Post-Game Talk: It's been one hell of a ride, boys. One HELL of a ride.

[Mike Lange Version 2]

Who else is hopping on the Vegas bandwagon with me? Get Fleur another cup!! (and i wouldn't hate neal and engo getting one too)

 

[The Grim Reaper]

Murray was average this entire playoffs. You're kidding yourselves to say otherwise.

 

[NewAgeOutlaw]

I decided I wasn't gonna be mad but another Kuzy breakaway when Letang hangs Sid out to dry with a braindead pass? f*** that guy.

He needs to develop some hockey sense fast because he is going to be totally useless if his physical gifts continue to fade.

 

[Oddfello]

Just a pause in the program. Rest up, get healthy and come back for another next season.

 

[Rakell67]

They were skating in cement all night. Didn't deserve to win this year but they can address the fact that they need 2 solid stay at home defenseman and I wouldn't be adverse to trading Letang to do that. Just need fresh faces in that D core other than Dumolin and Schultz

I’d be ok with trading Letang and Maatta to revamp the D. Not sure who could be targeted tho.

 

[Shady Machine]

Yeah, he should have kept his 5 hole closed and let Kuznetsov just skate past him to shoot at the open 4×6.

My bad didn’t realize the only options were to give up a goal 5 hole or leave the net open.

 

[Hockey Freak 7]

I’m rooting for Jets or Vegas..
Tampa won’t go far after Caps..

 

[Andy99]

I really can’t handle another Letang season. The guy owes me about $200 for my swear jar just from the playoffs. Move him to whatever team wants to deal with his constant mental mistakes.

He owes me big time for my blood pressure medication..

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

I actually kind of feel good for Ovy. It must suck to have been such an incredible player for so long and still be considered a loser.

I mean, I hope the Caps get murdered next round, but on a human level it's nice to see him revel in this.

 

[Dangles78]

If Letang is here next season, I will not be attending any games. That is all.

Have fun watching from home or the bar...because he'll be here

 

[Ragamuffin Gunner]

you're seriously blaming Murray right now. Unreal. Good lord give it a rest.

exact same move as last time. goalies are allowed to stop breakaways. not to mention the terrible goal e gave up in the 2nd. MM was a huge reason the Pens are done right now, don't try to kid yourself.

 

[ChrisKuuuunitz]

Who else is hopping on the Vegas bandwagon with me? Get Fleur another cup!! (and i wouldn't hate neal and engo getting one too)

I'm gonna watch basketball

 

[LOGiK]

So when is the next game? October 10th give or take? 5 months from now? ughhh

 

[NastyNick]

You pass the puck up the ice and you see Crosby lose it and you don't move to the middle of the ice!!? I just don't get it.

Like i said, Letang's brain has never kept up with the speed of the NHL. He use to have some speed to catch up, but thats leaving his game too.

 

[TheSniper26]

Can't win the cup every year. Let's not embarrass ourselves acting like spoiled babies.

Nice run, boys. Rest up for next year.

 

[ncm7772]

Been an absolute BLAST the last 3 years. A hell of a run! Proud to be a Pens fan!

It's my wife's fault. More on that after I go on my long car ride to ease my nerves and chew a whole can.

Again, hell of a ride!

 

[PensandCaps]

Come on dude. He let a muffin in and then parted the Red Sea for the game winner

I guess if you ignore all the other saves.

 

[Beau Knows]

Well they have another great opportunity next year, still have Brassard and cheap Jake to work with.
Retool the blueline and this team can still win the Cup.

 

[Coastal Kev]

The team looked great exactly 2 times this year. Once when Sprong was up and was quickly sent back down. Next was about 2 weeks before the TDL and then Brassard (which a few braves souls had the foresight to question).

Lastly, Sully never dressed his best lineup. Way too many passengers at forward who didn't score, can't forecheck, can't play physical, can't win board battles and did not provide any spark.

How many of those forward did Sprong tie in goal scoring in the playoffs without ever playing one game??

Meatloaf

 

[Ugene Magic]

Thanks Pens.....!

Been a heck of a ride for two and half years.

 

[pensforlife]

Pens will win 1 more within 3 years. Congrats caps, rest up pens and everyone don’t take this loss hard, it’s all gravy

 

[bathroomSTAAL]

Sucks but it's not the worst thing in the world. After all the stressful games the last couple years, it will be nice to have May/June freed up to do other less stressful stuff.

Incredible run that no one can take away from them. Sid and Geno's legacies are secure, and they'll be back next year with Phil and Brassard healthy again.

 

[Jacob]

Murray was average this entire playoffs. You're kidding yourselves to say otherwise.

Who’s said otherwise?

 

[orby]

Murray was average this entire playoffs. You're kidding yourselves to say otherwise.

He was really good tonight. Just not enough.

 

[Gumbercules]

Agree with a lot of your sentiments:

1) Threepeat was improbable, so not all that surprised;
2) Capitals were the better team in key moments. Took a page out of the Sens book tonight and just waited for the Pens to gift them scoring chances. Pens need to be a little more flexible in their style going forward. If a team is playing a 1-4, you really need to simpify. Turnover margin was massive, mostly because the Pens kept trying to stickhandle through 4 caps each time up the ice.
3)Need to to do something with the defence in the off-season. Aside from Dumo, there isn't much to like back there in their current roles.
4) At least we didn't lose to the Flyers.