GDT: Preseason GDT Pens vs Sabres 1900hrs EST: Happy Jake Day

[Ugene Magic]

EK's Vision & ability is Bonkers

The NHL could see a return of Jason... it's so unfair, and I don't care.

 

[DesertedPenguin]

Harkins is in. No question after these two preseason games.

Final spot is White, Wagner, Hinostroza or Zohorna.

I'd go with Zohorna. I have a sneaking suspicion the Penguins might go with White.

 

[chethejet]

Zahorna is not a NHL caliber player. White may be a fit at 4th center and they must think he is a fit there. They will have one of Hawkins, While or Austin as 4th line guys. My guess is Hawkins and White. Carter can't play center and this is a killer this year cap wise. Brought in Lars to play 3rd line center which to me is a good move.

 

[DesertedPenguin]

Zahorna is not a NHL caliber player. White may be a fit at 4th center and they must think he is a fit there. They will have one of Hawkins, While or Austin as 4th line guys. My guess is Hawkins and White.

Noel Acciari is the fourth line center. White, if he makes the team, would play on the wing.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Zahorna is not a NHL caliber player. White may be a fit at 4th center and they must think he is a fit there. They will have one of Hawkins, While or Austin as 4th line guys. My guess is Hawkins and White.

You managed to go 2/6 in the names here, and that's with me giving you credit for "Wagner" with "Austin"

 

[Empoleon8771]

My opinion on the lines didn't change one bit today. The 3rd line should be O'Connor-Eller-Harkins with Zohorna as the 13th forward. Until Guentzel gets back, play O'Connor in the top-6 and have Zohorna-Eller-Harkins as the 3rd line.

 

[3ladesof5teel]

DOC has been getting better every season. Not sure why some are down on him. I expect him to continue to climb

I said over the off-season. I was looking forward to him and Poehling again. Obviously that's not going to happen but Doc's size and game should help this team. Especially if he continues to progress

Man going back and reading pages 2 -8 you would have thought the season ended before it started and we would never score a Powerplay goal.

Doc is going to be a solid contributor for us that can play up and down the lineup. It's nice for a change because he plays a heavy game.

EK and his passes are going to allow a lot of guys on the team scoring chances. Guy is a stud

 

[PaulD]

LOL @ Bryan Rust. $6+ mil cash these past few years for token assists.
A face in desperate need of a punch:

could have left the pens 3 seasons ago and left them better off.
The cap space he takes up, and the prime ice time he squanders
PK, powerplay, top six five on five....yikes

 

[Zirakzigil]

We have to get to our game, too....

No PGT so here we go..

I’m protesting the lack of volunteers

 

[SEALBound]

My opinion on the lines didn't change one bit today. The 3rd line should be O'Connor-Eller-Harkins with Zohorna as the 13th forward. Until Guentzel gets back, play O'Connor in the top-6 and have Zohorna-Eller-Harkins as the 3rd line.

Hinostranza as the 14th. Release White and Wagner. I'd rather have the contract spots and use anyone in WBS.

In fact, release all PTOs and waive Rudwedel while we're at it.

 

[Andy99]

Harkins is in. No question after these two preseason games.

Final spot is White, Wagner, Hinostroza or Zohorna.

I'd go with Zohorna. I have a sneaking suspicion the Penguins might go with White.

Why? Because he’s a Mike Sullivan player lol? Defensive conscience, speed and completely ineffective..

 

[Empoleon8771]

Hinostranza as the 14th. Release White and Wagner. I'd rather have the contract spots and use anyone in WBS.

In fact, release all PTOs and waive Rudwedel while we're at it.

You can't run with a 14th forward, you can only have 13 F and 8 D due to the cap.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Why? Because he’s a Mike Sullivan player lol? Defensive conscience, speed and completely ineffective..

White's from Massachusetts. Gotta give him the nod over the guy from Czech.

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

Please make me eat crow this season DOC.

 

[Bowski]

could have left the pens 3 seasons ago and left them better off.
The cap space he takes up, and the prime ice time he squanders
PK, powerplay, top six five on five....yikes

His suckage is truly endless, but often gets overlooked due to the common whipping boys.
Folks are often bringing up Guentzel trade/near-dump suggestions, depending on his performance.

Meanwhile, this near useless pustule skates around scot free.
"Oh Rusty? He'll turn it around eventually." When we're picking #1 overall?

 

[Josey Wales]

I sure hope Sportsnet Pgh gets more Commercials, so they don't play that (C)rap music commercial for Charlie Moore, Or I am going to go Elvis on my TV

 

[PaulD]

His suckage is truly endless, but often gets overlooked due to the common whipping boys.
Folks are often bringing up Guentzel trade/near-dump suggestions, depending on his performance.

Meanwhile, this near useless pustule skates around scot free.
"Oh Rusty? He'll turn it around eventually." When we're picking #1 overall?

And Sullivan plays him like a Leon Draisaitl or Matt Tkachuk. 2nd in ice time tonight among forwards. (Malkin first) Many games Rust the superstar is first.
haha!

 

[Ugene Magic]

I’m protesting the lack of volunteers

The Evil Papagali will get them. You'll see.



Season of the Massacration....!

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Not as lopsided with the usage as people were expecting. Nice to see Letang and Graves be a +2.

 

[SEALBound]

You can't run with a 14th forward, you can only have 13 F and 8 D due to the cap.

I was just speaking in terms of the depth list, not necessarily the actual roster.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

If White gets the spot over Z, that tells you all you need to know about the meaning of training camp.

 

[Turin]

Drew O’Connor is good actually

 

[Ryder71]

Zone exits and puck management were awful a lot tonight.

DOC however solidified himself tonight very nice effort for him, Lots of goals, slick passes and great creativity. We just gotta be better in our end.

 

[Ugene Magic]

If White gets the spot over Z, that tells you all you need to know about the meaning of training camp.

That a guy can come in last minute and make all of them redundant.

Zohorna wasn't going to get top six minutes.

Harkins stole everyone's lunch.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

That a guy can come in last minute and make all of them redundant.

Zohorna wasn't going to get top six minutes.

Harkins stole everyone's lunch.

I'm talking about Colin White, not Harkins. He was a ghost in this camp, yet he's ahead of like 5 guys that were better.