GDT: Game 13: Washington @ Pittsburgh, 3pm EST Feb 14th

[Finesse]

If we're talking about birds, Kuznetsov is still a turkey.

Still a bit wild he didn't get the Conn Smythe.

Who'd want to give the Conn Smythe to a turkey like that???

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Yeah just waive him if he won’t accept a trade to Ottawa like JR threatened to do to PH...we are ready for Blueger to move up and Laff is ready to take the next step!

Hey maybe they can get Bonino or Jordy back when they get rid of that cancer Malkin!

<3 teh Jordy!

Biggest mistake ever to trade him like a bunch of meanies! Humph!

 

[Tom Hanks]

Malkin’s line has scored 5 goals in the past 71 minutes (6 games) and had 1 goal against in that time.

Save the pity party until after we lose

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Malkin’s line has scored 5 goals in the past 71 minutes (6 games) and had 1 goal against in that time.

Like I keep saying -- horrible!

We don't pay that man to play defense! Though when he is I'll never acknowledge it and while he is on his usual point pace I WILL piss and moan about the defensive side of his game incessantly... with GRAPHS if I must! Have I ever told you about faceoffs and giveaways, Hanks? Well... if you thought GOALS and the like were the point of the game I've got some news for you, sir.

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

Like I keep saying -- horrible!

We don't pay that man to play defense! Though when he is I'll never acknowledge it and while he is on his usual point pace I WILL piss and moan about it incessantly... with GRAPHS if I must!

...Well the chart says. ...

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Malkin’s line has scored 5 goals in the past 71 minutes (6 games) and had 1 goal against in that time.

Save the pity party until after we lose

 

[Tom Hanks]

 

[Tom Hanks]

Trouble in paradise

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Even though Blueger would make for a nice luxury at 4C, he's showing he can be an effective 3C this year.

ZAR-Blueger-Tanev is pretty light on talent to be any kind of regular offensive factor though.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Gally on waivers for a mill. Little skill for L4?

 

[Ugene Magic]

Malkin’s line has scored 5 goals in the past 71 minutes (6 games) and had 1 goal against in that time.

Save the pity party until after we lose

 

[HecticGlow]

Caps fan coming in peace (and love, in the spirit of Valentine’s Day).

Feels like we could be due another classic goal scoring back and forth, where the D and G on both teams have been replaced by cardboard cut outs and it’s just a skills clinic between Ovi, Crosby, Backstrom, Malkin et al. until it’s actually decided in the dying minutes of the third, OT or a shootout. Caps have an almost fully healthy lineup, but coming off an unplanned week off and it’ll be several guys first time back since injury or COVID. Lots of rust likely. And our goaltending, while mostly good, is from a rookie who’s been letting in 3 goals+ most games. Our backup would struggle to stop a beach ball. Game could get ugly and/or entertaining. And once Samsonov does come back, who knows if we’ll have our own Jarry on our hands.

While I’m obviously rooting for the Caps and never enjoy Pens victories, I do hold your stars and head coach in high regard and it’s disappointing to potentially see generational talent like Crosby and Malkin playing on such a disjointed/flawed team during what might be their last seriously-competitive years. You guys know your roster issues better than anyone so I won’t bore you with my thoughts, but I’ve no doubt if they can be resolved you can still be the powerhouse team you’ve been the last many years. It makes me sad to think a few years from now the Caps and Pens might well not be enjoying signature playoff rivalries... Let’s make the most of it while it lasts.

Enjoy the game and stay safe

 

[K Fleur]

Gally on waivers for a mill. Little skill for L4?

We did this already and it sucked.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

 

[Tom Hanks]

Caps fan coming in peace (and love, in the spirit of Valentine’s Day).

Feels like we could be due another classic goal scoring back and forth, where the D and G on both teams have been replaced by cardboard cut outs and it’s just a skills clinic between Ovi, Crosby, Backstrom, Malkin et al. until it’s actually decided in the dying minutes of the third, OT or a shootout. Caps have an almost fully healthy lineup, but coming off an unplanned week off and it’ll be several guys first time back since injury or COVID. Lots of rust likely. And our goaltending, while mostly good, is from a rookie who’s been letting in 3 goals+ most games. Our backup would struggle to stop a beach ball. Game could get ugly and/or entertaining. And once Samsonov does come back, who knows if we’ll have our own Jarry on our hands.

While I’m obviously rooting for the Caps and never enjoy Pens victories, I do hold your stars and head coach in high regard and it’s disappointing to potentially see generational talent like Crosby and Malkin playing on such a disjointed/flawed team during what might be their last seriously-competitive years. You guys know your roster issues better than anyone so I won’t bore you with my thoughts, but I’ve no doubt if they can be resolved you can still be the powerhouse team you’ve been the last many years. It makes me sad to think a few years from now the Caps and Pens might well not be enjoying signature playoff rivalries... Let’s make the most of it while it lasts.

Enjoy the game and stay safe

I dread high risk,high reward style play especially this season because we end up on the wrong side too much.

3 cheers for defence

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Caps fan coming in peace (and love, in the spirit of Valentine’s Day).

Feels like we could be due another classic goal scoring back and forth, where the D and G on both teams have been replaced by cardboard cut outs and it’s just a skills clinic between Ovi, Crosby, Backstrom, Malkin et al. until it’s actually decided in the dying minutes of the third, OT or a shootout. Caps have an almost fully healthy lineup, but coming off an unplanned week off and it’ll be several guys first time back since injury or COVID. Lots of rust likely. And our goaltending, while mostly good, is from a rookie who’s been letting in 3 goals+ most games. Our backup would struggle to stop a beach ball. Game could get ugly and/or entertaining. And once Samsonov does come back, who knows if we’ll have our own Jarry on our hands.

While I’m obviously rooting for the Caps and never enjoy Pens victories, I do hold your stars and head coach in high regard and it’s disappointing to potentially see generational talent like Crosby and Malkin playing on such a disjointed/flawed team during what might be their last seriously-competitive years. You guys know your roster issues better than anyone so I won’t bore you with my thoughts, but I’ve no doubt if they can be resolved you can still be the powerhouse team you’ve been the last many years. It makes me sad to think a few years from now the Caps and Pens might well not be enjoying signature playoff rivalries... Let’s make the most of it while it lasts.

Enjoy the game and stay safe

Matinee games reek of defensive ineptitude.

Enjoy the Letang turnovers and free 2 on 0 on the PK!

 

[Pens x]

Even though Blueger would make for a nice luxury at 4C, he's showing he can be an effective 3C this year.

ZAR-Blueger-Tanev is pretty light on talent to be any kind of regular offensive factor though.

Yea that’s the problem - they are all really good fourth line players that are being asked to play above their abilities. It would be one thing if one of them was on the third line full-time, but when you have three fringe third line players playing together, it’s too much to ask.

That line needs someone to produce. Again, it’s not surprising that the third line would struggle offensively. I think one or possibly even two of them could hold down the fort on the third line, but it’s unreasonable to have all three of them.

 

[Tom Hanks]

Gally on waivers for a mill. Little skill for L4?

 

[LOGiK]

Gally on waivers for a mill. Little skill for L4?

James Neal and Gally

 

[LOGiK]

10k penguins in regulation

40k regulation tie

 

[Andy99]

Gally on waivers for a mill. Little skill for L4?

So is Paul Byron and I’d rather have him...

 

[AuroraBorealis]

So is Paul Byron and I’d rather have him...

Yeah me too tbh

 

[Flying Dego]

Yea that’s the problem - they are all really good fourth line players that are being asked to play above their abilities. It would be one thing if one of them was on the third line full-time, but when you have three fringe third line players playing together, it’s too much to ask.

That line needs someone to produce. Again, it’s not surprising that the third line would struggle offensively. I think one or possibly even two of them could hold down the fort on the third line, but it’s unreasonable to have all three of them.

How can you watch Blueger and see only a 4th line player? My guy has blossomed into a good third liner.

Tanev is a 3/4 line tweener. Depends on his linemates for sure.

ZAR is a 4th liner. That is fair.

 

[PensandCaps]

Hey maybe they can get Bonino or Jordy back when they get rid of that cancer Malkin!

<3 teh Jordy!

Biggest mistake ever to trade him like a bunch of meanies! Humph!

Staal is on fire this year

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

Yea that’s the problem - they are all really good fourth line players that are being asked to play above their abilities. It would be one thing if one of them was on the third line full-time, but when you have three fringe third line players playing together, it’s too much to ask.

That line needs someone to produce. Again, it’s not surprising that the third line would struggle offensively. I think one or possibly even two of them could hold down the fort on the third line, but it’s unreasonable to have all three of them.