OLYMPICS: Crosby, Kunitz, Martin, Orpik, Malkin, Jokinen, Maatta all selected

[WhatsaMaatta]

not the biggest line at the tournament...

International ice and international rules.

 

[Jag68Sid87]

I hope he gets a chance to play, he deserves some success at this tourney. Hopefully, he out-produces the golden child himself, Rick Nash.

 

[PensFanSince1989]

They should put him on Crosby's line. I think that would be an awesome fit.

It would fit. He is an undrafted winger after all.

 

[Jag68Sid87]

It would fit. He is an undrafted winger after all.

And he hustles. And he shoots left. And he's diminutive.

 

[AjaxTelamon]

Agreed. Crosby doesn't need a pure sniper as much as he needs a guy with speed and skill.

MSL was left off the team partly because of concerns about his speed on the big ice. I doubt very much he plays with Crosby.

 

[Til the End of Time]

i'm hopeful that crosby won't be spending the majority of his time with kunitz on his line.

 

[wej20]

i'm hopeful that crosby won't be spending the majority of his time with kunitz on his line.

His chemistry was clearly a factor in his inclusion, I suggest you look away now.

 

[Shockmaster]

MSL was left off the team partly because of concerns about his speed on the big ice. I doubt very much he plays with Crosby.

First of all, when has MSL ever been considered slow? Second, if they're concerned about speed, then why the hell is Rick Nash on that team?

 

[AjaxTelamon]

First of all, when has MSL ever been considered slow? Second, if they're concerned about speed, then why the hell is Rick Nash on that team?

That's not my opinion, it was the opinion of the selection committee. I would not have selected Nash either, I'd have picked Duchesne.

And I truly can't wrap my head around why you'd send Orpik to the Olympics. Besides looking like huge homer goofballs, you'll destroy any trade value (and confidence) the guy has left on that ice. Even Martin is going to have his issues with that big surface and style of play. He certainly won't be able to cover for Orpik as he does in the NHL. And what happens if the team crashes and burns? Does that figure in to DB's status with the Pens if he crashes and burns in the PO this year too?

I just don't see much good coming out of this Olympics for team USA or us, aside from maybe Neal having a minor chip from his being left off the team. And getting Fleury some time off.

 

[Shockmaster]

If Team USA falls flat on its face, Bylsma won't have to answer to the softball Pittsburgh media. He'll actually get some tough questions.

 

[AjaxTelamon]

If Team USA falls flat on its face, Bylsma won't have to answer to the softball Pittsburgh media. He'll actually get some tough questions.

USA Hockey doesn't see the kind of scrutiny as Canada or Russia, but he could and should get grilled about picking Orpik if he plays the same way at the Olympics as he has been playing for us.

 

[radapex]

Down Goes Brown ‏@DownGoesBrown 43s
The Olympic logo was missing a ring. I guess they were trying to make Alexander Ovechkin feel at home.

 

[Crafton]

Pittsburgh Penguins ‏@penguins 12m
Niskanen on Sochi Olympics: "I hope Sid & Geno lead in scoring and the US wins the gold. I hope they both get a medal too, just not gold."

https://twitter.com/penguins/status/431891395641901057

what about your partner????!

i like hearing Nisky interviews: his answers are honest and thoughtful.

 

[cheesedanish87]

I guess Nisky likes Sid and Geno more then JJ and Maatta

 

[Get To Our Game]

https://twitter.com/penguins/status/431891395641901057

what about your partner????!

i like hearing Nisky interviews: his answers are honest and thoughtful.

Best interviews on the team are Niskanen and Jokinen. Niskanen does seem like a great guy, and as you said, he always gives actual answers.

 

[cheesedanish87]

Looks like Poile isn't going over to the Olympics right away, Shero would be the GM, but i don't know if there is anything else for a GM to do right now unless an injury happens to a team USA player tonight or tomorrow.

 

[Malkin112*]

I guess Nisky likes Sid and Geno more then JJ and Maatta

Korpikoski - Granlund - J.Jokinen
Komarov - Kontiola - Aaltonen
O.Jokinen - Lehterä - Selänne
Pihlström - Barkov - Ruutu

M. Koivu and Filppula are out. that's garbage team

 

[Shockmaster]

During last week's NY Stadium Series listening to Pierre McGuire slobber over Callahan and his impact on Team USA, is he even a lock to crack the opening line-up?

Parise-Kesler-Kane
JVR-Pavelski-Kessel
Pacioretty-Stastny-Wheeler
Brown-Backes-Oshie
Stephan
Callahan

All the options at RW are better than Callahan, and I don't believe he has any experience playing LW.

 

[Jag68Sid87]

During last week's NY Stadium Series listening to Pierre McGuire slobber over Callahan and his impact on Team USA, is he even a lock to crack the opening line-up?

Parise-Kesler-Kane
JVR-Pavelski-Kessel
Pacioretty-Stastny-Wheeler
Brown-Backes-Oshie
Stephan
Callahan

All the options at RW are better than Callahan, and I don't believe he has any experience playing LW.

He has a little experience on the left side, not much. Oshie has some LW experience, too, though.

Would not be surprised if they went with Oshie-Backes-Callahan on Bylsma's precious checking line. Or Brown, yeah.

 

[Coach Travis]

If Team USA falls flat on its face, Bylsma won't have to answer to the softball Pittsburgh media. He'll actually get some tough questions.

And if USA wins Gold stupid Yinzers will still be calling for his firing.

 

[Coach Travis]

not the biggest line at the tournament...

Yeah but

 

[Shockmaster]

And if USA wins Gold stupid Yinzers will still be calling for his firing.

That depends on what happens in the playoffs.

 

[ColePens]

Our last game is over - maybe an official olympic thread?