GDT: Pens vs Blue Jackets

[Tasty Biscuits]

Tristan Jarry in March 2024:

10 GP (2 wins, 6 losses)
4.44 GAA
0.870

Wonder when that Calgary game was **checks notes** ah, March 2nd. Considering the team took the next 3+ weeks off, yeah, all those stats absolutely track.

As I said in the other thread, up until then, Ned and Jarrs were the only reason that game even had significance.

 

[HandshakeLine]

devo > dead boys. there. I said it.

 

[Andy99]

Wonder when that Calgary game was **checks notes** ah, March 2nd. Considering the team took the next 3+ weeks off, yeah, all those stats absolutely track.

As I said in the other thread, up until then, Ned and Jarrs were the only reason that game even had significance.

Jarry’s stats in January and February indicate he was on the decline overall then as well…it wasn’t like like he’s been tremendous except for March…

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

That plucky young 39 year old upstart Jeff Carter will bring youthful energy in the lineup.

 

[Gurglesons]

This weird thing of giving the Penguins an excuse because they got blown out in the Calgary game is so weird.

If the Penguins would have won three games after the Calgary loss.. which in terms of Caps, Senators, and Devils were certainly a possiblity. We'd currently be at 78 points with a game in hand on the Red Wings at 79, the Caps would be at 79, and the Flyers would be at 82 who we would have two games in hand.

Crosby throwing a fit and the Penguins capsizing after that game is inexcusable given the window we still had to make the playoffs if we just focused on beating the beatable teams on our schedule.

 

[FunkySeeFunkyDo]

This is why I'm always a little perplexed when I read:

The Penguins are wasting all-star performances from Jarry! The goaltending is not a problem!

Kick the 24 pick to SJS, trade out Jarry, Pettersson, Smith, and Rakell. Let's get the party started.

I’m not wed to Rakell or Pettersson, but you’d make top6 wing and top4 D holes and only get $9M. Especially with the Dragon. Don’t need to trade him.

 

[SEALBound]

I’m not wed to Rakell or Pettersson, but you’d make top6 wing and top4 D holes and only get $9M. Especially with the Dragon. Don’t need to trade him.

I think my hope with Pettersson would be something like "young dman + 1st/2nd". And then use the younger cost-controlled dman as the replacement.

 

[Pancakes]

This weird thing of giving the Penguins an excuse because they got blown out in the Calgary game is so weird.

If the Penguins would have won three games after the Calgary loss.. which in terms of Caps, Senators, and Devils were certainly a possiblity. We'd currently be at 78 points with a game in hand on the Red Wings at 79, the Caps would be at 79, and the Flyers would be at 82 who we would have two games in hand.

Crosby throwing a fit and the Penguins capsizing after that game is inexcusable given the window we still had to make the playoffs if we just focused on beating the beatable teams on our schedule.

It was pretty pathetic the way they just gave up after Jake was traded.

Having said that have you seen our April schedule? I think even if this team tried hard they might have been f***ed. There's like one theoretically easy game on that schedule and it's against a team that always beats us anyways (NJ).

 

[Gurglesons]

It was pretty pathetic the way they just gave up after Jake was traded.

Having said that have you seen our April schedule? I think even if this team tried hard they might have been f***ed. There's like one theoretically easy game on that schedule and it's against a team that always beats us anyways (NJ).

We'd essentially be battling with the Wings, Devils, Isles, and Capitals for the final spot. We play all of them. So it would've put the onus on us.

If we would've fired Sullivan in early February, I bet we make the playoffs.

 

[BillyOcean]

As the Penguins can't consistently make the playoffs now, the goalie meltdowns now occur a few months earlier. This is when all the Yinzer Frenzies over their favorite goalie die down and they actually shut their mouths for a few months. Switch to the offseason, and all the excuses roll back in: "the team was bad." "He was playing hurt."

It's crazy how much history repeats itself from Fleury to Jarry.

What am I most confused about?
The fans complaining about Jarry when they ride or die with Fleury and don't realize the same things are happening.

OR

The fans who loved Fleury and for some reason have adopted Jarry and absolutely will fall off a mountain to defend both over anything else. These people love pain. They saw the disappointing, season ending performances year over year and were like "yes, I need more of that."

 

[Pancakes]

We'd essentially be battling with the Wings, Devils, Isles, and Capitals for the final spot. We play all of them. So it would've put the onus on us.

If we would've fired Sullivan in early February, I bet we make the playoffs.

I'll give you that. Give me a new coach in Jan or February and this team probably rides that boost into the playoffs.

With Sullivan at the helm I think even if Sid had not pouted post trade deadline they were still gonna probably miss. They weren't surviving that April schedule with Sullivan at the helm.

 

[Gurglesons]

As the Penguins can't consistently make the playoffs now, the goalie meltdowns now occur a few months earlier. This is when all the Yinzer Frenzies over their favorite goalie die down and they actually shut their mouths for a few months. Switch to the offseason, and all the excuses roll back in: "the team was bad." "He was playing hurt."

It's crazy how much history repeats itself from Fleury to Jarry.

What am I most confused about?
The fans complaining about Jarry when they ride or die with Fleury and don't realize the same things are happening.

OR

The fans who somehow loved Fleury and for some reason have adopted Jarry and absolutely will fall off a mountain to defend both over anything else. These people love pain. The saw the disappointing, season ending performances and were like "yes, I need more of that."

Yeah, it is like the same exact thing only Fleury was actually good in the regular season.

 

[The Grim Reaper]

Aight little brother, time to finally beat us so we can get a higher pick.

 

[Invalid cuz QoC]

 

[The Grim Reaper]

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Amazing how accurate it predicted the average HFPens poster:

 

[Gurglesons]

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We want Flery is on brand for Pittsburgh fans.

Amazing how accurate it predicted the average HFPens poster:

 

[Dennis Reynolds]

Aight little brother, time to finally beat us so we can get a higher pick.

If you're referring to Nylander, he's out. Upper body injury.

 

[BusinessGoose]

I wish I had the picture of that stupid lady practically crying over MAF that first VGK game in Pittsburgh

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

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....Is that Wolverine in the right corner?

 

[66-30-33]

Hopefully I can last this game without passing out in my chair.

 

[BusinessGoose]

Hopefully I can last this game without passing out in my chair.

You even have the benefit of being west coast!

 

[canadianguy77]

This weird thing of giving the Penguins an excuse because they got blown out in the Calgary game is so weird.

If the Penguins would have won three games after the Calgary loss.. which in terms of Caps, Senators, and Devils were certainly a possiblity. We'd currently be at 78 points with a game in hand on the Red Wings at 79, the Caps would be at 79, and the Flyers would be at 82 who we would have two games in hand.

Crosby throwing a fit and the Penguins capsizing after that game is inexcusable given the window we still had to make the playoffs if we just focused on beating the beatable teams on our schedule.

You’re always making excuses for Letang. March 2nd is insignificant without 87 because they’re the worst team in the league without him. Letang blew that game and many others this season. He’s a huge reason why they miss again this season whether you accept it or not.

 

[MeinerEiner]

Sorry Mr. Gruden, you played a good game against one of the top team in the East, but I have an old,washed up and useless veteran I have to play. Enjoy the nachos and have a good one in WBS.

yours,
Mike Sullivan

 

[Gurglesons]

You’re always making excuses for Letang. March 2nd is insignificant without 87 because they’re the worst team in the league without him. Letang blew that game and many others this season. He’s a huge reason why they miss again this season whether you accept it or not.

Yes. Kris Letang is the reason this team is terrible.

 

[66-30-33]

You even have the benefit of being west coast!

Yes but I was outside for a while excercising with my 40 pound vest on, keep nodding off. Hopefully I can watch the game, my streams are all not working right now.