JotCast | Jason Mackey's Penguins chat: 4.5.18

Jason Mackey's Penguins chat: 4.5.18

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1:12

Any Dead albums you've been really into lately? I need some driving tunes

Jason Mackey

1:12

I've been in a big '90 kick. Have 3/29/90 going at the moment. Before that was digging some stuff from, I believe, '68.

OHIO412FAN

1:12

Is it possible that any Wilkes Barre players get called up in time for the playoffs, like in the past?

Jason Mackey

1:12

It all depends on when their season finishes.

team 1

1:12

I hate to rub it in, Jason, but I told you in a chat after the expansion draft that Las Vegas would be good this year and you didn't agree. I hope you enjoy eating crow, buddy! Do you enjoy eating crow?

Jason Mackey

1:13

I do, actually. Thank you for pointing that out. You were correct. I was not. I'm hardly the only one who thought Vegas might struggle.

PENS FAN

1:13

Mackey, I hope you are doing ok. I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Hang in there!

Jason Mackey

1:13

Thank you for that!

PGH

1:13

I saw that Van Damme movie you were in on TV the other night. I didn't spot you in the crowd though, but I DVRd it. What scene is it again?

Jason Mackey

1:13

When he runs down through the crowd. My dad was one of the guys holding a piece of wood so JCVD could do it, although it might've gotten cut.

Guest

1:13

Tip - While in Columbus you should check out the Book Loft in German Village. You like books? It is a great book store.

Jason Mackey

1:14

I do. Not much time, though. Morning skate, this, nap, game. Got in late last night. Hopefully there's a playoff series here. Great city. One of my favorites.

phish

1:14

Have you heard the 8-16-87 Dead show? Underrated?

Jason Mackey

1:14

I have no. I'll have to check that out. My '87 go-to is 9-16, but there's always room for more.

Guest

1:14

What team offers the most favorable matchup for the PENS in round 1 of the playoffs?

Jason Mackey

1:15

I still think Columbus. Because of Bobrovsky and the familiarity. Jackets seem to bring out the best in the Penguins.

1:15

Jason, really sorry to hear about your father. Take care and know that Pens Nation has your back.

Jason Mackey

1:15

Thank you for that. My dad would be honored. Huge Penguins fan. That's how he was dressed for his viewing -- in Pens gear.

Guest

1:15

What has to happen for the PENGUINS to get #1 seed?

Jason Mackey

1:15

They can't. Best they can do is No. 2 in the Metro.

1:16

Hi JMackey, this is pengiuns fan from japan. it is very late hear. am wondering if the great sidny crosby can lead his team to a next stanly cup and win 3 in 3 season? thnk you.

Jason Mackey

1:16

Yes, I absolutely believe he can. Get some sleep.

fan of GD

1:16

Jason, I hear people on Dead message board dragging Tom Constanten through the mud on a near daily basis. Do you consider him a true member of the Grateful Dead? To me he may be "the one that got away" I think that had he stayed on the Dead could have easily been considered and beloved in the same way that the Beatles are, but after TC left the Dead lost part of their soul. What gives? Did TC deserve to leave? He should have stayed. Any thought on that? Thanks for the great coverage of the team!

Jason Mackey

1:16

No strong thoughts on that one. I'm sorry.

Guest

1:16

IT is nearly playoff time, Mackey, and every PEns fan with a pulse knows that now is the time that the Pens have to put their noses to the grindstone and get to work. this is the time they need toshine. what dot they need to do to get to a 3rd finals and WIN IT in three years a feat NEVER done before! Thanks!

Jason Mackey

1:17

Pretty easy for me: Murray needs to be Murray, defense needs to be better, they need good healthy, they need Brassard, and the stars need to be the stars. No need to over-think anything.

USA

1:17

what team in the EAST is kind of a darkhorse to make a playoff run?

Jason Mackey

1:17

I don't know how much of a dark horse it is, but Toronto intrigues me. Very young and fast.

Guest

1:17

Should we be worried about Matt Murray?

Jason Mackey

1:17

Not at all, in my opinion.

Guest

1:17

Jason, let me paint a picture - Vegas vs. Pittsburgh in the Stanley Cup finals. What would the scene be like at Pens Arena if MAF comes back to tend goal against his old team for the cup? Also, would he ever have his allegience questioned and possibly throw the cup for his old team? Thanks!

Jason Mackey

1:18

Ugh, no. But it would be quite fun. I've loved a Vegas/Pittsburgh final. I think everyone would.

Pens4Life

1:18

Have tons of questions since you didn’t do this last week, so apologies in advance. Sorry to hear about your dad, Jason. What was his reaction when you began working at the PG and he knew you’d be in the presence of Pens greats as a job?

Jason Mackey

1:18

My dad was thrilled. Sort of because the PG but like any dad, he was just happy I was so happy.

Pens4Life

1:18

In your 20 thoughts last week, you said he hated football video games. Even Tecmo Super Bowl – perhaps the greatest video game of all time?!?!?!?!?

Jason Mackey

1:18

Yes. We never played it.

Pens4Life

1:18

You ever met or talked with Jeff Jimerson? What’s his story? Is singing the anthem his full-time job or is it just something on the side? How did the Pens find him?

Jason Mackey

1:19

I have not. It's a side job. I don't know.

Pens4Life

1:19

How bad is this team missing Cole right now? D has been below average, and that’s putting it nicely.

Jason Mackey

1:19

Some. But he's not the sole reason for the PK's struggles. They've been multi-faceted.

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