Post-Game Talk: | Pens vs Avs | OTW | The ranch (team) comes first!

[Icarium]

I was thinking how people here might still find a way to blame CDS for the loss when it was 1-0, then we got a lucky bounce and despite Geno's dumb penalty won it in OT against all odds. Feels nice to get a win against a top team (albeit one that is not doing so well this season).

But for most of the game it was men against boys, finding a way to win in games like that is great if they happen occasionally but the Pens don't show up for entire periods in almost every game. So no wonder they beat only bad teams and the occasional good team provided their goalie stands on his head. Even Bob Errey started bashing the way the team defended (or rather didn't) as early as the first period. Being outshot is fine if you keep the shot to the perimeter but that's not how the Pens do it.

 

[Tender Rip]

I do realize that playing Crosby and Malkin in overtime together should occur more frequently. The main two things about the two is that they are hunters and naturally push each other contrast to when they have their regular linemates

It shouldn’t. Today it was just because of Geno coming out of the box while Poehling was smart enough to not just dump it in. Lovely that they got it done, but they should not play together in OT if not on a PP.

 

[Pens x]

Im happy they won. The team finally had a pulse at the very end. Though, I fear sleepy will be fooled into keeping CDS after one good game.

 

[SomeDude]

Apparently Jeff Carter will be playing the role of Mike Zigomanis for the next 1.5 years.

 

[ChaosAgent]

It shouldn’t. Today it was just because of Geno coming out of the box while Poehling was smart enough to not just dump it in. Lovely that they got it done, but they should not play together in OT if not on a PP.

If OT were 4-on-4, yes. 3-on-3 absolutely not.

 

[Big Poppa Pump]

Even a blind squirrel finds a nut sometimes

Yep.

And that's why his record is what it is..... 8-14

If we could only get .500 from our backups, we'd be in a better position.

 

[Buddy Bizarre]

I don't want to hear anymore shit about CDS sucks or whatever unless there's also a discussion about how this team's structure absolutely blows.

Stats don't tell the entire story, but when I see blips of "Slot shots 5-0" , "Odd man rushes 4-1", "Shots 16-8" night in and night out its obvious this is a team problem and not a goaltending problem

This is who CDS is: wins games he has no business winning and everyone fetes him, but he loses games that he shouldn't and everyone wants him traded.

CDS is an average backup NHL goalie on a value contract. You won't get anyone better for this pricepoint. If you want a better goalie, then you have to cut somewhere else on this cap strapped team.

<rant over>

 

[Buddy Bizarre]

You have won the internet today!

 

[bathroomSTAAL]

Another game where the shots end up close despite the Pens being outshot approximately 21-2 in the first period

 

[Deport Ogie]

Team is weird, man.

Happy to see someone else called out the Poehling play in OT. High IQ play that allowed the Pens to get the studs on ice while mainaining possession and lead directly to the GWG.

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

Overall, it was a good game. Happy to see the urgency in the 3rd period. I honestly thought the game was over in OT when Geno took that penalty. Great character

 

[Pens x]

I don't want to hear anymore shit about CDS sucks or whatever unless there's also a discussion about how this team's structure absolutely blows.

Stats don't tell the entire story, but when I see blips of "Slot shots 5-0" , "Odd man rushes 4-1", "Shots 16-8" night in and night out its obvious this is a team problem and not a goaltending problem

This is who CDS is: wins games he has no business winning and everyone fetes him, but he loses games that he shouldn't and everyone wants him traded.

CDS is an average backup NHL goalie on a value contract. You won't get anyone better for this pricepoint. If you want a better goalie, then you have to cut somewhere else on this cap strapped team.

<rant over>

*A self inflicted cap strap team.

Imagine trying to convince yourself Casey DeSmith is fine…Crazy times.

It was a lazy signing by a lazy, I mean patient GM. It didn’t work out - fix your mistake.

 

[KrisLetAngry]

MVP Desmith.

Crazy I am saying that.

Anyways we keep playing like this and we will not be getting the 2 points often. Fluke win.

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

MVP Desmith.

Crazy I am saying that.

Anyways we keep playing like this and we will not be getting the 2 points often. Fluke win.

Usually when CDS plays like this, he ends up having at least 5 terrible games after. Everyone thinks he is back in form and he follows up with bad games. Hopefully Jarry is close to a return and gives the boys an extra boost of confidence.

 

[KrisLetAngry]

Usually when CDS plays like this, he ends up having at least 5 terrible games after. Everyone thinks he is back in form and he follows up with bad games. Hopefully Jarry is close to a return and gives the boys an extra boost of confidence.

I have 0 confidence he is going on a tear. Just wanted to give a player props who we all complain about.

I'd like him to be average if possible though.

 

[Icarium]

How the hell was DeSmith not the first star of the game?

 

[Pancakes]

It would be funny if CDS gets on a roll just as Jarry is poised to come back.

Better late than never I guess

 

[BusinessGoose]

It would be funny if CDS gets on a roll just as Jarry is poised to come back.

Better late than never I guess

Not sure i would hold my breath.

It is pretty funny seeing some of these strange CDS fanbois stan'ing him hard all of a sudden.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Well they managed to scrap a win in OT, but the Avs record is nearly identical to the Pens..

They've had key injuries for long periods.
The Avs roster isn't as good as last year, but make no mistake..they could very well repeat.

 

[SEALBound]

My assessment of CDS has often been "when he's cold, he's cold and when he's hot, he's HOT"

Exhibit A.

 

[Pens x]

Apparently CDS is fine now; no need to find an NHL backup anymore after one good game.

 

[HandshakeLine]

My assessment of CDS has often been "when he's cold, he's cold and when he's hot, he's HOT"

Exhibit A.

That’s pretty much any goalie in the nhl though.

 

[Gurglesons]

Apparently CDS is fine now; no need to find an NHL backup anymore after one good game.

He's always been fine. Key word. FINE

That’s pretty much any goalie in the nhl though.

Exactly.

 

[Night Shift]

CDS 6 years 6 million

 

[Pens x]

He's always been fine. Key word. FINE



Exactly.

He hasn’t been fine this year.