Post-Game Talk: | Pens vs Ducks | 4-1 win | Geno rocks our socks |

[Gurglesons]

I read a few posts about our biggest need being the #6 D and I kinda agree.

Agreed. Also for ZAR to get grounded. Look at how many looks Blueger had tonight with competent offensively skilled winger.

 

[canadianguy77]

Agreed. Also for ZAR to get grounded. Look at how many looks Blueger had tonight with competent offensively skilled winger.

You’d think Edmonton would be salivating for someone like him.

 

[Gurglesons]

You’d think Edmonton would be salivating for someone like him.

Blueger?

 

[vodeni]

I read a few posts about our biggest need being the #6 D and I kinda agree.

I think we are fine there, no one in NHL has perfect 6, ours is as good as anyone's , our worst pair tonight was Tanger Dumo...they would be way in the minus theritory if it wasn't for TJ...

 

[Honour Over Glory]

+ Geno is score x 2
+ Carter with 2 goals and looked like he had more energy in his legs
+ Jarry being his fantastic self
+ Sid with the jump of the game
- Defense was a little whack at times

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

We should be at 2nd place in the division shortly.

Assuming Covid doesn't cancel the season at some point.

 

[dogthateats]

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Blueger?

ZAR. Please let Edmonton over pay for him.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

*points at Malkin's line*

Is that good, guys? Did he break it?

 

[Tender Rip]

Lots of good stuff.
The obvious is obvious. Nice to have favorite player back.


But beyond that I really liked Zohorna getting 12 minutes and looking really good, absolutely dominating possession and playing the right way in all three zones. It would be really beneficial for us if he can be integrated. Would take him over Zucker any day, on any line - also because of the cap consequences of course, but his blend of size and ability makes us better just like it did last season.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

 

[Sorry]

Blueger?

Untouchable player. Drives the bottom six.

 

[Gurglesons]

Lots of good stuff.
The obvious is obvious. Nice to have favorite player back.


But beyond that I really liked Zohorna getting 12 minutes and looking really good, absolutely dominating possession and playing the right way in all three zones. It would be really beneficial for us if he can be integrated. Would take him over Zucker any day, on any line - also because of the cap consequences of course, but his blend of size and ability makes us better just like it did last season.

I prefer Zucker over Z or ZAR. He’s playing the game the right way and could easily heat up.

 

[66-30-33]

Going to miss Carter when he leaves.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Unless its in a pie chart, it means nothing.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

THINGS WE LOVE TO SEE: BIG GAME BIG JEFF CARTER AND BIG GAME BIG GENO MALKIN

You forgot to turn off your CAPS lock.

 

[Zirakzigil]

- Defense was a little whack at times

Thats a good way to some it up. Defense was not very smrt tonight at times.

 

[3ladesof5teel]

Lots of good stuff.
The obvious is obvious. Nice to have favorite player back.


But beyond that I really liked Zohorna getting 12 minutes and looking really good, absolutely dominating possession and playing the right way in all three zones. It would be really beneficial for us if he can be integrated. Would take him over Zucker any day, on any line - also because of the cap consequences of course, but his blend of size and ability makes us better just like it did last season.

The cap hit sure......but outside of that lets pump the breaks a little.

I like what Z is showing just as much as everyone else. Zucker percentage goes up anywhere close to normal and hes fine.

 

[ZorkEnchanter]

I think we are fine there, no one in NHL has perfect 6, ours is as good as anyone's , our worst pair tonight was Tanger Dumo...they would be way in the minus theritory if it wasn't for TJ...

Yeah, they did go legit bonkers on their body positions every few shifts.. Lots of chasing and not staying between their mark/Jarry.

Ruh was decent at 6 but man he played a few shift where he just forgot where to be.

We do have serious depth though.

 

[AlphaMikeFoxtrots]

You forgot to turn off your CAPS lock.

I was genuinely not expecting to be awake and I'm a little punchy

 

[StaalForOne]

Assuming Covid doesn't cancel the season at some point.

It would have been cancelled by now, I would think. They're clearly intent on playing through it.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

The depth of this team is exciting.

Not that that is a new thing. The Pens are all about having the players in the minors play the same game and be able to step in if called upon.

But this year they are once more built the right way.

I made the joke about slow grit who will fight if Crosby is picked on. But it was not really a joke.

After the back2back cups this team lost its identity. It was like half the front office wanted speed and skill and the other half wanted grit and the problem was that the two halves worked against one another rather than together.

This team once more has an identity. Quick accurate passes to leave their zone. Tenacious forecheck. And shooting way more than in the past.

Rarely do we see the 45 seconds of passing and then turn it over.

And the perimeter game is in the past also. They are far more willing to fight for the front of the net. Either immediately in front of the goalie or a shot from about 15 feet out from the net.. Shooting from the point is also a much bigger part of their game than in previous years.

Just a much more enjoyable team to watch.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

I read a few posts about our biggest need being the #6 D and I kinda agree.

Backup goalie. If Jarry goes down for the playoffs this whole roster is wasted.

 

[Gurglesons]

I think the key is to either build a third line around Zucker - Rodrigues - Heinen or build the 4th around McGinn - Blueger - Rodrigues

 

[Gurglesons]

Backup goalie. If Jarry goes down for the playoffs this whole roster is wasted.

Jake Allen and Troy Stetcher need to be our targets.