Post-Game Talk: Game #2 Pens vs Wings: Much better game

[Pancakes]

One thing I thought Graves did tonight was use his body well to just eat checks and make plays out of it. He would do that rather than just chucking the puck away under pressure.

Marcus Pettersson does that so well. Graves should take a page out of his book with that. When you're that friggin big if some guy is trying to forecheck you just make them earn it and try to strip you. Don't just panic under pressure. You have that size. Use it.

When Graves plays like that he's much more effective.

 

[Ryder71]

One thing I thought Graves did tonight was use his body well to just eat checks and make plays out of it. He would do that rather than just chucking the puck away under pressure.

Marcus Pettersson does that so well. Graves should take a page out of his book with that. When you're that friggin big if some guy is trying to forecheck you just make them earn it and try to strip you. Don't just panic under pressure. You have that size. Use it.

When Graves plays like that he's much more effective.

One of the better games he's played in a Penguin uniform.

 

[DrDangles]

How much cap space do we gain if we waive Jarry when Ned is back lol

 

[Ryder71]

I really like this new radio guy we got.

 

[SEALBound]

Just donned on me that DOC technically potted two as well. Good showing from him tonight given a bit of a rough game last night.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

How much cap space do we gain if we waive Jarry when Ned is back lol

You mean after he clears and gets demoted? Something like 1.2M. It changes based on the cap ceiling total, almost annually.

 

[SEALBound]

If you can't move Jarry and you get comfortable with Blomy, I can see several teams being interested in Neds.

 

[Pancakes]

Just donned on me that DOC technically potted two as well. Good showing from him tonight given a bit of a rough game last night.

I could see him fitting better with Malkin tbh. I don't think DOC has the short ice hockey sense to keep up with how Crosby likes to play. Malkin's easier to play with.

 

[PenguinSuitedUp]

Anyone know if Celebrini likes spinorama passes?

 

[Gurglesons]

Hopefully Gryz can keep up this play. If he can be an effective top four LHD we probably can get a 3rd for him at the deadline.

 

[Andy99]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1844572237895963035

 

[molon labe]

Got power to the house back - just finished the game.

Much better effort tonight- obviously against a team much more on par with our own. We still look very very very slow as a group - so they'll need to just find ways. Was happy to see Raks with Sid and the new formed Geno line looked pretty dope. Don't like our outright lack of physicality though...the wings just took liberties and had our group looking over their shoulder most of the game. A good team would have made us pay with that. I think Eller is our toughest forward at this point? lol

Also- I have to give Graves credit tonight. That's as good as we'll probably ever see him unfortunately....unless he takes some strides forward somehow. Kids' got hands of stone, can not make an outlet pass and has no confidence to do so either - but he can get stick on puck and break up plays for damned sure. I guess I'll take it. Something is better than nothing. Just - you'd almost rather a forward stay back to puck handle.

Be honest at the start I thought the team was going to mail it in.

 

[Andy99]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1844573111410123124

 

[AuroraBorealis]

I believe we're 10-3-0 in 2nd nights of B2B's going back to last year? It's weird.

 

[SEALBound]

I could see him fitting better with Malkin tbh. I don't think DOC has the short ice hockey sense to keep up with how Crosby likes to play. Malkin's easier to play with.

For sure. I think Rakell works better with Sid as well. It will be interesting to see what happens when Rust is back. I'm guessing:

Beau-Sid-Rust
Bunt-Geno-Raks
DOC-Eller-Puljujarvi
Hayes-Glass-Acciari

https://x.com/i/web/status/1844572237895963035

Both game charts show a very high individual offense rating for Beauvillier. Hate to pump his tires too much, but he's been a key offensive player for us in both games.

 

[Turin]

Jarry blows

 

[Tom Hanks]

Jarry blows

Jarry is a killer goalie

 

[ImporterExporter]

Sullivan literally, was stone cold death stare, every time the camera zoomed in on him. Really incredible coaching display. Standing absolutely still, with a look of absolute disgust plastered to your face. I'm glad Quinn likes to communicate to the players. If standing around, looking angry is all you need to be considered one of the "2 of 3 best coaches in the NHL", where can I sign up?

 

[Ryder71]

Jarry blows

He's worthless and weak!

 

[Ugene Magic]

So long as "The Team" doesn't give up endless odd-man breaks a goalie looks good or bad.

I mean, Jarry was the issue last night?

Never change people.

Great on Blomqvist and Geno's 800.

He still gave up 3 goals, and he didn't face the top team of a year ago, or did the team face the best goalie of last year, tonight.

 

[wheelz87]

Team was under fire in the first, especially on that power play. We had no business being down only 1-0 before getting a late goal to go into the second. With Jarry in net, I have no doubt its 3-0 going into the second again.

I also have no doubt 35 gets the net on Saturday and its more like the opener than tonight. Guy is just simply a loser and its a scenario where both parties need to move on. Its not happening here.

 

[Ugene Magic]

Team was under fire in the first, especially on that power play. We had no business being down only 1-0 before getting a late goal to go into the second. With Jarry in net, I have no doubt its 3-0 going into the second again.

I also have no doubt 35 gets the net on Saturday and its more like the opener than tonight. Guy is just simply a loser and its a scenario where both parties need to move on. Its not happening here.

The Pens couldn't literally score on Shesterkin to gain any ground any momentum. They were behind the 8-ball from the outset to the games final horn.

 

[DesertedPenguin]

Geno is an international treasure. He gets Sullivan for a fantastically awkward hug.

 

[Snooki Stackhouse]

Jarry is a sunk cost. What's better for the team moving forward is playing the best goaltender(s) and he might not even be top 3 in the org.