Ryan Wilson: What To Look For In Penguins Final 20 Games + Matt Murray What To Look For In Penguins Final 20 Games + Matt Murray

Ryan Wilson: What To Look For In Penguins Final 20 Games + Matt Murray
What To Look For In Penguins Final 20 Games + Matt Murray
- Ryan_Wilson

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So any predictions for our next game, meeting out newly departed player Simon?

So any predictions for our next game, meeting out newly departed player Simon?
- Guile

The homers will take off the glasses and see mistakes he often makes when he serves Geno a goal on a silver platter.

Remember, Beau Bennett has potential too.

The homers will take off the glasses and see mistakes he often makes when he serves Geno a goal on a silver platter.

Remember, Beau Bennett has potential too.
- znagle

He also is going to lay someone out I bet -_-

Going to the game tonight with my Dad! Pepsi Center is a great arena...Go Pens!

I realize it was against the Yotes, but when was the last time our ol' Simone was a +3???

I realize it was against the Yotes, but when was the last time our ol' Simone was a +3???
- chimpira

+- is the end all stat

I kinda hope there really is no labeled 7th dman until the playoffs. Since nothing really matters except for health, might as well keep everyone fresh. Same with the forwards, to an extent.

+- is the end all stat
- Guile

No, I am just curious who he was paired with? Was he the top 4 for ANA last game?

No, I am just curious who he was paired with? Was he the top 4 for ANA last game?
- chimpira

If I am not mistaken, he was in the 2nd pairing.

From the Duck's thread...

Forwards
Palmieri-Getzlaf-Perry
Fleiscmann-Kesler-Silfverberg
Sekac-Rakell-Etem
Maroon-Thompson-Cogliano

Defensemen
Beauchemin-Lindholm
Fowler-Despres
Stoner-Manson

Goalies
Andersen
Gibson

He was paired with the same guy Lovejoy was with last year in the top pairing.

Adding a new perspective to those that hated the Despres-Lovejoy deal. As far as THIS season is concerned....think back to past deadlines. Guys like Hal Gill had huge contributions in the playoffs. The bigger, sexier names dont always work out. I'm willing to see what we got with Lovejoy and Cole before I have any issues with it. Trades shouldnt be based on who won the trade on paper. And again, Rev was a beast in the playoffs last season.

If I am not mistaken, he was in the 2nd pairing.

From the Duck's thread...

Forwards
Palmieri-Getzlaf-Perry
Fleiscmann-Kesler-Silfverberg
Sekac-Rakell-Etem
Maroon-Thompson-Cogliano

Defensemen
Beauchemin-Lindholm
Fowler-Despres
Stoner-Manson

Goalies
Andersen
Gibson

He was paired with the same guy Lovejoy was with last year in the top pairing.
- Guile

Who would have thought that pairing Despres with a solid D partner rather than Scuderi would result in better play? Oh well. I'm sure Lovejoy will be able to cover Scuderi's poor play just as well...

Adding a new perspective to those that hated the Despres-Lovejoy deal. As far as THIS season is concerned....think back to past deadlines. Guys like Hal Gill had huge contributions in the playoffs. The bigger, sexier names dont always work out. I'm willing to see what we got with Lovejoy and Cole before I have any issues with it. Trades shouldnt be based on who won the trade on paper. And again, Rev was a beast in the playoffs last season.
- YouMeAndDupuis9

Totally agree. I just hope Lovejoy brings that quality ... have yet to see him play since he left Pitt 2 years ago. I think that was the same hope when Shero brought Scuderi back with that ridiculous contract and it hasn't exactly panned out. He hasn't exactly been that shutdown guy.


It would be nice to know what happens in the future, right? That is why I am totally against contracts that are more than 4 years.

Who would have thought that pairing Despres with a solid D partner rather than Scuderi would result in better play? Oh well. I'm sure Lovejoy will be able to cover Scuderi's poor play just as well...
- s0rcerer1984

One game doesn't make this trade a bad one... At least give it 7-10 games.

Who would have thought that pairing Despres with a solid D partner rather than Scuderi would result in better play? Oh well. I'm sure Lovejoy will be able to cover Scuderi's poor play just as well...
- s0rcerer1984

Would have loved to see Despres play on the left. But the more experienced guy (Scuds) got to play there instead.

If I am not mistaken, he was in the 2nd pairing.

From the Duck's thread...

Forwards
Palmieri-Getzlaf-Perry
Fleiscmann-Kesler-Silfverberg
Sekac-Rakell-Etem
Maroon-Thompson-Cogliano

Defensemen
Beauchemin-Lindholm
Fowler-Despres
Stoner-Manson

Goalies
Andersen
Gibson

He was paired with the same guy Lovejoy was with last year in the top pairing.
- Guile

I guess they dont have Wiz in the lineup yet.

I assume tonight will be
58-7
Rev-Pouliot
Scuds-Cole
*do they even carry a 7th D while Ehrhoff is out?

Who would have thought that pairing Despres with a solid D partner rather than Scuderi would result in better play? Oh well. I'm sure Lovejoy will be able to cover Scuderi's poor play just as well...
- s0rcerer1984

He was put with better pairs, and failed 9/10 times.

I guess they dont have Wiz in the lineup yet.

I assume tonight will be
58-7
Rev-Pouliot
Scuds-Cole
*do they even carry a 7th D while Ehrhoff is out?
- YouMeAndDupuis9

I believe Ehrhoff is on the trip, so he is the 7th D technically.

Red an interesting article about Cole dating back to when he was drafted. Cant find the link at the moment but the jist of it was ...

there was a video that went inside the war room for the Blues on draft day and Jarmo Kekalainen basically said they need to trade up to get Cole. Said "he's a mans body with a bomb for a shot". (actually thats one of the most consistant things I've read about Cole is that he has a bomb, but for some reason hasn't scored a ton). Then later Hitchcock wasn't a big fan of his and kept him in and out of the lineup (sound familiar?).

So my personal takeaway is that there is still some untapped potential there and he wasn't in the best situation. Just wonder if thats the only reason he went from draft day hero to expendable for Bortuzzo...

I've calmed down on the Lovejoy/Despres trade since the initial shock, but I can't help recalling something I threw out mid rant: The ducks had been in the market for a better partner for Fowler for two years, and that's probably why they swapped Lovejoy for Despres. Funny how Despres is immediately saddled with Fowler...

I think Despres and Fowler are going to make a great pair moving forward. RIP Pairing Despriot. You had such potential...

Red an interesting article about Cole dating back to when he was drafted. Cant find the link at the moment but the jist of it was ...

there was a video that went inside the war room for the Blues on draft day and Jarmo Kekalainen basically said they need to trade up to get Cole. Said "he's a mans body with a bomb for a shot". (actually thats one of the most consistant things I've read about Cole is that he has a bomb, but for some reason hasn't scored a ton). Then later Hitchcock wasn't a big fan of his and kept him in and out of the lineup (sound familiar?).

So my personal takeaway is that there is still some untapped potential there and he wasn't in the best situation. Just wonder if thats the only reason he went from draft day hero to expendable for Bortuzzo...
- YouMeAndDupuis9

Cole hasn't been used much properly there from what I have heard and looked up. He is like Despres, but without a semi breakout season this year. I think he could come out of no where the end of this season or next year and steal a spot from one of our 3 rookies.

Cole hasn't been used much properly there from what I have heard and looked up. He is like Despres, but without a semi breakout season this year. I think he could come out of no where the end of this season or next year and steal a spot from one of our 3 rookies.
- Guile

Sometime going to a new environment is enough to give a player a jolt. I am hoping it's not going to be the case with guys like Yandle and Vermette, but I am hoping it will be the case with Cole

One game doesn't make this trade a bad one... At least give it 7-10 games.
- Guile

It will bother me for a very, very long time. Its not even as much about moving Despres as it is about the total lack of return for him.

BTW, what happened to TK? He was out last night with an upper body injury:

http://islanderspointblan...t-with-upper-body-injury/