Injury Report: Vol. 4 (Updates in First Post) | Geno Says He's a Game-Time Decision for Tomorrow

[MrBurghundy]

I wonder if the plan is to hold Malkin out until we lose a game this series? Seems like it would make since if he is still not truly 100%, or at least at a comfortable place health-wise to play at an elite level.

There is no way they are doing that. If he's cleared to play, he plays. If he's not, he won't.

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

I wonder if the plan is to hold Malkin out until we lose a game this series? Seems like it would make since if he is still not truly 100%, or at least at a comfortable place health-wise to play at an elite level.

He'll play once he's good to go. Would you hold Fleury/Murray out until they lost a game? Not quite the same situation, sure, but the point remains, when elite players are healthy, you play them.

 

[PlinyElder*]

Anybody else think maybe Pittsburgh teams are over cautious regarding concussions? I know UPMC is like the best in the world for concussion research. I mean it's not a bad thing just frustrating. AB missed the biggest game of the year and now Flower has been out weeks. I just don't see other teams players out this long for concussions.

 

[Zirakzigil]

Not sure if that's Molinari snark, or that he's not in net facing the top PP unit.

More like just clarifying before people freak out that hes not there.

 

[Beauner]

Anybody else think maybe Pittsburgh teams are over cautious regarding concussions? I know UPMC is like the best in the world for concussion research. I mean it's not a bad thing just frustrating. AB missed the biggest game of the year and now Flower has been out weeks. I just don't see other teams players out this long for concussions.

You can never be too sure, these aren't basic bone or muscle injuries. Concussions are serious no matter how severe and you need to be completely 100% before you even think of playing

 

[HandshakeLine]

He'll play once he's good to go. Would you hold Fleury/Murray out until they lost a game? Not quite the same situation, sure, but the point remains, when elite players are healthy, you play them.

Actually, I'm not so sure they're not doing this.

Partially because Zatkoff win's takes the immediate pressure on getting MAF back as soon as possible, but also because Fleury coming back is going to be an emotional boost for the Pens and possibly a setback for the Rags.

I wouldn't keep him out all series, but if MAF's 99% ready, I can see an argument for keeping him out until game 3.

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

Actually, I'm not so sure they're not doing this.

Partially because Zatkoff win's takes the immediate pressure on getting MAF back as soon as possible, but also because Fleury coming back is going to be an emotional boost for the Pens and possibly a setback for the Rags.

I wouldn't keep him out all series, but if MAF's 99% ready, I can see an argument for keeping him out until game 3.

Yeah, I'm just mean more in the sense that you're not going to keep out players who are 100% just because the team hasn't lost yet.

 

[ColePens]

Boy... good news all around. It's only a matter of time. Hopefully we can get Game 2 in the books and in our favor. That would be HUGE.

 

[PlinyElder*]

You can never be too sure, these aren't basic bone or muscle injuries. Concussions are serious no matter how severe and you need to be completely 100% before you even think of playing

I totally get that and all for players safety. Maybe I'm just not paying attention to other teams much but is there any other team in the playoffs right now with a player out for a concussion? I mean we got two, we can't be the only team or city that gets them.

 

[Fordy]

Anybody else think maybe Pittsburgh teams are over cautious regarding concussions? I know UPMC is like the best in the world for concussion research. I mean it's not a bad thing just frustrating. AB missed the biggest game of the year and now Flower has been out weeks. I just don't see other teams players out this long for concussions.

not even close, this team has sent almost every major player back out on the ice with concussions

 

[DegenX]

 

[madinsomniac]

Theoretically everyone is always a game time decision

 

[SirBrad]

Now Fleury is playing along..."I don't expect it"

Mind games.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

Theoretically everyone is always a game time decision

Sid, you playing tomorrow?

Ask the coach.

 

[Jacob]

How about Rust?

I'd be cautious with Geno, especially considering it's the playoffs and it's not a secret what's hurt on him. Unless they can outfit him with one of those Bonds-style elbow protectors.

 

[Sidgeni Malkby]

Actually, I'm not so sure they're not doing this.

Partially because Zatkoff win's takes the immediate pressure on getting MAF back as soon as possible, but also because Fleury coming back is going to be an emotional boost for the Pens and possibly a setback for the Rags.

I wouldn't keep him out all series, but if MAF's 99% ready, I can see an argument for keeping him out until game 3.

Team is flying overall, you don't want a bad game with Zatkoff to make them shaky. Look at game 1, you could see how tentative they played with Zatkoff in nets. You can rest assured that AV will make adjustments to take advantage of that passiveness in game 2.

If Fleury is ready, he needs to play and push the momentum further.

If Malkin is ready, he needs to be in the lineup in some form. At a minimum if he fixes the PP, we'd be golden-er.

 

[Shady Machine]

Actually, I'm not so sure they're not doing this.

Partially because Zatkoff win's takes the immediate pressure on getting MAF back as soon as possible, but also because Fleury coming back is going to be an emotional boost for the Pens and possibly a setback for the Rags.

I wouldn't keep him out all series, but if MAF's 99% ready, I can see an argument for keeping him out until game 3.

I can't. We don't want to lose a game at all. If MAF is ready, they need to play him. Rusty MAF is still a better goalie than Zatkoff.

Going to MSG up 2-0 vs 1-1 is a BIG difference. I want MAF in net for game 2 if he's ready. I have no idea how you assess if he's 99% ready vs 100% though.

 

[DegenX]

how about rust?

I'd be cautious with geno, especially considering it's the playoffs and it's not a secret what's hurt on him. Unless they can outfit him with one of those bonds-style elbow protectors.

 

[ColePens]

You have to think groin for Rust, right? I haven't heard a single peep if it's upper or lower body

 

[Empoleon8771]

My guess for tomorrow is that Malkin plays, Fleury might play and Rust doesn't play. That seems like the logical conclusion from what has been said. I bet Malkin's line will be Sheary-Malkin-Bennett if Rust isn't good to go and Sheary-Malkin-Sundqvist if Bennett isn't ready to go.

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

You have to think groin for Rust, right? I haven't heard a single peep if it's upper or lower body

He took a couple hard low hits the last few games he played before going out, so that wouldn't be a huge surprise. Bet he doesn't come back til Game 3 at the earliest.

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

How about Rust?

I'd be cautious with Geno, especially considering it's the playoffs and it's not a secret what's hurt on him. Unless they can outfit him with one of those Bonds-style elbow protectors.

Yeah -- thanks Rossi.

 

[IcedCapp]

you do NOT hold players back longer than necessary.

Not because of "eh just play em when they are healthy", but because there is going to be like 25% roster turnover when everyone is 100%. That's A LOT to deal with. If the Pens, by the grace of karma, are able to advance, they need to be firing on all cylinders no matter who is next. Work out the kinks ASAP.

 

[Speaking Moistly]

You have to think groin for Rust, right? I haven't heard a single peep if it's upper or lower body

They said lower, iirc. I thought it was his knee the whole time.

 

[DegenX]

Since the last one got away from me, I've gone ahead and started a new thread here

If a mod could lock this one? Please and thank you