GDT: Game 5: Coyotes @ Jets - 5PM - FSAZ

[The Feckless Puck]

If you want to get Keller going, and Kessel for that matter, take Stepan off that line. I was going to say put DVO there,but his line is doing well, so I guess you might try Soderberg. Any way you look at it we don't have a 1 C and that sucks.

Ahem.

Keller - Hayton - Kessel

 

[rt]

Very good win against a very good team.

Schmaltz is coming back fast from the ACL. That's impressive.

Did you catch this one?

 

[rt]

Yeah. I saw that. Looks like he's trying to keep his arm from falling off.

I thought he was injured. Haha.

 

[justin323032]

Yeah. I saw that. Looks like he's trying to keep his arm from falling off.

I originally thought he had actually hurt his arm, like a slash or a puck. I was quite concerned, lol.

 

[rt]

I originally thought he had actually hurt his arm, like a slash or a puck. I was quite concerned, lol.

I was like “there goes the Ironman streak - thanks Coyotes!!!”

 

[BUX7PHX]

Yeah. I saw that. Looks like he's trying to keep his arm from falling off.

When I saw that, he looked like he was grabbing a rib or something - as if he got the butt end of a stick or a hit in the corner right to the ribcage.

 

[azcanuck]

Did you catch this one?

no chance yet. DISH are aholes.
I have NHL ticket and it's blacked out.
Watched my Habs get beat.

Nice win though for the Yotes. How'd Kessel look?

 

[azcanuck]

When I saw that, he looked like he was grabbing a rib or something - as if he got the butt end of a stick or a hit in the corner right to the ribcage.

No he was adjusting one of his hotdog sleeves. One was slipping out.

 

[azcanuck]

I think we're early enough in the season to play different lines for a few games to see if any of the top guys have chemistry with anyone else. Its perfectly possible that Schmaltz and Garland could be succesful with different linemates and it could mean that Keller and Kessel get better. Its also possible that they dont. But that top line isnt doing a ton. Yeah their play isnt bad but a top line needs to be producing

You can try other guys from other lines but while a line is hot you keep them intact. It's coaching 101.

Your welcome.

 

[AJ171181]

no chance yet. DISH are aholes.
I have NHL ticket and it's blacked out.
Watched my Habs get beat.

Nice win though for the Yotes. How'd Kessel look?

same like the games before. He is trying, he is shooting, he‘s not scoring.
I think he is searching for his right/effectice place in the lineup.

its exciting to see how the Coaches manage that.
Coyotes winning, everybody scores... would be boring
The Kessel goals will come, patience.

 

[azcanuck]

same like the games before. He is trying, he is shooting, he‘s not scoring.
I think he is searching for his right/effectice place in the lineup.

its exciting to see how the Coaches manage that.
Coyotes winning, everybody scores... would be boring
The Kessel goals will come, patience.

So he was riding Malkin's coattails is that what you're saying?

 

[AJ171181]

So he was riding Malkin's coattails is that what you're saying?

I dont have any interest on malkin or his former clubs. So, whatever.

Now and here is important, and he will score again

 

[Imaravencawcaw]

On a lighter note, not sure I've ever seen a player as gassed as Kessel at the end of that 2nd period! He looked like he could barely hold his stick. Check out the pressure! View attachment 265115

When I saw it live I was wondering if he was hurt based on how he's holding is off hand close to his body, but he was just super gassed probably doing whatever he could not to hunch over.

 

[azcanuck]

When I saw it live I was wondering if he was hurt based on how he's holding is off hand close to his body, but he was just super gassed probably doing whatever he could not to hunch over.

Its that kind of lame defensive effort that got pittsburgh really ticked.

 

[TheLegend]

 

[rt]

Its that kind of lame defensive effort that got pittsburgh really ticked.

If you’d seen the game, you’d have noted they got caught out for an insanely long shift. It happens from time to time during 82 game seasons. We forget pretty quick.

 

[Bonsai Tree]

Kessel is not slacking. If anything he is gripping the stick a bit too tight.

 

[Name Nameless]

Kessel is not slacking. If anything he is gripping the stick a bit too tight.

I also think he is what the box said. He has heard this since he came into the league, hasn't he. No surprise there.

 

[Grimes]

I've been pretty impressed with Kessel, despite the point total. Not as bad in his own end as everyone made him out to be (only games though) and his ability to make quick plays is unlike anything we've had on the team in a very long time. He will make players around him better, we just need to find the right linemates.

It's also very clear how much a talent jump he is compared to Gally. Must be fun watching teams that have 2-4 true top line guys night in and night out.

 

[Coyotedroppings]

Kessel is working his ass off.

 

[Coyotedroppings]

I've been pretty impressed with Kessel, despite the point total. Not as bad in his own end as everyone made him out to be (only games though) and his ability to make quick plays is unlike anything we've had on the team in a very long time. He will make players around him better, we just need to find the right linemates.

It's also very clear how much a talent jump he is compared to Gally. Must be fun watching teams that have 2-4 true top line guys night in and night out.

First time I saw Pittsburgh live, was a playoff game against Columbus, turned out Jackets won their first playoff game that night. Regardless of the loss, watching the skill of the Pens was fantastic and a source of envy.

 

[Name Nameless]

Kessel is working his ass off.

He is. People are hung up on goals. And I am not sarcastic: Kessel helps the team to win, even if it's not him who gets the goals. He will get points though.

 

[TheLegend]

Certainly a gassed out Phil Kessel on one shift means he’s a total slacker. Even when you couldn’t see the game.

 

[Prarievarg]

Certainly a gassed out Phil Kessel on one shift means he’s a total slacker. Even when you couldn’t see the game.

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