GDT: 9/18/18 - 7:30PM EDT - Carolina vs Tampa Bay [Preseason Game 1]

[DFC]

Joseph gonna make the team boys and girls.

I've been on this train since last year. Admittedly, I have a bias, because he played his junior hockey locally. But still, he has a simple game that translates, and it's a style we need.

If he could just put on 15 pounds, he'd be set.

 

[DFC]

I think Phil hates McDonagh. He gets all the "Oh God"s.

 

[TeslaCoilFan]

I've been on this train since last year. Admittedly, I have a bias, because he played his junior hockey locally. But still, he has a simple game that translates, and it's a style we need.

If he could just put on 15 pounds, he'd be set.

Him and Cirelli could both use more meat on their bones. Makes me go into maternal mode wanting to feed them massive steaks or pasta or something.

 

[God King Fudge]

I've been on this train since last year. Admittedly, I have a bias, because he played his junior hockey locally. But still, he has a simple game that translates, and it's a style we need.

If he could just put on 15 pounds, he'd be set.

Yeah. I think we honestly lack someone who plays like he does. Killorn isn't steady enough to do it and Callahan is just a husk at this point. Erne is a bit more of a banger than Joseph is.

I think he'll fit so well with some skill players just because of plays like his goal. He isn't trying pretty stuff.

 

[TeslaCoilFan]

I think Phil hates McDonagh. He gets all the "Oh God"s.

Well, Mac DID let that kid get past him pretty easily. But Phil has also pointed out some of the good defensive plays Mac has had tonight.

 

[Felonious Python]

Pu dumps it in.

heh.

 

[DFC]

Anybody lose their feed?

 

[TeslaCoilFan]

Anybody lose their feed?

Yup. Just did.

EDITED TO ADD: now it's back.

 

[DFC]

Yeah. I think we honestly lack someone who plays like he does. Killorn isn't steady enough to do it and Callahan is just a husk at this point. Erne is a bit more of a banger than Joseph is.

I think he'll fit so well with some skill players just because of plays like his goal. He isn't trying pretty stuff.

Killorn just isn't fast enough, IMO. I love Joseph breaking down the wing. Creates havoc with all that speed. Put him with Johnson and Gourde and we have a well-schemed 3rd line.

 

[Negan4Coach]

Is your color guy going to croak before the end of the preaseason? Asking for a friend...

 

[DFC]

Is your color guy going to croak before the end of the preaseason? Asking for a friend...

That is the great Phil Espisito you're talking about.

...And it's possible.

 

[Negan4Coach]

That is the great Phil Espisito you're talking about.

...And it's possible.

Holy crap, that is Phil? He sounds way different on Sirius/XM channel 91

 

[These Are The Days]

Is your color guy going to croak before the end of the preaseason? Asking for a friend...

God I hope not. Not just because I'd hate for anyone to pass on but I almost worry who the heck might just replace the guy

 

[These Are The Days]

Holy crap, that is Phil? He sounds way different on Sirius/XM channel 91

Might have to do with the channel/feed. This has been a streaky one at best

 

[DFC]

Masin does skate well for his size though. Could be a tools/toolbox player for a couple more years.

Edit: My fault guys. I caused that one.

 

[TeslaCoilFan]

Is your color guy going to croak before the end of the preaseason? Asking for a friend...

That Color Guy is Phil Esposito, Hall of Famer and founder of the Lightning. Occasionally incoherent, often very insightful and always amusing.

No dissing the Lightning Godfather allowed.

 

[DFC]

Joseph's on the team.

 

[These Are The Days]

That Color Guy is Phil Esposito, Hall of Famer and founder of the Lighting. Occasionally incoherent, often very insightful and always amusing.

No dissing the Lightning Godfather allowed.

The Lighting??? Quick! Ninja edit!!

 

[TeslaCoilFan]

The Lighting??? Quick! Ninja edit!!

lol Thanks. Not enough to drink, methinks.

 

[Negan4Coach]

That Color Guy is Phil Esposito, Hall of Famer and founder of the Lightning. Occasionally incoherent, often very insightful and always amusing.

No dissing the Lightning Godfather allowed.

Sorry, I didn't know it was him! Always enjoyed his insights on satellite radio.

 

[These Are The Days]

lol Thanks. Not enough to drink, methinks.

I didn't get to see it all but it looks to me anyone who sat through the course of this game deserves a drink or six.

 

[DFC]

Welp. The only thing I'd call a genuine red flag is the PK looking just as lethargic as last year. Maybe somebody better with Xs and Os can't correct me on this, but I didn't see anything different from last year.

The good news is, our two guys contending for roster spots, Volkov and Joseph, were arguably our two best players. Joseph for sure, Volkov arguably.

Joseph showed off the skillset that I think will land him a full-time job in the NHL. Speed up the wall, goes to the net, good hands, good vision. Looks to me like a guy you can put anywhere. He played Right Wing in junior, if I'm not mistaken, left wing tonight, and that kind of versatility would give us a lot of options in the middle-six.

 

[TeslaCoilFan]

Sorry, I didn't know it was him! Always enjoyed his insights on satellite radio.

No problem.

He DOES often sound like the crazy drunk uncle who is a hoot at family get togethers.

We hope he's around for a good long time.

 

[BeingTheThunder]

It's about what I expected. To say I am not concerned at all would be inaccurate. That damned penalty kill has to improve dramatically. It's way early and the boys will get it straightened out but, damn, it's so aggrevating to watch that PK.

 

[JoVel]

Time to start the rebuild?