TheGoldenJet
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Tell me you don’t watch hockey without telling me you don’t watch hockey.
Russia has actually used Malkin in defensive roles before (unlike Ovechkin), they even purposely line matched him against Sid in the past.
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Tell me you don’t watch hockey without telling me you don’t watch hockey.
HandshakeLine
A real jerk thing
Shit if we’re talking about questionable decisions, what about being a middle aged person on the internet? Horrendous.
vodeni
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its over for Sid. Last night the jinx fest was unbearable, madden and all the ball suckers announcing Sid for Hart, and all that meaningless shit will finally put the stop on Sid's magnificent stretch...I just hope is cold streak not an injury
guilty of charge...
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ChaosAgent
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Malkin can't be out there during empty nets because his start/stop skating isn't good enough. It isn't his decision making and it definitely isn't his ability to win battles which is elite. But he is terrible defending in open space because he can get walked by 70% of the league. This wasn't the case when he was younger, but he has gotten marginally slower and the league has gotten much faster.
And yes, Carter's stop/start is better than Geno's.
And yes, Carter's stop/start is better than Geno's.
Pretty good considering how shitty we were just a month ago…
vodeni
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yeah, something is wrong with his shots, most of his shots are just straight in thegoalie, he is still at his career average over 3 shots per game, but his shooting percentage is way below his averag, he is below 9% last year he was above 15%...
pistolpete11
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I'm OK with Geno not getting out there for empty net situations.
I just think people need to keep that in mind when discussing his production and fancy stats start getting thrown around. I said it a few weeks ago...He's gets all the -'s when we have an empty net and none of the +'s when they have an empty net.
I just think people need to keep that in mind when discussing his production and fancy stats start getting thrown around. I said it a few weeks ago...He's gets all the -'s when we have an empty net and none of the +'s when they have an empty net.
Sidney the Kidney
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On a side tangent, I don't know why they give minuses when giving up an empty net goal. It kind of skews the stat considering at that point you're not trying to play "defense". You're just putting all your effort into scoring a goal.
Then again I don't like minuses for getting scored on shorthanded, either. The plus/minus stat should be exclusive to even man situations.
pistolpete11
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I'm OK giving a minus for getting scored on while you're on the PP, but agree with empty net situations.
Ugene Magic
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HandshakeLine
A real jerk thing
I'm sure the local ABers would be happy to keep you abreast of they boy's newest dumbest fart.
Sidgeni Malkby
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I'm sure Beau would know
. Seriously though, let's hope the for the best. What's great is we have the D depth to survive injuries. Define middle aged...
I'm not sure where I stand these days :\.
That is a valid point.
Based on the stats:
Penguins Against Empty Net:
7 scored - 3 allowed (so +4)
Penguins With Empty Net:
2 scored - 5 allowed (so -3)
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As for the game...
- Impressed with how the team is playing overall. The 4th line wasn't falling over itself this game. Geno is getting his points, but something seems to be bothering him. If need be, they should just give him games off during the season (assuming he doesn't get injured).
- I'm actually impressed with POJ, and that Sully is ACTUALLY giving him a leash to grow. I said this before, he needs to train more with Letang cuz he falls way too much..lol. I saw Letang talking to POJ early in the game, likely giving him tips. He is the perfect mentor, both Montreal born, and both french speaking. I love his stick work, and he's slowly getting better at they physical aspects of the game.
- Every line is bringing something to the table. To be fair though overall, the Sabres didn't come in with their A game, however, realistically they aren't supposed to be a good team, so all is right in the universe.
Flying Dego
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Geno is the poster child for Elite High risk/High reward.
Any fan that's followed his career knows he does amazing things and makes a High number of dangerous plays. He's one of a kind
Definitely not a great defend the lead guy, though...
The Old Master
come and take it.
dr robbie
Let's Go Pens!
I like Malkin as much as the next guy, but I agree that he shouldn't be on the ice during EN situations. Malkin doesn't always make the smartest defensive decisions and it's not really a great time to make risky plays.
The Old Master
come and take it.
you misunderstand Geno. he only makes plays that no other player can do. it only looks like a bad decision when all the hockey gods get together to try to overcome his greatness.
edit; jealousy induced, I'm sure.
Tender Rip
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It would be interesting if someone had access to stats to document how we actually fare when Geno has been on the ice for empty net opportunities.
Randy Butternubs
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Natural Stat Trick my dude:
Player Season Totals - Natural Stat Trick
www.naturalstattrick.com
From 19-20 to now Malkin has the 12th most ice time when it comes to facing an empty net. And he has a 100%GF.
Tender Rip
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BigEezyE22
Continuing to not support HF.
Depends on whether or not wife and kids are up.
Personally, I envy Petry's hand situation.
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