GDT: Game 3 Pens vs Wings 1900hrs EST: “Gentleman you can’t fight in here, this is the preseason!”
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BlindWillyMcHurt
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If Johnsson continues to underwhelm I really hope the team doesn't try to make him a thing.
I like some of the "gamble" deals Dubas signed like he and Hino. But if it's not working it's not working.
Ryder71
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Not really, Was he more visible than Zohorna, or PU or Hino, I didn't think so.
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Yep. I feel bad for Puus, but I'm not sure his performance is gonna matter too much. Nylander likely gets the temporary top-six spot because he's had it before, and Sullivan's not big on experimentation.
We need to keep in mind that the PK is a priority for Sullivan too. It always has been, because he made a career out PK'ing in his playing days. So he's attached to the guys who do it regularly.
So we're looking at R. Smith, Eller, Nieto as PK Forward locks imo. Then for the 2nd PK'ing Center, that gets rotated between Acciari, Carter and possibly DOC. I'd like Z to get a chance to learn the PK, but I don't see that happening.
But yeah, point being that PK'ing resume/potential will dictate a few spots.
Ryder71
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When you actually watch the games sometimes the fancy stats don't jive. And that's ok, but Poulin was not our most visible or dominant player, not really even close again, if you watch the game.
Isn't ZAR a fancy stat darling?
Isn't ZAR a fancy stat darling?
Gurglesons
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Every shift I watched Poulin was doing something. He’s been fantastic through 2 games and the prospect challenge.
BlindWillyMcHurt
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Not really surprising or disappointing but Yager definitely needs more time in the oven.
Completely, totally unrelated but I guess Benson has been pretty impressive for Buffalo.
Completely, totally unrelated but I guess Benson has been pretty impressive for Buffalo.
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He's been better than I expected, but that in and of itself isn't saying much.
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He’s been doing this with literally trash on his wings. Let’s see him with NHL talent.
Every prospect is pretty impressive for Buffalo / Ottawa until the NHL season comes around.
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No time like the present, so yes, give him a shot, somebody needs to take that step forward.
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HA! True enough.
I think Buffalo might finally be cooking with gas, though. Or close to it.
Ottawa I'm far less sure about.
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Benson getting picked shortly before our turn stung a bit. Got my hopes up.
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In the game against BUF I thought Yager was a little better than Benson, but that's just one game in a rookie tourny.
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This is more than enough data to flood the internet with how much better Yager is than Benson.
Or, you know, the fact they reside in Buffalo, which is just a factory of sadness when it comes to professional sports.
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It's Buffalo. You simply don't expect much aside from abject disappointment regardless of any evidence pointing to the contrary.
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Sully Says: Penguins at Red Wings (Preseason) | Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins traveled to Detroit for their third exhibition contest of the preseason, falling 4-3 to Detroit. Radim Zohorna and Sam Poulin both got their second goals in as many games, while Valtteri Puustinen also got on the board. Alex Nedeljkovic played the whole game in net and produced a
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God damn Sullivan knows how to shit all over you just when you think some youth can figure it out.
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What part of his comments do you find disagreeable?Sully Says: Penguins at Red Wings (Preseason) | Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins traveled to Detroit for their third exhibition contest of the preseason, falling 4-3 to Detroit. Radim Zohorna and Sam Poulin both got their second goals in as many games, while Valtteri Puustinen also got on the board. Alex Nedeljkovic played the whole game in net and produced a
God damn Sullivan knows how to shit all over you just when you think some youth can figure it out.
Gurglesons
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His lack of commitment to complimenting any of Poulin, Puusy or Big Z is atrocious.
Regardless of what players do in camp it’s pretty obvious what Sullivan sees as locks.
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How is this not a compliment of Poulin?
"One of the things I really admire about his game is I think he's really stiff on the puck down in the battle areas, in the offensive zone. Plays below the goal line really well, he's good at the netfront. I think that's one of the big strengths of this game."
Like, these guys aren't perfect. They all have things to work on and it's OK to acknowledge that.
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“We'll work with him on just some of his awareness and some of the reads defensively away from the puck, just the recognition skills. The way we play defense within our system, there's a huge burden or responsibility on the center ice position. So, I think he has an opportunity to grow there. But we're seeing it every day, he’s getting better.”
You know if Pitlick or Hino had a good game he ain’t saying this shit about them. Sully just hates youth.
Isn’t that infuriating? What does he think our 29th ranking in finishing is based on? A lack of good PKers? Lol
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I don't put any weight into Sullivan's post games or pressers. Dude's as robot and PR-speak as Sid, maybe worse. 
But it is odd how he'll jump on a grenade for some loser like Jack Johnson, but won't shy away from being candid about younger guys.
But it is odd how he'll jump on a grenade for some loser like Jack Johnson, but won't shy away from being candid about younger guys.
Gurglesons
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I don't put any weight into Sullivan's post games or pressers. Dude's as robot and PR-speak as Sid, maybe worse.
But it is odd how he'll jump on a grenade for some loser like Jack Johnson, but won't shy away from being candid about younger guys.
Exactly. And notice how he doesn’t comment on any of Z, Puusy, or Poulin having a great game, but you know if Hinostroza or Colin White had a big game he’d be gushing about how they go about things the right way and are really good voices in the room or some bullshit.
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