GDT: #80|Pittsburgh at Detroit Rock City looking for Kiss|Tuesday, April 2nd 7:30pm|LCA|FS-D+, ATTSN-PT

[Sidney the Kidney]

Wings are like 7-2-1 in their last 10 with an absolute joke of a roster. If we lose, that's embarrassing no matter how many injuries people point out as being the reason why. Because even with those people out, having Sid, Guentzel, McCann, Bjugstad, Kessel, Schultz, Maatta, and Murray in net should mean we ****ing roll these guys.

Yeah, I don't really understand why some folks think it's unreasonable to expect this Pens team to still be able to score more than 2 goals even with Malkin and Letang out.

Crosby - 33
Guentzel - 38
Rust - 18
Kessel - 24
McCann - 19
Hornqvist - 18

That's six guys on pace for 20+ goals, with two of them over 30 goals. And that doesn't include Bjugstad, who is scoring at a 20 goal pace since joining the Pens. Most teams would kill for that kind of firepower, even sans Geno and Tanger.

 

[Gurglesons]

Yeah, I don't really understand why some folks think it's unreasonable to expect this Pens team to still be able to score more than 2 goals even with Malkin and Letang out.

Crosby - 33
Guentzel - 38
Rust - 18
Kessel - 24
McCann - 19
Hornqvist - 18

That's six guys on pace for 20+ goals, with two of them over 30 goals. And that doesn't include Bjugstad, who is scoring at a 20 goal pace since joining the Pens. Most teams would kill for that kind of firepower, even sans Geno and Tanger.

Because Dumo, Letang and Geno make up nearly 25% of our cap and are essential to our depth which allows the above list of players more space on the ice to put up numbers?

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Because Dumo, Letang and Geno make up nearly 25% of our cap and are essential to our depth which allows the above list of players more space on the ice to put up numbers?

So in a hypothetical world where Geno and Letang don't play for the Pens, you think those guys wouldn't have anywhere close to those totals without them?

Also, it's not factoring in that the team can still generate 40 shots on net. It would be one thing if without Geno/Letang, the Pens were struggling to even get 20+ shots. But they're still, by and large, getting the shots. They're simply snake bit about burying the chances they get. I don't think Geno and Letang affect the offense to the degree we go from 4+ goals per game to struggling to score 2.

 

[Ryder71]

Newsflash! I want the Pens to win tonight.

 

[Ogrezilla]

we should be able to win with the injuries. But Detroit is playing well lately. This isn't some joke of a team right now. It wouldn't be some embarrassment or sign that we aren't good enough for the playoffs if we lose.

 

[Ryder71]

we should be able to win with the injuries. But Detroit is playing well lately. This isn't some joke of a team right now. It wouldn't be some embarrassment or sign that we aren't good enough for the playoffs if we lose.

They got a lot of speed upfront. And they're feelin it right now. I think a win tonight will be difficult. Hopefully we keep it simple and play our customary road game (of late).

 

[Honour Over Glory]

we should be able to win with the injuries. But Detroit is playing well lately. This isn't some joke of a team right now. It wouldn't be some embarrassment or sign that we aren't good enough for the playoffs if we lose.

While true, it's not like we're playing like ass either. So even with or without Dumoulin, the Pens should be able to pull out of this one with a win. Both teams have earned 14pts in their last 10 games, Pens 6-2-2 and Wings 7-3-0.

It'd take some moronic coaching decisions to lose.

 

[Gurglesons]

So in a hypothetical world where Geno and Letang don't play for the Pens, you think those guys wouldn't have anywhere close to those totals without them?

Also, it's not factoring in that the team can still generate 40 shots on net. It would be one thing if without Geno/Letang, the Pens were struggling to even get 20+ shots. But they're still, by and large, getting the shots. They're simply snake bit about burying the chances they get. I don't think Geno and Letang affect the offense to the degree we go from 4+ goals per game to struggling to score 2.

San Jose, Vegas and Boston have all lost to Detroit in their last five games.

There are plenty of things to get frustrated about.

 

[Ogrezilla]

While true, it's not like we're playing like ass either. So even with or without Dumoulin, the Pens should be able to pull out of this one with a win. Both teams have earned 14pts in their last 10 games, Pens 6-2-2 and Wings 7-3-0.

It'd take some moronic coaching decisions to lose.

I really don't think so. There's no team in the NHL so bad that you can't just lose on a given night to them. Again, I'd say we are favored even all things considered. But it's not some crazy lopsided game where the only way we lose is because we blow it.

 

[Ryder71]

I really don't think so. There's no team in the NHL so bad that you can't just lose on a given night to them. Again, I'd say we are favored even all things considered. But it's not some crazy lopsided game where the only way we lose is because we blow it.

We need MM to stand strong in the 1st, hopefully we get a lead.

 

[Ogrezilla]

We need MM to stand strong in the 1st, hopefully we get a lead.

I just want us to score some goals. Don't need a blowout or anything, but I want another 3 goal game.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

We are without G, Tangers, and the Bud Light Knight. What are the real expectations for this game? Seriously?

A win.

 

[Ryder71]

A win.

Simple, honest, concise, I like it!

 

[Sideline]

Detroit has won their last five games I think and Larkin and AA are on fire right now.

Turns out I'm ignorant.

 

[Ugene Magic]

I categorically reject Kiss as inferior to the New York Dolls.

I remember Kiss being all the rage at the roller skating rink in Cheswick back in the day, and up at the roller rink up in Canadohta lake as a youngster.

It was very hip back then.

I miss those carefree days.

 

[Ogrezilla]

I remember Kiss being all the rage at the roller skating rink in Cheswick back in the day, and up at the roller rink up in Canadohta lake as a youngster.

It was very hip back then.

I miss those carefree days.

 

[The Worst One]

When was the last time Sully roasted a player in front of the press? He even praised Sprong out of his ass...what’s he gonna say? Olli blows?

I don't know.

 

[Kristopher Letang]

I think this game is going to be boring af. I can feel it.

 

[PensandCaps]

Sully thought that Matta has played well since coming back.

hes been their best Dman.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

I think this game is going to be boring af. I can feel it.

It is going to be on my 3rd screen (laptop). Wrestling (TV) and baseball (tablet) being prioritized tonight.

Pens will be back on screen 1 when the playoffs start.

 

[ncm7772]

JFC. Just saw about Dumo.

 

[ColePens]

What was Dumo's injury? We thinking serious or legit day to day?

 

[Honour Over Glory]

I think this game is going to be boring af. I can feel it.

I think so too, so my drink for this one is coffee.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

JFC. Just saw about Dumo.

May our sweet prince rest in peace in his final resting place, the local Bud Light Brewery & Distribution Center.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

What was Dumo's injury? We thinking serious or legit day to day?

He saw the game day roster and his pairing and then threw himself down a flight of stairs.

Also, you deserve a ton of +1's for "Bud Light Knight."