Post-Game Talk: Cole's Plus/Minus: Zucker firing candy hearts at the Habs

[KIRK]

All they've needed is someone to finish. If there is that guy on the top two lines consistently, it is allllll good.

Enough with the stone hands/no hands/shoot it into space double wingers for Sid and Geno, it's goal time, now.

I just look at the high danger chances Rust hasn't finished in the last few, and as noted earlier, he was putting home 1 in 2 or 3 of those a month ago. Him going cold and having no real option on the other side is tough combo, but, as I've said, I think JR sorts things out in the top 6 a little more, and that has a trickle down effect on the bottom 6.

 

[Gurglesons]

LOL. I saw the 6. I saw the beard. And I cringed before looking more closely.

One thing I have to rib you on. Kahun - Malkin - Rust.

I want it. It gives us four 200 ft lines.

 

[KIRK]

And here's one for @ColePens spankbank.

That needs to be @ColePens new avatar.

 

[madinsomniac]

That was the end of Montreals slim playoff hopes... They have played two more games than everyone else and are seven points back with florida still in between them and Toronto... they are toast, trade em if you got em habs...

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Let's see them again...

Lol I completely forgot that 1st one isn't even him scoring.

 

[66-30-33]

And here's one for @ColePens spankbank.

Imagine Chiarot got to the stick because ZAR took his time? lol.

 

[ownal]

Would the Canadians take a 2nd for Tatar?

 

[Ryder71]

Simon has had atleast two great games in a row.

Simon was tremendous tonight. All around one of his best games as a Pen!

 

[OnMyOwn]

I didn't notice Kovalchuk once this game. But I also started watching in the 3rd period.

I thought he looked decent, actually, and could’ve scored a couple times.

I wouldn’t mind him on the point on our PP.

 

[Ugene Magic]

I didn't notice Kovalchuk once this game. But I also started watching in the 3rd period.

Jarry did.

8 Shots.

 

[Ryder71]

Sid was back to his old self tonight. Zucker, welcome to da Burgh!

 

[Gurglesons]

Zucker - Crosby - Simon
Kahun - Malkin - Rust
McCann - Bjugstad - Hornqvist
ZAR - Bleuger - Tanev

Props JR seriously. Serious props that we go from what we were after 2017 to that.

 

[Al Smith]

I didn't notice Kovalchuk once this game. But I also started watching in the 3rd period.

still flashing some offensive talent. Took a slashing penalty that resulted in first Pens goal. I'm glad we weren't in the hunt for him, as his two-way game and speed aren't there. But he's noticeable on a team that otherwise lacks a lot of offensive punch.

 

[Peat]

Noice.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

 

[KIRK]

One thing I have to rib you on. Kahun - Malkin - Rust.

I want it. It gives us four 200 ft lines.

Not really. It's better than McCann-Malkin-Rust. It's a dog with different fleas than Rust-Malkin-Horny.

Jokes aside, the upside definitely is the best, but it was hit or miss, and they bled a lot of chances against.

That said, nothing would please me more than for you to be right on this one in the end.

 

[Ryder71]

Lots to clean up, but we'll take the two points and get the hell outta town!

 

[66-30-33]

Would the Canadians take a 2nd for Tatar?

1st and prospect.

 

[Jules Winnfield]

+ Zucker’s wife. She brought the kids with her to the game.

ZOMG she cant leave the state with teh kidz!!!

 

[Ryder71]

Jarry was superb, the first line was great, Geno had a strong game. But lots to work on regarding puck management.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Simon is a great wheel man, he's just not the guy you want shooting, ever.

 

[Al Smith]

One thing I have to rib you on. Kahun - Malkin - Rust.

I want it. It gives us four 200 ft lines.

I'd love to see Jake and 71 together again. That was fun. Ah well, it's not likely to be.

 

[canadianguy77]

Simon was tremendous tonight. All around one of his best games as a Pen!

He actually had 4 or 5 shifts where he looked like belonged tonight. Watch his next game though. He'll likely go back to 1 or 2 shifts where he looks like he belongs. If he doesn't bookmark my comment and give me shit for it.

 

[Gurglesons]

Not really. It's better than McCann-Malkin-Rust. It's a dog with different fleas than Rust-Malkin-Horny.

Jokes aside, the upside definitely is the best, but it was hit or miss, and they bled a lot of chances against.

That said, nothing would please me more than for you to be right on this one in the end.

Hopefully adding Jake there for G1 of Round 1 which would just make us a powerhouse.

 

[ChaosAgent]

Jarry was superlative. So was Letang.
Zucker - two great goals. Meh otherwise.
Petts...IDK how to feel about you man.
JJ - please go away. I really hope JR can fleece some team to take him for nothing right about now.

Rust has badly regressed over the last few games and I'm starting to suspect he's playing hurt. He simply hasn't been the sparkplug for Malkin that he'd been all season recently. I hate saying this given how injured the whole team is right now, but if he's hurt he needs to sit down for a couple We're making the playoffs either way, we need Big Game Bryan.