Pre-Game Talk: Pens vs. Leafs

[Waffle Fries]

Jason Mackey ‏@Mackey_Trib
Line rushes this morning: 14-87-72 ... 71-16-9 ... ... 17-57-23 ... 27-13-38. D pairings: 10-7 ... 58-3 ... 6-47 ... 4-25.
https://twitter.com/Mackey_Trib/status/520962005591916544

Jason Mackey ‏@Mackey_Trib
Yes, Andrew Ebbett was playing on a "defense pairing" with Rob Scuderi. And Scott Harrington, based on this anyway, is in.
https://twitter.com/Mackey_Trib/status/520962119941246976

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[ProgOg]

@MolinariPG
Mike Johnston says the Penguins will dress the same six defensemen tonight that they used Thursday. Means Harrington sits.

 

[OilerPensfan97]

Just starting to make the GDT. Should be up in 15-20 minutes.

 

[Speaking Moistly]

@MolinariPG
Mike Johnston says the Penguins will dress the same six defensemen tonight that they used Thursday. Means Harrington sits.

Well, mood ruined.

 

[deakka]

Makes so much sense playing Harrington in the top6 defenders during morning skate and then sit him in the pree-box.... NOT!
WBS have a game tonight so one would Think they rather have him play there than not dress for Pittsburgh.

i wonder if hes up just to pay for the rookie dinner? :O

 

[Waffle Fries]

Perhaps they want Harrington to get a few more practices in before he plays?

 

[Corvidae]

Perhaps they want Harrington to get a few more practices in before he plays?

Before he plays over Despres? 4/27 4 lyf

 

[cheesedanish87]

I don't get this at all, why would you bring Harrington up if your not going to play him?

And why would you have Scuderi skating with Ebbett if hes playing tonight.

 

[ProgOg]

Perhaps they want Harrington to get a few more practices in before he plays?

Maybe. Having him around for the team-building stuff this weekend is kind of a good sign.

 

[Son Goku]

I'm calling Sid having 5 points.

 

[ProgOg]

I'm calling Sid having 5 points.

And this article: Maple Leafs well-positioned to agitate Crosby


Meanwhile:

Crosby career pts/game avg 1.40

Crosby in career vs TOR 1.55

via @GunnerStaal

If that is containing Crosby I'm seeing some points from him, too.

 

[Speaking Moistly]

Clearly they need a rookie for this.

Dave Molinari ‏@MolinariPG
Sounds like the Penguins' weekend in Toronto might include the annual rookie dinner. #ThatIsACheckThatReallyHurts

 

[Deutschland Dangler]

Makes so much sense playing Harrington in the top6 defenders during morning skate and then sit him in the pree-box.... NOT!
WBS have a game tonight so one would Think they rather have him play there than not dress for Pittsburgh.

i wonder if hes up just to pay for the rookie dinner? :O

Well, Toronto IS expensive.

 

[Marns]

A free lunch on Tuesday awaits me if we beat the Leafs. There's the extra incentive for the boys tonight.

 

[Cardboard Orpik]

Makes so much sense playing Harrington in the top6 defenders during morning skate and then sit him in the pree-box.... NOT!
WBS have a game tonight so one would Think they rather have him play there than not dress for Pittsburgh.

i wonder if hes up just to pay for the rookie dinner? :O

Scuderi is getting one last lap in a Pens uniform before he gets traded for JVR after the game.

But in all seriousness my current theory is that Harrington was brought up to put pressure on Scuderi and take his spot if he doesn't shape up within the next few games. At least that's what I hope.

 

[OilerPensfan97]

GDT is now up !

 

[LucSZ]

Yeah there's no reason to call him up just to sit. He's probably be here to practice with the club, spend the weekend team bonding since they're staying in Toronto (and pay for Thanksgiving meals ), then maybe he's in on Thursday at home game?

I'm still of the opinion that we have to play Scuderi to move him, and as much as I don't want him to play, I want him traded even more, or we'll be stuck with him for 3 more years and that's not acceptable.