GDT #9: Pens vs Ducks

Postby **mac5155** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:04 pm

42/97 shots and attempts
and jarry 4 goals on 27 shots.

Postby **Rx6687** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:04 pm

The team lacks a true sniper, which is killing them. The goat for me this season is Rackell. He's not a true sniper, but at times last season, he provided some of that. He's been a big fat zero this season so far.

Postby **King Colby** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:04 pm

Geno firing a slapper with 2 guys below the goal line probably isn't play on a 5 and 3 eh?

Postby **Blue Canary** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:04 pm

That's not a good 5 on 3. Got to have better shot selection than that
Yes. Poor shot selection is what leads to them not finishing their chances.

Bottom 6 scores the go ahead goal, and your stars yak up the lead then blow it... WHILE ON A TWO MAN ADVANTAGE

I’m still processing this, but I agree that shot selection won’t matter if the opposing goalie can clearly see everything coming his way.

A 2-man advantage…the X Generation wouldn’t have screwed that up.

Postby **Blue Canary** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:07 pm

I’m not at Fire Sullivan level…yet. But PP and goalie coaches? Buh bye.

Postby **Rx6687** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:07 pm

Trottier mentioned the lack of presence in front of the net, and commented that it doesn't have to be a big, physical guy. Just more movement and effort to impede his line of sight. Trots knows a thing or two about scoring on the power play. I agree with his assessment.

Postby **shafnutz05** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:08 pm

What a disaster over the last two minutes. When the Pens clearly weren't going to score about halfway through the 5v3, I thought it wouldn't be surprising if they gave up a goal with seconds left after the inevitable kill. They somehow lost in an even more disgraceful manner.

This coaching staff needs an enema.

YouTube · Postby **mikey** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:10 pm

I'm not a guy that traditionally uses a designated screen on the power play because I think it kills the extra passing lane. But I'm surprised there wasn't a moving screen if Malkin and Karlsson were the designated trigger men. Guentzel should have crossed the eyes of Dostal, and then shoot it back against the grain of the screen, with Crosby crashing to the near left side post...I was disappointed with that late 5 on 3, I didn't even really see what the intent was...

Postby **crusherstasiak** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:11 pm

If Big Jeff Carter wants to be of big use, park him in front of the net and tell him not to do anything but screen.

should dubas eventually can sullivan one can only hope the new guy has the stones to sit jeff carter

Postby **Nuge** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:13 pm

That's not a good 5 on 3. Got to have better shot selection than that
Yes. Poor shot selection is what leads to them not finishing their chances.

Bottom 6 scores the go ahead goal, and your stars yak up the lead then blow it... WHILE ON A TWO MAN ADVANTAGE
I’m still processing this, but I agree that shot selection won’t matter if the opposing goalie can clearly see everything coming his way.

A 2-man advantage…the X Generation wouldn’t have screwed that up.

Eh, let's not get crazy. Of course they would've.

Postby **Blue Canary** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:13 pm

They actually gave me a headache. I might have had an aneurysm.

I feel for you. Just jumping through video, I can barely see straight and my entire head feels like it’s in a vise.

Postby **Blue Canary** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:16 pm

That's not a good 5 on 3. Got to have better shot selection than that
Yes. Poor shot selection is what leads to them not finishing their chances.

Bottom 6 scores the go ahead goal, and your stars yak up the lead then blow it... WHILE ON A TWO MAN ADVANTAGE
I’m still processing this, but I agree that shot selection won’t matter if the opposing goalie can clearly see everything coming his way.

A 2-man advantage…the X Generation wouldn’t have screwed that up.
Eh, let's not get crazy. Of course they would've.

OK OK OK, how about they’d have looked less pathetic doing so?

Postby **Trip McNeely** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:16 pm

They actually gave me a headache. I might have had an aneurysm.
I feel for you. Just jumping through video, I can barely see straight and my entire head feels like it’s in a vise.

My wife witnessed it and told me she was embarrassed by my reaction

Postby **Orlando Penguin** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:19 pm

When Jarry started banging his stick, I was sitting there saying to just hang on to the puck until the guy gets into the play because I had a feeling it would be Geno who would try another howitzer, get it blocked, and it would get shoved out to the guy on the escape from the box. Wasn't quite that accurate, but close enough. It's a joke that a team with this much offensive talent has just 4 PPGs in 9 games. Reirden's definitely a guy on the list of people who shouldn't be on the charter west.

Postby **nocera** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:23 pm

They actually gave me a headache. I might have had an aneurysm.
I feel for you. Just jumping through video, I can barely see straight and my entire head feels like it’s in a vise.
My wife witnessed it and told me she was embarrassed by my reaction

I just chuckled and turned the channel. Am I dead inside?

Postby **MR25** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:26 pm

Apparently Sid had a career high 11 shots tonight

Postby **RonnieFranchise** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:31 pm

Sadly a shooting percentage of zero point zero zero.

Postby **Blue Canary** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:32 pm

Sadly a shooting percentage of zero point zero zero.

“Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son.”

Postby **Rx6687** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:33 pm

Carter needs to be gone, and he's so bad that I'd consider parting with an asset to make that happen. Would replacing him with Hinostroza have made a difference tonight? Perhaps not. But it might have. A fringe NHLer is better than what Carter is currently.

Postby **crusherstasiak** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:34 pm

steigy is blaming jarry

Postby **Blue Canary** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:35 pm

Apparently Sid had a career high 11 shots tonight

It’s tough when you’re up against Gibby Hometown and Backup McVezina.

Postby **mac5155** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:38 pm

The team lacks a true sniper, which is killing them. The goat for me this season is Rackell. He's not a true sniper, but at times last season, he provided some of that. He's been a big fat zero this season so far.

This guy's available...

Postby **Trip McNeely** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:41 pm

Carter needs to be gone, and he's so bad that I'd consider parting with an asset to make that happen. Would replacing him with Hinostroza have made a difference tonight? Perhaps not. But it might have. A fringe NHLer is better than what Carter is currently.

I mean, just scratch him. I think they have maneuverability with the cap right now.

Postby **Blue Canary** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:44 pm

The team lacks a true sniper, which is killing them. The goat for me this season is Rackell. He's not a true sniper, but at times last season, he provided some of that. He's been a big fat zero this season so far.
This guy's available...

I’m going to picture him ambling into PPG Paints to the Rolling Stones’ “Emotional Rescue.”

I feel better already. And on that note, goodnight.

Postby **nocera** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:47 pm

Carter is the least of their worries.