Pre-Game Talk: Avs at Pens

[Shady Machine]

Dave Molinari @MolinariPG
Guess is that Dumoulin will be replaced by Harrington tonight. Definitely not official.

I hope so. I want to see what he can do.

 

[IcedCapp]

I also don't know why they insist on playing Ebbett. He's okay I guess, but hasn't really made much of a positive contribution in any game. We already have 4 centers in the lineup. Just double shift one of Geno, Sutter, Sid, Goc with 2 of Klink, Farnham, Adams.

the two are related =/ Have Geno at wing means they have to have a "4th" center. I agree you could do what you suggest, but they don't seem interested in it? I dunno, we'll find out

 

[Shwag33]

I've said bad things about farnham, still not sold, but no reason ebbett should be in the lineup over him no matter the line combinations.

 

[ProgOg]

Wes Crosby @OtherNHLCrosby
Crosby: "When I saw that picture, that's not what I looked like before I went on the ice."

Wes Crosby @OtherNHLCrosby
Crosby: "I'm surprised you guys are this close to me."

 

[Jag68Sid87]

Hopefully we don't run these lines in the game. Hopefully there will be changes, adjustments made.

Malkin on the wing and Farnham a scratch is a combination I'd rather not think about at the moment.

Having said that, PLEASE play Harrington tonight so we can start the NHL evaluation process. This is badly needed for this team.

 

[IcedCapp]

Wes Crosby @OtherNHLCrosby · 22s 23 seconds ago
Johnston: Harrington will play. #Pens



Despres out?!

 

[IcedCapp]

Dave Molinari @MolinariPG
Johnston says Kunitz will not play and that "tomorrow will be the big test" for him.

Dave Molinari @MolinariPG
Johnston reiterates that Crosby will be a game-time decision tonight.

Dave Molinari @MolinariPG
Mike Johnston says Fleury will start and Harrington will play.

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

Snizap. I'm sure they communicated to Dumo this was more about needing to get Harry some time, since he (Dumo) played pretty well last game.

 

[TheGoldenJet]

Ecited for Harrington.

I think Dumo has bumped his value up with a few strong showings, let's hope Harrington does the same.

 

[IcedCapp]

Wes Crosby @OtherNHLCrosby · 29s 30 seconds ago
Johnston says the main thing for Crosby is if he feels tired when he goes home between skate and the game. #Pens

 

[WickedWrister]

Get a nap Sid

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

So that translates to, "we're taking Sid at his word," which means he'll play tonight.

 

[ColePens]

This might be the most space Crosby gets in a game What defender would follow him around all game?

 

[IcedCapp]

This might be the most space Crosby gets in a game What defender would follow him around all game?

"Crosby's first shift, and boy, the Avs aren't giving him any room. Wow, looks like Crosby has gone into a sneezing fit. A lane opens up! Crosby walks in on goal! The goalie has left the net! OFF THE CROSSBAR AND OUT OF PLAY!"

 

[ProgOg]

This might be the most space Crosby gets in a game What defender would follow him around all game?

To be honest, from watching a few Avalanche games... not much would change to how they mostly play.

Mike Chambers @MikeChambers
No #Avalanche morning activities at Consol whatsoever. Team will remain at hotel until regular game-night routine begins

Mike Chambers @MikeChambers
#Avs say reasoning behind no morning skate at PIT is partly mumps precaution, but also team has practiced last 3 days

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

"Crosby's first shift, and boy, the Avs aren't giving him any room. Wow, looks like Crosby has gone into a sneezing fit. A lane opens up! Crosby walks in on goal! The goalie has left the net! OFF THE CROSSBAR AND OUT OF PLAY!"

Off the crossbar? Sid would just miss the net in an ill-fated attempt to still go 5-hole, wherever the goalie may be.

 

[brewski420]

"Crosby's first shift, and boy, the Avs aren't giving him any room. Wow, looks like Crosby has gone into a sneezing fit. A lane opens up! Crosby walks in on goal! The goalie has left the net! OFF THE CROSSBAR AND OUT OF PLAY!"

Empty net might be their best defense to avoid mumps?

 

[ProgOg]

Empty net might be their best defense to avoid mumps?

True. And against any goals.

 

[Your Boy Troy]

I guess that Farnham won't get a beating by Cody McLeod tonight. At least he makes the game more enjoyable. Can't say the same about Goc, Adams, or Ebbett.

I don't support MJ's decision to play Malkin on the wing. Although Malkin is better off playing with Sid; I don't enjoy watching him play with Sutter.

I want to see what Harrington can provide.

 

[penguins2946*]

Why is Dumoulin getting scratched tonight and Harrington getting in? Just so Harrington can play in a game? Dumoulin played well in the last game, I can't imagine that they're scratching him due to performance.

 

[Shady Machine]

haha teams are afraid to practice at CEC for fear of getting the mumps. hilarious stuff.

 

[Shady Machine]

Why is Dumoulin getting scratched tonight and Harrington getting in? Just so Harrington can play in a game? Dumoulin played well in the last game, I can't imagine that they're scratching him due to performance.

You answered your own question. It's clearly not performance related against Dumo. They need to see what Harry can do to continue his development.

 

[Deport Ogie]

Off the crossbar? Sid would just miss the net in an ill-fated attempt to still go 5-hole, wherever the goalie may be.

I will spend the rest of this afternoon mentally picturing Crosby skating around behind Pickard repeatedly shooting at his five-hole while the Benny Hill theme song plays....

 

[IcedCapp]

You answered your own question. It's clearly not performance related against Dumo. They need to see what Harry can do to continue his development.

Dumo hasn't been scratched yet, anyhow. Trust nothing.

 

[cheesedanish87]

To be honest, from watching a few Avalanche games... not much would change to how they mostly play.

Mike Chambers @MikeChambers
No #Avalanche morning activities at Consol whatsoever. Team will remain at hotel until regular game-night routine begins

Mike Chambers @MikeChambers
#Avs say reasoning behind no morning skate at PIT is partly mumps precaution, but also team has practiced last 3 days

I can't say i blame them for wanting to stay away from CEC.

It also has to suck for the media, if i was part of the media i wouldn't want to be going in the pens locker room.