He blew out his knee. I have more respect for him now after he left the ice like a man.
- stackthepads

Really?! I missed that.

I don't think anyone hates Blueger here haha. He deserves to be the 3c
- 668710

Yeah pretty much everyone likes Blueger. And I haven't ruled out some offensive growth in his second year to be a 3c. He's looking like it early.

Everyone two minutes ago: how can they split Rust and Malkin

Everyone now: nevermind
- Tojo.

I was never on that bandwagon. I used to think Guentzel and Crosby were inseparable but now I don't think either Crosby or Malkin have "must-have" wingers.

I would be nice to find a combination that develops chemistry and stick with it, but it seems a long time since we've seen any chemistry in the top 6.

Just turning the game on. I miss anything notable?

I'm starting to really hate Erod and it's not even his fault. Sully has him in a role he can't handle.
- madmike71

I'm having flashbacks to Simon with chances dying on his shift, except he's not doing as much to create them.

Marino is not liking his off side

Just turning the game on. I miss anything notable?
- Rinosaur

ERod got hurt and we're sort of pretending to be concerned but also kind of happy to see other guys on that line.

Well, poop. All that work to get the equalizer and then let this garbage in. Ugh.

Just turning the game on. I miss anything notable?
- Rinosaur

Rod got injured and the first line is free now.

Well, poop. All that work to get the equalizer and then let this garbage in. Ugh.
- chimpira

Yea that was hot garbage

I'm having flashbacks to Simon with chances dying on his shift, except he's not doing as much to create them.
- Tojo.

Or Sheary who is unable to win a puck battle to maintain possession in the offensive zone.

Honestly, if you told me Sully was trying to sabotage Crosby by putting the least capable winger on his line, I would believe you. How long has it been since Crosby has had two capable wingers? Why does Sully feel the need to put league minimum 13th forwards on his line? No other coach in their right mind would do what Sully does.

Marino is not liking his off side
- Thorny87

Marino has to knock the man on his backside there. No fooling around.

Well, poop. All that work to get the equalizer and then let this garbage in. Ugh.
- chimpira

Ceci is a rich man's JJ.

Marino has to knock the man on his backside there. No fooling around.
- Thunderbolt

Exactly

Marino is not liking his off side
- Thorny87

Yeah, he looks awkward there. Not liking it, either, especially since he was looking shaky to start the year on his strong side.

Or Sheary who is unable to win a puck battle to maintain possession in the offensive zone.

Honestly, if you told me Sully was trying to sabotage Crosby by putting the least capable winger on his line, I would believe you. How long has it been since Crosby has had two capable wingers? Why does Sully feel the need to put league minimum 13th forwards on his line? No other coach in their right mind would do what Sully does.
- Hockey66

It is ridiculous.

Or Sheary who is unable to win a puck battle to maintain possession in the offensive zone.

Honestly, if you told me Sully was trying to sabotage Crosby by putting the least capable winger on his line, I would believe you. How long has it been since Crosby has had two capable wingers? Why does Sully feel the need to put league minimum 13th forwards on his line? No other coach in their right mind would do what Sully does.
- Hockey66

Couldn't agree more. I don't understand why he won't give his best player the best possible tools to work with. Every roster will have holes. I'm not patching a 3rd line hole at the detriment of my first line. Sully needs to go. Sooner the better.

Ceci is a rich man's JJ.
- Hockey66

Why, because JJ's parents spent all of his money and Ceci's didn't?

I'm having flashbacks to Simon with chances dying on his shift, except he's not doing as much to create them.
- Tojo.

Criticize Simon for not finishing all you want, it’s warranted. But he didn’t negatively affect the play up until the time came to take the shot. Plays die on ERod’s stick. He does not contribute

ERod got hurt and we're sort of pretending to be concerned but also kind of happy to see other guys on that line.
- Tojo.

Rod got injured and the first line is free now.
- 668710

Hahah clearly not everyone is pretending to be concerned. I just noticed that Rust is with Sid. Who did they slot with Geno?

Why, because JJ's parents spent all of his money and Ceci's didn't?
- 668710

Oof. But also lol.

Criticize Simon for not finishing all you want, it’s warranted. But he didn’t negatively affect the play up until the time came to take the shot. Plays die on ERod’s stick. He does not contribute
- Victoro311

Simon was good at driving offense as well as solid back-checker and creating turnovers.

Hahah clearly not everyone is pretending to be concerned. I just noticed that Rust is with Sid. Who did they slot with Geno?
- Rinosaur

Kapanen. But it's a little scrambled at times as it usually is with 11 forwards.

Oof. But also lol.
- Tojo.

Yea it was harsh but yea, lol

Why, because JJ's parents spent all of his money and Ceci's didn't?
- 668710

hahaha ... nice