GDT: Not Another 4 Hours 38 minutes Game Please

[Clare2904]

I've only watched the highlights due to getting wrecked watching Liverpool reach yet another final.

That game was BONKERS! Relive the highlights here:



So on to Game 2 and our goalie situation is looking a little bleak so D'Orio has been recalled. Jarry is still off the ice and DeSmith is "Day-to-Day" Add to the fact that Rackell only played 4m28s and we are already filling up the treatment room. Zucker was back today in a full contact jersey but do we really think he will last?





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[Victor Z]

Game 2, a/k/a "The One Where The Rangers Try To Injure Everyone And Get Away With 95% Of It Because 'Ref-uh-rees Fay-verred Duh Penguins' In Game 1".

 

[66-30-33]

Doc in for Carter
Zucker in for Boyle

Yes? let the old old men rest.

Friedman in for Petts?

 

[dogthateats]

Doc in for Carter
Zucker in for Boyle

Yes? let the old old men rest.

Friedman in for Petts?

We will probably need either DOC or Zucker for Rakell assuming he misses with an injury

 

[66-30-33]

We will probably need either DOC or Zucker for Rakell assuming he misses with an injury

Zucker for Rakell
Bring in big Z.

f*** that new dman we traded for, he sucks! just adding physicality for the sake of physicality, need to win the game too.

 

[dogthateats]

Zucker for Rakell
Bring in big Z.

f*** that new dman we traded for, he sucks! just adding physicality for the sake of physicality, need to win the game too.

Or we can stick to the lineup we just won with

 

[66-30-33]

Or we can stick to the lineup we just won with

Our old guys might need some resting from that long game.

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

Our old guys might need some resting from that long game.

You don't rest guys in the playoffs though. What are you resting them for, the playoffs?

 

[Empoleon8771]

Assuming Rakell is out but Zucker can play:

Guentzel-Crosby-Rust
Zucker-Malkin-Heinen
McGinn-Carter-Kapanen
Boyle-Blueger-ERod

This is what I hope they go with. I'm concerned they're going to go with Zucker-Malkin-Kapanen, and I think that line would be a nightmare despite Kapanen's good game 1.

 

[66-30-33]

You don't rest guys in the playoffs though. What are you resting them for, the playoffs?

Old age.

 

[jmelm]

We're overdue for DOC. I'm sorry that it had to come because of Rakell being injured, but I'd way rather have a 100% healthy and fresh DOC than a broken & battered Zucker.

DOC deserves to play on merit and no way Zucker went from being unable to play yesterday (and unable to take contact a few days ago) to being 100% healthy & roaring to go. We're up a game so let's not rush Zucker.

And if DOC plays great and we win game 2, then we can keep DOC in the lineup for game 3, and add Zucker (or hopefully Rakell?) back in for the lineup and know that we can keep DOC in there because he's playing well, and that is when we could look at giving Boyle or Carter a night off.

 

[BillyOcean]

Game 2, a/k/a "The One Where The Rangers Try To Injure Everyone And Get Away With 95% Of It Because 'Ref-uh-rees Fay-verred Duh Penguins' In Game 1".

Spoilers. Geez.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

When's Bellerive play?

 

[Flying Dego]

We're overdue for DOC. I'm sorry that it had to come because of Rakell being injured, but I'd way rather have a 100% healthy and fresh DOC than a broken & battered Zucker.

DOC deserves to play on merit and no way Zucker went from being unable to play yesterday (and unable to take contact a few days ago) to being 100% healthy & roaring to go. We're up a game so let's not rush Zucker.

And if DOC plays great and we win game 2, then we can keep DOC in the lineup for game 3, and add Zucker (or hopefully Rakell?) back in for the lineup and know that we can keep DOC in there because he's playing well, and that is when we could look at giving Boyle or Carter a night off.

If Zucker is at any capacity to play, Sullivan will choose him.

I don't disagree with you though. I certainly want Boyle sat with DOC and big Z in. We need younger legs.

 

[Coastal Kev]

When's Bellerive play?

I don't care what the stats say........the kid would add to this team.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

I don't care what the stats say........the kid would add to this team.

I believe I suggested he get a game in place of ERod (was serious) and a poster disagreed calling it dumb and out of touch. To be fair, I do think it's a reach, but I also don't think that that poster has ever seen Bellerive play.

So now I'm just running with it.

 

[jmelm]

If Zucker is at any capacity to play, Sullivan will choose him.

I don't disagree with you though. I certainly want Boyle sat with DOC and big Z in. We need younger legs.

I agree, but if it's hard enough to get one guy in, we're not getting 2 guys in.

But have to think we're going to call up one other player (one of Z/Bjorkqvist/Angello) to have around as an extra in case of injury/illness if Zucker isn't ready.

But for F**K sakes, and for the love of god or whatever, PLEASE let's just get DOC into a game. I've been begging for months and I'm going to get angry soon! lol

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

When's Bellerive play?

You think he could ignite the team?

 

[LosingStreak06]

I’m not picky on who or where or how the lineup shakes out, so long as Boyle-Blueger-ERod gets split up. That line was a disaster waiting to happen.

 

[Coastal Kev]

I believe I suggested he get a game in place of ERod (was serious) and a poster disagreed calling it dumb and out of touch. To be fair, I do think it's a reach, but I also don't think that that poster has ever seen Bellerive play.

So now I'm just running with it.

Crazy...... I had a similar thing happen to me earlier when I floated the idea of Bellerive. A Poster claimed I had just lost all of my credibility...........

Thing is, I didn't realize I had any credibility to start with............if I had known, I would have been much more careful to keep it.

 

[metalan2]

Assuming Rakell is out but Zucker can play:

Guentzel-Crosby-Rust
Zucker-Malkin-Heinen
McGinn-Carter-Kapanen
Boyle-Blueger-ERod

This is what I hope they go with. I'm concerned they're going to go with Zucker-Malkin-Kapanen, and I think that line would be a nightmare despite Kapanen's good game 1.

Malkin and Kapanen have to play together now. That second line looks so so bad.

 

[Coastal Kev]

I believe I suggested he get a game in place of ERod (was serious) and a poster disagreed calling it dumb and out of touch. To be fair, I do think it's a reach, but I also don't think that that poster has ever seen Bellerive play.

So now I'm just running with it.

 

[harmonica]

I believe I suggested he get a game in place of ERod (was serious) and a poster disagreed calling it dumb and out of touch. To be fair, I do think it's a reach, but I also don't think that that poster has ever seen Bellerive play.

So now I'm just running with it.

Your take on Bellerive is brain dead and yes if you are referring to me calling out your take yesterday, I have seen him play in at least 20 games, including live. We have guys who actually have NHL experience and are way higher on our depth charts and you want somebody to come in with zero NHL experience? Yeah it’s dumb.

Malkin and Kapanen have to play together now. That second line looks so so bad.

Kap had a great game, he was sheltered from D zone starts, but it also meant he got double shifted in the O zone.

 

[SomeDude]

I'm taking Friday off, so let them play for 8 hours for all I care.

 

[3ladesof5teel]

Crazy...... I had a similar thing happen to me earlier when I floated the idea of Bellerive. A Poster claimed I had just lost all of my credibility...........

Thing is, I didn't realize I had any credibility to start with............if I had known, I would have been much more careful to keep it.

I was that poster and you suggested starting him over a veteran player who has played excellent for us in his role.

Not afraid to say it again b/c it was a ridiculous take.

There's at least 3 other guys I would see up over him. I'm not about trying JB when we just won game 1 that you were certain we would lose and have dug in that point for the last 3 months. You dont play a guy that has 0 NHL experience over a Vet who has been extremely solid for us. You were calling for it in game. Just made absolutely no sense

EDIT: and after scrolling thru the thread I see you post a video of JB fighting, basically just meaningless play for a series with the Rags