Post-Game Talk: Penguins 2, Islanders 1 (OT) - CDS Saves Dead Team Skating

[Mr Jiggyfly]

The whole ZAR thing is, for a lack of a better word, biz-zar. I don't get the attention given to a player who doesn't do anything particularly well.

The org has gotten it in their heads he’s the next Hornqvist...

Outside of his last year of college, he’s never been a goal scorer or big point producer.

He wasn’t even doing that well in WBS. He had one good game really, where he got a HT and they basically used it as an excuse to bring him up.

He’s the new Papa Roach. Can’t get rid of ‘em.

 

[Andy99]

Ok...so while Brass is here (still think he’ll be traded) it’s quite clear by now that he sucks at handling the defensive zone minutes Sully wants to bestow on L3...not that he was great with Sid, but he’s much better in an offensive role...given that, and assuming Simon and Horny are back Wednesday, why not go....

Brass-Sid-Phil
Jake-G-Horny
Pearson-Sheahan-Simon
ZAR-Grant-Rust

 

[KIRK]

Of course Sully just gushing all over the blocked shots. How is this the same guy who led a culture of turn the other cheek and play with speed/skill.

Literally the phrase was "FAST AND FEARLESS!"

I literally feel like I live in an alternate universe every time I listen to him.

Of course, I suppose that's a step up on listening to Tomlin, where I literally have to ask myself 'what the **** is he even saying'.

 

[Gurglesons]

The org has gotten it in their heads he’s the next Hornqvist...

Outside of his last year of college, he’s never been a goal scorer or big point producer.

He wasn’t even doing that well in WBS. He had one good game really, where he got a HT and they basically used it as an excuse to bring him up.

He’s the new Papa Roach. Can’t get rid of ‘em.

Except he isn’t our Last Resort

 

[ColePens]

It's weird to say but we have Chicago/LA. Those are 2 of the worst teams in the NHL. We need those 4 points.

 

[KIRK]

The org has gotten it in their heads he’s the next Hornqvist...

Outside of his last year of college, he’s never been a goal scorer or big point producer.

He wasn’t even doing that well in WBS. He had one good game really, where he got a HT and they basically used it as an excuse to bring him up.

He’s the new Papa Roach. Can’t get rid of ‘em.

Nah, he's not Papa Roach. Guys like Kuhn were Papa Roaches. ZAR is the ****** King Cockroach.

 

[vodeni]

another interesting stat:
In the third Pens attempted 25 shots get 7 on the goal
Isles attempted 7 and got all 7 on goal

 

[vodeni]

It's weird to say but we have Chicago/LA. Those are 2 of the worst teams in the NHL. We need those 4 points.

only if we could play Oakland Raiders

 

[Gurglesons]

One thing I don’t get is the insistence to go back to Maatta and Oleksiak when you have Pettersson playing well.

 

[Pete Gas]

Nah, he's not Papa Roach. Guys like Kuhn were Papa Roaches. ZAR is the ****** King Cockroach.

ZAR looks more like a Nickelback guy to me

 

[KIRK]

another interesting stat:
In the third Pens attempted 25 shots get 7 on the goal
Isles attempted 7 and got all 7 on goal

Unrelated, but I'm told that NYPD has opened up an investigation into Kris Letang for serial shin pad abuse.

 

[canadianguy77]

dumo looks weak on the boards whats up with that? he still can't get puck within 5 feet of the net when shooting...

Riikola can actually get the puck on net. Crosby gets Dumo 3 or 4 open shots every game. That, along with other things, makes me wonder if Riikola would be a better fit for that pairing.

 

[Andy99]

Of course Sully just gushing all over the blocked shots. How is this the same guy who led a culture of turn the other cheek and play with speed/skill.

Literally the phrase was "FAST AND FEARLESS!"

It’s quite clear the guy at this point is just desperately trying to save his job and move the team up in the standings...

 

[PensPlz]

Nah, he's not Papa Roach. Guys like Kuhn were Papa Roaches. ZAR is the ****** King Cockroach.

Cut my Pens into pieces.
This is my last retort.

 

[KIRK]

It's weird to say but we have Chicago/LA. Those are 2 of the worst teams in the NHL. We need those 4 points.

So, you're saying you're cautiously pessimistic?

 

[Ryder71]

One thing I don’t get is the insistence to go back to Maatta and Oleksiak when you have Pettersson playing well.

So far so good with Petterson. Certainly doesn't look out of place. Still early though but he's off to a good start.

 

[ColePens]

Fast and fearless. If they want to play post whistle, turn the other cheek and skate away. Beat them in between whistles.

Now it's back to grind bitches down!!

 

[Ryder71]

Cut my Pens into pieces.
This is my last retort.

That song came out at a very pivotal point in my life. The song itself is ok but it stirs the memories quite a bit. Some good, some bad, I'll stop now.

 

[vodeni]

It still amazes me to think that (a) Dumo is the 2nd defenseman to come out for the 3 on 3 and (b) Maatta is the option for PP2.

Even WITH Schultz out, the fact that we see **** like that indicates just how absolutely awful a job JR has done over the last 16 months deconstructing the defense he once assembled.

riiko could be that second guy, he's got some skating ability, other than that...

 

[ColePens]

So, you're saying you're cautiously pessimistic?

Tomlin has reallllllly injured my positive outlook. I almost feel broken. And judging by ex Steelers finally speaking out, he broke A LOT of people.

 

[vodeni]

Ok...so while Brass is here (still think he’ll be traded) it’s quite clear by now that he sucks at handling the defensive zone minutes Sully wants to bestow on L3...not that he was great with Sid, but he’s much better in an offensive role...given that, and assuming Simon and Horny are back Wednesday, why not go....

Brass-Sid-Phil
Jake-G-Horny
Pearson-Sheahan-Simon
ZAR-Grant-Rust

can't split Jake and Sid no way...

 

[Andy99]

It's weird to say but we have Chicago/LA. Those are 2 of the worst teams in the NHL. We need those 4 points.

Chicago has had our number for a few years now....maybe with Q gone, they’re playing differently but they’ve given us fits...playing LA always feels like this game we just finished...a lot of obstruction and grabbing of our players without penalty and a lot of,perimeter shooting...

 

[PensPlz]

ZAR looks more like a Nickelback guy to me

 

[Andy99]

can't split Jake and Sid no way...

G needs some help...we can’t be one line....

 

[Rossi Rat]

only if we could play Oakland Raiders

Good one. The sad thing is, the Blackhawks have owned the Pens lately similar to the way the Raiders own the Steelers.