Game Thread: Penguins GDT/GNT's week 11 (Dec 15 - Dec 21)

[Burghfan]

Yep with the 4th line there is no reason not to keep rotating through the WBS players until one sticks and as soon as he starts to slow down you bring another in. Also they truly should use Adams as the 13th forward no reason he should be taking ice time from Rust or others.

Not sure what to do with Adams, but I loved Rust and even the way Farnham played. Whenever the 4th line was out there they were hustling and generating chances.

Did anyone see how Farnham and McLeod laughing after their fight? I think I read McLeod's lips to say, "Are you OK?" That was a different reaction.

 

[Burghfan]

By the way Maata has the mumps, but Greiss and Bortuzzo tested negative. Zatkoff went back down and Greiss is the backup again.

 

[element1286]

I've been hoping for an Adams injury for years, nothing bad, just get him off the ice for a game so this stupid games played streak can end.

He's a terrible hockey player in all respects. There are hundreds of ahl guys who can dive in front of shots and whiff on clearing attempts.

 

[thedddd]

Adams continually seems to have a roster spot strictly because of 08-09 playoffs.

 

[scoutyjones2]

Kind of like how Talbot still plays in the NHL

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Kind of like how Talbot still plays in the NHL

Max kind of deserves it tho, he carried us in game 7 when Skid got hurt.

 

[element1286]

Kind of like how Talbot still plays in the NHL

He may make too much, but he's an NHL caliber player.

 

[element1286]

Adams continually seems to have a roster spot strictly because of 08-09 playoffs.

Read stories that he was Dan's inside guy in the locker room, would hang out with the coaches more so than the players. Adams was effective enough up until 11-12, but he's still in the league three years later because he was boys with Dan.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Florida Panthers
Overall record: 14-8-8 (36 points)
Road record: 7-4-6
Last 10: 6-2-2
Streak: +2
GFA: 2.13
GAA: 2.40
PP%: 13.2%
PK%: 80.4%
Projected lineup: NHL Starting Goalies and Line Combinations | DailyFaceoff.com

Pittsburgh Penguins
Overall record: 21-6-4 (46 points)
Home record: 12-4-1
Last 10: 6-2-2
Streak: +2
GFA: 3.13
GAA: 2.23
PP%: 25.7%
PK%: 86.2%
Projected lineup: NHL Starting Goalies and Line Combinations | DailyFaceoff.com

Series notes
All-time: Pens lead series 41-31-3 with 4 ties
Last season: Panthers won series 2-1-0
Last meeting: 1-20-2014 @ CONSOL Energy Center, Panthers won 5-1

Doob's take: Panthers aren't a team to underestimate, they're on a win streak & they've had our number as of late. Hopefully a certain "world's best player" will score in this one. Doob picks the Pens to win 2-1.

 

[scoutyjones2]

I am all giddy from the "spirits!" I see Skid scoring 2 with an assist. Korny also garners a goal. Pens win 5-2

 

[Burghfan]

I am all giddy from the "spirits!" I see Skid scoring 2 with an assist. Korny also garners a goal. Pens win 5-2

Hope you're right.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Pouliot with a nasty snipe, glad to see him play

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

I remember when Sid used to be able to snipe like that from that exact same spot. What happened to that Sid?

 

[thedddd]

Unfortunately injuries over time are hurting him.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Unfortunately injuries over time are hurting him.

Probably true

 

[Burghfan]

I've seen WWE matches refereed better than this game.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Sid! Finally!

 

[scoutyjones2]

Pouliot with a nasty snipe, glad to see him play

Dude played 5 years out here for the Winterhawks with Jonston, and now gets his first NHL game, with goal, under him too! Love it!

 

[Burghfan]

Dude played 5 years out here for the Winterhawks with Jonston, and now gets his first NHL game, with goal, under him too! Love it!

That was one heckova shot. Absolutely perfect.

The Baby Pens didn't do too bad out there tonight. Despres is starting to get to me though. He has got to stop boarding people.

 

[scoutyjones2]

Liking this Harrington