Pre-Game Talk: Penguins @ Boston Bruins 12/16/15

[Asuna]

Sullivan's second game. Without Bennett/Letang/Fleury.

Will the practice lines stay the same? How will the PP function?

Who are they going to call up?

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[Terrapin]

I'm more interested in how many people Rinaldo will injure in these two games. We can't even stand up to TJ *** Oshie

 

[KIRK]

I'm more interested in how many people Rinaldo will injure in these two games. We can't even stand up to TJ *** Oshie

In a way, you've answered the Ops questions about how long the lines will stick.

 

[cheesedanish87]

I'm guessing its going to be Porter getting called up.

Maybe Sheary as well if they call up 2 forwards.

 

[Asuna]

God damnit. Porter blows.

 

[BHD]

Same story, different faces. New coach, key injuries, and struggle players.

 

[Penguinsyay]

OMG, the line choices at practice, you guys. So bad. Bwahahahaha. At least we get to see some weird-ass combos.

Kunitz-Crosby-Perron
Plotnikov-Malkin-Hornqvist
Kessel-Fehr-Sprong
Cullen-Bonino

 

[Speaking Moistly]

Whatever, I'm excited to see Murray so I'm sure they'll ride Zatkoff until Fleury gets back.

 

[Terrapin]

I'm guessing its going to be Porter getting called up.

Maybe Sheary as well if they call up 2 forwards.

Well since we're playing the Bruins, we should call up the smallest, softest person we can possibly find. Maybe JR can scout some pee wee leagues tonight and tomorrow

 

[Shrimper]

We have a back to back on Friday and Saturday so would expect Murray to play one.

 

[Penguinsyay]

Well since we're playing the Bruins, we should call up the smallest, softest person we can possibly find. Maybe JR can scout some pee wee leagues tonight and tomorrow

When they said Tocchet was in charge of pre-scout, I didn't realize it meant pre-school.

*crickets*

 

[deakka]

Porter and Sheary. I would rather see Simon and/or Wilson. But pens gonna pens i guess.....

 

[wej20]

Porter and Sheary. I would rather see Simon and/or Wilson. But pens gonna pens i guess.....

Sheary deserves a shot, he's been the Baby Pens best offensive player the last two season.

 

[Penguinator]

Bruins aren't that tough anymore, curious to see Sullivan's reaction with lines etc.

It's only his 2nd game but his system doesn't seem too complicated so i expect players starting to gel soon.

His starting lineup does look a tad weird though, especially on the PP. Meh...

 

[SHOOTANDSCORE]

Hopefully Sheary plays and Porter is insurance.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Porter and Sheary, huh? Meh.

At least we get to see what Murray can do... hopefully sooner rather than later.

 

[xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Murray was a no-brainer. Porter and Sheary over Wilson and Simon is... Weird.

 

[Asuna]

I'm more interested in how many people Rinaldo will injure in these two games. We can't even stand up to TJ *** Oshie

Rinaldo was just put in IR, so you won't have to worry about that now

 

[ETA]

Bruins aren't that tough anymore, curious to see Sullivan's reaction with lines.

They might not have Lucic any more but they're still one of the toughest teams in the league.

Rinaldo is out but nobody on the Pens comes close to matching up with any of McQuaid, Miller, Randall. And let's not forget about a guy called Chara. Hell, even Talbot and Seidenberg are tougher than 2/3 of the Pens roster.

 

[AquaticBirdman]

I'd like to see Kessel given another shot on Sid's wing...

 

[MR50goalscorer]

 

[sf expat71]

Wow that's an awesome photo! Nice get.

 

[MrBurghundy]

Wow that's an awesome photo! Nice get.

That picture has been out there for a long time. It's not one of his personal photos.

 

[PensBandwagonerNo272*]

OMG, the line choices at practice, you guys. So bad. Bwahahahaha. At least we get to see some weird-ass combos.

Kunitz-Crosby-Perron
Plotnikov-Malkin-Hornqvist
Kessel-Fehr-Sprong
Cullen-Bonino

Wait, are these actually the lines? Kessel 3rd line LW???????????

 

[Jag68Sid87]

I'm curious as to why most people here seem higher on Scott Wilson than Conor Sheary? We've already seen what Scott Wilson can do at the NHL level. Ditto Bryan Rust. Let's give Sheary a shot. They're the same age, but Sheary is a late-bloomer. I believe Wilson is what he is...a bottom-six forward option.

I'm anxious to see what Sheary can do.