Ok, I'm camped out on the couch, got my popcorn, got my glass of Jameson Gold Reserve, and I got my lube because watching this game dry and sober may just hurt too much.

Surprised no new avatar for YouMeandDupuis with that interview with Horny! That's all I could think of when I watched it.

Good start with our "2nd" line! Geno is this team now!

Eh. I had no issue with Bennett getting those games cus he's played well on the third line, but if Hornqvist can't definitively claim a top 6 spot we have some major issues. I'm excited to see how we play tonight after the "closed doors" meeting the players had. Also the d pairings are finally exactly what I want them to be. If things don't look better I want heads on spikes and those spikes up asses.
- Victoro311

I'm impressed so far. Actually some compete level to start. But the wild are a dangerous team. I'm bias with them being my second favorite team. But the pens will need at least 2 and a half periods of strong effort. Seems like a lot to ask from this years team.

Good start with our "2nd" line! Geno is this team now!
- iworkatinitech

Crosby's line didn't look bad in their shift either. But I'm not gonna argue with your Geno love. (frank)ing love that guy. Always have and always will even if he ends up a Flyer


Anyways, that goal right there is why shots equal goals.

This PP should be enough for ownership to make a change to rid this team of whatever moron is running this ship! It's awful and gives up more shots then we get.

Welp, that PP sucked every ounce of mo we had...

Still not sure why Crosby can't pass any more, what happened in the last 7 months? 2 passes so far to absolutely no one.

Is there a rule against declining PP opportunities?

Still better 5v5 than on pp. Not allowed to decline penalties?

Still better 5v5 than on pp. Not allowed to decline penalties?
- Zac_O

We finally actually looked good to start the game and then the PP happened and now we're back to errant passes and abysmal puck movement. The (frank) is this poop?

Nice poor passes by Malkin and Letang on that pathetic power play.

Can Tocchet be fired mid-period?

Can Tocchet be fired mid-period?
- iworkatinitech

Give Gonch a chance. Dont even fire Tocchet just in case it doesnt work. But fire him once it does.

Phenomenal shift by Crosby. When he dominates the puck, guys get open.

Give Gonch a chance. Dont even fire Tocchet just in case it doesnt work. But fire him once it does.
- Zac_O

I'm fine with that! I agree not sure how Gonchar hasn't gotten that job!

Phenomenal shift by Crosby. When he dominates the puck, guys get open.
- Victoro311

I honestly think its a case of him not wanting to do the system. Maybe at the players only meeting they all agreed to actually try the system? No matter the system players buying into it will do better than those that dont.

Pleasantly surprised with Clendening playing!

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Pleasantly surprised with Clendening playing!
- iworkatinitech

Yes, he just committed his 3rd penalty in four periods of play!!! lol

Yes, he just committed his 3rd penalty in four periods of play!!! lol
- Brianandr1

Was just going to edit my post to say, that I'm surprised that he is playing, not pleasantly surprised by his play...haven't seen enough of him to be honest but yeah another bad penalty.

Honestly HCMJ needs to sit Crosby for a shift or 2 after that pass to thin air...

Yes, he just committed his 3rd penalty in four periods of play!!! lol
- Brianandr1

Still doing less damage to the team than scuds.

Fire the stick manufacturer already, 4 broken sticks already.

"2nd" line looking good...


Also I hear Bennett just fractured his clavicle when saying "yeah" after scoring.