"Jesse Marshall
@jmarshfof
·
Sep 23
A bit anecdotal here, but since 2019-20 Rust & Malkin have spent 930 mins together at 5v5 hockey. Results:

54% control of shot-attempts
57% (!!!!!) control of expected-goals
56% control of raw scoring chances
58% of goals scored

It's almost a no-brainer to play them together."

I really hope they do this and put Rak on top line. It's the best setup IMO. Give Malkin some Rust, toss in a bitta Petry and look out.

"Jesse Marshall
@jmarshfof
·
Sep 23
A bit anecdotal here, but since 2019-20 Rust & Malkin have spent 930 mins together at 5v5 hockey. Results:

54% control of shot-attempts
57% (!!!!!) control of expected-goals
56% control of raw scoring chances
58% of goals scored

It's almost a no-brainer to play them together."

I really hope they do this and put Rak on top line. It's the best setup IMO. Give Malkin some Rust, toss in a bitta Petry and look out.
- MattStrat

I could also see Zucker with Crosby. They played well together before, and as we all know, Crosby demands speed on his line.

I could also see Zucker with Crosby. They played well together before, and as we all know, Crosby demands speed on his line.
- sjfpp

That’s what I want. Zucker was/is a good fit with Sid. With the other wing being an elite goal scorer in Guentzel he can focus on playing his game and taking his goals as they come.

Of all the forwards in the game in Columbus, I thought Svejkovsky stood out the most. He’s not mentioned much. but I could see him getting a call up at some point over some others. Defensively, Oullet played a steady game while also dropping a guy in a fight.
- sjfpp

I only watched the first period. I agree, the only player that looked decent was Svejkovsky. Maybe not fair to judge these guys because that wasn't even an AHL roster.

That’s what I want. Zucker was/is a good fit with Sid. With the other wing being an elite goal scorer in Guentzel he can focus on playing his game and taking his goals as they come.
- Victoro311

I'd be totally fine with that too as I, like many others, am not a fan of Zucks and Geno together.

"Jesse Marshall
@jmarshfof
·
Sep 23
A bit anecdotal here, but since 2019-20 Rust & Malkin have spent 930 mins together at 5v5 hockey. Results:

54% control of shot-attempts
57% (!!!!!) control of expected-goals
56% control of raw scoring chances
58% of goals scored

It's almost a no-brainer to play them together."

I really hope they do this and put Rak on top line. It's the best setup IMO. Give Malkin some Rust, toss in a bitta Petry and look out.
- MattStrat

Pittsburgh Penguins@penguins
Want to know who will be in the lineup for tomorrow's preseason contest against Detroit?

We've got your answer: http://pens.pe/3dQKGWl

Appears Sullivan is going with the opening day roster here. Possible exceptions are Heinen and Carter. Carter is injured, don't know about Heinen.

I'd be totally fine with that too as I, like many others, am not a fan of Zucks and Geno together.
- MattStrat

I'd like to see a fully healthy Zuck with Geno. But I'm definitely down with...
Guentz-Sid-Rak
Zuck-Geno-Rust

I'd like to see a fully healthy Zuck with Geno. But I'm definitely down with...
Guentz-Sid-Rak
Zuck-Geno-Rust
- 668710

Another year of this conversation lol

I'd like to see a fully healthy Zuck with Geno. But I'm definitely down with...
Guentz-Sid-Rak
Zuck-Geno-Rust
- 668710

Yup... But I really think it should be:

Zucks-Sid-Rak
Guentz-Geno-Rust

I was clamoring for it last season. However, just like last season, Sully probably isn't gonna do it this one either hahah so I won't keep bringing it up... Sound good 10inch?

Yup... But I really think it should be:

Zucks-Sid-Rak
Guentz-Geno-Rust

I was clamoring for it last season. However, just like last season, Sully probably isn't gonna do it this one either hahah so I won't keep bringing it up... Sound good 10inch?
- MattStrat

Haha nah I wish it would happen too. Or to see anything different.

Anyone have a NHL fantasy spot open? I’ve wanted to give it a shot but never really had an ‘in’ on a league.

Pittsburgh Penguins@penguins
Want to know who will be in the lineup for tomorrow's preseason contest against Detroit?

We've got your answer: http://pens.pe/3dQKGWl

Appears Sullivan is going with the opening day roster here. Possible exceptions are Heinen and Carter. Carter is injured, don't know about Heinen.
- Thunderbolt

Interesting lineup for sure. Got 14 locks including the top 2 lines and the top 5 defensemen

13 forwards listed, so interesting to see where Poehling, DOC, Caggiula, and Zohorna play. Watch 3 be the 4th line and one be the healthy scratch. Big chance for Smith.

Yup... But I really think it should be:

Zucks-Sid-Rak
Guentz-Geno-Rust

I was clamoring for it last season. However, just like last season, Sully probably isn't gonna do it this one either hahah so I won't keep bringing it up... Sound good 10inch?
- MattStrat

Yea it's funny we all keep talking about the top 6 lines when we know what Sully gonna do lol.

Another year of this conversation lol
- 10inchTerror

Hahaha, yea because we all know where Zuck is gonna play anyways

Interesting lineup for sure. Got 14 locks including the top 2 lines and the top 5 defensemen

13 forwards listed, so interesting to see where Poehling, DOC, Caggiula, and Zohorna play. Watch 3 be the 4th line and one be the healthy scratch. Big chance for Smith.
- Tojo.

Yea our defense is super close to the real deal. I'll be watching Smith/Rutta pairing. I'm also gonna watch Dumo as well. I think Poehling will center a line since Carter is out. Id really like to see Doc-Poe-Zoho.

Yea our defense is super close to the real deal. I'll be watching Smith/Rutta pairing. I'm also gonna watch Dumo as well. I think Poehling will center a line since Carter is out. Id really like to see Doc-Poe-Zoho.
- 668710

Hope I can find a good stream this evening....NHL66 doesnt seem to be up yet and everything I tried on sportsurge for the 2nd B Jackets game was a mess. I am trying to stream through the Edge browser on a Xbox Series X though........that wasnt an issue at all last season.....hmmm

Interesting lineup for sure. Got 14 locks including the top 2 lines and the top 5 defensemen

13 forwards listed, so interesting to see where Poehling, DOC, Caggiula, and Zohorna play. Watch 3 be the 4th line and one be the healthy scratch. Big chance for Smith.
- Tojo.

Smith played 26 minutes in his first game and is included in the next game with basically all the starters. Looks like he’s getting the first extended look