Official GDT: Pens @ Jackets 3/30/24

[Maestro]

Smart move. Cede the power play.
Can't give up a shorty if you even it up.

[Tico Rick]

Smart move by Sullivan to give up the power play.

[IntangibleBeer]

Really can’t make this up, can you?

[Sams_Dog]

Shortie! Great job power play!

[DelPen]

The best part about this was Sullivan was really working on defending 2-1 breaks yesterday. Great coaching.

18 Years in this League and Letang still cannot properly defend a 2 on 1.
A "Core" Player.SMH.

It’s shocking that he either hasn’t been shown how to properly do it, doesn’t care how to play it because he thinks he’s fine or truly can’t comprehend the concept because it’s too complicated for him.

[DelPen]

We also need to talk about Bunting maybe coasting back to not cover that rebound? Didn’t see where he was when they came down 2-1 but he was not skating at all when the Jackets had all the time in the world to easily tuck that puck in the net when Ned was down on the other side.

[DelPen]

I refuse to accept that both Riley Smith and Erik Karlsson were total shams their entire careers and are actually this bad and it’s not the abysmal coaching. Same thing with Rakell. Even Graves looks worse than he ever has.

[BurghThing]

The best part about this was Sullivan was really working on defending 2-1 breaks yesterday. Great coaching.

18 Years in this League and Letang still cannot properly defend a 2 on 1.
A "Core" Player.SMH.

It’s shocking that he either hasn’t been shown how to properly do it, doesn’t care how to play it because he thinks he’s fine or truly can’t comprehend the concept because it’s too complicated for him.

He's an idiot. I see a doctor who used to work and travel with the Penguins. He told me flat out that Letang is as dumb as a box of rocks minus the box.

[Zalapski33]

We also need to talk about Bunting maybe coasting back to not cover that rebound? Didn’t see where he was when they came down 2-1 but he was not skating at all when the Jackets had all the time in the world to easily tuck that puck in the net when Ned was down on the other side.

Good call,that was not a good effort from him at all.
Sully reverting back to Geno and Letang on PP1 with him being out at the hashmarks was brainless as well.Barely using Karlsson at all.

[Sams_Dog]

I think the Pens are now tied with Mtl for most SHG with 11.

[Zalapski33]

The best part about this was Sullivan was really working on defending 2-1 breaks yesterday. Great coaching.

18 Years in this League and Letang still cannot properly defend a 2 on 1.
A "Core" Player.SMH.

It’s shocking that he either hasn’t been shown how to properly do it, doesn’t care how to play it because he thinks he’s fine or truly can’t comprehend the concept because it’s too complicated for him.

Agree on every point.Points 2 and 3 are the biggest weaknesses in his entire career.

[Admin]

Once Sully finishes teaching EK to defend he’ll be back to winning the Norris.

[Southern Fan]

At any given point in these late season games, I go from “put together a run and make the next 19 days interesting” to “ you wouldn’t go anywhere in the playoffs, just toss in the towel and take your chances with the lottery”

[BurghThing]

DOC is having a real good game

[Zalapski33]

At any given point in these late season games, I go from “put together a run and make the next 19 days interesting” to “ you wouldn’t go anywhere in the playoffs, just toss in the towel and take your chances with the lottery”

Thank You for describing exactly my emotions regarding the current state of affairs.
I don't feel as guilty now,LOL.

[DelPen]

At any given point in these late season games, I go from “put together a run and make the next 19 days interesting” to “ you wouldn’t go anywhere in the playoffs, just toss in the towel and take your chances with the lottery”

I just want to see Sid get 5 more assists to hit 1000 and lock in the PPG record with Gretzky.

[Zalapski33]

DOC is having a real good game

Bringing it every shift.His effort stands out every night.

[thehockeyguru]

Trade Smith

[BurghThing]

Riley Smith can't wait to be traded, lazy penalty, obvious intentional offside, just pay him and get rid of him

[BigMcK]

Did Letang also regress on D as much as EK and Graves have playing under Sullivan?

Gotta give props to Sullivan; he still looks like he is acting as a NHL coach in a movie. Perfect job by the casting crew. What's the new mantra: "when you have a Sullivan you don't want to be on the search for a Sullivan"?

[Southern Fan]

Riley Smith can't wait to be traded, lazy penalty, obvious intentional offside, just pay him and get rid of him

My nominee for the “Derick Brassard award of excellence”

[Ericf]

Caps, Flyers, Isles losing, Wings lost. Pens have a chance but apparently don’t want to take it (or can’t)…better to keep losing I think

[Puck-Lurker]

What's the new mantra: "when you have a Sullivan you don't want to be on the search for a Sullivan"?

I actually agree with that as a mantra. We have a Sullivan and don't want to be looking for a Sullivan.

Let's find someone else instead.

[Zalapski33]

Pens with so many good looks getting behind the weak CBJ Defense.
Letang with an awful period of Hockey. An entire Month watching his play have a decidedly negative effect on this team.
Ned had a few good stops after the SHG.Was good on rebound control.
DOC with an inspired effort.Puustinen was active in a good way as well.
2 games after an outstanding game Sully puts Puljujarvi in Dry Dock.Did Poulin get a Shift?Won't give these guys an opportunity at all even when deserving.

[stonewizard51]

DOC is having a real good game

The new Jake ??