[GDT] Pittsburgh Penguins vs Calgary Flames - 7:00 PM MDT

[Itse]

Originally Posted by StrykerSteve

Lazar played really well against the Caps. He’s generating a ton of speed on the forecheck and is throwing the body. Really liked his jam on Janko’s wing.

Speed, forecheck, jam are great 4th liner qualities. In the top 9 you also need to bring some offense.

Besides, our 4th line could really use more speed right now.

[Textcritic]

Word is that tonight the Penguins will play in front of Tristan Jarry.

This will be his first game of the season, and second ever NHL appearance. He played a game at the end of last season, and lost in NYR. He has won 5 of 6 games so far in the AHL, but also uncharacteristically carries a >3.00 GAA and a <0.900 SP.

[N-E-B]

Originally Posted by Locke

Okay, I can understand your frustrations somewhat, but remember, nobody is getting paid for this and 'Thanks' has a limited value.

They started the GDT because nobody else did, there used to be some awesome GDT starters around here, but I also know people who got infractions over the same.

And to be perfectly fair, its a lot of work.

So let them start the thread, start the discussion, because what happens? The people that put in the effort either get a break or they come in later with their effort and analysis and get their just rewards anyways.

PuppetGuy used to do it for a bit, but occasionally he cant, he still comes in with his ridiculously awesome photoshops, just a bit later.

I could name HalifaxDrunk who used to do them at a quality level beyond words for years, but its a lot of work.

Its okay to take a break from time to time.

And further, why can't the posters who enjoy doing write-ups just post it in the thread? There's no rule saying they have to be the OP to do a write-up.

[Since1984]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

Word is that tonight the Penguins will play in front of Tristan Jarry.

This will be his first game of the season, and second ever NHL appearance. He played a game at the end of last season, and lost in NYR. He has won 5 of 6 games so far in the AHL, but also uncharacteristically carries a >3.00 GAA and a <0.900 SP.

Thank god it isn't his first ever NHL start....We all know how first NHL starts go when that goalie is facing the Calgary Flames.

[FBI]

I usually only start the GDT if it hasn't already been started.. Reasoning: I like to talk about the game and am impatient if we aren't talking about it yet.

[FBI]

Here's the herald game preview:
http://calgaryherald.com/sports/hock...2-24cac97575ad

[hwy19man]

Centre Ice channels for:
Thursday, November 2
Pittsburgh at Calgary, 1900h/7:00 pm Mountain
Flames feed in red


Shaw Cable 350 SD and HD--regular
Shaw Cable 621 SD and HD--Blue Sky

Shaw Direct 167 HD--Classic lineup
Shaw Direct 467 HD--Advance lineup

Bell - 431 SD 1456 HD???
Telus Sat - same as Bell
Telus Optik - ***

Rogers - Same as Eastlink
Source Cable - 460 SD 484 HD
Eastlink - 460 SD and HD
Cogeco - 460 SD 493 HD
Westman - 811 812 SD 825 826 HD
MTS - 843 SD 1843 HD
Novus - 484**
Northwestel - 581 SD and HD
Videotron - NA***

USA
Indemand - Game 11 Game HD11
Directv - 784 SD 784-1 HD
Dish - 584 SD 9554 HD Hopper channel 475-12


Sirius Radio-- Siri Internet 924
XM Radio-- XM 206 (Internet 924)
SXM Radio-- SXM 206 (Internet 924)

[kingkahuna]

It's the pens so they need to stay the #### out of the penalty box

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by kingkahuna

It's the pens so they need to stay the #### out of the penalty box

In their last four games the Flames have taken only 12 penalties, which is top-five in the NHL.

[MisterJoji]

Worked last time so ...

[IgiTang]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

Feel free to make your own GDTs.

Sure, no problem. Seems to be pretty easy. With that said, I always thought there were contributors who could and did do a much better job than I. And they would get "thanks" for their efforts. I respected that and appreciated their efforts to the extent of not wanting to step on toes.

If it's open season on GDT's, sure. Why not?

[getbak]

Someone needs to remind the Penguins that every season in which they've won the Stanley Cup, they've lost a game in Calgary (except 2009, when they didn't play here).

Their three-peat is hinging on them losing tonight.

[IgiTang]

Originally Posted by N-E-B

And further, why can't the posters who enjoy doing write-ups just post it in the thread? There's no rule saying they have to be the OP to do a write-up.

Because those posts get lost in a 15 page thread.

That is exactly why I missed Locke's rebuttal before responding to TC's response to my OP.

It's all good. I'm not trying to start crap or cherp anyone. But Calgaryblood articulated it well.

If you're going to be so keen on starting a GDT, put some effort in to it or wait for someone else to create it.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by IgiTang

Because those posts get lost in a 15 page thread.

That is exactly why I missed Locke's rebuttal before responding to TC's response to my OP.

It's all good. I'm not trying to start crap or cherp anyone. But Calgaryblood articulated it well.

If you're going to be so keen on starting a GDT, put some effort in to it or wait for someone else to create it.

As someone who used to put a LOT of effort into writing a GDT (average of an hour of research and writing) I would very much appreciate it if those who started the thread did at least a little bit of set up for the rest of the thread, particularly reporting on the opposition. We often know everything about our own team, but know very little about the opposition, especially Eastern teams. I like knowing what to look for from the other team heading into the game.