The All Purpose Pens Off Day Thread - Injuries, Practice, Injuries, Lines, More Injuries, etc

[Dipsy Doodle]

I'm not saying he's been terrible. I'm saying he's been a mixed bag. I'm not advocating he be sent to the salt mines or whatever.

Yeah wasn't trying to blast you, I just think sometimes people don't give enough consideration to the ages of McCann and Pettersson. They're younger than some of our prospects, so a mixed bag should be expected.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Yeah wasn't trying to blast you, I just think sometimes people don't give enough consideration to the ages of McCann and Pettersson. They're younger than some of our prospects, so a mixed bag should be expected.

But I demand instant gratification and unrealistic improvement!

But no really I don't want either guy going anywhere but I can't help but be a little let down by both of their seasons, particularly MP. Still time to make up for all that and thensome, of course.

 

[ColePens]

But I demand instant gratification and unrealistic improvement!

But no really I don't want either guy going anywhere but I can't help but be a little let down by both of their seasons, particularly MP. Still time to make up for all that and thensome, of course.

This is actually why I have faith in Pets even though I am not happy with his season. He's far from the first young dman who struggled. He won't be the last youngster, either.

 

[Gurglesons]

Pettersson has been identical to last year though. So didn’t he struggle prior or are people’s expectations unreasonable?

 

[ColePens]

Pettersson has been identical to last year though. So didn’t he struggle prior or are people’s expectations unreasonable?

Oh I think he showed A LOT more last year. A lot. Mostly in his poise. He actually started doing a little better in the d-zone front face blocking and using his size.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Pettersson has been identical to last year though. So didn’t he struggle prior or are people’s expectations unreasonable?

He seems to panic under forecheck pressure more this season than I remember him doing last year.

 

[Gurglesons]

He seems to panic under forecheck pressure more this season than I remember him doing last year.

I think a lot of that is perceived as the defense was such a mess last year.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

I think a lot of that is perceived as the defense was such a mess last year.

But wouldn't that make it seem like he was panicking *more* last season, since the whole team looked like they were constantly coughing up the puck?

 

[Gurglesons]

But wouldn't that make it seem like he was panicking *more* last season, since the whole team looked like they were constantly coughing up the puck?

I mean, go read the Initial Impressions thread I started of Petts. It’s clear a ton of people argued that.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

I think he had flashes of potential last year and some stretches where he even looked downright solid and simply figured he'd keep taking steps this year. And he just really hasn't. But like I said the season isn't over.

Uh... probably.

 

[Peat]

I do definitely recall Pettersson looking more poised on the puck and aggressive with his gap control last year, but at the same time, pixies isn't wrong that Pettersson's numbers have been very static despite taking a big step forwards in terms of level of competition (which maybe accounts for why he now seems to have less time) and playing an extra minute a night at 5v5 - slightly ahead in p/60 and corsi/shots, slightly behind in scoring chances and high danger chances. And that is impressive. Might be interesting to dig into the video and see just how different his play really is if I had a spare day and lots of video.

 

[Speaking Moistly]

I’m convinced that part of this is that Pettersson is an awkward looking player and people expected a significant step forward. He’s a flawed player and he definitely screws up but you’d think he was playing like a 7D the way people go on. He just looks memorably ugly on he ice at times, basically the new Maatta.

 

[ownal]

No fans allowed at the game tomorrow. Expect a win now.

 

[BrookswasHere44]

No fans allowed at the game tomorrow. Expect a win now.

I'm soooooo excited for this game. It's going to an unreal experience

Will the cannon guy be there if CBJ scores? Is he essential personnel?

 

[Gurglesons]

No fans allowed at the game tomorrow. Expect a win now.

I was thinking this would be great for the Pens squad as they are used to playing in a quiet as f*** building.

 

[Ryder71]

No fans allowed at the game tomorrow. Expect a win now.

Hopefully the Pens will quiet the BJ's crowd!

 

[Andy99]

Hopefully the Pens will quiet the BJ's crowd!

i have no doubt they will...lol...but it won’t necessarily be because they’re playing well or scoring at will..

 

[Ryder71]

Maybe they'll play ''muh muh muh my corona'' over the PA system!

 

[SHOOTANDSCORE]

This is going to be interesting. I hope they turn up the ice mics. I love hockey sounds. The skates on the ice, pucks on sticks, the shit talking

Maybe they'll play crowd noise over the PA system.

 

[Ryder71]

i have no doubt they will...lol...but it won’t necessarily be because they’re playing well or scoring at will..

Well, what other possible reason could there be? Anyways, that's what I choose to believe. And has the illustrious George Costanza stated........... ''it's not a lie if you believe it''.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

This is going to be interesting. I hope they turn up the ice mics. I love hockey sounds. The skates on the ice, pucks on sticks, the shit talking

Maybe they'll play crowd noise over the PA system.

A mix of NHL 94 and Blades of Steel sound effects should work just fine.

"Makes the pass"
"Makes the pass"
"Makes the pass"

 

[Ryder71]

This is going to be interesting. I hope they turn up the ice mics. I love hockey sounds. The skates on the ice, pucks on sticks, the shit talking

Maybe they'll play crowd noise over the PA system.

They should play the ''sound of silence''.

 

[Andy99]

This is going to be interesting. I hope they turn up the ice mics. I love hockey sounds. The skates on the ice, pucks on sticks, the shit talking

Maybe they'll play crowd noise over the PA system.

or Coldplay...lol

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

NHL94 Hockey Sound Experience - Soundboard.com

 

[Ryder71]

or Coldplay...lol

I prefer ELO or Def Leppard, but then again I have exquisite taste.