Honestly I am not going to ***** too much. I hate the usage of Simon/Trotman. That's my main complaint. But I saw a lot of positive hockey out there and it makes me very encouraged. I still see a lot of great defensive support. Gudbranson/JJ both played very well. I thought the team played a solid hockey game up against a desperate team. I want to focus on the encouraging things. I saw a lot of good.
We have to give a huge special shoutout to Murray. He deserves much better. He played his ass off tonight. They knew CBJ was going to give it their all as their season was on the line. Oh well. Didn't go our way. Happens. Major shout to Murray.
My only complaints/gripes are changeable. Sully needs to stop being an idiot. Trotman/Simon were not right for the role you want them. Use Riikola. He's 100x better.
It isn’t just that it “didn’t go our way”. Once again we have seen a Penguins team that is unable to give it all and work hard for 60 minutes when it’s needed the most. They were lazy and not ready to compete when the stakes are high. Crosby was invisible. Kessel was terrible and singlehandedly created the backbreaking second goal, commuting two blatant turnovers within 10 seconds. Malkin with only 1 assist didn’t do enough either.
They weren’t outplayed by Jackets’ stars. They were outworked by their grinders and depth players. This loss is totally on their lack of commitment and dedication.
Such a gigantic performance by Murray totally wasted. What a shame. We don’t get many of those these days. This is maddening and disgusting.