Series Thread: Second Round: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals

[forty_three]

On a separate note Sid is skating with his linemates and on the first PP unit, so this seems to really be happening.

I wonder if we're going to see any soft focus features on Sid's toughness and will to win on NBCSN?

 

[Darkstone42]

I wonder if we're going to see any soft focus features on Sid's toughness and will to win on NBCSN?

He willed the concussion right out of his brain.

 

[dash]

The only thing stopping Crosby now are the lampposts on either side of him.

 

[esls79]

The only thing stopping Crosby now are the lampposts on either side of him.

Only one lamppost and one fire hydrant allowed per line.

 

[higgyfan4]

A strength they had all season was running out 4 good lines. Going back to 6 defense and 12 forwards might be a good change also.

As you stated having OV with Eller might be very good with the way Eller is playing.

Or Trotz can pull a Bowman and put him on defense. Can he be much worse than Orprik?

 

[thedddd]

Or Trotz can pull a Bowman and put him on defense. Can he be much worse than Orprik?

As a Penguins fan the more Orpik the better!

 

[ritari330]

And I really think the bigger Caps lineup stuff is with the defense. Carlson-Orpik pairing makes my heart soar. Not only have you tied an Orpik anchor to your best defender, you've also guaranteed more ice time for Orpik. I'm sure it's because he said something dripping in veteran leadership.

While that pairing is dumb, Carlson is our 3rd best D-man behind Orlov and Nisky.

RE Forward changes, I don't mind it. In theory you get OV with Eller who is creating space for chances left and right and put Burrakovsy on a line where he isn't "the guy". However, I do think it's a bit silly because those 2 lines haven't played much together all season long (3:01 for 8-20-43 and 5:47 for 65-19-77)

 

[DragonfromTO]

While that pairing is dumb, Carlson is our 3rd best D-man behind Orlov and Nisky.

RE Forward changes, I don't mind it. In theory you get OV with Eller who is creating space for chances left and right and put Burrakovsy on a line where he isn't "the guy". However, I do think it's a bit silly because those 2 lines haven't played much together all season long (3:01 for 8-20-43 and 5:47 for 65-19-77)

OV enjoyed his time on Jay Beagle's wing I hear

 

[elocomotive]

Only one lamppost and one fire hydrant allowed per line.

What is the limit of traffic cones allowed?

 

[elocomotive]

While that pairing is dumb, Carlson is our 3rd best D-man behind Orlov and Nisky.

RE Forward changes, I don't mind it. In theory you get OV with Eller who is creating space for chances left and right and put Burrakovsy on a line where he isn't "the guy". However, I do think it's a bit silly because those 2 lines haven't played much together all season long (3:01 for 8-20-43 and 5:47 for 65-19-77)

I agree its the kind of thing you experiment with for an 8-game stretch during the season, not in the midst of the playoffs. Especially when creating offensive chances is not the issue in this series.

 

[puckhead]

well that's not good

Report of sexual assault at Penguins playoff game under investigation

 

[pixburgher66]

well that's not good

Report of sexual assault at Penguins playoff game under investigation

Never ever felt uncomfortable at a game, so fuck this guy for bringing that new thought into my head. Had to be a perfect storm/people ignoring the scene because there are so many people around, although not always the women's rooms if you're in a quieter spot. Still, fuck this guy. This is why women travel in packs....

 

[elocomotive]

well that's not good

Report of sexual assault at Penguins playoff game under investigation

Why did they include a fans comment in the report where he said "its absolutely unacceptable behavior whether he was drunk or not." Yeah, it's fucking r*pe, guy. We all know it's unacceptable. And the "drunk or not" part gives me pause because it makes me think you stopped for a second and were like 'well, he was drunk... hmmm, no... that shouldn't be a difference. this is still bad.' And what question prompted that response? Weird comment, and weird reporting.

 

[thedddd]

Why did they include a fans comment in the report where he said "its absolutely unacceptable behavior whether he was drunk or not." Yeah, it's fucking r*pe, guy. We all know it's unacceptable. And the "drunk or not" part gives me pause because it makes me think you stopped for a second and were like 'well, he was drunk... hmmm, no... that shouldn't be a difference. this is still bad.' And what question prompted that response? Weird comment, and weird reporting.

Yeah that was probably the dumbest comment ever in this case. But it is the local news they always use the biggest idiots sound bites.

And just to keep the stupid going, as I scrolled down this was the next article:

Accused drugged driver was letting 8-year-old steer car, deputy says

 

[dare2be]

Was that a Holtby chant at Verizon Center after that goal?

 

[dare2be]

I hate late-period goals when it's not my team.

 

[apachef4]

What was Sid so upset about on that Caps goal?

 

[elocomotive]

Burracuda!!

 

[ritari330]

 

[ritari330]

What was Sid so upset about on that Caps goal?

Think they were looking for a closing the hand on the puck call.