No game thread? Reaves with a goal tonight.

This is very exciting!

Dis broad got some pipes on her

You are 100% correct that Trump put them in a bad spot. Pens need to be as clear as possible that they are an a-political organization who respects the ideological determinism of each individual. Also state clearly that regardless of how slimy parasitic 'journalists' and media personalities would like to frame it, their choice was based entirely on honoring a tradition and does not indicate any political beliefs.
- RonPielep

The difficult thing is, there's a near-certain chance Trump is going to make them out to be supporting whatever crazy things he says. The Pens are now a Trump tool whether they support him or not. It's a hard ask to be a-political when both pro-Trump and short-sighted anti-Trump people (and Trump himself) are saying that you're supporting him by showing up. By staying out of it, they're also actively distancing themselves from the people taking a stand whom they may silently agree with.

I have no doubt that they're genuinely a-political, but they're not necessarily in a spot where that is a real option. Not saying no may come back to bite them anyway, even after all the professionally outraged people move on to their next thing.

Wait, hold up.. Trump is President? Why didn't someone tell me????

What a bum Sheary is

Dis broad got some pipes on her
- Rinosaur

What a pass by Crosby! Jake with the perfect shot off a perfect set up. the chemistry continues.

What a pass by Crosby! Jake with the perfect shot off a perfect set up. the chemistry continues.
- powerhouse

Amazing pass by Sid, but that play doesn't happen if not for the great play by Sheary.

i will be shocked if there is no blog tomorrow, whit Ryan crying over the Pens going to the White House.

I would just love a day where we don't hear anything about Trump or politics. It's Hockey time.

I would just love a day where we don't hear anything about Trump or politics. It's Hockey time.
- Rinosaur

Trump should stay out of sport and stick to politics.

Trump should stay out of sport and stick to politics.
- cygnus41

sigh

Anyone else think that Reaves has had a pretty mediocre pre-season thus far? He's been largely unnoticeable.

Anyone else think that Reaves has had a pretty mediocre pre-season thus far? He's been largely unnoticeable.
- Rinosaur

First game I've seen but haven't noticed him at all so far.

Sheary really seems to have a fire in his belly. He's jumping in everywhere.

Been switching over to the Vegas game here and there.... MAF...very strange looking.

Sid and the kids look like they haven't missed a beat.

Love watching Letang cruise around.

Two goals in a minute. Yikes! Come on guys.

Two goals in a minute. Yikes! Come on guys.
- powerhouse

Top line Looking a bit lazy.

Amazing keep in by Tanger

Reaves man... just not a good hockey player. Was hoping on the small chance he could flourish in a speed base system but he seems at about his depth here with the Blues not fielding their full roster of NHLers. That bottom line of Rowney-Reaves is gonna really struggle this year. We're gonna miss Cullen a lot.

Reaves man... just not a good hockey player. Was hoping on the small chance he could flourish in a speed base system but he seems at about his depth here with the Blues not fielding their full roster of NHLers. That bottom line of Rowney-Reaves is gonna really struggle this year. We're gonna miss Cullen a lot.
- Victoro311

It's just pre-season, but yeah, I wasn't wild about the move to begin with and he has looked like a non-factor.

Hopefully his game will pick up as the season goes on.

ZAR just doesn't look ready to me. All things considered he's looked fine, but just not ready to handle top-line play.

I'd be fine with him and Sprong starting the season with the baby pens. I wouldn't mind the Pens taking a gamble on that Russian player Malkin wants to play with.

ZAR just doesn't look ready to me. All things considered he's looked fine, but just not ready to handle top-line play.

I'd be fine with him and Sprong starting the season with the baby pens. I wouldn't mind the Pens taking a gamble on that Russian player Malkin wants to play with.
- Rinosaur

ZAR is watching a lot. From what I've seen in this game only.

ZAR just doesn't look ready to me. All things considered he's looked fine, but just not ready to handle top-line play.

I'd be fine with him and Sprong starting the season with the baby pens. I wouldn't mind the Pens taking a gamble on that Russian player Malkin wants to play with.
- Rinosaur

Nothing of note from ZAR, Bleuger, or Bengtsson. Think all three start in WBS.

Anyone else think that Reaves has had a pretty mediocre pre-season thus far? He's been largely unnoticeable.
- Rinosaur

He isn't even a mediocre player. He sucks.