GDT: Game V Pens at Blues 2000hrs EST: Someone will be singing the Blues tonight

[AuroraBorealis]

"Performance matters. That's why I'm playing Chad Ruhwedel tonight over you."

 

[Ryder71]

Any team can beat anybody on any night in today's NHL. No easy games imo.

Ever since sports betting became legalized we've seen some pretty crazy results or scenarios among all NA sports leagues. You'd see that occur rarely in the past but now it's pretty much the NORM. Not saying all games are fixed, but I do think there's some pretty ''curious'' results and they aren't necessarily one offs.

Thomas is definitely underrated, always liked him. I remember when he had kind of a slow start years ago and was talked about trade bait.

Best name in Hockey.

 

[Andy99]

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"Performance matters. That's why I'm playing Chad Ruhwedel tonight over you."

Performance matters unless I like your veteran presence and that’s why I never once benched Carter or perimeter Rust last season…

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

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"Performance matters. That's why I'm playing Chad Ruhwedel tonight over you."

POJ has kinda stunk too but... yeah...

Best name in Hockey.

GIMMIE YO HAHT MAKE IT REAL OR ELSE FUGGEDABOUTIT

 

[ZorkEnchanter]

Man... I can feel a Kapanen Hat Trick coming....

 

[SEALBound]

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"Performance matters. That's why I'm playing Chad Ruhwedel tonight over you."

I envision this scenario:

"PO Joe, we have a very competitive group and performance matters so we are scratching you for tonight."

"Okay, thanks coach"

*leaves room*

"Oh hey PO Joe!" "Joe Joe!!!"

"...Hi Jeff...hi Chad..."

*stares with dooming disbelief*

Best name in Hockey.

Laughs in Kappo Kakko

 

[Ugene Magic]

If you read the GDT tonight, the leaders of the respective movements will make themselves known.
I will try to take the high road if Z scores...


We got 12 Forwards. The big man is in, baby.
Harkins got waived.

Man, you really are not of the same cloth around here, If Z scores, you better parade it like it's the 4th of July.... Because, nobody is going to give you that same courtesy when he might score a goal or two and then nothing for 40 games.

I don't think anyone is saying "don't try him or others", most are not locked into or have this as a must win scenario. That's part of the bottom six player love affair people get caught up in.

I road the highs of TB, but also understood he really wasn't what others wanted him to be.

So, in the end, LGP'S...!

 

[3ladesof5teel]

Best name in Hockey.

Ronnie Tugnutt disagrees.

 

[Gurglesons]

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"Performance matters. That's why I'm playing Chad Ruhwedel tonight over you."

Performance matters lol. Jesus Christ.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Because, nobody is going to give you that same courtesy when he might score a goal or two and then nothing for 40 games.

 

[Andy99]

What I took from this article on Kap: Sullivan’s system sucks (which most of us know) and he’s looking forward to getting some revenge against Geno lol….

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[Big Friggin Dummy]

I mean, POJ's sucked. He should sit. The problem is that Ruhwedel has sucked as much or worse, but where POJ has another gear he can reach, Ruhwedel doesn't.

I think the issue is handedness, because Sully's a real weirdo about that with blueliners. I know it's much easier to keep pucks in at the blueline or clear the d-zone on your forehand, but eh.

 

[Andy99]

I mean, POJ's sucked. He should sit. The problem is that Ruhwedel has sucked as much or worse, but where POJ has another gear he can reach, Ruhwedel doesn't.

I think the issue is handedness, because Sully's a real weirdo about that with blueliners. I know it's much easier to keep pucks in at the blueline or clear the d-zone on your forehand, but eh.

No the issue is the PK…POJ doesn’t and Chad does lol

 

[Jobeycool]

Wow are the Pens in trouble with the 3rd and 4rth lines lol, they are a mess... They could not have fixed them even if they did not land EK.

 

[NeedleInTheHay]

Get ready for a mid-off

 

[tom_servo]

I envision this scenario:

"PO Joe, we have a very competitive group and performance matters so we are scratching you for tonight."

"Okay, thanks coach"

*leaves room*

"Oh hey PO Joe!" "Joe Joe!!!"

"...Hi Jeff...hi Chad..."

*stares with dooming disbelief*

Stay tuned for the next chapter of undeserved ice time on this episode of "As the Ruh Wedels"

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

Also looking forward to Kap suddenly remembering how to play hockey after posting DOC-like stats through three games for the Blues.

 

[ChrisKuuuunitz]

Ruh was horrible last game, was hoping to not see him again

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Ruh was horrible last game, was hoping to not see him again

I'd like to think he's only in because he PKs and POJ doesn't...Sullivan's last excuse

 

[Andy99]

Wish we had someone who could get in Binnington’s grill and piss him off, like Zucker did last year…we need someone to get him off his game

 

[lettuceAA]

I mean, POJ's sucked. He should sit. The problem is that Ruhwedel has sucked as much or worse, but where POJ has another gear he can reach, Ruhwedel doesn't.

I think the issue is handedness, because Sully's a real weirdo about that with blueliners. I know it's much easier to keep pucks in at the blueline or clear the d-zone on your forehand, but eh.

The thing is Ruh is basically doing what he always does. Playing minimal minutes, doesn't make huge mistakes and PK's. PO isn't playing at like he should be, not skating, not generating offense and passing terrible. Everyone knows Ruh isn't great, but PO hasn't been playing close to his potential or what the Pens need from him.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

The thing is Ruh is basically doing what he always does. Playing minimal minutes, doesn't make huge mistakes and PK's.

Chad was at least partially responsible for 3 goals against last game.

 

[pistolpete11]

I can't believe nobody took my bet that PO would be sat before Ruh.

 

[Gurglesons]

The thing is Ruh is basically doing what he always does. Playing minimal minutes, doesn't make huge mistakes and PK's. PO isn't playing at like he should be, not skating, not generating offense and passing terrible. Everyone knows Ruh isn't great, but PO hasn't been playing close to his potential or what the Pens need from him.

What huge mistakes did POJ make last game?

Chad was directly responsible for two of the 4 goals the Red Wings put in past Jarry.

 

[Tacitus Kilgore]

I can't believe nobody took my bet that PO would be sat before Ruh.

Tbh me either, this is peak and predictable Sully

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"Performance matters. That's why I'm playing Chad Ruhwedel tonight over you."

I'm still waiting for the cry react

I know Riikola wasn't really all that good, but if he played over Ruh all those years. That've been cool