4thTierSport
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Embrace the Hate.If there was ever a time to turn on the switch and stomp someone prior to the playoffs....this is the time.
Embrace the Hate.If there was ever a time to turn on the switch and stomp someone prior to the playoffs....this is the time.
Still worried about Backstrom and Ovechkin's even strength chemistry come playoff time. Hopefully if they aren't working Trotz makes a quick change rather than forcing something that hasn't been working.
Agreed. If the offense is cold through the first game of a series I'd like to see 8-90-77 to try to capture that even strength offensive spark we saw the last few games. If they go with that line in game 2, a home game, they can keep it away from the opposition's big offensive guns.
Didn't even notice, orpik and Carlson are together
Lines:
8-19-77
65-92-14
25-90-43
26-10-83
27-2
44-74
9-88
Per khurysdan
If there was ever a time to turn on the switch and stomp someone prior to the playoffs....this is the time.
Pens called up Sestito. Fireworks likely.
Prefect opportunity to flip the switch. The NHL is all gaga over the coach killing Pens are finally playing at a more reasonable level. Blow them out expose them and get people to shut up.Doesn't make sense to me. Why would the Caps expend all sorts of energy on a meaningless game? Hits often go tit for tat in the NHL. While the soft and whiny Pens would be fools to try and engage the larger and more physical Caps this way, why would the Caps do this when they have nothing to play for?
Trotz is smarter than that. The focus is on the bigger prize. The Caps have achieved regular team-based season goal already. I bet the Caps play a defensively responsible vanilla game. It won't be a snoozer because the players don't like each other, but it'd be good it it was.
FFS, he is a talentless *** clown and I would be shocked if he doesn't do something idiotic. Looks like an emergency call up. Sheary out from a quick search.Was wondering who Sesito was, then I saw this write-up in wikipedia:
Sestito has been referred to as a "talentless thug"and infamously as a "boxing hobo on skates" by ESPN commentator Keith Olbermann. Sestito made headlines after receiving twenty-seven combined penalty minutes for just one second of on-ice time against the Los Angeles Kings on January 13, 2014. Afterwards, ESPN's Olbermann named Sestito "The Worst Person in the Sports World" on his show while stating that Sestito is "not a hockey player".
Funny that on the Pens board there talking about Ovie being a cheap shot artist but their coach calls up this thug to play.
Was wondering who Sesito was, then I saw this write-up in wikipedia:
Sestito has been referred to as a "talentless thug"and infamously as a "boxing hobo on skates" by ESPN commentator Keith Olbermann. Sestito made headlines after receiving twenty-seven combined penalty minutes for just one second of on-ice time against the Los Angeles Kings on January 13, 2014. Afterwards, ESPN's Olbermann named Sestito "The Worst Person in the Sports World" on his show while stating that Sestito is "not a hockey player".
Funny that on the Pens board there talking about Ovie being a cheap shot artist but their coach calls up this thug to play.
Maybe he was called up to help deter against liberties vs Casper and Tang
I know I know there is no such thing as a detererer, only a defererer.
Orlov needs to be benched
I doubt Sestito will actually play. If he does, the Capitals should be wise not to retaliate and especially wise not to escalate. Let him put the Pens shorthanded with his stupidity. Don't turn this into a cheap shot festival or get someone a concussion or broken hand in a fight.
I've been critical of the kid at times this year, but he's the more talented guy by a mile (over their options). IMO Trotz is doing the right thing trying to support his psyche in a tough stretch.
We have two vets who can jump in the lineup in game 1 with no notice. It's Scorlov's spot to lose. Let him sink or swim these last few games.
It's pretty obvious he's playing with zero confidence right now. He needs to fix his **** quick or they need to put in Chorney.
Yep totally agree. Better now than when the crazy pressure starts. He's close to playing himself to the press box for the playoffs, and IMO, he's going to be needed to help raise the Cup.
I doubt Sestito will actually play. If he does, the Capitals should be wise not to retaliate and especially wise not to escalate. Let him put the Pens shorthanded with his stupidity. Don't turn this into a cheap shot festival or get someone a concussion or broken hand in a fight.
Joe B Bingo.... missing a few - absolutely brilliant!
And I think they need to follow it up with Lockers card.
Curious, why do you think Pitt called him up, especially since as you imply, doubt that he will even play.
Is Pitts coach an idiot... he seems to have his team firing on all cylinders and runs risk of shaking up his ace lineup with a red hot team, to insert him. This is an important game for Pitt to boot.