Plenty of hats to go around for sure.

I do believe that as a team, we played great. But jack Johnson is so terrible that he was able to suck the win out of them tonight. Amazing.

We may miss the players on D..but to be honest we are truly missing jake. Having two entirely dominant and dynamic offensive lines really changes how teams play us. With games getting tighter and tighter, one line teams really get exposed.

I do believe that as a team, we played great. But jack Johnson is so terrible that he was able to suck the win out of them tonight. Amazing.
- Grizzsh

I thought they had a lot of possession, but I didn't see a ton of great chances. I felt LA got to most of the rebounds. All the east/west stuff looks pretty, but won't work without guys driving the net.

I thought they had a lot of possession, but I didn't see a ton of great chances. I felt LA got to most of the rebounds. All the east/west stuff looks pretty, but won't work without guys driving the net.
- madmike71

We had them doing the men’s league scramble in front of the net 3-4 times, hit the post 2-3 times etc. I do agree with you that we couldn’t find the rebounds well but they had a bunch of decent initial shots, too.

Simon tied for second in shots with 4 (1 behind Horny) in just 7:29. Why is he shooting so much? Who does he think he is? His muffin to the breadbasket of a stickless goalie ended that opportunity. I usually advocate for shooting as much as possible, but in Simon's case, I'd rather he deferred unless he has a tap-in. Not to rag on the guy because he had a good game in such a limited role.

At least the coaching staff has the good sense not to keep playing him top line minutes. Now if they could just transfer this revelation to a defenseman who shall go nameless...

Watch us slip to 4th in the Metro and have a first round matchup with the Craps.

That's two games in a row they deserved to win. JJ was really bad in all zones. Rikki was noticeably good...alot. Just f'n try him there with Tanger, Sully, you stubborn fvck hahah

Watch us slip to 4th in the Metro and have a first round matchup with the Craps.
- Hockey66

Ok there, Dr. Doom n Gloom.

I did a quick run through of the replay and in comparison with Naturalstat it seems like another game where the Pens were the far better team, couldn't break the goalie and lost because of one bad play.

That sum it up?

I did a quick run through of the replay and in comparison with Naturalstat it seems like another game where the Pens were the far better team, couldn't break the goalie and lost because of one bad play.

That sum it up?
- Rinosaur

Yea and the goalie looked like a 13 year old twig that we couldn't beat...

I did a quick run through of the replay and in comparison with Naturalstat it seems like another game where the Pens were the far better team, couldn't break the goalie and lost because of one bad play.

That sum it up?
- Rinosaur

Pretty much, but you forgot to blame all the worlds evils on Jack Johnson.

Pretty much, but you forgot to blame all the worlds evils on Jack Johnson.
- Doogs

He should be bumped down though, Rikki has good games and gets scratched JJ doesn't even get bumped down. It's ridiculous. Cannot wait for Dumo to be back, it'll be the biggest addition with JJ going to 3rd pair alone haha

I know it's one game, but I kinda wish they traded for Lewis from LA he looks like a grinder who would have done well in the bottom 6. Side note I hear Thornton is upset that SJ didnt trade him during the deadline to a contender (he wanted to be traded with Marleau so we probably lead the race). I think originally JR had a deal in place for both, but SJ asked for too much.

I know it's one game, but I kinda wish they traded for Lewis from LA he looks like a grinder who would have done well in the bottom 6. Side note I hear Thornton is upset that SJ didnt trade him during the deadline to a contender (he wanted to be traded with Marleau so we probably lead the race). I think originally JR had a deal in place for both, but SJ asked for too much.
- 123Kid

We definitely did not need Lewis haha we have a lot of depth players. What we really need is Dumo, Marino and Guentzel.

I actually think Dumo/Marino out is a much bigger hurt than if it was just Guentzel.

How many times did JJ (frank) up the flow of the O-zone last night? ...and the 2nd goal against is on him.

All of the Pens 5 on 5 underlyings are pretty nuts last night, with Sids line being the "worst".

The two players that stood out to me the most in a good way were Sheary and Rikky.

All of the Pens 5 on 5 underlyings are pretty nuts last night, with Sids line being the "worst".

The two players that stood out to me the most in a good way were Sheary and Rikky.
- MattStrat

Yeah, Sheary was all over the kings with his speed creating chances and turnovers. I legit forgot how fast he was. If he can bring that every game that line is going to be great with Zucker on the left. Rikky was also great, too bad that means Trotman is in next game.

Yeah, Sheary was all over the kings with his speed creating chances and turnovers. I legit forgot how fast he was. If he can bring that every game that line is going to be great with Zucker on the left. Rikky was also great, too bad that means Trotman is in next game.
- Conse

hahaha

I actually think Dumo/Marino out is a much bigger hurt than if it was just Guentzel.

How many times did JJ (frank) up the flow of the O-zone last night? ...and the 2nd goal against is on him.
- MattStrat

I can still see him fumbling the puck with 3 minutes left in the offensive zone to disrupt our attack. Letang gives him the puck on his stick, easy pass to receive but somehow it turns into a grenade, kings steal it and go the other way.

You can actually see our players avoid passing it to him because they know its probably going to end our attack. I dont understand playing him at all. The only reason I can think of is that they are padding his stats with Letang the most they can so they can trade him in the offseason.

Not too thrilled about the lineup

Not too thrilled about the lineup
- Grinder47

There he is!

Was wondering your take on this years TDL.

There he is!

Was wondering your take on this years TDL.
- MattStrat

Looking like a first round sweep. Is Malkin suppose to fight Dillon Wilson kovslchuck Tom Wilson and Gudas?

Looking like a first round sweep. Is Malkin suppose to fight Dillon Wilson kovslchuck Tom Wilson and Gudas?
- Grinder47

hahaha

Looking like a first round sweep. Is Malkin suppose to fight Dillon Wilson kovslchuck Tom Wilson and Gudas?
- Grinder47

All while receiving bone crunching body checks from Ovi.