Post-Game Talk: Pens / Kings: Where frustration continues!

[Hobodrifter]

Meh, it's one game. Plus, I think LA has been a little better as of late. Pens were the better team IMO for most of the game. Sheary looks better than Simon and I liked Marleau. Perhaps he can get some looks with Malkin occasionally. They play this way Friday and they will probably win.

 

[Gurglesons]

It created nothing, and was on the ice like 5 minutes. Rodrigues may as well have not even dressed.

That’d be wrong. But okay.

 

[canadianguy77]

That line was literally in the Kings O-Zone 100% of the time and created multiple scoring chances in around 8 minutes of ice time.

What did He do? Stop with your nonsense.

 

[Turin]

What the hell happened to the team that murdered the Leafs a week ago?

It’s a slump. They played two bad games and lost two games they should have won. Hockey’s a stupid sport.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Keep posting those. They don't mean anything if you don't have enough skill to beat NHL goalies.

If it was opposite and we had won while getting badly outplayed you’d likely be shitting on the team and calling it lucky.

End of day people watch the team and sports for enjoyment man. Doesn’t mean we can’t have a critical discussion, but the constant angry, extremely pessimistic rants add nothing of value.

 

[BillyOcean]

I really hope dumo comes back at 100 percent . So much will ride on Marino and Dumo. The team has really been a mess since both went out.

 

[K Fleur]

Sky is falling around here all the time.

 

[canadianguy77]

That line was literally in the Kings O-Zone 100% of the time and created multiple scoring chances in around 8 minutes of ice time.

You just state statistics. Because you didn't watch.

I get you now. A contrarian. Do it enough times and eventually you'll be right.

 

[Gurglesons]

What did He do? Stop with your nonsense.

I’ve already pointed it out. Best our 4th line has looked in weeks. It’s late. Drink some water.

 

[canadianguy77]

If it was opposite and we had won while getting badly outplayed you’d likely be shitting on the team and calling it lucky.

End of day people watch the team and sports for enjoyment man. Doesn’t mean we can’t have a critical discussion, but the constant angry, extremely pessimistic rants add nothing of value.

I wouldn't. Look up my history.

 

[Tom Hanks]

The confidence in this team is gone. Even if we do win Friday do we have confidence we can put consistent efforts and wins together?

I said after we got 80 points all we needed was 10 more wins in the last like 30 to make the playoffs. They lost every game in regulation since.

Playoff doubt will creep in if we lose in any fashion any game this weekend.

We lost 6 out of the last 10 games (including 4 in a row) one year.

What happened next will shock you............

 

[canadianguy77]

I’ve already pointed it out. Best our 4th line has looked in weeks. It’s late. Drink some water.

You didnt point out anything. You cant be bothered to watch the games.

 

[Gurglesons]

You just state statistics. Because you didn't watch.

I get you now. A contrarian. Do it enough times and eventually you'll be right.

Nah. Just positive. Our trade pieces looked great. Malkin’s line looked good. Sid still finding itself.

Sheary - Sid - Hornqvist
Marleau - Malkin - Rust
Zucker - McCann - Simon
Rodrigues - Bleuger - Tanev

Would be my combos for now with Zucker and Sheary swapping.

Honestly JJ and Jarry were our biggest issues. And Jarry of course gets a pass, but it’s why you don’t sell Murray because that early part of the year was a mirage.

 

[turd]

-JJ lost us this game. 2nd goal on him. And he missed an open net. You. Can’t. Miss. Open. Nets. In. The. NHL.

Yeah, he probably should’ve hit the net, but I’m pretty confident that was getting waved off regardless since Zucker ran into the goalie.

 

[K Fleur]

I think if you’re still up at 1:30am est talking about hockey you probably watched the game.

 

[Ryder71]

Petts and JJ are killing our LD. Absolutely killing us.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Who would have thought ZAR was the glue holding this team together?

Save us Obi-wan ZAR, you're our only hope.

 

[canadianguy77]

Nah. Just positive. Our trade pieces looked great. Malkin’s line looked good. Sid still finding itself.

Sheary - Sid - Hornqvist
Marleau - Malkin - Rust
Zucker - McCann - Simon
Rodrigues - Bleuger - Tanev

Would be my combos for now with Zucker and Sheary swapping.

Honestly JJ and Jarry were our biggest issues. And Jarry of course gets a pass, but it’s why you don’t sell Murray because that early part of the year was a mirage.

The Rodrigues stuff takes the cake though.

He was just a nothing there if you watched the game.

 

[Turin]

Nah. Just positive. Our trade pieces looked great. Malkin’s line looked good. Sid still finding itself.

Sheary - Sid - Hornqvist
Marleau - Malkin - Rust
Zucker - McCann - Simon
Rodrigues - Bleuger - Tanev

Would be my combos for now with Zucker and Sheary swapping.

Honestly JJ and Jarry were our biggest issues.

I might try Rust with Crosby and Sheary and keep Malkin with Hornqvist for now. Zucker is still adjusting to how the Pens play, especially in the D zone it seems. There’s lots of options though. Except on D apparently.

 

[Tom Hanks]

Keep posting those. They don't mean anything if you don't have enough skill to beat NHL goalies.

They thought we didn’t go to the net enough. Was just showing we did. Normally we’d win this game. We have good offense and decent S% on the year.

Frustrating for sure especially now a 4 game losing streak.

 

[Coastal Kev]

+ I will say I thought Laff, Riikola, Marleau, Sheary, and a few others played well. Horny/Rust/G were trying. The team just couldn't put the puck in the net. Gotta keep bringing it. I was encouraged by some stuff. I liked how they owned play. So there are definitely things to like. I even thought Simon was good.

- That defense. Wow we need Marino and Dumo back ASAP. BADLY. JJ was at a level that does not have actual words. He was pathetic. Pets is so bad this year.

------------ Jack Johnson. I don't have words.


***Mod Warning - look it's frustrating but it's just entertainment. Be kind. Respect one another. IF you cannot control yourself, you will be removed from the thread.

You literally lol’d when I said last week this roster were not contenders. And they are now worse after the Kahun trade. But I won’t belittle, just a friendly reminder.

 

[StaalForOne]

2nd Place in the Metro with at least 1 game in hand on everyone close. (Isles are = in GP, 3 points back)

Cups aren't won in February. I just hope they don't make rash decisions. Let Dumo rest up and make sure he's 100% before he comes back.

 

[Gurglesons]

The Rodrigues stuff takes the cake though.

He was just a nothing there if you watched the game.

Disagree. People said the same shit about McCann.

Rodrigues was making smart plays. He has one day in our system. He’s going to be a great fit just like McCann. I’m sure you were shitting all over him after his first couple games too.

 

[canadianguy77]

I might try Rust with Crosby and Sheary and keep Malkin with Hornqvist for now. Zucker is still adjusting to how the Pens play, especially in the D zone it seems. There’s lots of options though. Except on D apparently.

Why doesn't Tanev ever get any love with Sid?

 

[The Greatest 101]

Nah. Just positive. Our trade pieces looked great. Malkin’s line looked good. Sid still finding itself.

Sheary - Sid - Simon
Marleau - Malkin - Rust
Zucker - McCann - Hornqvist
Rodrigues - Bleuger - Tanev

Would be my combos for now with Zucker and Sheary swapping.

Honestly JJ and Jarry were our biggest issues. And Jarry of course gets a pass, but it’s why you don’t sell Murray because that early part of the year was a mirage.

Fix it for you.

 

[canadianguy77]

They thought we didn’t go to the net enough. Was just showing we did. Normally we’d win this game. We have good offense and decent S% on the year.

Frustrating for sure especially now a 4 game losing streak.

I'll give you that Tom Hanks.