Pre-Game Talk: March 10 - Pens vs. The Cod Crew

[Axman]

I'm done right now. My hometown team just advanced to the Playoff Semifinals surviving a 6 on 3 in the last 2 minutes in game 7.

Any of those PKers to spare for the rest of the season?

 

[cheesedanish87]

I didn't expect Geno to play tonight but i was hoping DB was gonna say he was day to day makes me nervous when he says he will have an update later on makes u wonder if its something bad

 

[Captain Hook]

At least he doesn't have a concussion. Obviously he got his shoulder dinged pretty good on that hit by JVR. Malkin kind of put himself in a tough spot on that play though. He needs to be careful.

 

[Darth Vitale]

By the by.. I'll be at this game. Sitting dead center ice. Can't wait. I haven't had a good record as of late so I apologize early for the loss.

Prepare some paper-airplane-based coaching notes and float them onto the bench when Bylsma screws up.

And don't forget to have fun while you're at it. Definitely jealous.

 

[MeticulouslyDishevel]

I'm not really surprised about Geno being out. The team probably didn't have their orthopedic surgeon with them at last night's game, and usually team docs do evaluations just before the game if its a game day. That's what I'm hoping.

 

[Darth Vitale]

Guessing it's shoulder all the way.

 

[MeticulouslyDishevel]

Guessing it's shoulder all the way.

Me too.

 

[eXile59]

It's been a rough season for Geno. Just can't stay healthy.

 

[Captain Hook]

This game has letdown written all over it. We're coming off two very emotional games with one against our biggest rival and another in the real mecca of hockey. You could tell the guys were a little more fired up last night because they were playing in Toronto. Now they come home to play a not so glamorous match-up against the Isles. The good news is the Pens are on a roll right now and maybe they'll ride that momentum and guys knowing they have to step up with Geno out to a win. We'll see. Just stay out of the damn box.

 

[Fordy]

As long as they're minor injuries I don't care. If he'll be fine in a week I'm not going to get worked up.

 

[IcedCapp]

One thing I'm concerned about is the fact that they are waiting for swelling to go down before they can identify what's wrong. Hope it's nothing serious.

 

[SidGenoMario]

Compared to the nightmare that would follow another concussion, I've never been more happy to see a shoulder injury.

 

[Captain Hook]

One thing I'm concerned about is the fact that they are waiting for swelling to go down before they can identify what's wrong. Hope it's nothing serious.

Where did hear they're waiting for swelling to go down?

 

[IcedCapp]

Where did hear they're waiting for swelling to go down?

Sorry, I worded that poorly.

I'm concerned that the reason they have to re-evaluate a day later is that they needed to wait for the swelling to go down.

I didn't hear it anywhere, it's just a common reason you have to wait or re-evaluate an injury 24hrs later.

 

[cheesedanish87]

This game has letdown written all over it. We're coming off two very emotional games with one against our biggest rival and another in the real mecca of hockey. You could tell the guys were a little more fired up last night because they were playing in Toronto. Now they come home to play a not so glamorous match-up against the Isles. The good news is the Pens are on a roll right now and maybe they'll ride that momentum and guys knowing they have to step up with Geno out to a win. We'll see. Just stay out of the damn box.

Ya i agree not really expecting much tonight but they got a 6 point lead in the division so a loss wouldn't kill them. One thing im looking forward to seeing is how TV plays I hope he gets back on track where he was early in the season i want the pens to have a plan B if MAF struggles in the playoffs again.

 

[Captain Hook]

Ya i agree not really expecting much tonight but they got a 6 point lead in the division so a loss wouldn't kill them. One thing im looking forward to seeing is how TV plays I hope he gets back on track where he was early in the season i want the pens to have a plan B if MAF struggles in the playoffs again.

Agreed.

 

[Nash]

Any word yet on the lines tonight in Malkin's absense?

 

[eXile59]

Any word yet on the lines tonight in Malkin's absense?

Most likely Sutter gets bumped up to the second line. DJ goes to the 3rd, Vitale to the 4th

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Again, two things I'd like to see regardless of whether the Pens win or lose:

1-Play defensively responsible hockey. This team has looked like a mess too often in the defensive zone. It would be nice if this team could actually hold a lead, rather than let the other team get back into the game before eventually squeaking out a shootout win.

2-Be disciplined. Don't bury yourself by giving the other team a bunch of chances to score on you with the man advantage. This is especially key with how bad the PK has been.

 

[Harvey Birdman]

By the by.. I'll be at this game. Sitting dead center ice. Can't wait. I haven't had a good record as of late so I apologize early for the loss.

Make sure to open your hockey mind to us about anything you see or think in your +/-'s. Your best ones seem to come after you have been at the actual game.

 

[Candyman]

No GDT yet, is it in the works?

 

[Mo Wanchuk]

Fillet the fish. I agree this game has letdown written all over it. Hope to see Sid pad his stats and the boys get the W.

 

[ColePens]

Here live in the first niagra club. Lebatt in hand. Bad news...tyler kennedy is on the program..... instant loss.

 

[Sidney BrOSSby*]

When do they get their new arena built? It it going to be as nice as ours?

 

[Harvey Birdman]

When do they get their new arena built? It it going to be as nice as ours?

Its already built. Just have to ride out their current lease.

http://www.barclayscenter.com/