Post-Game Talk: Flyers 7, Penguins 2 - At Least the D Scored a Safety

[The Old Master]

We always play shit when a star player returns, who cares, 3 more to go before the play-off begins. I'm more worried if there is a long hiatus after the last game and the play-off starts, this team tend to sucks after long stretches without games.

it's called a welcome back party the night before. it always tends to go long into the night, and the hangovers are legendary.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Awesome. I appreciate the support. @HandshakeLine - I'd appreciate some notes from you, too.

Oh anytime! It's always a pleasure to work with top talent and I look forward to where this new era takes you.

 

[Angrrus]

GCR -4 but we just caaaan't try any other lines. Zucker - Malkin has never worked. Riikola is good enough to get games as #5.

Sully, stop trying to galaxy brain it and just try the obvious things.

He simply doesn´t have the stones to say anything against the will of his three prmadonna ¨superstars¨

 

[Icarium]

But that isn't why they lost this game. They straight up took this one off and Philly just has their number lately.

Yeah, Malkin's line actually created some chances too but that's not too relevant since nobody played any defense. This isn't caused by line juggling. We have seen this exact scenario before, it's complacency, pure and simple. Badly constructed lines can lead to impotent offense but they don't cause players to basically stop playing defense, especially in the neutral zone. Not to mention L1 has stayed the same since forever and it was arguably our worst line yesterday.

 

[Andy99]

I wasn't citing to things that happened to the Islanders and Capitals in January. These are things that have happened in the last few weeks.

again, 2-3 weeks ago is not gearing up for a PO run...should not be happening now...we’ve known for awhile who’ll be the PO teams in this division...this is about refining your game

 

[MrBrightside]

again, 2-3 weeks ago is not gearing up for a PO run...should not be happening now...we’ve known for awhile who’ll be the PO teams in this division...this is about refining your game

Not sure why I'm bothering with this, but...

THEN EXPLAIN THE CAPITALS GAMES THAT HAPPENED 3 AND 5 DAYS AGO.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Yeah, Malkin's line actually created some chances too but that's not too relevant since nobody played any defense. This isn't caused by line juggling. We have seen this exact scenario before, it's complacency, pure and simple. Badly constructed lines can lead to impotent offense but they don't cause players to basically stop playing defense, especially in the neutral zone. Not to mention L1 has stayed the same since forever and it was arguably our worst line yesterday.

Not so much here but I think it's funny that L1 got absolutely shit-stomped yesterday and has been mediocre to flat out poor for at least a few games now but all anyone wants to talk about is Malkin f***ing up the stew simply by being back in the lineup. Pittsburgh fans are really weird sometimes, man.

 

[MrBrightside]

Not so much here but I think it's funny that L1 got absolutely shit-stomped yesterday and has been mediocre to flat out poor for at least a few games now but all anyone wants to talk about is Malkin f***ing up the stew simply by being back in the lineup. Pittsburgh fans are really weird sometimes, man.

They did, in fact.

 

[HandshakeLine]

Awesome. I appreciate the support. @HandshakeLine - I'd appreciate some notes from you, too.

What’s the hook though? Are you a thrice divorced sunglass salesman who drives a Ford Taurus? Do you only eat hot pockets and drink Monster Red? Maybe do some field research at the one Cogo’s that’s still open in like Vernango County?

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

What’s the hook though? Are you a thrice divorced sunglass salesman who drives a Ford Taurus? Do you only eat hot pockets and drink Monster Red? Maybe do some field research at the one Cogo’s that’s still open in like Vernango County?

Nah he just needs to find a Golden Corral and get in the buffet line and take notes.

This shit requires sacrifice, my man.

But like don't actually EAT there. Heavens no.

 

[HandshakeLine]

I’m ready to chalk up an off-game as just an off-game, honestly. I just worry that the team just seems so mentally unprepared against certain opponents like Boston and Philly, because we don’t really want to be in a position where we spot Boston two games in a best of seven series before we decide to bring a 60 minute effort.

This simply how I see it, and I’d be interested to a counter-argument for those that are so inclined: why is an entire bad team performance not on the leaders and the coaches? A handful of players or a line having a bad game, well, that’s on the individual performances of the players. But when the whole team turns in a lazy, sloppy, and worst of all, emotionless performance, that’s a far different problem than say a returning player having a rough start or a young player having an off night, or even a bad shift leading to a backbreaking goal.

Also if it’s a question of fatigue, dropping to 2nd in the division but resting players for a few games isn’t a terrible idea. Geno needs to get back up to game speed, but maybe watch that first line’s ice time a bit more, roll 3 and 4 a bit more consistently.

 

[HandshakeLine]

Nah he just needs to find a Golden Corral and get in the buffet line and take notes.

This shit requires sacrifice, my man.

But like don't actually EAT there. Heavens no.

Does Hoss’ still exist? It’s the place for HOSS-pitality.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Does Hoss’ still exist? It’s the place for HOSS-pitality.

Oh god... yes. They have one in DuBois... home of ShawnLesky!

Hoss's looks like fine dining compared to Golden Corral, though. Which is just... boggling. But there it is.

 

[vodeni]

it was weird that Sully would not let Sid take face offs last night on PP, I know Sid had bad night 3:12 on FO but Geno lost all 5 FOs on PP, and I thought Sully would never ever not let Sid take draws...Am I reading into this too much?

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

it was weird that Sully would not let Sid take face offs last night on PP, I know Sid had bad night 3:12 on FO but Geno lost all 5 FOs on PP, and I thought Sully would never ever not let Sid take draws...Am I reading into this too much?

No. It was very bizarre and had a some kind of point-proving feel to it. Dunno.

 

[CascadiaPenguin]

Oh god... yes. They have one in DuBois... home of ShawnLesky!

Hoss's looks like fine dining compared to Golden Corral, though. Which is just... boggling. But there it is.

Sad commentary when even the website makes the food look unappetizing... Home | Hoss's Steak & Seahouse

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Sad commentary when even the website makes the food look unappetizing... Home | Hoss's Steak & Seahouse

Oh you aren't kidding.

But have you been to a Golden Corral? Perhaps on prime rib day? With a bunch of feral children splashing around in the chocolate fountain? While their parents nearly run over you in their Rascals to get first dibs on the "fresh" vat of butterfly shrimp they just brought out?

 

[HandshakeLine]

Sad commentary when even the website makes the food look unappetizing... Home | Hoss's Steak & Seahouse

I have such weird and vivid memories of Hoss’s from the PA turnpike and weird podunk towns in central/western PA. Also Sbarro’s, even though that’s originally an NYC thing.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

I have such weird and vivid memories of Hoss’s from the PA turnpike and weird podunk towns in central/western PA. Also Sbarro’s, even though that’s originally an NYC thing.

Sbarro's and Roy Rogers on the PA turnpike and all associated memories throughout the years.

*shudder*

 

[Andy99]

Not sure why I'm bothering with this, but...

THEN EXPLAIN THE CAPITALS GAMES THAT HAPPENED 3 AND 5 DAYS AGO.

Against us? The Caps didn’t fail to show up. We won one in OT and 3-0 at the end but them we played with tremendous structure last game and got good goaltending...nothing at all like this past game...Caps didn’t give up 45 shots to us

 

[CascadiaPenguin]

Oh you aren't kidding.

But have you been to a Golden Corral? Perhaps on prime rib day? With a bunch of feral children splashing around in the chocolate fountain? While their parents nearly run over you in their Rascals to get first dibs on the "fresh" vat of butterfly shrimp they just brought out?

Happy to say I have NEVER been to a GC, but it sounds like I missed out big. Back in my Western PA days, I did visit a Hoss' on more than one occasion. Had clients in the boonies. I see there are still 33 operating Hoss franchises. That's actually impressive.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Happy to say I have NEVER been to a GC, but it sounds like I missed out big. Back in my Western PA days, I did visit a Hoss' on more than one occasion. Had clients in the boonies. I see there are still 33 operating Hoss franchises. That's actually impressive.

How Hoss's has survived but my dear, sweet departed Rax is all but completely dead is a bit depressing.

 

[CascadiaPenguin]

I have such weird and vivid memories of Hoss’s from the PA turnpike and weird podunk towns in central/western PA. Also Sbarro’s, even though that’s originally an NYC thing.

Sbarros is beyond mystifying. No one likes that place. Ugh. I am having awful Breezewood flashbacks...

 

[CascadiaPenguin]

How Hoss's has survived but my dear, sweet departed Rax is all but completely dead is a bit depressing.

Rax at least could make fun of Arbys. Just like everyone else.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Rax at least could make fun of Arbys. Just like everyone else.

I've pretty much cut all fast/chain food out over the years but I'd maybe make an exception for Rax. They were filthy, low-rent, poorly run and absolutely fantastic.

I'm not convinced Arby's is real food. I think they've devised a way to repurpose old tires into sandwiches and BAM... Arby's was born.