Completely expected. My guess it will be Maatta.

My new concern is that if the Pens win and JJ is his usual self, he will stay in because they won.
- Rinosaur

Oh for sure. That’s 100% happening.

Ryan Wilson: Penguins should be OK with some simple adjustments
Penguins should be OK with some simple adjustments
- Ryan_Wilson

shambles

Yohe Reports JJ back in.
- j.boyd919

So far only Yohe is saying this, though he also noted JJ was off early today. I know Yohe is usually right, but I'm still going to hold out hope.

Completely expected. My guess it will be Maatta.

My new concern is that if the Pens win and JJ is his usual self, he will stay in because they won.
- Rinosaur

If that's how it happens, then I hope it goes like Hainsey a couple years ago where everyone complains about him all the way Cup. 😎

The issue isn't that JJ has been bad (he has) but that he will completely neutralize any tangible offensive ability Schultz will be able to bring to the game...so it stands to reason that the team will be icing 1 defensive unit capable of adding and not draining offense.

In terms of poopty D I think it goes
Dumo
Maatta

- j.boyd919[50 feet of crap]
Letang
Pettersson
Schultz
Guddy

troof. never thought guddy would be the least error-prone of the crew last game

If that's how it happens, then I hope it goes like Hainsey a couple years ago where everyone complains about him all the way Cup. 😎
- Tojo.

I want JJ to be good, he just isn’t. People here for some reason think that me and other JJ detractors hope he’s bad so we can say we are right. 100% bullpoop.

I was equally, if not more critical of Gudbranson and I’m singing his praises.

Johnson is just bad and he’s not close to as good as Hainsey, and Hainsey is just OK.

I want JJ to be good, he just isn’t. People here for some reason think that me and other JJ detractors hope he’s bad so we can say we are right. 100% bullpoop.

I was equally, if not more critical of Gudbranson and I’m singing his praises.

Johnson is just bad and he’s not close to as good as Hainsey, and Hainsey is just OK.
- Rinosaur

I second this ^^^

Now the Trib and Mackey are both saying JJ is in...

What’s everyone eating/drinking tonight?

What’s everyone eating/drinking tonight?
- j.boyd919

Shrimp Fried Rice, Steamed Pork Buns... homemade mango ice cream.

And Hendricks... with sprite

What’s everyone eating/drinking tonight?
- j.boyd919

Hopefully some Jack Johnson crow, but more likely I’m ordering from this new Shish Kebab place. They do this hummus with thinly sliced beef. Best hummus ever.

Bulleit Rye on the rocks.

Per Mackey: Maatta went off the ice at roughly the same time as Johnson, so its unlikely he’s the one getting replaced. We’ve either got an injury or we’re going 7D. Don’t hate the idea of 7D given that Wilson provides nothing. Limit Johnson’s negative impact to the PK.

I want JJ to be good, he just isn’t. People here for some reason think that me and other JJ detractors hope he’s bad so we can say we are right. 100% bullpoop.

I was equally, if not more critical of Gudbranson and I’m singing his praises.

Johnson is just bad and he’s not close to as good as Hainsey, and Hainsey is just OK.
- Rinosaur

I wasn't being critical at all. Can't because I agree with everything you wrote.

Hainsey was a solid 3rd pair guy being asked to fill in on his off-side for Letang. It was over his ability, but I appreciate what he did to help win that Cup.

I'm just now almost rooting for a deep run with everyone complains about JJ because this board will be entertaining. But I agree, he's not good.

Per Mackey: Maatta went off the ice at roughly the same time as Johnson, so its unlikely he’s the one getting replaced. We’ve either got an injury or we’re going 7D. Don’t hate the idea of 7D given that Wilson provides nothing. Limit Johnson’s negative impact to the PK.
- Victoro311

Extra shifts for Crosby and Malkin would at least be a positive.

I'm actually surprised by the Wilson hate. Isn't he at least good analytically? Seems like the type of guy that at least doesn't hurt you.

I wasn't being critical at all. Can't because I agree with everything you wrote.

Hainsey was a solid 3rd pair guy being asked to fill in on his off-side for Letang. It was over his ability, but I appreciate what he did to help win that Cup.

I'm just now almost rooting for a deep run with everyone complains about JJ because this board will be entertaining. But I agree, he's not good.
- Tojo.

I wasn’t singling you out. Just a general post.

Looking like I'm going to miss a massive chunk of the 1st period. Rotted*.




*heavily used in Newfoundland dialect meaning pissed off, mad, not impressed, etc.

I wasn’t singling you out. Just a general post.
- Rinosaur

Gotcha, was making sure you knew I was doing the same.

Extra shifts for Crosby and Malkin would at least be a positive.

I'm actually surprised by the Wilson hate. Isn't he at least good analytically? Seems like the type of guy that at least doesn't hurt you.
- Tojo.

His analytics are as average as humanly possible. He's basically a good plug. Won't hurt the team but imminently replaceable. Don't get me wrong, I'd rather have him in than Johnson, but if Johnson draws in for Wilson I can't bring myself to get outraged.