Pre-Game Talk: All Purpose Off Day Thread

[Gurglesons]

Except for the whole Sid has the same point total with nearly 2 less seasons played.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

Except for the whole Sid has the same point total with nearly 2 less seasons played.

McCurdy was mostly looking at analytics mostly on a per hour basis. 5v5 per hour shots, goals, points, etc. So that would eliminate the issue of more games played in the comparisons.

 

[wej20]

Bloody Wilson again. So stupid unless they expect Hornqvist to be a GTD.

 

[SHOOTANDSCORE]

Mr. Shero, let me tell you of the merits of Garrett Wilson...

 

[Tom Hanks]

Mario gets some company.

 

[vodeni]

Mario gets some company.

is Geno gonna make 11 this year

 

[SHOOTANDSCORE]

is Geno gonna make 11 this year

Too bad they don't tweet about stick penalties per season.

 

[PensPlz]

Mario gets some company.

When making the Penguins' all-time team, is Sidney the captain of it yet?

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Hard to figure how Blueger hasn't seen so much as a single NHL game over the last 3 years.

Has to be incredibly frustrating for the guy. I don't know why he'd re-sign here when the org fast-tracks college free agents and AHL journeymen but won't so much as throw him a bone.

 

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

When making the Penguins' all-time team, is Sidney the captain of it yet?

I don't know, but he's not the best player. Lemieux was just on another level of talent, even when talking about general players. He's in a tier with Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr, and that's it.

 

[PensPlz]

I don't know, but he's not the best player. Lemieux was just on another level of talent, even when talking about general players. He's in a tier with Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr, and that's it.

Best player on the team isn't always captain, though.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Best player on the team isn't always captain, though.

Yeah, look at the Capitals.

 

[CascadiaPenguin]

Alright, my 13 year-old son, passionate Pens fan, and I are leaving the gray Pacific NW for LAX tomorrow, have good seats for Anaheim and LA. Anyone have suggestions for pre game fun near either venue, or any other related commentary?

 

[Peat]

Still his first pro season though so unless he’s blowing the competition away he’s going to be in the AHL while he’s still developing.

Simon got a cup of coffee in his first season without blowing the doors off. ZAR got a lot more than that. I can probably find more examples if I look. It's not like they've never done it.

Hard to figure how Blueger hasn't seen so much as a single NHL game over the last 3 years.

Has to be incredibly frustrating for the guy. I don't know why he'd re-sign here when the org fast-tracks college free agents and AHL journeymen but won't so much as throw him a bone.

Because he has no choice if he wants to play in the NHL. I imagine he's probably counting down the days until he becomes waiver eligible.

Also, ZAR's the only guy who's been fast tracked. Wilson joined the baby pens at the same time that Blueger did as a pro.

 

[Tom Hanks]

Simon got a cup of coffee in his first season without blowing the doors off. ZAR got a lot more than that. I can probably find more examples if I look. It's not like they've never done it.



Because he has no choice if he wants to play in the NHL. I imagine he's probably counting down the days until he becomes waiver eligible.

Also, ZAR's the only guy who's been fast tracked. Wilson joined the baby pens at the same time that Blueger did as a pro.

They are all different circumstances and different players replacing different players in different times/seasons so each scenario can’t be seen equally.

 

[Gurglesons]

Hard to figure how Blueger hasn't seen so much as a single NHL game over the last 3 years.

Has to be incredibly frustrating for the guy. I don't know why he'd re-sign here when the org fast-tracks college free agents and AHL journeymen but won't so much as throw him a bone.

I guess? He’s a minor leaguer at this point.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Alright, my 13 year-old son, passionate Pens fan, and I are leaving the gray Pacific NW for LAX tomorrow, have good seats for Anaheim and LA. Anyone have suggestions for pre game fun near either venue, or any other related commentary?

@KIRK @Big McLargehuge may have suggestions?

 

[pokey10]

Exactly... Nothing happens. Thats what your usually looking for when you pluging in a 4th liner for a week or two.

And moreover a call-up to boot. Lets not try to reinvent the role of a 4th liner. Im happy with zero production but also zero goals against... in a vacuum of course.

 

[pokey10]

Yeah, look at the Capitals.

lol, AND Chicago..

 

[Turin]

Yea Crosby’s only “a little stronger defensively”

 

[Andy99]

is Geno gonna make 11 this year

People *****ing about Geno’s points should get some perspective....

Last year on January 7, the Pens had played 44 games and G had 17 goals and 25 assists for 42 points...

This year as of the last game on January 8, Pens had played 43 games and he has 13 goals and 32 assists for 45 points...

I believe he had 40+ goals by the end of last season and that was his best goal totals in 5 years....he has time to pick things up, or not, but let’s all jump off a bridge and claim he’s washed up

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

I guess? He’s a minor leaguer at this point.

That's self-evident. What's not is whether he could be a more useful depth option than Garrett "3 points in 54 career NHL games" Wilson now or moving forward.

Because he has no choice if he wants to play in the NHL. I imagine he's probably counting down the days until he becomes waiver eligible.

Also, ZAR's the only guy who's been fast tracked. Wilson joined the baby pens at the same time that Blueger did as a pro.

Hadn't thought about that - I guess he is an RFA after this year. That waiver-eligible claim has to be on his mind, you can hear the frustration in some of his quotes. I don't want prospects who could potentially play an effective role here getting the idea that they can't get so much as a

because 28 year old AHL journeymen who score at a 4 points per season pace and don't even really PK at the NHL level get prioritized. In the end, it's just a call-up...but I'm seeing us defer to lower-talent grit in support roles a little too often recently for my taste. It's an element to consider, but it seems to be given more weight than it should.

 

[JimmyTwoTimes]

Hard to figure how Blueger hasn't seen so much as a single NHL game over the last 3 years.

Has to be incredibly frustrating for the guy. I don't know why he'd re-sign here when the org fast-tracks college free agents and AHL journeymen but won't so much as throw him a bone.

Yup. Especially reading about his work ethic and the type of player he is. Its not like this is a Sprong situation where they kept talking about his D play.

Hes the exact type we need yet they refuse to give him a shot.

 

[LOGiK]

People *****ing about Geno’s points should get some perspective....

Last year on January 7, the Pens had played 44 games and G had 17 goals and 25 assists for 42 points...

This year as of the last game on January 8, Pens had played 43 games and he has 13 goals and 32 assists for 45 points...

I believe he had 40+ goals by the end of last season and that was his best goal totals in 5 years....he has time to pick things up, or not, but let’s all jump off a bridge and claim he’s washed up

If there wasn't bitching, then what would we do all day long?

 

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

Best player on the team isn't always captain, though.

Duh. Hence the very first words in the post being "I don't know, but."