Ryder71
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TBH I don't know that there is an enviable option here. But I have a hard time believing Sully scratching JJ.
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mpp9
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I don't see anything wrong with JJ at the moment. I mean, pretty much no one is a problem aside from Kessel at ES.
I wouldn't f*** with things until need be.
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Ehhh, I don't know. The JJ we've seen for the past decade? Sure, absolutely, Maatta over that guy all day. The JJ we've seen since the outdoor game? I think Maatta's, at best, a lateral move there. Worse, if I'm being honest in offering my opinion.
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Bjugstad tonight One goal one assist for two points, 9 for 12 75% in the circle, one hit, one block and a lot of possession time. Really good night for him and the 3rd line in general.
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I believe Maatta was already healthy scratched this season.
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Trevor Daley was a healthy scratch in the playoffs. Sullivan’s patience only will go so far in a seven game series.
Look at the Cap series last year.
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It’s 2019 though.
I did find some footage of JJ confronting you after he’s played well lately....
Why? Absent a historic collapse, we're going to make the playoffs and not face TB in round 1, though I'd be cool with that. Murray has had multiple concussions and such trauma only gets worse with repetition. Remember the results of the outdoor game a couple of weeks ago? Sometimes "playing to win" means being smart and keeping your powder dry.
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Let’s just bench Sid and Geno while we are at it then, can’t risk getting hurt against the Flyers.
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Yeah, but that was 2017. Maatta in 2018-19 has been rough. Certainly worse than JJ's been in recent weeks, at the very least. There's no reason to make any changes to the blueline setup except for Tanger in once he's healthy, imo.
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Really great to see Desmith have that type of game. Can't do anything but help his confidence as well as the team in him. Showed a lot of poise and his positioning was excellent.
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me, dumb: Jake Guentzel is the best playmaker Sid has ever played with.
me, smart: Jake Guentzel is also the best scorer Sid has ever played with?
Talk about found money...
me, smart: Jake Guentzel is also the best scorer Sid has ever played with?
Talk about found money...
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Already stated my view that they should simply run with the pairs(with Tanger in for Trots) they have atm until a guy costs you games.
JJ with his offensive warts is playing the type of PO style D i want in the lineup atm.
I totally get that JJ, MP or Guds can go from good/great to crap quickly but until that happens, i ain't touchin' nothin'.
The other thing is Olli would 100% check in for MP and i absolutely don't wanna bust up what MP-Guds are doing atm NOR put together a JJ-Guds pairing.
JJ with his offensive warts is playing the type of PO style D i want in the lineup atm.
I totally get that JJ, MP or Guds can go from good/great to crap quickly but until that happens, i ain't touchin' nothin'.
The other thing is Olli would 100% check in for MP and i absolutely don't wanna bust up what MP-Guds are doing atm NOR put together a JJ-Guds pairing.
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Pettersson might struggle in playoff hockey, and if that happens if/when we get there, then yeah sure, throw Maatta in there. If JJ reverts back to shit, Maatta goes into his spot.
Gudbranson, I'm pleasantly surprised. He seems to just make simple passes to get us up ice. His skating is pretty good for his size. And if we make it to a matchup against the Caps, no way he's coming out anyway.
I think part of the reason for Gudbranson's seamless transition here is that we've been forcing lefty's all year into that spot. Having a guy on his forehand more often on the breakout helps big time.
Gudbranson, I'm pleasantly surprised. He seems to just make simple passes to get us up ice. His skating is pretty good for his size. And if we make it to a matchup against the Caps, no way he's coming out anyway.
I think part of the reason for Gudbranson's seamless transition here is that we've been forcing lefty's all year into that spot. Having a guy on his forehand more often on the breakout helps big time.
It is amazing how Gudzilla's presence sort of defangs the spectre of a likely round 2 Caps matchup. He was totally in Wilson's head Tuesday night, even after the final horn. If Kuzy continues to blow chunks for Washington, I really, really like our chances!
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+DeSmith. He was my biggest question mark going in. He's been iffy his last few starts, so it was nice to see him really on his game tonight. Some really good in close saves when the score was even or the Pens were leading only by 1.
+Sid. What more can you say at this point? He's on fire and creating chances every time he's out there. He's also playing really well in his own zone. Might not be his best offensive season of his career, but this is definitely his best all around season of his career.
+Gudbranson. I didn't like the acquisition when it happened, but he's turning into a solid addition. Physical, plays a simple game in his own zone, and doesn't look out of place joining the attack.
+The Pens as a whole. As the thread title says, they played well for pretty much the full 60 minutes. At no point in time did it seem like Buffalo was a threat to win.
+Sid. What more can you say at this point? He's on fire and creating chances every time he's out there. He's also playing really well in his own zone. Might not be his best offensive season of his career, but this is definitely his best all around season of his career.
+Gudbranson. I didn't like the acquisition when it happened, but he's turning into a solid addition. Physical, plays a simple game in his own zone, and doesn't look out of place joining the attack.
+The Pens as a whole. As the thread title says, they played well for pretty much the full 60 minutes. At no point in time did it seem like Buffalo was a threat to win.
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L3 had 25% offensive zone starts and had no scoring chances against. Also scored a goal.
Bjugs scored right as I was texting someone that he on his own is exceeding the bare minimum of expectations for Brass this time last year, let alone what McEmptyNetMoney is bringing. What a turnaround - hat tip to ya, gmjr.
I was honestly fully expecting a loss just based on the rollercoaster of last game, plus it being Buffalo, which has been a general head scratcher of a matchup at any given time since I've started following. That pi is real tasty right now
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how many injuries are the flyers responsible for on this team, just since the asg? now think about previous years- I personally loved when Muzz got concussed playing the last and in that case truly meaningless game of the season in 16 in service of this ~swagger you're thumping on about.
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What was nice about this game was that the Pens got up for this game and put in the effort just as much as they did for the Caps -- didn't lay an egg after a big emotional win and kept the work ethic and good habits going.
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