The All Purpose "Jack Johnson Sucks" Thread

[Bingo71]

I like how the narrative is now "he hits tho!" Despite the guy being sold to the fans (well... those that somehow didn't catch a Jackets game for years) as some sort of puck mover.

Just like how Scuderi was essential because of his shot blocking. Or, in other words, both always finding themselves on the defensive end of the puck because they are hemmed in their end nonstop.

I don't know if it's apologist garbage or just lazy.

JJ defenders will tell you “just wait till the playoffs and he’ll be worth his weight in gold”...

Problem is that because of him, they might not make the playoffs...

 

[Gurglesons]

For those blaming Sully for JJ playing just read that article. Rutherford likes this D group LOL

 

[UnrealMachine]

JJ defenders will tell you “just wait till the playoffs and he’ll be worth his weight in gold”...

Problem is that because of him, they might not make the playoffs...

Perhaps they are referring to JJ being a healthy scratch for the playoffs...again? He could do a lot for this team in the press box.

 

[Icarium]

JR is playing 4D chess - the team is saddled with JJ all season long, barely makes the playoffs. Then JJ is scratched and everyone feels liberated and inspired. We go 16-0 on our way to the Cup!

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

For those blaming Sully for JJ playing just read that article. Rutherford likes this D group LOL

“Rutherford has no interest in moving Johnson and believes he can be a valuable contributor in this postseason and in years to come”

f***!

 

[Gurglesons]

“Rutherford has no interest in moving Johnson and believes he can be a valuable contributor in this postseason and in years to come”

****!

BuT sUlLy SHouLd JuSt SCRatCh hImmmmm

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

BuT sUlLy SHouLd JuSt SCRatCh hImmmmm

I want to keep telling myself that JR/Sully both know he’s terrible but don’t want to scratch him because it will make his contract that much harder to move. Obviously that’s a pipe dream but I want it to be true.

More seriously, with all of the self correcting and tinkering JR does with the roster... It’s a hard pill to swallow that this tire fire is going to be a regular for years to come. This is really the hill they want to die on?

 

[FreeBobbyFarnham]

 

[TNT87]

What kind of jedi mind tricks does Johnson have!

 

[Malkinstheman]

What a stupid f***ing hill to die on. This is a guy whos gonna be on the ice 1/3 of the game behind your best players. Literally capable of losing you games.

Ventura must be losing his mind.

 

[Ryder71]

So he's doubling and tripling down on a decision that clearly has failed miserably! That should instill us all with a lot of confidence moving forward.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

For those blaming Sully for JJ playing just read that article. Rutherford likes this D group LOL

Yeah I read it. I would say it is GM speak but JR was never one to say what he did not mean.

 

[Coach Travis]

BuT sUlLy SHouLd JuSt SCRatCh hImmmmm

We've seen Sully scratch guys who JR believes in. GMJR has shown he will eventually trade a guy if HCMS won't use him.

 

[Malkinstheman]

Imagine being displeased with workhorses like Dumo and Guentzel but being happy with JMFJ. Seriously so stupid. If JR's intention was to ease the hate against JJ, this dumb comments are just gonna make it worse.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

BuT sUlLy SHouLd JuSt SCRatCh hImmmmm

Since when has Sully had a problem scratching players JR likes?

 

[Malkinstheman]

Since when has Sully had a problem scratching players JR likes?

Problem is the other options we have. Behind JJ we have two rookies, a fringe Nhler and a Schultz coming off a major injury. A guy like JJ, no matter how bad, will always play over those guys. Its up to JR to kick JJ out of our 'best' 6 options.....but you saw what he said.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Problem is the other options we have. Behind JJ we have two rookies, a fringe Nhler and a Schultz coming off a major injury. A guy like JJ, no matter how bad, will always play over those guys. Its up to JR to kick JJ out of our 'best' 6 options.....but you saw what he said.

Why? Pearson just sat out. What makes Johnson and his garbage play bullet-proof?

The rookies and fringe NHLers are better than JJ.

 

[Turin]

Since when has Sully had a problem scratching players JR likes?

Don’t think it’s a similar situation. You can only tell your boss they f***ed up so many times, and it’s not exactly like Sullivan has had a lot of cushion this year given the team never hitting a stride. Mostly because of f***ing Jack Johnson.

 

[K Fleur]

The writing has been on the wall with JJ for years.

He never deserved a fair shake. Or his contract.

 

[Malkinstheman]

Why? Pearson just sat out. What makes Johnson and his garbage play bullet-proof?

The rookies and fringe NHLers are better than JJ.

I dont even know at this point. Im just preparing myself for when JJ plays every single game in the playoffs. Im not getting my hopes up at all. We're stuck with him.

 

[KIRK]

For those blaming Sully for JJ playing just read that article. Rutherford likes this D group LOL

More or less than he liked it last year when he said he liked it as is after trading off Ian Cole?

 

[KIRK]

Why? Pearson just sat out. What makes Johnson and his garbage play bullet-proof?

The rookies and fringe NHLers are better than JJ.

Because that was JR's signature signing. He's been all in on it from day 1, to the point that he said Torts, Sully's coaching mentor, if you will, was wrong to ever scratch him.

Any coach would get THAT message . . . 'IF you scratch him and you don't win it all, it's your ass'.

 

[molon labe]

If the Pens win a cup with Jack Johnson on the roster...



...okay laughs aside:

1. Does it automatically make them the most impressive Penguin team of all time?

2. Would it be more impressive than the 1980 'miracle' Gold medal victory?

 

[Malkinstheman]

Imagine how much better the Defense would be if we signed Cole to 3.5 x 3 or something like that. Cole was somewhat overrated here but JJ<<<Cole.

 

[madinsomniac]

I mean Id have loved for Scud... um er I mean Johnson to work out, if for no other reason than to make Torts look stupid again....and maybe he will turn things around in the playoffs or next season, but for now I don’t think you can defend his play much at all