Honestly, I have zero clue lol. Rules looks to be absolute as written, but makes no mention of the out the refs use all the time, incidental contact...no goal, no penalty. Like most penalties, it seems to be up to what the refs feel like calling at the moment, rather than a real rule.
- Pags

I feel like I've seen interference challenges that fail because the goalie wasn't in the crease. Who knows though.

I hope we aren’t missing rakell, cds, and zuck tomorrow. That could be a rough game.

I hope we aren’t missing rakell, cds, and zuck tomorrow. That could be a rough game.
- 10inchTerror

Zucker had a 2nd full practice today. He's playing tomorrow. I highly doubt CDS and Rakell play. Rakell looked dazed when he left. He won't be back for 10 days or more if they get that far. Seems like anybody that's been concussed with this team the last several years gets held out for 2 weeks minimum. Somebody said last night that he's had concussion issues.

Jarry hasn't skated yet. Louie is our guy for now. Diorio blows, so pray nothing happens to Louie.

I wonder what Trocheck is going to want? He'd look great in a Pens jersey.

I wonder what Trocheck is going to want? He'd look great in a Pens jersey.
- madmike71

He’s going to Detroit with Rust

Zucker had a 2nd full practice today. He's playing tomorrow. I highly doubt CDS and Rakell play. Rakell looked dazed when he left. He won't be back for 10 days or more if they get that far. Seems like anybody that's been concussed with this team the last several years gets held out for 2 weeks minimum. Somebody said last night that he's had concussion issues.

Jarry hasn't skated yet. Louie is our guy for now. Diorio blows, so pray nothing happens to Louie.
- madmike71

We’re screwed if CDS is out

We’re screwed if CDS is out
- 10inchTerror

Time to bend over then lol

We’re screwed if CDS is out
- 10inchTerror

Nah. Not if they play a puck possession game. Work the puck high to low and go to the net.

Nah. Not if they play a puck possession game. Work the puck high to low and go to the net.
- Grinder47

How'd your championship game go?

I'm going to miss most of the 1st tonight...and that might be a good thing. I expect a similar, most likely uglier, 1st period tonight than game 1. Rangers are going to be desperate as fvck to not go down 2 games at home and we have our 3rd string goalie in net...while they have the Vezina , and arguably Hart, in their end hahaha not fit.

..also can't help but feel the refs are going to toss the Pens in the box a lot this eve

..also can't help but feel the refs are going to toss the Pens in the box a lot this eve
- MattStrat

This is the way

This is the way
- Rinosaur

hahah nice...but yeah, this will probably be the way haha

hahah nice...but yeah, this will probably be the way haha
- MattStrat

So hard to predict inconsistency.

..also can't help but feel the refs are going to toss the Pens in the box a lot this eve
- MattStrat

Weren't the Pens one of the least penalized teams this year?

Weren't the Pens one of the least penalized teams this year?
- j.boyd919

Yeah, but who knows how the refs will react to a controversial game.

..also can't help but feel the refs are going to toss the Pens in the box a lot this eve
- MattStrat

Doubt it.

Pens were the best team in terms of net penalties this season.

Rangers were 25th.

..also can't help but feel the refs are going to toss the Pens in the box a lot this eve
- MattStrat

Just angry Geno

Yeah, but who knows how the refs will react to a controversial game.
- Rinosaur

Probably just like the last game lol, I dunno, I don't really foresee it being that much different. Pens just don't take a lot of penalties, the Rags do. Not sure I see the script flipping on game 84.

Doubt it.

Pens were the best team in terms of net penalties this season.

Rangers were 25th.
- Feds91Stammer

That really gets (most) everyone's, but Pens fans, tinfoil hat heads tingling....

Should the Pens be considering Geno for net front on the PP? I think they should be...

Should the Pens be considering Geno for net front on the PP? I think they should be...
- MattStrat

That’s a horrible idea.

Should the Pens be considering Geno for net front on the PP? I think they should be...
- MattStrat

No lol.

Geno - RW half wall
Sid - Down low
Letang - Up high
Guentzel - bumper/net front
Rust - LW half wall

Alternatively, you can do
Geno - RW half wall
Sid - Down low/RW roamer
Letang - up high
Guentzel - Bumper
Carter - Net front

I think the second one is an option if the first one gets too pass happy, but I still want the most creative players on the ice so I still lean to the first one.

That’s a horrible idea.
- Feds91Stammer

Grinder strongly disagrees.

That’s a horrible idea.
- Feds91Stammer

Big body, excellent hands, smart and wouldn't be getting caught at blueline for short handed attempts against. He's slower now.

Maybe a bad idea...but horrible?...come on mannnn