Ryan Wilson: Deja Couts Deja Couts

Incredible timing, really.

Should I be more concerned about Geno being out? Perhaps, but I'm not. He'll be nice and rested when he gets back. I have to think bruised ribs because if they were cracked I dont know that he'd of finished that game. The 2 times I bruised mine, the next few days after the incidents, it got much worse feeling.

Should I be more concerned about Geno being out? Perhaps, but I'm not. He'll be nice and rested when he gets back. I have to think bruised ribs because if they were cracked I dont know that he'd of finished that game. The 2 times I bruised mine, the next few days after the incidents, it got much worse feeling.
- MattStrat

If they can get Letang back, they'll get through it fine. At least it's not a broken finger or high ankle sprain. As these games go on, it's so incredibly evident how badly they miss Letang.

If they can get Letang back, they'll get through it fine. At least it's not a broken finger or high ankle sprain. As these games go on, it's so incredibly evident how badly they miss Letang.
- madmike71

I would be okay with him missing another game, to be honest.

Should I be more concerned about Geno being out? Perhaps, but I'm not. He'll be nice and rested when he gets back. I have to think bruised ribs because if they were cracked I dont know that he'd of finished that game. The 2 times I bruised mine, the next few days after the incidents, it got much worse feeling.
- MattStrat

Well, statistically... Letang being out hurts us more than if Crosby or Malkin is out. I remember seeing that stat awhile ago.

If they can get Letang back, they'll get through it fine. At least it's not a broken finger or high ankle sprain. As these games go on, it's so incredibly evident how badly they miss Letang.
- madmike71

Why would that matter? Tape it up and you're good to go.

Interesting tidbit. The last two times the Pens won the cup they lost Geno week-to-week at the end of the season.

Im cool with geno getting abreather, the last month or so seems like hes just been going through the motions anyways.hopefully he comes back energized like the undertakers brother kane for the playoffs lmao

Interesting tidbit. The last two times the Pens won the cup they lost Geno week-to-week at the end of the season.
- Rinosaur

So basically, just to make sure I get it straight, what you're saying is that the Penguins lost Geno week-to-week at the end of the season the last two times that they won the Cup?

Im cool with geno getting abreather, the last month or so seems like hes just been going through the motions anyways.hopefully he comes back energized like the undertakers brother kane for the playoffs lmao
- Jordy8

Who?

So basically, just to make sure I get it straight, what you're saying is that the Penguins lost Geno week-to-week at the end of the season the last two times that they won the Cup?
- jmatchett383

No, what I’m saying is that the last two times the Pens won the cup they lost Geno week-to-week toward the end of the season.

Who?
- jmatchett383

Your moms lol

Certainly not the points we wanted to get out of it, and probably puts the Metro out of reach (although it was never super realistic to begin with), but I’m not all that worried. We were bound to lay a stinker at some point, and a matinee against a pretty good Blues team on the first day of a back to back seems about right, but beyond that game this team seems to really have made a pivot. We didn’t beat Philly but our Letangless blue line continues to play pretty well, which is probably our most important subplot to follow going into the playoffs. If Letang comes back at a high level and the rest of the blue line keeps playing like it is now, we should have a puncher’s chance.

Obviously sucks about Geno, but our schedule is pretty easy to close out. We should be able to withstand not having him, especially if Letang comes back.

Certainly not the points we wanted to get out of it, and probably puts the Metro out of reach (although it was never super realistic to begin with), but I’m not all that worried. We were bound to lay a stinker at some point, and a matinee against a pretty good Blues team on the first day of a back to back seems about right, but beyond that game this team seems to really have made a pivot. We didn’t beat Philly but our Letangless blue line continues to play pretty well, which is probably our most important subplot to follow going into the playoffs. If Letang comes back at a high level and the rest of the blue line keeps playing like it is now, we should have a puncher’s chance.

Obviously sucks about Geno, but our schedule is pretty easy to close out. We should be able to withstand not having him, especially if Letang comes back.
- Victoro311

You better win those games in regulation

Certainly not the points we wanted to get out of it, and probably puts the Metro out of reach (although it was never super realistic to begin with), but I’m not all that worried. We were bound to lay a stinker at some point, and a matinee against a pretty good Blues team on the first day of a back to back seems about right, but beyond that game this team seems to really have made a pivot. We didn’t beat Philly but our Letangless blue line continues to play pretty well, which is probably our most important subplot to follow going into the playoffs. If Letang comes back at a high level and the rest of the blue line keeps playing like it is now, we should have a puncher’s chance.

Obviously sucks about Geno, but our schedule is pretty easy to close out. We should be able to withstand not having him, especially if Letang comes back.
- Victoro311

Yes, det and nyr should be gimmes, but we’ve seen how the Pens can sometimes flounder games they SHOULD win.

Nsh and Carolina twice is not easy, but I’d be happy if they broke even.

I wasn’t able to watch yesterday’s game, but if Sully isn’t doing Sid, Bjug, McCann, Cullen down the middle then he’s making a mistake IMO.

Well, statistically... Letang being out hurts us more than if Crosby or Malkin is out. I remember seeing that stat awhile ago.
- Guile

Yeah I remember reading about that as well and it makes sense anyways. He is averaging the 2nd most TOI (25:55) in the league this season. That coupled with his skill set and battle level, and its very hard to replace. Impossible within the Pens organization, really. One of Sid or Geno go down and the other one is there...plus guys like Guentz and Phil around who can pick up production.

Letang and Rust back will help ease the Genoless pain...

Yes, det and nyr should be gimmes, but we’ve seen how the Pens can sometimes flounder games they SHOULD win.

Nsh and Carolina twice is not easy, but I’d be happy if they broke even.

I wasn’t able to watch yesterday’s game, but if Sully isn’t doing Sid, Bjug, McCann, Cullen down the middle then he’s making a mistake IMO.
- Rinosaur

IDK I really don’t think McCann is that good as a C. I’d at least try Blueger at 3C to see if that’s an effective enough stop gap that lets us keep McCann on wing.

Yes, det and nyr should be gimmes, but we’ve seen how the Pens can sometimes flounder games they SHOULD win.

Nsh and Carolina twice is not easy, but I’d be happy if they broke even.

I wasn’t able to watch yesterday’s game, but if Sully isn’t doing Sid, Bjug, McCann, Cullen down the middle then he’s making a mistake IMO.
- Rinosaur

Let's agree now to split the games and have them both go to OT.

Let's agree now to split the games and have them both go to OT.
- BINGO!

Getting the papers drawn up. Let your admin know it’s on its way.

IDK I really don’t think McCann is that good as a C. I’d at least try Blueger at 3C to see if that’s an effective enough stop gap that lets us keep McCann on wing.
- Victoro311

Ive liked what I've seen from Bluey at C in the small sample size of him doing so.... 100% in faceoffs last night....4/4

Your moms lol
- Jordy8

okay

Again I ask, who?

No, what I’m saying is that the last two times the Pens won the cup they lost Geno week-to-week toward the end of the season.
- Rinosaur

So, when they won the Cup the last two times, did they lose Malkin week-to-week towards the end of the season?

So, when they won the Cup the last two times, did they lose Malkin week-to-week towards the end of the season?
- jmatchett383

Ya know, that’s a great question.

Karmas a female dog Geno