GDT: | Game #LXVI | Pens vs Rangers | Game 66? Win it for Super Mario!

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Wonder if Heinen is actually the placeholder for Zucker. I figured Rust would go to L1 and Rakell L2 RW. Maybe not, if sully insists on Rakell as a LW though.

Here's to hoping.

I think it's pretty smart of Sullivan to play Rakell on his preferred wing. Though if ERod tanks I would absolutely look to try him there, instead.

 

[lush]

Who will be in net tonight?

 

[pistolpete11]

I'm conflicted. I want Rust to stick with Malkin about as much as I don't want E-Rod in the top 6.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

I'm conflicted. I want Rust to stick with Malkin about as much as I don't want E-Rod in the top 6.

I don't know if I've related to a post more this entire season.

 

[pistolpete11]

Eventually, I'd like to see:

Guentzel - Crosby - Zucker
Rakell - Malkin - Rust

I don't give a damn what Minnesota fans think they know about where Zucker is best fit. I want to see it with my own eyes. He brings a very Kunitz-like element to that line and IMO would be the perfect 3rd wheel if he can manage RW.

Given Sullivan, though, I hope we at least see:

Guentzel - Crosby - Rakell
Zucker - Malkin - Rust

 

[pistolpete11]

Who will be in net tonight?

Without knowing for sure, I'd say definitely, without a doubt, 100% Jarry.

 

[Gurglesons]

Eventually, I'd like to see:

Guentzel - Crosby - Zucker
Rakell - Malkin - Rust

I don't give a damn what Minnesota fans think they know about where Zucker is best fit. I want to see it with my own eyes. He brings a very Kunitz-like element to that line and IMO would be the perfect 3rd wheel if he can manage RW.

Given Sullivan, though, I hope we at least see:

Guentzel - Crosby - Rakell
Zucker - Malkin - Rust

Yeah Guentzel - Crosby - Zucker sounds fun.

Also opens Zucker up for his one timer.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Anyway hoping for a big win but expecting... not that.

On my way outta town for the weekend to work on some recording. Ya'll take care.

 

[Gurglesons]

Without knowing for sure, I'd say definitely, without a doubt, 100% Jarry.

They announced its Jarry.

 

[tom_servo]

Remember 2016 games 3 and 4 in NY where we utterly broke their will? Good times.

 

[orby]

Where is the option for Chris Kunitz in the poll?

 

[pistolpete11]

Where is the option for Chris Kunitz in the poll?

Ragging on Kunitz is so 2017. We've moved on to ZAR.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Not sure whether to tune in tonight. On the one hand, I want to watch the Penguins. On the other hand, I don't want to be the reason they score 2 or less goals.

 

[Andy99]

Without knowing for sure, I'd say definitely, without a doubt, 100% Jarry.

He’s already up to 50 games played. He must split the remaining games with CDS…no 2/3 to 1/3

 

[Andy99]

Not sure whether to tune in tonight. On the one hand, I want to watch the Penguins. On the other hand, I don't want to be the reason they score 2 or less goals.

For all of our sakes, don’t watch! Lol

 

[Icarium]

Remember 2016 games 3 and 4 in NY where we utterly broke their will?

Legend has it Lundqvist is still looking for the puck after the Geno one-timer in game 4.

 

[Peat]

I loathe ERod on the 1st line as much as the next person but since it is actually scoring, suppose seeing whether it finally sticks this time while we try Rakell on the 2nd line makes as much sense as anything.

 

[Glamor Toad]

Yeah Guentzel - Crosby - Zucker sounds fun.

Also opens Zucker up for his one timer.

Zucker forgot to pack his one timer when he moved to Pitt
Yeah, I too think that a decent stretch of warm-up games in the bottom 6 that Zucker should be given a 10-game guarantee with Sid. It's just the only way that this Erod on the 1st makes any sense. And I'm a guy that likes Erod in this lineup.

 

[Flying Dego]

He’s already up to 50 games played. He must split the remaining games with CDS…no 2/3 to 1/3

That's a tough call with goalies. TJ might thrive with just the breathers and his normal work load. He certainly isn't injury prone. He's pretty durable...at least physically

 

[Andy99]

That's a tough call with goalies. TJ might thrive with just the breathers and his normal work load. He certainly isn't injury prone. He's pretty durable...at least physically

I just look at the recent goalies who’ve won in the POs…none have played 60+ games

 

[Flying Dego]

I just look at the recent goalies who’ve won in the POs…none have played 60+ games

Interesting...though again toss the coin. You run the risk either way. If you sit him more to preserve him and he falls out of rhythm, which to me I worry more about than him 'running out of gas'

 

[Andy99]

Interesting...though again toss the coin. You run the risk either way. If you sit him more to preserve him and he falls out of rhythm, which to me I worry more about than him 'running out of gas'

we have 17 more games…he should play no more than 8/9 and CDS or Domingue should play the other 8/9…if they split them, he’ll be getting plenty of work…hopefully CDS will play against Detroit Sunday and have them alternate games pretty much

 

[dingo71]

Is there a way I can watch tonight out of market without NHL Network? I usually watch via ESPN+ but I don’t think they carry games that are also on NHL Network

 

[pistolpete11]

He’s already up to 50 games played. He must split the remaining games with CDS…no 2/3 to 1/3

CDS just played and they have an easier game on Sunday against the Wings. Play CDS then.

 

[pistolpete11]

Is there a way I can watch tonight out of market without NHL Network? I usually watch via ESPN+ but I don’t think they carry games that are also on NHL Network

If it's on NHL Network in your area, then, no, you can't watch it on ESPN+ until after it's over (or maybe it's 24hr after it's over, I forget).