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MattStrat
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: ...serial abuser...and misuser...of the ellipsis , NF
Joined: 12.12.2014

Apr 10 @ 7:22 PM ET
anyway, prediction 4-3 Pens tonite
- DeflatedPucks


Man.
Tojo.
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Aliquippa, PA
Joined: 11.11.2014

Apr 10 @ 7:22 PM ET
Yeah ZAR’s in. I agree that Blueger should be in over ZAR too. The kid has obviously earned an any given night spot.
- Victoro311

I'd scratch Wilson. I don't hate him, just think he's #13.

I'm too overjoyed at JJ being scratched to get real upset though.
Victoro311
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: San Diego, CA
Joined: 06.17.2014

Apr 10 @ 7:23 PM ET
I'd scratch Wilson. I don't hate him, just think he's #13.

I'm too overjoyed at JJ being scratched to get real upset though.

- Tojo.

Yeah I mean scratching JJ is way more important right now but I’m mostly frustrated on behalf of Blueger. What else does he need to do?
Thorny87
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Calgary, AB
Joined: 10.17.2014

Apr 10 @ 7:23 PM ET
I'd scratch Wilson. I don't hate him, just think he's #13.

I'm too overjoyed at JJ being scratched to get real upset though.

- Tojo.

It’s official?!!! Never thought I’d see it
Rinosaur
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Somewhere, NJ
Joined: 01.21.2016

Apr 10 @ 7:23 PM ET
I'm happy, but also mentally preparing for the civil war this sub is gonna have if we lose tonight, because people can't figure out the difference between icing your best line up/not shooting yourself in the foot, and winning/not winning the game.

EDIT: What in the actual (frank)? They're scratching Blueger in favor of Wilson?

- Victoro311


Yeah, not a fan of that move. I’d keep him in over ZAR as well.
Rinosaur
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Somewhere, NJ
Joined: 01.21.2016

Apr 10 @ 7:24 PM ET
It’s official?!!! Never thought I’d see it
- Thorny87


Same.
MattStrat
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: ...serial abuser...and misuser...of the ellipsis , NF
Joined: 12.12.2014

Apr 10 @ 7:24 PM ET
I'm happy, but also mentally preparing for the civil war this sub is gonna have if we lose tonight, because people can't figure out the difference between icing your best line up/not shooting yourself in the foot, and winning/not winning the game.

EDIT: What in the actual (frank)? They're scratching Blueger in favor of Wilson?

- Victoro311



Haha oh yes, it will be an absolute sh!t show... My only hope if they lose is that JJ isn't right back in next game...
Thorny87
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Calgary, AB
Joined: 10.17.2014

Apr 10 @ 7:25 PM ET
Same.
- Rinosaur

They better make this work or it’ll be a 1 game thing
Victoro311
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: San Diego, CA
Joined: 06.17.2014

Apr 10 @ 7:25 PM ET
Haha oh yes, it will be an absolute sh!t show... My only hope if they lose is that JJ isn't right back in next game...
- MattStrat

If they lose he’ll 100% be back regardless of how well we played. Honestly makes this game a must win.
MattStrat
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: ...serial abuser...and misuser...of the ellipsis , NF
Joined: 12.12.2014

Apr 10 @ 7:26 PM ET
I tell ya one thing, I'll never assume to know what HCMS is going to do anymore. I can't believe he did it, scratched GMJRs golden child.
stayinthefnnet
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 01.12.2012

Apr 10 @ 7:27 PM ET
If they lose he’ll 100% be back regardless of how well we played. Honestly makes this game a must win.
- Victoro311

Agreed
Rinosaur
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Somewhere, NJ
Joined: 01.21.2016

Apr 10 @ 7:27 PM ET
If they lose he’ll 100% be back regardless of how well we played. Honestly makes this game a must win.
- Victoro311


Yup
MattStrat
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: ...serial abuser...and misuser...of the ellipsis , NF
Joined: 12.12.2014

Apr 10 @ 7:27 PM ET
If they lose he’ll 100% be back regardless of how well we played. Honestly makes this game a must win.
- Victoro311


Yeah... Fvck... You're right and you just made me a little more anxious waiting for this to start.

: /
Guile
Joined: 03.04.2014

Apr 10 @ 7:27 PM ET
Wish the reddit streams would show the damn pregame stuff
DeflatedPucks
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: NYC, NY
Joined: 04.29.2016

Apr 10 @ 7:28 PM ET
I tell ya one thing, I'll never assume to know what HCMS is going to do anymore. I can't believe he did it, scratched GMJRs golden grandchild.
- MattStrat

fixed
madmike71
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Joined: 12.21.2006

Apr 10 @ 7:29 PM ET
So.... Another Hunwick decision for Sully. Awesome! Winning is more important than pride.
powerhouse
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Columbia , MD
Joined: 11.28.2006

Apr 10 @ 7:30 PM ET

Let's Go Pens! My Let's Go Pens T shirt with the golden yellow crossed sticks in the center greeted me today when I got home. It. Is. Sweet.

Thorny87
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Calgary, AB
Joined: 10.17.2014

Apr 10 @ 7:32 PM ET
By by Jackets. Bob being Bob on that one
Njuice
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: ON
Joined: 06.21.2013

Apr 10 @ 7:34 PM ET
Some of the most ridiculous things I've ever heard. Players won't tank to get slightly better odds at the team getting an elite player who will bump them down the lineup. They have their own lives and their own contracts to worry about.

Not to mention almost every player who makes it to the NHL level has this crazy thing called pride.

You want a fan base to cheer for a team... Maybe declaring yourselves out of the playoff hunt isn't the best idea. I'm assuming that once you declare yourselves out of the playoffs you can't end up making the playoffs. That's not exactly motivational for the players our the fans.

The current draft system and lottery is the least rewarding ever for bottom teams. The last place team used to be guaranteed the last pick. Then the lottery was introduced and they were guaranteed 2nd pick.

Now the last place teem has a fifty percent change of picking fourth.
Tojo.
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Aliquippa, PA
Joined: 11.11.2014

Apr 10 @ 7:36 PM ET
Yeah... Fvck... You're right and you just made me a little more anxious waiting for this to start.

: /

- MattStrat

😂 Man you're such a bundle of nerves!
Thorny87
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Calgary, AB
Joined: 10.17.2014

Apr 10 @ 7:36 PM ET
What’s everyone drinking?
Victoro311
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: San Diego, CA
Joined: 06.17.2014

Apr 10 @ 7:37 PM ET
Damn. Isles brought a good environment to bare. The battle to decide Jack Johnson’s playoff ice time is gonna be tough.
Rinosaur
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Somewhere, NJ
Joined: 01.21.2016

Apr 10 @ 7:37 PM ET
Gotta give credit where credit is due... TIOPS called earlier than others.
DeflatedPucks
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: NYC, NY
Joined: 04.29.2016

Apr 10 @ 7:37 PM ET
What’s everyone drinking?
- Thorny87


H2O
Victoro311
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: San Diego, CA
Joined: 06.17.2014

Apr 10 @ 7:37 PM ET
What’s everyone drinking?
- Thorny87

Dry tonight, unfortunately.
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