Official GDT: Pens vs Nucks 1/11/24

[DelPen]

The way the Canucks have been able to get players into space to get shots or deflections where the goalie has no chance unless they are lucky is exposing how bad Sullivan and the other coaches have this team play in our own end. And it’s not like it’s just new guys playing that way. Everyone that comes in plays this stupid. It’s all by design. At some point making a change for the sake of change is worth it and that time was November. I’ll let you pick what year.

[E-Ramone]

The way the Canucks have been able to get players into space to get shots or deflections where the goalie has no chance unless they are lucky is exposing how bad Sullivan and the other coaches have this team play in our own end. And it’s not like it’s just new guys playing that way. Everyone that comes in plays this stupid. It’s all by design. At some point making a change for the sake of change is worth it and that time was November. I’ll let you pick what year.

That last sentence is both accurate and soul crushing. Seeing Tocchet tonight makes me remember that I wish we had hired him several years ago. Oh well, not like the Canucks are any good anyway.

[Zalapski33]

Pens again with a bad start and has them in a big hole.Continues to happen and just isn't getting corrected.
Can't blame Ned on these goals.He didn't get any help from his Defense on all 3.Guys can't just back off and let them operate with little resistance.
The PP basically amounts to a passing drill for this team.No change to the personnel nor the approach.
Karlsson with a rough Period and Rust is struggling every shift,after his excellent early play this season he can't find his game at all.
Pens look like they don't have an answer for getting through the Canucks in the Neutral Zone.Unless they can get deep on pucks its going to be a rough go.

[DelPen]

Odds that this period ends down 6-1?

[Zalapski33]

Sully giving Ned the hook here.He really thinks that was the issue that 1st Period?

[DelPen]

Sully giving Ned the hook here.He really thinks that was the issue that 1st Period?

Even if it’s sending a message I’ve never seen a coach do that down by 2. This is stupid and insane.

[E-Ramone]

Sully giving Ned the hook here.He really thinks that was the issue that 1st Period?

Is a goalie change Sully’s two-headed monster a la Disco Dan?

[Zalapski33]

Odds that this period ends down 6-1?

The way they are playing in their own end it won't be a surprise.And that isn't going to be due to Jarry IMHO.

[DelPen]

Smith not returning.

[Zalapski33]

Sully giving Ned the hook here.He really thinks that was the issue that 1st Period?

Is a goalie change Sully’s two-headed monster a la Disco Dan?

[Zalapski33]

Smith not returning.

That was a rough hit he absorbed from Zadorov.Looked bad right away.

[Coffey Break]

This is an unserious team. Unload as many players as you possible can by the deadline. Clown show on ice.

[KG]

Nice Sid. Demko hasn't been challenged much tonight.

[E-Ramone]

Sid! That’s all.

[Zalapski33]

Sid with an absolute snipe here.Passes the Great Mike Bossy.What a Goal.
Think the rest of these guys can wake up now?

[IntangibleBeer]

The Captain!!!

[stonewizard51]

Nice snipe Sid

[IntangibleBeer]

#573

[KG]

Looks like we just have to scratch Jarry more often. He's on his game.

[IntangibleBeer]

They are truly dreadful in their own end.

[Empty Sweater]

Jarry making some big saves.

[Zalapski33]

Jarry is keeping them alive.They are hanging him out to dry here.
How was that not a Penalty for knocking the stick out of Pettersson's hand??

[Zalapski33]

#573

Amazing.To pass Bossy is quite an achievement.

IMHO Bossy and Mario are top 2 for pure Goal Scorers in NHL History.

[DelPen]

Jarry is keeping them alive.They are hanging him out to dry here.
How was that not a Penalty for knocking the stick out of Pettersson's hand??

Helps that these are shots at him that he can see.

[IntangibleBeer]

Jarry is keeping them alive.They are hanging him out to dry here.
How was that not a Penalty for knocking the stick out of Pettersson's hand??

Yeah, Jarry has been strong. D has been awful, slot has been a cruising zone for the Canucks.