Game Thread: Penguins GDT/GNT's week 7 (Nov 17 - Nov 23)

[evolver115]

Kneeing, interference, it doesn't matter what they call it, it was clearly a penalty, and it has to be called. You cannot let guys get away with removing opponents from the play well away from the puck. That's why the rule exists. If Malkin gets interfered with, and a pass comes his way but he's not there to take it, and it turns into the game winner for the Islanders, well, that's precisely why the rule exists. As an official, you don't get to choose when to enforce them.

We would have had a powerplay for the last minute of regulation and into overtime, and the Pens were buzzing at that point in the game. There's a good chance that non-call cost us a really high probability of winning the game before the shootout.

Agreed, DS.

Boychuk saved the game for the Isles in OT when Letang had his chance but Boychuk stopped him. He should have been in the box. Officiating in the NHL is just mind-boggling. Zero consistency from game to game. Sometimes even period to period.

And the ironic thing is because the officials neglected to handle this play last night, you almost know the Pens will be hunting for either a star tonight like Tavares, or go after Boychuk himself. If they just made the damn call when it's right in front of them, it would avoid all that. It just increases the likelihood of someone getting hurt.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Finally a power play

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Would be nice if Sid could score for once.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Even if the Pens miraculously come back to win this one, I think the Islanders have proven that they're the better team.

 

[joe_baran]

Sid has seemed a similar non-factor tonight as he did in the playoffs last year. It would be great if the team could figure out how to handle this, so come playoff time they are ready to deal with teams shutting him down.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

I'm glad the Islanders scored on us there. Serves Downie right for taking another stupid penalty.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Sid has seemed a similar non-factor tonight as he did in the playoffs last year. It would be great if the team could figure out how to handle this, so come playoff time they are ready to deal with teams shutting him down.

Very true, Sid has become a mediocre player.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

I want to see the Islanders tack on 2 more goals just so this registers in the Pens' heads.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Other than beating the Habs this was an awful week. First the news about Dup, then back to back losses to the Islanders. Glad the week is over.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Next week...

Monday - Boston Bruins

Wednesday - Toronto Maple Leafs

Friday - Carolina Hurricanes

Saturday - Carolina Hurricanes

 

[scoutyjones2]

Just wait...we will get some BS about Skids wrist or his neck, or his lower body...the BS will start to flow, I can guarantee that...


Time to realize, he is what he is...someone who can give you assists, not carry a team or take over a game.

 

[Burghfan]

Just wait...we will get some BS about Skids wrist or his neck, or his lower body...the BS will start to flow, I can guarantee that...


Time to realize, he is what he is...someone who can give you assists, not carry a team or take over a game.

I'm thinking there is something wrong with his heart, because it is obvious his heart isn't in the game. Maybe he's on drugs or something. He wasn't skating, his passes were terrible and if he took a couple shots, I don't remember them. Call up Dea and make Sid a healthy scratch for a couple days. It might wake him up.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Just wait...we will get some BS about Skids wrist or his neck, or his lower body...the BS will start to flow, I can guarantee that...


Time to realize, he is what he is...someone who can give you assists, not carry a team or take over a game.

Way Sid is playing right now, I would settle for the assists. Actually, even a 2nd assist would be welcomed. For the first time ever, Sid is really pissing me off.

 

[element1286]

I'm thinking there is something wrong with his heart, because it is obvious his heart isn't in the game. Maybe he's on drugs or something. He wasn't skating, his passes were terrible and if he took a couple shots, I don't remember them. Call up Dea and make Sid a healthy scratch for a couple days. It might wake him up.