Post-Game Talk: Pens 4, Habs 3 (OT) - Canadian Bacon II: CBC Calls Kunitz Lazy, Steigy Declares War

[CertifiedLurker]

Kessel is 5th in overall scoring, 17th in ES scoring.

While I can't look up the data right now, I'm fairly certain that he has less than 3 ES points playing with Bonino while the majority of his ES points have been with Malkin. And if we go back to the first month when he was playing with HBK, he had 1 ES goal for the longest time, masked by the fact that he had a killer amount of points on the PP.

 

[Clatartar]

I didn't see last nights game, how did our defence look?

It wasnt bad.

Olli was awesome.

 

[Ogrezilla]

While I can't look up the data right now, I'm fairly certain that he has less than 3 ES points playing with Bonino while the majority of his ES points have been with Malkin. And if we go back to the first month when he was playing with HBK, he had 1 ES goal for the longest time, masked by the fact that he had a killer amount of points on the PP.

I'm not sure where to find that, but I do know he was tied for 4th in league scoring in Dec despite being bounced all over the place. 17 points in Dec, 11 at ES. 5 ES goals this month. 7 points in his last 6 games, 3 at ES. Not sure who he was on with for them.

 

[Frank Drebin]

Hey guys, great game last night. Third period was a very playoff like atmosphere. Just looked at the schedule and it looks like after the December 31 game the Pens don't play till January 8? Whats up with that break?

 

[Ogrezilla]

Hey guys, great game last night. Third period was a very playoff like atmosphere. Just looked at the schedule and it looks like after the December 31 game the Pens don't play till January 8? Whats up with that break?

Every team has a week off at some point this season.

 

[Frank Drebin]

Every team has a week off at some point this season.

I thought I read that somewhere but I wasn't sure. IDK if the Habs got a full week off or not. I'll have to look back. Kind of sucks especially after the Christmas break.

 

[Ogrezilla]

I thought I read that somewhere but I wasn't sure. IDK if the Habs got a full week off or not. I'll have to look back. Kind of sucks especially after the Christmas break.

with our injuries, I think we're mostly pretty happy about it

 

[Frank Drebin]

with our injuries, I think we're mostly pretty happy about it

I suppose. Anyways, good luck with the rest of the season and playoffs. Smart money is on a two-peat.

 

[ColePens]

I still don't like Hornqvist on Geno's line. He's a relative afterthought there and Rust isn't doing Sid any favours in PH's usual spot.

But coach is trying stuff. We're winning and it's December, so whatever.

Good on Sully for keeping Schultz on PP1.

I think people are saying they don't like 72 on Geno's line because of past looks. He's been terrific this time with Geno. There is no other way to put it.

The issue is Rust on Sid's line, if anything. Rust went from being one of the pure bright spots each night to really struggling out there with Sid. So with that, I think it's a better argument to get Rust kicking back with Geno than trying to move Hornqvist at this point.

 

[Ogrezilla]

I think people are saying they don't like 72 on Geno's line because of past looks. He's been terrific this time with Geno. There is no other way to put it.

The issue is Rust on Sid's line, if anything. Rust went from being one of the pure bright spots each night to really struggling out there with Sid. So with that, I think it's a better argument to get Rust kicking back with Geno than trying to move Hornqvist at this point.

Or put Rust back into a 3rd line role and give Kessel and Sid a shot.

 

[ColePens]

It looked like Sully was giving it a couple looks last game. He knows Rust is struggling and it's definitely time to try Kessel w/ Sid. But the shifts they went out were ugly. Would love to see him get a chance for 5-6 games.

 

[CertifiedLurker]

It looked like Sully was giving it a couple looks last game. He knows Rust is struggling and it's definitely time to try Kessel w/ Sid. But the shifts they went out were ugly. Would love to see him get a chance for 5-6 games.

Kessel's sporadic shifts with everyone mid game looks ugly. They need to let them practice as a line and play as a line for more than one shift per period. It's hard to pick up the timing of new linemates and their tendencies especially when you haven't played regularly with them even strength in a full year. SULLY PLEASE! PLEASE LET THIS HAPPEN!

 

[MurphyDump]

Or put Rust back into a 3rd line role and give Kessel and Sid a shot.

It's ridiculous that they've never had another lengthy look together since their trial early last season.

 

[JTG]

I still don't like Hornqvist on Geno's line. He's a relative afterthought there and Rust isn't doing Sid any favours in PH's usual spot.

But coach is trying stuff. We're winning and it's December, so whatever.

Good on Sully for keeping Schultz on PP1.

As we know it takes some time to learn how to play with Sid. I think Rust's game meshes with him well. It's really just about time and reps. Sully can do it in spurts.

 

[NMK11]

As we know it takes some time to learn how to play with Sid. I think Rust's game meshes with him well. It's really just about time and reps. Sully can do it in spurts.

I guess, but I still wonder why we dont play the RW who has had success with Crosby for the past two years including his hot start this year. Rust has looked good with both Bonino and Malkin, play him with them.

 

[Doogle]

Ideally, this is what I would like to see:

Sheary Sid Kessel-hasn't really been given a chance yet. Kessel is an elite passer and Crosby is scoring goals, maybe together they can magnify each other's strengths.

HGH-the new kcd, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Hagelin has incredible speed, and Hornqvist is one of the best net front guys in the league. If they can play their roles, Geno should have plenty of space.

Guentzel Bonino Rust. We know Kunitz won't be scratched, but like I said, ideal lines.

Wilson Cullen Kuhnackl.

 

[ColePens]

This is pure speculation, but I'm guessing Sid and his coaches know he likes to be with possession guys. Kessel is an off-the-rush guy. He brings something we love/needed because he will randomly throw pucks at the net, even if he's right at the goal line. I don't think Sid likes that style of play. Sid would rather possess, cycle, and go to work.

That's just speculation based off how they play and what they like to play with. I am guessing the coaches just know it won't work and probably know based off basic conversations it won't work with the players.

But I still want to see it to make sure.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

It looked like Sully was giving it a couple looks last game. He knows Rust is struggling and it's definitely time to try Kessel w/ Sid. But the shifts they went out were ugly. Would love to see him get a chance for 5-6 games.

I think part of the problem was Sheary was the other winger on that Sid/Kessel line. Kessel seems to "click" when the other winger can do all the dirty work. Sheary, for as gutsy as he is, simply can't do what guys like Hornqvist/Hagelin can do.

 

[ncm7772]

Good on Sully for keeping Schultz on PP1.

Amen to that.

 

[Asuna]

Nice to see Schultz get 23 min even with Letang back.

 

[Ogrezilla]

Nice to see Schultz get 23 min even with Letang back.

Yeah. I want to see us run him as our 2nd pairing guy. He's playing better than Daley certainly.

 

[ColePens]

Let's move to the off-day thread