GDT: Game 14 | Pens @ Caps | 7:30 PM

[TheGoldenJet]

Malkin-Hornqvist again? Ugh. When will Sully learn, oil and water don’t mix.

 

[Tom Hanks]

Malkin-Hornqvist again? Ugh. When will Sully learn, oil and water don’t mix.

I guess you missed them being one of our best lines (with Hagelin) last season.

 

[TheGoldenJet]

I guess you missed them being one of our best lines (with Hagelin) last season.

I know that they played well for about 6 or 7 weeks last year. An anomaly, considering they’ve been terrible together for a good four+ years.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

HCMS with some....interesting moves.

Well okay not really that interesting..

Let's give him a break today. He reunited HMH. Malkin had 21 goals in 22 games with them last year. Phil's been atrocious with his passing the last 3 games, so I don't mind at all.

Plus he's actually starting our better goalie.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Hornqvist and Malkin have been consistently good together. The results of the duos are consistently great. They really need to go back to that duo because even when not scoring, they've generated a ton of chances.

I'm hoping ZAR has some good showings in the next couple of games, I think he's a guy who could really give a shot in the arm to that bottom-6. I think an undermentioned problem with the bottom-6 is how damn soft it is, and ZAR has the ability to improve that. The goal should be ZAR being one of their bottom-6 players (or more) by the end of the year.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Hornqvist and Malkin have been consistently good together. The results of the duos are consistently great. They really need to go back to that duo because even when not scoring, they've generated a ton of chances.

I'm hoping ZAR has some good showings in the next couple of games, I think he's a guy who could really give a shot in the arm to that bottom-6. I think an undermentioned problem with the bottom-6 is how damn soft it is, and ZAR has the ability to improve that. The goal should be ZAR being one of their bottom-6 players (or more) by the end of the year.

I don't think ZAR's good enough to be in the top 6 (although they might use him there for a spell), but at least he won't hurt us defensively like Sprong. He's pretty good on the walls too.

 

[SouthGeorge]

These lines suck. All this talent and Crosby has to play with Simon and Rust

 

[AuroraBorealis]

These lines suck. All this talent and Crosby has to play with Simon and Rust

I mean if Crosby's gonna coast like he has for 60% of this year, then f*** it IMO. Give him scraps.

 

[Tom Hanks]

I don't think ZAR's good enough to be in the top 6 (although they might use him there for a spell), but at least he won't hurt us defensively like Sprong. He's pretty good on the walls too.

ZAR was better in the top 6 last season than the bottom 6. Although the dynamics change as he won’t be on a line with Rowney and Kuhn. In the playoffs though he was our worst forward.

He’ll have better suited line mates now and hopefully he learnt some things from last season. He’s picked up his game in the AHL lately so it’s good timing. Hopefully L4 clicks from the get go. He knows Wilson and Cullen is a smart player.

 

[Tom Hanks]

These lines suck. All this talent and Crosby has to play with Simon and Rust

Simon has probably been the best with him this season. Might not be a big name on paper but he’s doing the job.

 

[Empoleon8771]

I don't think ZAR's good enough to be in the top 6 (although they might use him there for a spell), but at least he won't hurt us defensively like Sprong. He's pretty good on the walls too.

ZAR was good in the top-6 in the short window he was there, and I think he could be a nice complementary piece to Crosby in that role. I'd be very intrigued with trying Guentzel-Crosby-ZAR, since it turns out that ZAR can play RW too. Crosby's RW is still an issue at this point, so if Sullivan wants to try ZAR there, I'm all for it.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

ZAR was better in the top 6 last season than the bottom 6. Although the dynamics change as he won’t be on a line with Rowney and Kuhn. In the playoffs though he was our worst forward.

He’ll have better suited line mates now and hopefully he learnt some things from last season. He’s picked up his game in the AHL lately so it’s good timing. Hopefully L4 clicks from the get go. He knows Wilson and Cullen is a smart player.

He scored some fortunate rebounds and got an empty netter. I don't think it's sustainable, but like I said I like his compete and attention to detail away from the puck. We need more players with that fire right now.

 

[ronduguayshair]

I think it is insane Murray isn’t starting!

 

[SouthGeorge]

Simon has probably been the best with him this season. Might not be a big name on paper but he’s doing the job.

I've must have missed the good games. Just go back to what works. Guentz/Crosby/Horny. Hags/Malkin/Kessel.

 

[Tom Hanks]

He scored some fortunate rebounds and got an empty netter. I don't think it's sustainable, but like I said I like his compete and attention to detail away from the puck. We need more players with that fire right now.

Yeah we need some more urgency throughout the line up. The bottom 6 got some more skill now too which has been lacking especially with Brassard out.

I’m actually looking forward to the game.

 

[Tom Hanks]

I think it is insane Murray isn’t starting!

De Smith’s numbers are really good. He should get a bit more slice of the starting pie for the time being.

 

[ncm7772]

The Penguins have looked like a corpse with the way they have played lately.

And they look older than all the guys in the band.

 

[ronduguayshair]

De Smith’s numbers are really good. He should get a bit more slice of the starting pie for the time being.

Can’t you imagine an Ovechkin slapper sailing right over his shoulder tonight?

 

[Tom Hanks]

I've must have missed the good games. Just go back to what works. Guentz/Crosby/Horny. Hags/Malkin/Kessel.

Sully is doing that for L2 and L3. They worked last season.

Geno has a strong line at both ends and will be a good possession line. That’s important because the puck goes in the o zone and straight out.

Kessel and Jake played awesome last season with Sheahan providing support and gives much needed skill/depth in our bottom 6.

 

[Tom Hanks]

Can’t you imagine an Ovechkin slapper sailing right over his shoulder tonight?

You could say that about any goalie. OV is one of the best goal scorers in the game.

 

[The Old Master]

whatever the lines are, they wont last long.

 

[Ryder71]

No result tonight would surprise, not one!

 

[Ugene Magic]

You could say that about any goalie. OV is one of the best goal scorers in the game.

Plus OV beats most goalies shortside anyways. It's all in how he's set up and there are not too many lefty goaltenders in the league.

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

I don't think ZAR's good enough to be in the top 6 (although they might use him there for a spell), but at least he won't hurt us defensively like Sprong. He's pretty good on the walls too.

ZAR is not a good defensive forward by any means.

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

Plus OV beats most goalies shortside anyways. It's all in how he's set up and there are not too many lefty goaltenders in the league.

For sure. DeSmith's stick is definitely weaker than his glove, and Mur has a great record against the Caps. However, team trend dictates this switch. Looking for CDS to put in a strong showing tonight.