Post-Game Talk: Sid is a Venomous Beast that You Can't Kill with a Broom

[Beau Knows]

Does anyone actually miss Jordan Staal still?

I do, but I love what Sutter brings every night. Solid replacement, great work by Shero.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Sid got a second assist on the second dupuis goal. I missed it, is the assist legit?

Most definitely. His stick broke up a cross-ice pass in the defensive zone and bounced to Kunitz.

 

[froods]

Dupuis is not too shabby either most games...

How about that Matt Cooke guy?

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Sid got a second assist on the second dupuis goal. I missed it, is the assist legit?

He was instrumental in breaking up Toronto's scoring chance, deflecting the puck away from the Leaf player sitting backdoor. The puck went off Sid's stick into the corner, bounced around to Kunitz, who picked it up and skated it up ice, then set up Dupuis. So while he barely touched the puck, he was a big part in that play.

 

[Fordy]

Sid got a second assist on the second dupuis goal. I missed it, is the assist legit?

Yes.

 

[froods]

That problem-- for the playoffs-- isn't limited to Crosby.

I posted this earlier . . . Shero could solve a lot of problems, including in his bottom six, by addressing L1 RW and L2 LW, then slotting Dupuis to L3 RW, sliding Beau to the bottom six for this go around (even Seguin played on the fourth line as a rookie during Boston's cup run), and putting Glass and Kennedy out of our misery.



I am beginning to think that I died and went to h*ll.

How about leaving Bennett on line 2, but giving him a safety net?

Trading Despres and Kennedy for Eriksson and Morrow

Kunitz-Sid-Eriksson
Bennett-Malkin-Neal
Cooke-Sutter-Dupuis
Morrow-Vitale-Adams

Morrow can spot on that 2nd line from time to time

 

[IcedCapp]

How about leaving Bennett on line 2, but giving him a safety net?

Trading Despres and Kennedy for Eriksson and Morrow

Kunitz-Sid-Eriksson
Bennett-Malkin-Neal
Cooke-Sutter-Dupuis
Morrow-Vitale-Adams

Morrow can spot on that 2nd line from time to time

1) Eriksson's not on the market
2) If he were on the market, that wouldn't get you in the neighborhood of acquiring him

 

[Fordy]

How come every time I think "this game is a perfect example of why Dupuis doesn't belong on the first line" he scores twice in the dying minutes of the game?

 

[66-30-33]

Holy ****, just realised something...Crosby has 35 assists in 28 games. In 82 games he would have 90+. Crosby should get 55 by the time the season ends. 60 if he gets a few good games.. Mind=blown!

 

[IcedCapp]

Holy ****, just realised something...Crosby has 35 assists in 28 games. In 82 games he would have 90+. Crosby should get 55 by the time the season ends. 60 if he gets a few good games.. Mind=blown!

I just wish he was capable of raising his game when Malkin is out.

 

[66-30-33]

I just wish he was capable of raising his game when Malkin is out.

Crosby 100 assists
Malkin 100 goals
Orpik 1000 PIM's

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Crosby 100 assists
Malkin 100 goals
Orpik 1000 turnovers

... Is probably more accurate, given how #44 has been playing lately.

 

[steveg]

How about that Matt Cooke guy?

Not too shabby, either...

 

[IcedCapp]

How come every time I think "this game is a perfect example of why Dupuis doesn't belong on the first line" he scores twice in the dying minutes of the game?

I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.

I'm not saying this to be an ass, but I don't know a better way to say it:

watch Dupuis when he's not scoring goals (wait, this makes me sound like a moron, not an ass). He's killing offense in so many ways. We're not asking for a 50-goal scorer, just someone who makes smart decisions - WHEN YOU CONSIDER WHO IS ON HIS LINE.

ie: not ringing it around the boards on the rush, not pulling off a 100ft slapper when you've got a good entry, being able to consistently finish in close, etc.

 

[froods]

I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.

I'm not saying this to be an ass, but I don't know a better way to say it:

watch Dupuis when he's not scoring goals (wait, this makes me sound like a moron, not an ass). He's killing offense in so many ways. We're not asking for a 50-goal scorer, just someone who makes smart decisions - WHEN YOU CONSIDER WHO IS ON HIS LINE.

ie: not ringing it around the boards on the rush, not pulling off a 100ft slapper when you've got a good entry, being able to consistently finish in close, etc.

Both times he did that it was at the end of their shift and led to an offensive zone face-off. It was a very smart play.

 

[IcedCapp]

Both times he did that it was at the end of their shift and led to an offensive zone face-off. It was a very smart play.

then we're not talking about the same instance and I'm not only talking about tonight.



Unrelated: so impressed with the suddenness of the Pens offense. It's gotta give opposing coaches sweats, one turnover, one slip and they can make you pay. And it seems to snowball.

 

[FDBluth]

I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.

I'm not saying this to be an ass, but I don't know a better way to say it:

watch Dupuis when he's not scoring goals (wait, this makes me sound like a moron, not an ass). He's killing offense in so many ways. We're not asking for a 50-goal scorer, just someone who makes smart decisions - WHEN YOU CONSIDER WHO IS ON HIS LINE.

ie: not ringing it around the boards on the rush, not pulling off a 100ft slapper when you've got a good entry, being able to consistently finish in close, etc.

Dupuis sucks terribly at anything to do with offense that doesn't relate to shooting the puck quickly or maintaining a cycle. He's good at those things, but his play when he has the puck in open space is atrocious, especially in the neutral zone. Half the time he's barely able to get it to dribble off of his stick into Crosby's general direction.

 

[DoktorZaius]

Both times he did that it was at the end of their shift and led to an offensive zone face-off. It was a very smart play.

I distinctly recall an instance of this from either tonight's game or the Bruins where Dupers could have sent the puck over to Crosby on the opposite boards, or held on to the puck and let the play develop (as Crosby would have). Instead he launches the puck well over the net and it ends around hard, easily bypassing even Crosby's superhuman retrieval skills and into the neutral zone for the opposing team to take possession.

 

[DoktorZaius]

Which is to say, I was instantly mortified and left wondering why he was doing his Tyler Kennedy impression while he's out there with 87.

 

[ColePens]

I just got done watching the game. I had to DVR tonight as I was out. Here are some of my notes:

1) Sidney Crosby is a ****ing beast. His desperation on that defensive zone coverage (JVR sitting next to MAF) was amazing. Our defense should be in better position, but just wow. And to be rewarded on the other end with a goal? Yeah.. deserved.

What a gem by Crosby. This is one of those games you watch for a long time and say "Yep... that's why he's the best player in the game."

2) Why wait to activate the defense and keep the F3 high? Do it from the drop of the puck. I can't vent any more on it so I will leave it at that.

3) Fleury made huge save after huge save to keep us alive. We don't get anything if it weren't for him. Excellent game. If Crosby didn't put on a show well worth everyone's money, Fleury would have been the biggest star of the night. Huge props to him.



Oh... did I mention Sidney Crosby is the best hockey player in the game? Yeah. Can't forget that.

 

[7even]

Didn't really think you guys deserved to win that one, but the best teams find ways to win.

Cheers, and I hope to see you gents in the playoffs.

 

[Tacitus Kilgore]

How bout that hit by Despres, you guys know the one.

 

[ColePens]

Something I've been noticing about Crosby... he looks absurdly calm. I remember that shift after he hit Chara in Boston. Someone on the Bruins gave him a cheap shot after the whistle. Sid barely looks back and just casually skates to the bench. He was in such a zone that it didn't even bother him.

Tonight - that issue with the ref. He just turned and skated back to the bench for the television time out. Ref came over and apologized and Sid looked just calm and casual. Then he goes and puts on a ridiculous show.

The rest of the team should take a look at how calm and confident Sid is.

 

[steveg]

How bout that hit by Despres, you guys know the one.

I mentioned in the GDT that I can't remember the last time I saw a Pens defender stand up a guy at the blue line and dump him on his wallet. VERY impressive...

Steve

 

[ColePens]

And just to make mention - I like the Sutter line w/ Neal/Bennett. They are good together. Had good zone time and Beau/Sutter know defense. I really like that line if Geno or Sid are injured.

I mentioned in the GDT that I can't remember the last time I saw a Pens defender stand up a guy at the blue line and dump him on his wallet. VERY impressive...

Steve

Orpik did it for a long long time. But yes.. I completely agree that it's refreshing. He actually is one of our most physical dmen even though he doesn't get credited hits. He steps up beautifully inside the blue line to separate puck/man.