Game Thread: Pittsburgh Penguins(1) vs. New York Rangers(2) | Round 2

[Darkstone42]

I said pardon?

 

[pixburgher66]

Crosby's got a heavy stick right now. He's trying too hard to make something happen, and the puck's getting away from him. The effort's there, but he's pressing.

Worked his ass off that period honestly. Those little things though...like the puck wandering off his stick pulling it from backhand to forehand. That's just unusual for him. They contend there's no injury, but man...it's bizarre.

 

[elocomotive]

I said pardon?

She's just saying that he's nervous and he's gripping his stick too tight.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Adam oates looks comfy on the panel.

 

[Darkstone42]

Worked his ass off that period honestly. Those little things though...like the puck wandering off his stick pulling it from backhand to forehand. That's just unusual for him. They contend there's no injury, but man...it's bizarre.

That's what I mean by heavy on his stick. He's trying to be too quick, and the puck's jumping on him. It's mostly showing up on the dekes, but he also rushed that backhand try with the open net.

 

[elocomotive]

...his stick pulling it from backhand to forehand. That's just unusual for him.

He's usually just a straight forehand guy with his leftie.

 

[pixburgher66]

Sid only had 5ish minutes of TOI. Hmmm...

 

[elocomotive]

That's what I mean by heavy on his stick. He's trying to be too quick, and the puck's jumping on him. It's mostly showing up on the dekes, but he also rushed that backhand try with the open net.

I think on that one he was moving forward and the puck was going past him and he just took a swat. Not sure he could have done much more there.

I've just been surprised by his passing this series. A lot of passes off the mark or the vision just isn't there. Not sure what's going on, but he doesn't seem 100%. He's just another very good player out there right now, which is very unCrosbylike.

 

[dare2be]

Oh, Pix, Yuengling Light goes down so smooth, you can easily drink 10 without poisoning yourself.

 

[Darkstone42]

Sid only had 5ish minutes of TOI. Hmmm...

He was noticeable in a positive way the whole time. I thought he was out there more.

Neal is leading all forwards. That's a mistake to me. He's not been very good.

 

[elocomotive]

Now THAT is crashing the net.

 

[pixburgher66]

I think on that one he was moving forward and the puck was going past him and he just took a swat. Not sure he could have done much more there.

I've just been surprised by his passing this series. A lot of passes off the mark or the vision just isn't there. Not sure what's going on, but he doesn't seem 100%. He's just another very good player out there right now, which is very unCrosbylike.

I'd say it's pressure, but I really don't think it is. He's performed on the big stage many times.

 

[Darkstone42]

Gibbons. Ouch.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Ping!

 

[elocomotive]

Ping!

Callaway!

 

[Darkstone42]

We need to find a solution for that line.

 

[pixburgher66]

How'd they miss that one? Yikes.

 

[I_Shall_Return]

<----- Sid, when he's around Hank tonight!

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Nice rebound henrietta

 

[elocomotive]

I step out of the room for 20 seconds. Lol.