The slashing and jabbing with the sticks on the Isles bench is the most pathetic display of sportsmanship in the world. I have never seen such a blatant disrespect for players and the game. The coach should be fined and the players that did this suspended 5 games minimum, there is no place in the game for that garbage. I want to hear why, from the Isles fans is it ok to do this now? What a joke of a team. Your welcome for us letting you have a little bit of fun this post season hope you enjoyed it.
- nbartley9

Yeah, i've never seen this before, and now there has been 2 instances in this series.

Yeah, i've never seen this before, and now there has been 2 instances in this series.
- cap1681

Its a total joke, if you would have done that in the 90's someone would have ripped you off the bench and beaten you until you were blind. Rightfully so.

Its a total joke, if you would have done that in the 90's someone would have ripped you off the bench and beaten you until you were blind. Rightfully so.
- nbartley9

I was a bit surprised last night when Boyes did it and Malkin got a penalty for responding to it. Doesn't seem right. He's on the ice. The issue with Martin and Cooke on the bench was even more unbelievable.

I was a bit surprised last night when Boyes did it and Malkin got a penalty for responding to it. Doesn't seem right. He's on the ice. The issue with Martin and Cooke on the bench was even more unbelievable.
- HopintheCordoba

Well with that though, it was an ON ICE issue until Morrow pushed Martin onto the bench, but if you notice no one on OUR bench grabbed him and try stabbing him after he got on the bench. They backed away from it, that's what a real hockey team is supposed to do. This slashing and jabbing from the bench is cowardly.

I am not so sure he likes Tavares that much
- mighty13duck

It prolly wasnt clear what he was saying with JTs charles wong in his mouth but Pierre was slurping some heavy JT last night, and always lol. If your a star ,pierre is your puck bunny lol

Well with that though, it was an ON ICE issue until Morrow pushed Martin onto the bench, but if you notice no one on OUR bench grabbed him and try stabbing him after he got on the bench. They backed away from it, that's what a real hockey team is supposed to do. This slashing and jabbing from the bench is cowardly.
- nbartley9

I agree. It's ridiculous. Bylsma made a point last night apparently to yell at the guys about after the whistle scrums. Simply protect your guys and skate off. Play hockey.

I agree. It's ridiculous. Bylsma made a point last night apparently to yell at the guys about after the whistle scrums. Simply protect your guys and skate off. Play hockey.
- HopintheCordoba

The Pens get out of their game when they get chippy. Look at last years series against the Flyers and games 2, 3, and 4 of this series.

I was a bit surprised last night when Boyes did it and Malkin got a penalty for responding to it. Doesn't seem right. He's on the ice. The issue with Martin and Cooke on the bench was even more unbelievable.
- HopintheCordoba

Martin tried to fight a goalie. If that didnt tell you hes total trash, watching him play this series should have. His penalty with Pmartin was classic idiot moves by him. Get hit and then spaz like a lil girl and hug him to show how angry you are lol. He must have the self restraint of geno minus the skill and reason for being inthe nhl.

The Pens get out of their game when they get chippy. Look at last years series against the Flyers and games 2, 3, and 4 of this series.
- cap1681

Ditto


The focus on hockey versus shenanigans has been pretty good from both sides I think. We've had the expected scrums at the end of games that were decided and some bench stuff. Big improvement from last year.

The slashing and jabbing with the sticks on the Isles bench is the most pathetic display of sportsmanship in the world. I have never seen such a blatant disrespect for players and the game. The coach should be fined and the players that did this suspended 5 games minimum, there is no place in the game for that garbage. I want to hear why, from the Isles fans is it ok to do this now? What a joke of a team. Your welcome for us letting you have a little bit of fun this post season hope you enjoyed it.
- nbartley9

If you're going to suspend for that, Morrow and Cooke deserve suspensions for trapping Matt Martin on the bench.

But seriously, there's no need for suspensions over this crap. The Penguins just need to get away from the extracurriculars. When they buy into it, they're beatable.

Martin tried to fight a goalie. If that didnt tell you hes total trash, watching him play this series should have. His penalty with Pmartin was classic idiot moves by him. Get hit and then spaz like a lil girl and hug him to show how angry you are lol. He must have the self restraint of geno minus the skill and reason for being inthe nhl.
- StabMastaArson

I don't care for him but I've been more irritated with Hamonic at times. The way he jobbed Cooke with no punishment and just how he's been coming in late after the whistle is frustrating. Not the worst stuff but he's been a bit pesky.

Despres trolling made up for it though.

I don't care for him but I've been more irritated with Hamonic at times. The way he jobbed Cooke with no punishment and just how he's been coming in late after the whistle is frustrating. Not the worst stuff but he's been a bit pesky.

Despres trolling made up for it though.

- HopintheCordoba

Of their best defensive defensemen wants to waste his energy in scrums with Cooke and like, I'm all for it.

With whatever happens the rest of the way in this series, can we please put to be the "Byslma doesn't adjust" critique?

He's changed the breakout, the defensive neutral zone play, the lines and the goaltender during this series.

Ditto


The focus on hockey versus shenanigans has been pretty good from both sides I think. We've had the expected scrums at the end of games that were decided and some bench stuff. Big improvement from last year.
- HopintheCordoba

If the Penguins stay away from that garbage and play their game (just like last night), this series would have been over in 5. It's like they feel like they have to prove they're "tough guys" and get away from being the team they built: a highly skilled team/

Of their best defensive defensemen wants to waste his energy in scrums with Cooke and like, I'm all for it.
- rival22

Can't argue with that. It's a pretty good trade off. No offense to Cookie.

Can't argue with that. It's a pretty good trade off. No offense to Cookie.
- HopintheCordoba

I don't think Cooke would take offense to that. That's him doing his job.

I don't think Cooke would take offense to that. That's him doing his job.
- cap1681

He put on some very, very solid hits last night too. A job well done.

With whatever happens the rest of the way in this series, can we please put to be the "Byslma doesn't adjust" critique?

He's changed the breakout, the defensive neutral zone play, the lines and the goaltender during this series.
- rival22

I have blasted Bylsma many many times for not adjusting, after last night it is no longer a valid criticism.

If you're going to suspend for that, Morrow and Cooke deserve suspensions for trapping Matt Martin on the bench.

But seriously, there's no need for suspensions over this crap. The Penguins just need to get away from the extracurriculars. When they buy into it, they're beatable.
- BulliesPhan87

Makes no sense at all.

Interesting... He looked much better in the 2nd-3rd, maybe because he could see the puck?

Dana Heinze ‏@RealDanaHeinze
Last night first intermission new helmet for Sid His chin guard was blocking his view. Made a diff guard and helmet

With whatever happens the rest of the way in this series, can we please put to be the "Byslma doesn't adjust" critique?

He's changed the breakout, the defensive neutral zone play, the lines and the goaltender during this series.
- rival22

I can't give Bylsma tons of credit for making adjustments in game 5 that should have been done after game 2. Yes he fixed some structural issues and finally made some smart personnel decisions, but most of us armchair coaches suggested those exact changes two games ago.

It's hard for me to pat somebody on the back for doing a good job when they complete their work late.

[quote=rival22]Interesting... He looked much better in the 2nd-3rd, maybe because he could see the puck?

Dana Heinze ‏@RealDanaHeinze
Last night first intermission new helmet for Sid His chin guard was blocking his view. Made a diff guard and helmet

This man is one bad Mo Fo, he deserves so much credit.

some levity...

Sam Kinison pep talk to MAF... from yesterday's morning show on WDVE...

http://www.dve.com/player...omedians.xml&mid=23194900

[quote=rival22]Interesting... He looked much better in the 2nd-3rd, maybe because he could see the puck?

Dana Heinze ‏@RealDanaHeinze
Last night first intermission new helmet for Sid His chin guard was blocking his view. Made a diff guard and helmet

This man is one bad Mo Fo, he deserves so much credit.
- nbartley9

Indeed.

If Nabokov put as much effort into stopping pucks as he does diving all over the place, the Isles would be better off. That guy acts like he's dead at least twice a game.