GDT: PO Game 5: Columbus at Pittsburgh | 4/20 7PM

[MoeBartoli]

Agreed Moe, Fun season disappointing ending

Bob's my goalie, I will lose with him this year, but I will win with him in the future. He didn't play well this series and we are one & done but quite honestly as a team we need to be better, significantly better.

Kessel had a good series, but we got beat by Gentzal and by Rust - those two guys had 9 goals out of 21.

Gentzal and Rust did play exceptionally well, but they benefit greatly from Kessel, Crosby and Malkin. Those three certainly can elevate others' opportunities and results.

I believe I heard them say Gentzal tied the rookie record for goals in first playoff set by the incomparable Rocket Richard.

 

[Ceff Jarter]

He was fine in the Olympics and in the World Cup. He just got toasted in the shootout. But neither of these matter as they are not NHL games.

He has been awful in the playoffs. That doesn't mean you go with Korpisalo, who was equally awful for Cleveland last year. You roll with the horses that got you there.



Bobrovsky deserved to be in the net. He is going to be either the Vezina winner or the runner up, and nobody pulls their goalie after a season like that. He was horse **** in the playoffs, obviously, but you roll with the horses that brought you to success, and that's Bobrovsky. I understand the frustration, and maybe Bobrovsky needs to be replaced this summer, but he deserved the net this game and every game this series. Anything otherwise is absolutely foolish.

Yeah I dont think Korpi was the answer. It's a lose lose for Torts in that situation.

Unrelated, I don't know what Nutivaraa did to get in the dog house. I think he's one of the 4 best D men on the CBJ

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Can't see bob winning the Vezina

Its a regular season award. It's already been voted on. He's got a real shot

 

[Johansen2Foligno]

How much of that was on Bob and how much was on the team in front of him?

I mean, that was bad.

 

[JacketFanInFL]

How much of that was on Bob and how much was on the team in front of him?

I mean, that was bad.

Bob gets about 75% (look at the stats, yeesh), Defensive lapses get about 15%, and Game 1/2 scoring gets 10%.

The Pens are a great team, however and that should not be lost here. They were head and shoulders the more talented, defensive minded team. That is what ultimately wins out in the playoffs.

I'll also throw in that Torts's baffling defensive 3rd pairing deserves honorable mention.

 

[We Want Ten]

How much of that was on Bob and how much was on the team in front of him?

I mean, that was bad.

Last time Bob was this bad, TR got fired.


This is like 80/20 Bob's fault IMO.

 

[Speedy Sanderson]

Torts is quite salty in the presser.....I like his refusal to single out players.

 

[Toe Pick]

To expect him to have a GGA of 1.75 is a pipe dream with this team against Pitt in the playoffs. =

Good post but completely disagree with this part as yes, I fully expect a Vezina lock to perform much better than a near 4 GAA regardless of opponent.

And yes, goalies can do this against high powered offenses in the playoffs -- see Rinne, Pekka.

A lot of positives to build off this season but this isn't one of them. Next hill to climb is to not fall off a cliff after a playoff year.

 

[Bobcat110]

Can't see bob winning the Vezina

Voting was done before playoffs... He'll win it.

 

[OnYourIgnoreList]

Bob is the reason we got 5 extra games.

Bob is the reason we only got 5 extra games.

 

[Bobcat110]

Torts is quite salty in the presser.....I like his refusal to single out players.

I think any other coach lets loose on the disallowed tying goal. Torts has way oversteered to the conservative side. I guess that's better for him to stay clear of given his history.

 

[Toe Pick]

Bob is the reason we got 5 extra games.

Bob is the reason we only got 5 extra games.

Haha. This.

 

[blahblah]

The frustration well understood. The blame game not at all. C'mon. Really? CJB won the most points in their history. Sergi had an unreal year-don't start with what have you done for me lately. Yes, he was well below his average this series. You want Mason back? Pitt is by far a superior team up front. To expect him to have a GGA of 1.75 is a pipe dream with this team against Pitt in the playoffs.

Ok Stinson.

Who was expecting a 1.75 GAA average from Bob? Do you think we would have been upset at a 2.5 GAA? You bring up Mason?

I would like to congratulate your first post under that handle as a straw man. I love when people try and come across as the voice of reason to attempt to hide their straw man post.

The funny part of this whole thing is that I might be the least upset with him and I've been his biggest critic around here. This is who Bob is. The good can be crazy good, the bad can be deep and long. You can't be all that mad if your eyes are wide open going in.

 

[Ceff Jarter]

Bob is the reason we got 5 extra games.

Bob is the reason we only got 5 extra games.

Although maybe without Bob we would have sneaked in as a WC seed and have gotten to play MTL?

 

[EdwardG]

Seriously who do you root for between the Pens and Caps... at least one will lose.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Bob is the reason we got 5 extra games.

Bob is the reason we only got 5 extra games.

Perfectly stated

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Seriously who do you root for between the Pens and Caps... at least one will lose.

Caps for me. Either them or Nashville. Anybody but the Rangers and Pens. **** them

 

[CBJWerenski8]

More wins in the playoffs than Calgary, Chicago, and maybe tied with Minnesota this year.

 

[Miggus]

Seriously who do you root for between the Pens and Caps... at least one will lose.

Is this even a question? I'd rather see Jeff Carter hoisting the cup for 10 years in a row than the Pens winning a single one ever again.

 

[Bobcat110]

Seriously who do you root for between the Pens and Caps... at least one will lose.

Um...Leafs aren't bending over...but them beating Caps and Pens opens another can of worms. They'd be like OSU fans x 1000.

 

[Speedy Sanderson]

Seriously who do you root for between the Pens and Caps... at least one will lose.

Pens. I've been to games in both cities - the Pens fans were fine, while the Caps fans weren't, and it's not like they've ever accomplished anything (Pens fans actually have something to brag about).

 

[Kentucky]

Seriously who do you root for between the Pens and Caps... at least one will lose.

Caps, easy for me. The Pens are my least favorite team of any sport. I am pulling for the Preds from here on out. I watch quite a few of their games yearly on Fox Sports South. Not a fan by any means, but would love to see the popularity of hockey grow here in the south.

 

[WashedUp]

Caps/Pens? That's a dream for Bettman! Leafs are history, no way they advance!

 

[Viqsi]

Well, we outperformed the Blackhawks, at least.

 

[EdwardG]

Malkin was flopping all over too. Lost respect for him.

I like Torts overall but he needs to be more professional in these losing interviews. Acted like a dope over standard postgame questions.