Pre-Game Talk: Rangers at Penguins 4/5

[IcedCapp]

Looks like everyone but the injured (Crosby, Letang, Martin) on the ice for #Penguins game-day skate.
http://twitter.com/pgshelly/statuses/320180769798619136

 

[IcedCapp]

As expected, Jokinen centering line between Kunitz and Dupuis #Pens -SK
http://twitter.com/PensInsideScoop/statuses/320182633969618944

 

[plaidchuck]

As expected, Jokinen centering line between Kunitz and Dupuis #Pens -SK
http://twitter.com/PensInsideScoop/statuses/320182633969618944

Yeap DB do the same thing and expect the same result, atta boy.

 

[shizno*]

Yeap DB do the same thing and expect the same result, atta boy.

He's centering Kuni and Duper with Jokinen AGAIN??? OMG FIRE THIS BUM

 

[IcedCapp]

As expected, Jokinen centering Kunitz, Dupuis. Then 18-71-12, 10-16-24, 15-27-48. #Penguins
http://twitter.com/pgshelly/statuses/320183737419718657

 

[IcedCapp]

The #Pens lines and D as follows: 14-36-9, 18-71-12, 10-16-24, 15-27-48. 44-4, 3-2, 5-47-41. More in Penguins Report: pens.pe/XWPIBM
http://twitter.com/penguins/statuses/320184264794730496

 

[khaoskennedy]

Yeap DB do the same thing and expect the same result, atta boy.

atleast Jokinen can actually win faceoffs so there's nothing wrong with trying it.

but if that line doesn't work, he really should try changing the lines. I'd personally start with Kunitz Malkin Neal line

then maybe

Dupuis Jokinen Iginla
Morrow Sutter Cooke

or

Morrow Jokinen Iginla
Cooke Sutter Dupuis

 

[Dying Alive]

Yeap DB do the same thing and expect the same result, atta boy.

The same thing? Jokinen has literally never even practiced with the Pens before today. I don't understand the complaint here.

 

[plaidchuck]

atleast Jokinen can actually win faceoffs so there's nothing wrong with trying it.

but if that line doesn't work, he really should try changing the lines. I'd personally start with Kunitz Malkin Neal line

then maybe

Dupuis Jokinen Iginla
Morrow Sutter Cooke

or

Morrow Jokinen Iginla
Cooke Sutter Dupuis

And god forbid he try Kunitz-Malkin-Neal. As it is now if Malkin's line does nothing(as it has) then game over.

 

[Dying Alive]

The #Pens lines and D as follows: 14-36-9, 18-71-12, 10-16-24, 15-27-48. 44-4, 3-2, 5-47-41. More in Penguins Report: pens.pe/XWPIBM
http://twitter.com/penguins/statuses/320184264794730496

No Vitale but TK on the 4th line. Everyone here is confused about whether they're supposed to feel rage or joy right now.

 

[Wickedtune]

No Vitale but TK on the 4th line. Everyone here is confused about whether they're supposed to feel rage or joy right now.

I'm fine with Kennedy over vitale as long as Kennedy is at wing not center. Glass over Vitale is what I don't like

 

[khaoskennedy]

I'm fine with Kennedy over vitale as long as Kennedy is at wing not center. Glass over Vitale is what I don't like

yep same here

 

[IcedCapp]

Brooks Orpik and Mark Eaton taking turns working point on the 2nd power play. #FirePower -SK
http://twitter.com/PensInsideScoop/statuses/320185893652668416

By the way, that 2nd PP unit had Dupuis and Oprik/Eaton up top with Kennedy, Morrow & Jokinen down below #Pens -SK
http://twitter.com/PensInsideScoop/statuses/320186020865921025

 

[Weide]

44-4

Oh great, i really look forward to seeing that awesome pairing again...

 

[Ogrezilla]

No Vitale but TK on the 4th line. Everyone here is confused about whether they're supposed to feel rage or joy right now.

our 4th line doesn't have a center. its not a question

This is literally 3 games in a row with 3 centers dressed. How does an NHL head coach think that is a good idea?

 

[Dying Alive]

our 4th line doesn't have a center. its not a question

This is literally 3 games in a row with 3 centers dressed. How does an NHL head coach think that is a good idea?

Craig Adams?

 

[Killahpunk]

No Vitale, yet Glass will continue to suck.

 

[BmxHockey]

It's amazing how exposed we are without the Crosby.

Sid wins faceoffs, posses the puck and creates spectacular chances almost every shift.

 

[KIRK]

Hopefully guys were suitably embarrassed after the last one, and hopefully Danny B will make an adjustment or three as well.

Absentees or not, we are better than the Rangers. Lets show them that again.

I have a lot more confidence in the former than the latter.

Our game plan is predicated on defensemen making fast, crisp breakout passes and then joining the rush. Do you see Bylsma adjusting that to account for the Four Pylons in his lineup?

 

[KIRK]

It's amazing how exposed we are without the Crosby.

Sid wins faceoffs, posses the puck and creates spectacular chances almost every shift.

With respect, the being exposed part has a lot more to do with not having Letang AND Martin and using a game plan predicated on having those two.

 

[nTsplnk*]

Jussi Jokinen may turn out to be really good for the Pens.

Plus when we don't resign Kennedy this summer Jokinen can just fill his spot. He's far more versatile as well.

 

[BmxHockey]

Refresh my memory, when Sid was out majority if last year and we had the 14-71-18 line where did we have 9 with?

 

[Ogrezilla]

Craig Adams?

Craig Adams hasn't played center with regularity in 2 years. Because he's a really bad center. Faceoffs are something we should actively try to win as a puck possession team that is already missing some of its most important transition players. Vitale should be playing for that reason alone.

 

[Ogrezilla]

Refresh my memory, when Sid was out majority if last year and we had the 14-71-18 line where did we have 9 with?

Sully and Staal

 

[IcedCapp]

Refresh my memory, when Sid was out majority if last year and we had the 14-71-18 line where did we have 9 with?

Yordan Stall