understands tactics well. Did we ever see Johnston's actual system with the Penguins? The system he wanted to run with, the one that got him hired? I wanted to think about how the team plays differently now than it did then, but then I realized I don't really remember the system that Johnston wanted that team to play with. I only remember his "turtle and try not to lose" system.

Johnston changed the way he played in the second year because he didn’t like our group of defenders. Probably started to change at the end of his first year because of injuries to the D. Also remember at least a couple games of 5D because JR had us to close to the cap

Johnston ****ed up by not sticking to the system he really wanted then bugging JR to change the roster. If you get fired at least you’ve done it your way instead of what he came up with.

 

[Clare2904]

Goodbye Daniel, hope you find yourself a decent NHL career. Shame that certain contracts are benching Riikola tonight.

 

[Gurglesons]

Have we actually got word either is scratched?

 

[ColePens]

Have we actually got word either is scratched?

Just rumor but mentioned by Rob King/Colby on AT&T Pens Pre Game.

 

[Andy99]

Have we actually got word either is scratched?

Well the press interviewed Ruh about playing tonight...he indicated he was playing so my guess is that Grant is too

 

[Tom Hanks]

Let’s get ready for the 3rd leg of the Canada road trip

 

[Honour Over Glory]

I will not be happy if Riikola is out. I said it at the beginning of the season when he sat. It's sending the wrong message. You cannot just blame the younger new player who is playing well in favor of guys like Maatta and Johnson. It's unacceptable.

If Sprong sits, though? I don't give a ****. He deserves to.

Honestly, on D, Maatta should be sitting.

 

[ImporterExporter]

Absolute rubbish the better player is riding the leather.....trash decision.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Let’s get ready for the 3rd leg of the Canada road trip

 

[Andy99]