Randy Butternubs
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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....
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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....
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
Dumo hasn't been scratched yet, anyhow. Trust nothing.
Post game presser: "Malkin was hit in the ankle by a puck which caused his shoulder to dislodge so he is out indefinitely with concussion-like symptoms."
Few people know much of anything about Colorado Avalanche goaltender Calvin Pickard, who’s 10 games into his NHL career.
Penguins coach Mike Johnston is one of them.
Johnston coached against Pickard in the Western Hockey League from 2008-09 through 2011-12, the former as head coach of the Portland Winterhawks, the latter the backstop of the Seattle Thunderbirds.
They saw each other a lot, too. Sometimes 12 times a season, Johnston said following Thursday’s gameday skate at Consol Energy Center.
“He was a reason the team had a chance most nights,” Johnston said of Pickard. “They were in a rebuilding phase, and he was outstanding.”
Peppering the opposing goaltender with shots is always part of the Penguins’ plan, although they haven’t done it as much of late; they’ve reached 35 shots – Johnston’s admitted goal – twice in the past 14 contests.
Doing so for a third time in 15 would be wise tonight, Johnson said.
“He’s a very good goaltender,” Johnston said. “He’s a very good first shot goaltender. You have to move him side-to-side. Like any other goaltender, you’ve got to hunt down rebounds.”
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.
The counter-point to that is maybe the Pens know there will be certain pro scouts in the building tonight, and maybe there's a team out there that has asked to see Harrington tonight.
this mumps thing is really working out, we got em too scared to warm up
Wait .. what? Does this actually happen?
The mumps are our secret weapon.
i want mumps hysteria. i want interns stationed by the visitor's locker room just coughing all day. yellow do not cross tape over the lockers. i want used tissues on the bench
Some quotes on the goalie:
I can't imagine it does. The Penguins worry about winning games. Scouts could've easily gotten a feel for him by going to WBS.
Wait .. what? Does this actually happen?
I can't imagine it does. The Penguins worry about winning games. Scouts could've easily gotten a feel for him by going to WBS.
"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!"
If teams are negotiating a trade? Sure it does.
Ok. Do you KNOW this? Or ...? HOW do you know this? Cause Ive never heard of this before.
I just really want Sid to threaten to cough on the Avs.
I also feel like Farnham can have a lot of fun with this