Post-Game Talk: Pens/Panthers...Because we close GDTs before putting up post-games for some reason
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MeticulouslyDishevel
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Don't worry everybody - the last time the Pens lost to Florida on home ice was in January 2009, and then they went on to win the cup!!!!
I admire the Root Sports tv personalities for sticking to the script no matter how dire the situation becomes.
cheesedanish87
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I could care less about the lose, pens just weren't motivated tonight.
I can't blame the pens, there not going to be playing a meaningful game til game 1 of the playoffs.
One thing that worries me is Sid's rw, Sid misses Dupuis, Sid put up some points 5 on 5 with Neal, other then that he hasn't done much 5 on 5 since Dupuis got hurt.
This is starting to remind of last year when Geno played with about 500 different wingers
I can't blame the pens, there not going to be playing a meaningful game til game 1 of the playoffs.
One thing that worries me is Sid's rw, Sid misses Dupuis, Sid put up some points 5 on 5 with Neal, other then that he hasn't done much 5 on 5 since Dupuis got hurt.
This is starting to remind of last year when Geno played with about 500 different wingers
gordie
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So if the Penguins win the first round in 4 or 5 games, is this what we have to look forward to in Game 1 of the second round?
This team has a date with getting knocked out in the second round to an inferior Eastern opponent.
So if the Penguins win the first round in 4 or 5 games, is this what we have to look forward to in Game 1 of the second round?
Depends upon whether we see a defensively dominant team like Ottawa was last year.
Speaking Moistly
What a terrible image.
So if the Penguins win the first round in 4 or 5 games, is this what we have to look forward to in Game 1 of the second round?
Probably. Especially if the other team is perceived as being significantly inferior.
And after a really nice Geno is back game against Winnipeg, our quote second line has looked like **** (save the game Neal missed).
gordie
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ColePens
RIP Fugu Buffaloed & parabola
SAT JAN 3, 2009 PANTHERS PENGUINS 1:00 PM FINAL FLA (6) - PIT (1)
a month later, Therrien Got fired and the pens went on to win the stanley cup
Make this same thing happen.
Saying it only started with Letang and Geno returning is a far more convenient narrative.
Ugene Magic
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The Pens had been doing some good things with transitioning through the neutral zone - something besides the stretch pass. Tonight there was zero support for passers and puck carriers, passes either were up the wall to no one or thrown across the ice, the d-men were often way behind the play (or way ahead), and no attempts to change anything as the game progressed.
I have no idea if this was a defensive issue or offensive issue (I suspect both), players coming back or players being rusty (all of the above), but it would be nice if they would fix that.
Also neither Pyatt or Jokinen should be with Kunitz-Crosby regularly (not that any of them played well).
I have no idea if this was a defensive issue or offensive issue (I suspect both), players coming back or players being rusty (all of the above), but it would be nice if they would fix that.
Also neither Pyatt or Jokinen should be with Kunitz-Crosby regularly (not that any of them played well).
IcedCapp
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Geno hasn't been "good", but he hasn't been horrific, either.
I just don't know what to say. It looks like they've tuned the coach out and are doing whatever they want, but first place and whatnot, I don't have the energy to argue
WayneSid9987
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Only guy who's really in jeopardy is MAF. If he blows up again. They have to make a change there. If they don't, i dunno why anyone would support this team anymore.
Speaking Moistly
What a terrible image.
Ogrezilla
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really though, it did. it wasn't anything close to tonight, but it was sloppy. We've been sloppy ever since Orpik and Scuds came back.
That might take Mario and Ron forcing Shero to do that. It was easier for Shero to fire Therrien since he wasn't "his guy" and the Penguins were falling out of the playoff picture. Shero seems to have much more loyalty to Bylsma.
Ragamuffin Gunner
Lost in the Flood
This is what happens when the coach tries to often to be the players friend. Nobody ever raises a voice or kicks a garbage can in that locker room. I bet they go to Pizza Hut after a tough loss like little kids do after soccer.
Pretty much this. Wash, rinse, repeat, random excuse generator. At some point, it's just not worth it.
gordie
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He hired him to to be the Head Coach of WBS in 2008 but that doesn't excuse Shero from ignoring the fact that this team with Crosby + Malkin is just a pretender for the cup with Bylsma in charge. He's had 4 seasons to evaluate Bylsma and come to realize that he is the wrong choice and now add a 5th.
domaug*
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you're not allowed to be upset because they're winning their division. no matter what else they do, you can't be mad. because, again, at this very moment, they're winning their division.
and if you have any complaints or criticism over this team and how they're playing, you're not a real fan.
Ogrezilla
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indeed. they like Disco for sure, but nobody can convince me that they respect him.
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