Post-Game Talk: Pens beat flyers 7-6

[Sidney the Kidney]

I don't think the gap is THAT big, but McDavid has a bit better offensive Acumen. Sid gets a decisive edge in overall play like say a Bergeron would, but in terms of scoring McDavid of the two has an edge. And yes I've followed both myself.

We can't know that for sure because Sid got robbed of his "peak years". When he got Steckle'd, he was literally pacing for the type of numbers McDavid is putting up. And he was doing it in a much, much lower scoring period of time than McDavid is.

So while sure McDavid gets credit for actually doing it and not just pacing for it, I think it's foolish to ignore the context and how it was just shitty luck that Sid's best coincided with when he had that career altering injury.

 

[Ryder71]

We can't know that for sure because Sid got robbed of his "peak years". When he got Steckle'd, he was literally pacing for the type of numbers McDavid is putting up. And he was doing it in a much, much lower scoring period of time than McDavid is.

So while sure McDavid gets credit for actually doing it and not just pacing for it, I think it's foolish to ignore the context and how it was just shitty luck that Sid's best coincided with when he had that career altering injury.

No question Sid was robbed of many good games in his prime! Would likely have 200 points or more by now. We'll never know but yes he got the short end there. Kinda like Mario was when compared with Gretzky, although Marios injuries and cancer battles were very brutal.

 

[vikingGoalie]

So who elevates his teammates more?
I think Crosby has the nod there over mcdavid. Mcdavid is a phenom no doubt.
But if I have to win a playoff series and it comes down to peak Crosby or peak mcdavid it's sid every time.

 

[3ladesof5teel]

Of course I miss THIS one.

I see that despite a high scoring affair Malkin was a plus player and managed another primary assist. Was he really THAT miserable?

Beginning to wonder if he hits 20 this year, though. Dude needs a confidence boost. I don't think he should ever go up on the point again for either powerplay but SURELY any sane coaching staff would find a spot for him on the top unit somewhere else as opposed to Lars Eller, right?

He needs a player. While DOC is coming into his game it's great to see. Tweener wingers aren't going to help Geno at all. He needs a legit top 6 player that can compliment his game and help drive play.

 

[Andy99]

He needs a player. While DOC is coming into his game it's great to see. Tweener wingers aren't going to help Geno at all. He needs a legit top 6 player that can compliment his game and help drive play.

Maybe Mitch Marner is available lol…

 

[Gurglesons]

We can't know that for sure because Sid got robbed of his "peak years". When he got Steckle'd, he was literally pacing for the type of numbers McDavid is putting up. And he was doing it in a much, much lower scoring period of time than McDavid is.

So while sure McDavid gets credit for actually doing it and not just pacing for it, I think it's foolish to ignore the context and how it was just shitty luck that Sid's best coincided with when he had that career altering injury.

If Sid was healthy he's probably close to hitting 1800 points right now. Which is ridiculous given the era he played in.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

He needs a player. While DOC is coming into his game it's great to see. Tweener wingers aren't going to help Geno at all. He needs a legit top 6 player that can compliment his game and help drive play.

So in other words we should probably be content with him being a positive player in goal diff most nights while kicking in some points here and there because that ain't ever gonna happen.

EDIT: Also noticed he is near top of the league in takeaways (as usual) but his giveaways way down compared to past years. Not bad.

 

[Sidgeni Malkby]

A few thoughts...
- it seems Guentzel was our problem all along .
- was this 80s goalies night? Jarry turned into a pumpkin.
- Bemstrom went straight to the net. I give him 15 games before he gets Sullified and forgets how to do that.

I'm glad we won. Win streak...let's keep it going!

 

[vikingGoalie]

I do get some enjoyment seeing doc getting better each week. Compare his contract to rakell or Smith and it's a huge bargain since they both have been bad

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Never noticed that but will look for that pattern.
Could point to that shoulder injury he had not being fully healed and why he doesn't play the puck as much as he used to.

Possibly, but I think it's a tracking speed and default blocker position problem, sorta like Murray's glove, but to a lesser extent.
I used to think 5-hole was his biggest weakness, but this season has changed my mind.
That's not to say I'm unsatisfied with Jarrs this year. He's .911. That's good for 12th among 41 goalies with 25+games.
Just an observation.