Post-Game Talk: Cole's Plus/Minus: Sid walks into Montreal and stone cold stuns them all

[Nakawick]

If McCann just randomly became a defensively conscious top six winger option that’d be pretty unreal.

I think he is officially a left shot Brian Rust who can play center too. That is so sticky sweet.

 

[SHOOTANDSCORE]

I'd like to propose something I call Shift Sharing and I believe to be the solution to the Phil problem.

What happens is, any time the puck leaves the offensive zone, Phil jumps off for a defensive F. As soon as the puck leaves the D zone, Phil jumps back on for said F. It requires guys skating hard to change and jumping off opposite ends of the bench.

Spoiler

 

[LOGiK]

Sully has a happy glow about him in that presser.

 

[Malkinstheman]

My issue going forward is, Crosby and Jake were just the same as last year into the playoffs, they need more from everyone else.

At the very least, we should have a Norris level Letang as well this year (if the injury didnt effect him). Last year Letang was...not good.

 

[Peat]

Yes but even more so right now with Phil playing like ass.

God's ain truth. Man I miss the Phil that started the season.

More like some of the fans are.

A little yeah. I feel like in the worry over how tight things are people are missing that we're being pretty consistent with results. Only lost 2 regulation games in last 10. Another 10 game span like that and we can unwind a little.

 

[LOGiK]

So Dumo may be coming back within the next 1-2 weeks (maybe, who knows really). If so what are the D pairing then?
Tang isn't even skating yet so... he won't be back yet since it's probably back / neck related.
Ruh and OM are out probably for the year.

 

[SHOOTANDSCORE]

Any of you twitter folks have a shot map for the game yet?

 

[JimmyTwoTimes]

If McCann just randomly became a defensively conscious top six winger option that’d be pretty unreal.

At the same time we lost Rust so that's big for us. Altho we need him back since we are back to square one trying to find that winger for Geno(Rust was with Sid..now McCann).

Cant we have both? How long is Rust out?

And not saying Pearson was lighting it up but I think hes better suited for the playoffs and sick of seeing Wilson.

Keep winning and get healthy. And would be great if Murray keeps this up. Really great decision starting him again

 

[888 98 twins]

So, replace the current bottom pair with our injured top pair. How does Maatta get back into the lineup when he’s healthy? It’s early, but it looks like Gudbranson will be a guy we can rely on for the bottom pair.

I would be pleasantly surprised if JJ has found his niche as Schultz’s new Ian Cole.

 

[Pens x]

Very good decision from Sully that shouldnt go unnoticed

He was due for a good decision.

Go Pens

 

[Turin]

So, replace the current bottom pair with our injured top pair. How does Maatta get back into the lineup when he’s healthy? It’s early, but it looks like Gudbranson will be a guy we can rely on for the bottom pair.

I would be pleasantly surprised if JJ has found his niche as Schultz’s new Ian Cole.

I still trust Maatta way more than JJ but it would be a refreshing problem given how much of a dumpster fire everybody has been.

 

[Spoonman32]

Sully was the star of the game.

Decides to start Murray who plays fantastic.

Moves Mccann up to Sid's line which worked great.

Great job by Sully and the Pens.

I've been waiting for McCann to get a look with Sid and Jake. Hope it continues.

 

[Ugene Magic]

Any of you twitter folks have a shot map for the game yet?

They haven't posted one.

 

[Gurglesons]

I still trust Maatta way more than JJ but it would be a refreshing problem given how much of a dumpster fire everybody has been.

Given recent play it should be..

Dumo - Letang
Maatta - Schultz
Pettersson- Gudbranson

 

[ColePens]

Ever listen to Barnaby on SiriusXM?

He said the day of the Florida deal, "McMann is the key to the deal. He's gonna be a real good player."

He also liked the Gudbranson deal for us. I don't think he was looking long term, and didn't have a great deal to say on it, but said, "I like the deal for the Pens. Pittsburgh needed a depth dmen, and they got one."

He's usually on at like the 3-5 range (EST), right? I rarely get that one. I did hear his take on Gudbranson though and saying he liked it.

 

[Nakawick]

So, replace the current bottom pair with our injured top pair. How does Maatta get back into the lineup when he’s healthy? It’s early, but it looks like Gudbranson will be a guy we can rely on for the bottom pair.

I would be pleasantly surprised if JJ has found his niche as Schultz’s new Ian Cole.

Maatta's time back in this year will probably be due to an injury to one of the D. He is #7 if we continue to dominate play or just get wins. Not necessarily the worst of the 4, but more so if it ain't broke don't fix it

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

I wish we could give Riikola a spot, man. I think he's gonna be a real solid player, but we keep acquiring these dummies that take up spots. He needs minutes to grow into his role and finish rounding out his game.

 

[LOGiK]

Given recent play it should be..

Dumo - Letang
Maatta - Schultz
Pettersson- Gudbranson

So if no Tang action yet Dumo comes back... does he pair with Riikola?

 

[td_ice]

He's usually on at like the 3-5 range (EST), right? I rarely get that one. I did hear his take on Gudbranson though and saying he liked it.

Correct.

 

[pistolpete11]

I have very little faith that Letang, Dumo, and Maatta will all be back without anyone else getting hurt. So cross that bridge if we ever get there.

 

[LOGiK]

I wish we could give Riikola a spot, man. I think he's gonna be a real solid player, but we keep acquiring these dummies that take up spots. He needs minutes to grow into his role and finish rounding out his game.

I too am a huge Riikola fan. I hope he gets a solid spot next season, but I don't see it without shipping out d men.

 

[Ugene Magic]

Any of you twitter folks have a shot map for the game yet?

 

[LOGiK]

I have very little faith that Letang, Dumo, and Maatta will all be back without anyone else getting hurt. So cross that bridge if we ever get there.

Tang OM Ruh, NO. Dumo is at least skating. So Trot is out but who goes where with whom?

 

[Jaded-Fan]

This is where the Pens give me hope only to make the disappointment of coming poor play and losses actually hurt, right?

 

[Spoonman32]

So Dumo may be coming back within the next 1-2 weeks (maybe, who knows really). If so what are the D pairing then?
Tang isn't even skating yet so... he won't be back yet since it's probably back / neck related.
Ruh and OM are out probably for the year.

Letang might be too for all we know. Last time Sully said Letang wasn't done for the year, he was done for the year.