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

[metalan2]

There is not a question in my mind the caps are trying this up.

 

[Pittsburgh1776]

Fair enough, just don't be THAT f***ing wrong.

Nothing from Zucker this year shows me I'm wrong. Brassard had a sullenness that Zucker doesn't have at all, but stylistically they are far closer than they are different. And regardless of what either of us think, he doesn't fit so a decision needs to be made quickly.

 

[george14]

Surprised Crosby only has 1 point, he’s been everywhere. I thought maybe that Guentzel goal hit off him.

 

[Ginger Papa]

Jarry taking some contact.

 

[KIRK]

Really poor from Zucker there, imo. Really poor. Geno is getting no help, I have to admit that. He is decent tonight, just decent. Other than that BRUTAL GOAL by Backstrom. But overall I don´t hate his game tonight.

It's just so hard to know exactly where his game is (and how quickly it could be turned around). That play on Backstrom was so brutal, and there's other stuff too. BUT, you can't win 5 on 5 hockey playing short handed at even strength, and that's what Zucker is doing to Malkin and Kapanen right now.

It's on Sullivan at this point. He's made the decision to sacrifice Malkin at the 'Jason Zucker has to play in the top 6 no matter what' altar.

As I said, TRY ANYTHING. Flip Zucker and Sceviour (or whatever the hell his name is). Flip Malkin and Janikowski.

This is the worst hockey of Malkin's career, and Sullivan refuses to entertain separating him and Zucker.

It's awful bench management however one tries to slice it.

 

[Andy99]

Both Zucker and Kap aggravate me to no end...can’t imagine what Geno is going through

 

[ChaosAgent]

There are no very important people on this message board. Just some hacks frustrated by what we see. I'd love to see Sullivan make some changes to L2.

There are some people who think they are, however.

But for the rest of us with a grasp of reality, you're right.

 

[SEALBound]

Careful, you're talking to a very. important. person.

 

[pensfan71]

Nothing from Zucker this year shows me I'm wrong. Brassard had a sullenness that Zucker doesn't have at all, but stylistically they are far closer than they are different. And regardless of what either of us think, he doesn't fit so a decision needs to be made quickly.

I would agree, he just doesn't fit for us, might be the system and coach but a decision has to be made

 

[Gurglesons]

God. Jarry is awful.

 

[TKalltheTime]

It's just so hard to know exactly where his game is (and how quickly it could be turned around). That play on Backstrom was so brutal, and there's other stuff too. BUT, you can't win 5 on 5 hockey playing short handed at even strength, and that's what Zucker is doing to Malkin and Kapanen right now.

It's on Sullivan at this point. He's made the decision to sacrifice Malkin at the 'Jason Zucker has to play in the top 6 no matter what' altar.

As I said, TRY ANYTHING. Flip Zucker and Sceviour (or whatever the hell his name is). Flip Malkin and Janikowski.

This is the worst hockey of Malkin's career, and Sullivan refuses to entertain separating him and Zucker.

It's awful bench management however one tries to slice it.

Maybe we can flip SUCKer to another team!? *fingers crossed*

 

[Tom Hanks]

Jarry tracked the puck after the rebound really well there

 

[KIRK]

I want Rusty back on L2...and I suspect Geno does too...

I think Geno can survive with Kapanen, but Ron Hextall is going to have to save him from Jason Zucker.

It's hard to imagine that whatever Hextall could get for Zucker would be any less impactful with Malkin and Kapanen.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Late to the party but lol Sprong is scratched for Sheary

Can we chalk him up as a bust yet? 2 goals and 3 points in 10 games while being almost 24 and not able to stay in the lineup of a legit NHL team.

 

[KIRK]

Maybe we can flip SUCKer to another team!? *fingers crossed*

New Theory: Sullivan is leaving Zucker attached to Malkin's hip because he's hoping Malkin asks for a trade.

 

[TKalltheTime]

I think Geno can survive with Kapanen, but Ron Hextall is going to have to save him from Jason Zucker.

It's hard to imagine that whatever Hextall could get for Zucker would be any less impactful with Malkin and Kapanen.

Thank Christ we paid a first for him... OOF

 

[Will Hunting]

Not sure how this will play out. But so far they are playing very determined defense this period. Probably jinxing them tho.

 

[Bingo71]

Great ply Letang...

 

[Andy99]

Pens need to get some pucks in the O zone and stop letting the Caps have their way in their zone

 

[GregR]

Kapanen whiffed on that shot like he plays for the Pirates.

 

[Pittsburgh1776]

Ha LOL.

 

[Fordy]

Late to the party but lol Sprong is scratched for Sheary

Can we chalk him up as a bust yet? 2 goals and 3 points in 10 games while being almost 24 and not able to stay in the lineup of a legit NHL team.

can a longshot even at the time when he was picked 46th overall be a bust

 

[pensfan71]

........................

 

[KIRK]

Kapanen ignores a wide open Malkin cocked for a one timer until he's covered.

 

[Tom Hanks]

Slick move Ceci