Post-Game Talk: All I do is pass pass pass no matter what even w/an empty net I won't ever get a shot

[KrisLetAngry]

All we do is win win win

Everybody shooting!

 

[hooverdam]

yeah because you know, being soft is his only issue right now...

we knew he's soft, we didn't know he sucks at scoring goals...



in the preseason...

http://penguins.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/boxscore?id=2015020859

 

[Human]

Love the contrast. What's the saying? “…you can’t please all of HFBoards all of the timeâ€

I hope he was being sarcastic... but seriously, the OT got me grey hair...

 

[rookie skater]

+ Pens working hard to keep that WC#1 position & not go up to 3rd in division

Imo Kessel's defensive plays & work in NZ seems to be getting better, unfortunately at the same time his plays in the opponent's zone become a bit passive & maybe there's still a lil bit lack of reading with his on-ice-partners coz there are instances where he put himself in a scoring position but his partners are thinking otherwise. Sullivan & Kessel need to put his ground I think, if you want Kessel to be the man in his line then gives all the priority/power to makes play through him. However it does make it difficult for later on when Malkin comes back coz then Kessel would need to change his games again.

 

[StaalForOne]

Phil and Sid are weird together. Sid can carry the puck and create for Phil, but when Phil has the puck it seems like he forces plays to Sid. I think what Phil needs is competent, 2nd tier Center. Someone who is talented, but that Phil is better than.

 

[IcedCapp]

Phil and Sid are weird together. Sid can carry the puck and create for Phil, but when Phil has the puck it seems like he forces plays to Sid. I think what Phil needs is competent, 2nd tier Center. Someone who is talented, but that Phil is better than.

Nope, I wholeheartedly disagrees. What Phil Kessel needs is for Sid and Geno and Sullivan and Phil to sit down and for Sid, Geno, and Sullivan to say, "You're Phil Kessel. You shoot, you score. We're not going to be offended if you don't pass us the puck every goddamn shift"

 

[Human]

http://penguins.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/boxscore?id=2015020859

oh wow, he was good two games with Sid... ok, I'm sold...

 

[radapex]

I can honestly say I don't have any issues with Daley, at either end of the ice. Hard to believe he's the same player we heard so many bad things about from Stars and Hawks fans.

No complaints here, either. But, in fairness, he's playing with a guy who made Lovejoy look like a serviceable #4 defender and Scuderi look like he could still handle the NHL.

 

[hooverdam]

oh wow, he was good two games with Sid... ok, I'm sold...

He was good in the one stupid game he got with Sid under the new coach. We have no idea how good (or not good) he'd be in a larger sample size because it hasn't been tried.

So yeah, as of right now, he produced with Sid. Until that sample size gets bigger, that's the only conclusion we can draw from it.

 

[MayorofWBS]

+ A win is a win
- Please send Poo back to WBS since you decided to staple his behind to the press box

I don't mind Phil being soft...it's been his inability to perform up to his capability on the offensive side that's worrying. We need to sprinkle in some jam next year (not talking about an enforcer). Our defense is so, so soft it's kind of comical. It's just not the right mix of guys yet to make any noise in the playoffs but I do feel that we have taken some steps forward this year. I feel a lot better about this team in the second half of this season than the last 3 years.

PS-Scuderi has 2A for LA tonight. Hell has frozen over.

 

[BHD]

I'm not sure whether to be encouraged that they are playing with a lot of intensity, or discouraged knowing it will take that - and more - to make the playoffs.

 

[The Benchwarmer]

http://penguins.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/boxscore?id=2015020859

And the Blue Jackets were tearing it up in the pre-season too, look what happened when the games meant something.

 

[StaalForOne]

Nope, I wholeheartedly disagrees. What Phil Kessel needs is for Sid and Geno and Sullivan and Phil to sit down and for Sid, Geno, and Sullivan to say, "You're Phil Kessel. You shoot, you score. We're not going to be offended if you don't pass us the puck every goddamn shift"

Well, thats kinda what I mean. he's not shooting, he's forcing plays, and thats the problem. I think you have brought up in the past that Phil is a bit...self conscious about his game. thats why, I think, he hasn't worked terribly well with Sid or Geno. He feels like he needs to get these guys the puck, when he should be shooting it.

In short, I do agree with you. Phil needs to shoot more. If he can do that with Sid or Geno, fantastic. If he can't then one of two things should happen. 1. Trade Phil. 2. Aquire a 3rd C who can compliment Phil. Obviously the hope is that he and Sid or Geno click, but if they can't something needs to be done. Not now, not even over the offseason, but if we are still having this conversation at the next deadline something has to happen.

 

[#66]

How much does Cullen get next year?

 

[Mordax]

I hope he was being sarcastic... but seriously, the OT got me grey hair...

I missed the game so I've just got HF to go on for a debrief

 

[BobCole]

How much does Cullen get next year?

Am I crazy to pencil him in for $1.5M?

 

[flaneur]

+ 2 points
- 1 point to the Islanders
+ regulation win between Flyers/Red wings (unfortunately it was the flyers on top... but still)
+ crosby looked great in the first
- over passing. geez. we all love pretty plays... but sometimes it is best to just shoot (looking at you crosby).
+ both goalies.

 

[Fordy]

pouliot asked to go back to russia. sullivan is not happy

 

[zero8771]

Just got back from the game

+ 2 pts
+ Faceoffs
+ Dumo .... he's just so solid
- Missing the damn net
- Overpassing like it's a bad joke
---- Shia Labeouf pump up crowd video. WUT?

 

[zero8771]

Am I crazy to pencil him in for $1.5M?

I would happily pay 2.2M for him. He's been great

 

[Speaking Moistly]

Phil and Sid are weird together. Sid can carry the puck and create for Phil, but when Phil has the puck it seems like he forces plays to Sid. I think what Phil needs is competent, 2nd tier Center. Someone who is talented, but that Phil is better than.

He seems more inclined to work with the other winger than anything, tbh. You'll see him make more plays with whoever is on the other wing than one of the centres. Then he goes through stretches of trying to force it to Malkin/Crosby. Phil needs to work through that.

Crosby developed a habit of ignoring his RW and looking for Kunitz when it was shameful and it stuck for awhile.

pouliot asked to go back to russia. sullivan is not happy

He wanted to get some Russian food for lunch and all of a sudden Sullivan is ranting and raving about loyalty and Visas.

 

[#66]

Am I crazy to pencil him in for $1.5M?

And worth every penny. Plus hes great to have while kids are coming along.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

The Pens speed is dangerous.

The Kids are amazing.

The Pens were the better team tonight and deserved the win.

 

[zero8771]

Nope, I wholeheartedly disagrees. What Phil Kessel needs is for Sid and Geno and Sullivan and Phil to sit down and for Sid, Geno, and Sullivan to say, "You're Phil Kessel. You shoot, you score. We're not going to be offended if you don't pass us the puck every goddamn shift"

It also couldn't hurt for him to win a few 50/50 pucks early in games. He lost everyone until the end of the game and by then. I was almost in shock when he would win it and maintain possession.

 

[ColePens]

Cullen was an afterthought of Fehr and Bonino at first. He's dominated those two this season and has unreal chemistry with Rust is really worth noting.