Post-Game Talk: Penguins 4, Bruins 2 - A Huge Win

[Honour Over Glory]

If Boston is willing to take Pasta off their top line we should be willing to take off Jake. Especially given how Rust and McCann have produced up there.

That makes no sense. First off, Pasta is a more consistent winger than Jake. Jake is having his big breakthrough season as a legit 1st liner and that's weird to say considering all that he has done so far.

Also, why would you take a winger that is 100% effective with Crosby and potentially neuter that in hopes it jump starts another line? I honestly think the other lines are doing the right things, Sullivan just needs to stop f***ing around with his dumb ass love fest for ZAR and Simon, his two butt plugs that he loves to just shove in holes in the top 6.

 

[Ryder71]

So he’s everything ZAR has demonstrated he is since last March?

He's not as fast as TB nor is he as creative with the puck. Defensively they're similar I guess (which is a good thing).

 

[TooManyHumans]

Murray was great.

Simon made a really nice play to keep the puck in on the first goal.

The last move on McCann's break away goal was sick.

 

[Gurglesons]

He's not as fast as TB nor is he as creative with the puck. Defensively they're similar I guess.

Creative enough to produce consistently..

 

[Ryder71]

Creative enough to produce consistently..

That's the question. I think his game would compliment Geno's, but we can't know that from one period of hockey tonight.

 

[Fatty McLardy]

YES WE mcCAN!!!!

what a beauty of a deal, Sheahan was vanilla as they came and i would've been ecstatic to get a 4th for him, and Brassard just didnt fit so even a 2nd would've been alright for him, but to get Mccann & Bjugstad?.....

JR must've taken his pills on that day the trade happened.

 

[Gurglesons]

That's the question. I think his game would compliment Geno's, but we can't know that from one period of hockey tonight.

Weird how ZAR has demonstrated his worth in a period or two once given the chance up there.

I don’t even like the kid’s game.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

One produces actual points. One has been a ghost since he had an adrenaline shot of a healthy scratch.

TB is way more Kuhnhackl than whatever people are trying to sell around here. Then again in 15-16 people were arguing for Kuhn over Kunitz on Malkin’s LW.

ZAR has gotten far more opportunity than Blueger has, it's almost comical we're back at this about a prospect and comparing production and what not when the context of where that player plays, is just....so lost on so many people.

Blueger is a better playmaker and a better 2-way player, he also has better hockey IQ. ZAR is more physical and has a slightly better shot. But I think ZAR fits the 4th line far better than Blueger does, Blueger likely fits Malkin's line far better than ZAR does.

Now you'll preach some "yeah but they were good together"....for a stretch. Haven't been consistently good for a while.

And before I get off of this pot...

Blueger is on pace for 18pts in the same amount of games as ZAR, getting mostly 4th line duty while ZAR has gotten a long look in the top 6. I mean, bruh.....

 

[Gurglesons]

ZAR has gotten far more opportunity than Blueger has, it's almost comical we're back at this about a prospect and comparing production and what not when the context of where that player plays, is just....so lost on so many people.

Blueger is a better playmaker and a better 2-way player, he also has better hockey IQ. ZAR is more physical and has a slightly better shot. But I think ZAR fits the 4th line far better than Blueger does, Blueger likely fits Malkin's line far better than ZAR does.

Now you'll preach some "yeah but they were good together"....for a stretch. Haven't been consistently good for a while.

K. Hopefully they keep Teddy on Malkin’s line so those that hate ZAR can see exactly how identical they look.

 

[pokey10]

Could you imagine if sid had someone like jake on his wing his entire career? Better late than never, i suppose.

He's only 31. I think we still have another 3 years left of this type of play from him.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

If Boston is willing to take Pasta off their top line we should be willing to take off Jake. Especially given how Rust and McCann have produced up there.

It makes a lot more sense to try LWs other than ZAR with Geno and Phil than to blow up the one line that's been killing it nightly for us.

Despite some suggestions to the contrary, Malkin and Kessel have had a fair amount of success together over the last few years. It ain't perfect, but the right LW can get a lot out of them. I think you're selling Blueger short here - he'd be worth a look.

 

[Ryder71]

Weird how ZAR has demonstrated his worth in a period or two once given the chance up there.

I don’t even like the kid’s game.

This isn't an indictment against ZAR. He might be injured, I'd just liked to see Teddy get a shot there.

 

[Ogrezilla]

K. Hopefully they keep Teddy on Malkin’s line so those that hate ZAR can see exactly how identical they look.

I really didn't see what you saw. Maybe Blueger isn't better, but he was sure as hell different than ZAR tonight. Just a way different player.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

He's only 31. I think we still have another 3 years left of this type of play from him.

Crosby has another solid 4-5yrs of at least a ppg out of him, at worst.

 

[BrokenStick]

Also, I'd like to say the the guy wearing 73 bears absolutely no resemblance to the guy who has worn it most of this season.

He's playing with a ton of confidence right now. Neutralizing the guy with the puck, and often skating with the puck out of danger in transition.

Please please please let this last.

 

[Gurglesons]

It makes a lot more sense to try LWs other than ZAR with Geno and Phil than to blow up the one line that's been killing it nightly for us.

Despite some suggestions to the contrary, Malkin and Kessel have had a fair amount of success together over the last few years. It ain't perfect, but the right LW can get a lot out of them. I think you're selling Blueger short here - he'd be worth a look.

I agree whole heartedly with your point. ZAR should not be on the 2nd line. Neither should Teddy though.

 

[Ogrezilla]

I agree whole heartedly with your point. ZAR should not be on the 2nd line. Neither should Teddy though.

do we have a better option right now?

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

So he’s everything ZAR has demonstrated he is since last March?

I don't think many people would characterize ZAR as someone who can skate and be pretty creative with the puck.

 

[Gurglesons]

I really didn't see what you saw. Maybe Blueger isn't better, but he was sure as hell different than ZAR tonight. Just a way different player.

Different, but more of the same.

The logical move is Simon - Malkin - Hornqvist and ZAR / Teddy - Bjugstad - Kessel.

 

[Gurglesons]

do we have a better option right now?

Yes. Above.

 

[Fatty McLardy]

K. Hopefully they keep Teddy on Malkin’s line so those that hate ZAR can see exactly how identical they look.

ZAR, aside from like 4 games, has been pretty non existent on that 2nd line. They need to try new players and see if they look better.

and you have this weird obsession with Simon for some reason, the midget is not the answer for geno.

 

[Gurglesons]

I don't think many people would characterize ZAR as someone who can skate and be pretty creative with the puck.

That’s because they want Teddy to be something he isn’t. He’s a Vitale / Kuhnhackl type.

 

[Ogrezilla]

Different, but more of the same.

The logical move is Simon - Malkin - Hornqvist and ZAR / Teddy - Bjugstad - Kessel.

I like those wing combos, I don't really care which is on which line. I don't think either Simon or Blueger are legit top 6 wings. Though I wouldn't be breaking up this 3rd line if I could avoid it.

 

[Ogrezilla]

That’s because they want Teddy to be something he isn’t. He’s a Vitale / Kuhnhackl type.

I think he's got significantly more talent than they do. At least he looked like it tonight.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

I agree whole heartedly with your point. ZAR should not be on the 2nd line. Neither should Teddy though.

Worth a try. Not like we have a deluge of good options for that spot with Rust out.