Pittsburgh Penguins 2010-2011 season thread

• End of Line

  

  Shero has gotten great deals this season.....so far.
• Raw Dawgin' it

  

  there is a reason they spent a 7th round pick...he has 27 points and is a minus 9, terrible. Enjoy watching a guy with tons a talent and no motivation to use it.
• Non

  

  The_Crosby_Show;690067 wrote:Kovalev to the Pens for a 7th rd pick.

  
  I'm ok with this move. He's actually played a lot better over the past few weeks.
• thavoice

  I misspoke...pens ahve second best points in the east...but would only be 4th seed as they are not a division leader...but anyways....we talkn about Alexi? Wow.....been awhile......
  
  
  rock..you are probably right. I do not get to see many games at all...mostly if on vs but even not all those appearances
• Raw Dawgin' it

  

  thavoice;690219 wrote:I misspoke...pens ahve second best points in the east...but would only be 4th seed as they are not a division leader...but anyways....we talkn about Alexi? Wow.....been awhile......
  
  
  rock..you are probably right. I do not get to see many games at all...mostly if on vs but even not all those appearances

  
  He'll show flashes of brilliance and then take 10 games off. I don't expect the penguins to sign him after this season, but for what they paid he does have a lot of upside, even if he's old.
• rock_knutne

  Chalk up another key player on the injury list........Orpik is out 4 weeks with a broken finger:
  
  http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11055/1127695-100.stm
  
  On the bright side, the Pens could have Kunitz, Letestu and Jeffrey back for tomorrow's game in Carolina.
• thavoice

  Raw Dawgin' it;690226 wrote:He'll show flashes of brilliance and then take 10 games off. I don't expect the penguins to sign him after this season, but for what they paid he does have a lot of upside, even if he's old.

  
  Maybe he will get a sure of energy for the stretch run and playoffs......it def could happen!
• Raw Dawgin' it

  

  thavoice;690304 wrote:Maybe he will get a sure of energy for the stretch run and playoffs......it def could happen!

  
  You mean like last year when he had 3 post season points?
• rock_knutne

  There's no guarantees with Kovalev, that's for sure but he provides a better option compared to what the Pens have on the ice right now. The past is the past but I'm sure Bylsma won't put up with Kovalev slacking off.
• thavoice

  Raw Dawgin' it;690331 wrote:You mean like last year when he had 3 post season points?

  
  Maybe new team will spark him.
  
  Hey..I am just trying to see the bright side
• Raw Dawgin' it

  

  thavoice;690365 wrote:Maybe new team will spark him.

  
  You mean the team he played against and beat last year in the playoffs? All the while only playing 4 games and scoring 3 points the entire post season before being knocked out by flyers.
• Automatik

  

  Raw Dawgin' it;690394 wrote:You mean the team he played against and beat last year in the playoffs? All the while only playing 4 games and scoring 3 points the entire post season before being knocked out by flyers.

  
  lol....you're a "glass half empty" guy...correct?
• GoPens

  

  I'm ok with giving up a 6th round pick at most for Kovalev. Think it's a great deal for the Pens. Obviously it's a deal that Shero doesn't pursue without all the injury issues this season.
  
  God, this thread was actually tolerable for those couple of days that Rawdawg/CoA wasn't trolling.
• Automatik

  

  I'm indifferent regarding the Kovalev move. We didn't give much so I have no issue. If it works out then great.
• GoPens

  

  I thought they'd have to give up a higher draft pick, so really, it's a no lose situation for the Pens. If Kovalev can produce for a couple of months, great. If not, it was a risk worth taking for a 6th or 7th round pick. It's not like he's going to be with the Pens next year. By the way, Shero says he's not necessarily done dealing yet.
• Raw Dawgin' it

  

  GoPens;690528 wrote:I'm ok with giving up a 6th round pick at most for Kovalev. Think it's a great deal for the Pens. Obviously it's a deal that Shero doesn't pursue without all the injury issues this season.
  
  God, this thread was actually tolerable for those couple of days that Rawdawg/CoA wasn't trolling.

  
  By trolling you mean pointing out that you're excited over a guy who has the potential to produce but won't? I did say earlier he has a ton of upside and he'll usually show a game or two of brilliance and then take a couple weeks off. His numbers from last years playoffs and this years regular season show he's just there for the pay check. He was scratched last year in the playoffs when the Habs were doing really well and you think he'll be motivated to play for a penguins team that doesn't have malkin or crosby? Yeah enjoy Kovalev and keep drinking the kool-aid
• End of Line

  

  I'm actually going to be able to watch a week day game (since I work nights), having the Flu is terrible right now.
• GoPens

  

  Raw Dawgin' it;691210 wrote:By trolling you mean pointing out that you're excited over a guy who has the potential to produce but won't? I did say earlier he has a ton of upside and he'll usually show a game or two of brilliance and then take a couple weeks off. His numbers from last years playoffs and this years regular season show he's just there for the pay check. He was scratched last year in the playoffs when the Habs were doing really well and you think he'll be motivated to play for a penguins team that doesn't have malkin or crosby? Yeah enjoy Kovalev and keep drinking the kool-aid

  
  CoA (oops RawDawg...don't want you to go crying and report me--again) What kool-aid am I drinking? All I'm saying is Kovalev is worth the risk considering the worst the Pens will give up is a 6th round pick. He's not going to be the Savior, but he can help during this rash of injuries that the Pens are going through. I'm glad the Pens didn't have to give up more for a rental player who wont be with them next year.
  
  We all know you're a Pittsburgh hater who's enjoying the "slide", a slide that despite not having Crosby for nearly 2 months and without Malkin for the rest of the year, still has the Pens with the 2nd most points in the East and 4th in the playoff standings. Yes, they will probably drop further unless some of the injured bodies return--especially Crosby, but considering the situation, the Pens have done well during this period.
• Non

  

  If Crosby wasn't out, I think they would put Kovalev on with Crosby, at least on the power play, to see if their talents would be a good match.
• rock_knutne

  Non;691748 wrote:If Crosby wasn't out, I think they would put Kovalev on with Crosby, at least on the power play, to see if their talents would be a good match.

  
  No way, Shero brought Neal in specifically to play with Sid in the near future. Kovalev is nothing more than a cheap rental player to plug some holes, anything at all that he contributes is an added bonus which everyone is hoping for. There isn't high expectations on Kovalev like there is for Neal.
  
  BTW, Craig Adams wears the #27 sweater which is Kovey's old number, so he will wear #72.
• rock_knutne

  GoPens;690528 wrote:God, this thread was actually tolerable for those couple of days that Rawdawg/CoA wasn't trolling.

  
  Funny how neither one of them was around for the same amount of time and then all of a sudden they both reappear within minutes of each other.
• rock_knutne

  3-1 Canes after 2 periods. Pens started slow and played a great second period to ge tback in the game. One thing that is clearly evident with the addition of Kovalev is the PP looks a lot better. He's setting guys up left and right, slowing the play down, showing great patience and skill.
  
  I'm convinced that Matt Cooke can't even breathe on anyone with out the refs calling a penalty.
• rock_knutne

  From the looks and sounds of it, there's a ton of Pittsburgh fans at this game.
• rock_knutne

  Tough loss last night, Pittsburgh played well yet again but they just can't put the puck in the net right now.
  
  Couple of promising things from last night. The PP looks a lot better with Kovalev out there, he was setting guys up all night and dictated the play. Neal looked good too, he's a physical guy and has a cannon shot. Surely they will start to score some goals, it has to turn at some point, especially when you're out shooting the opponent jus about every night.
• GoPens

  

  Pens over Leafs 6-5 in a SO. Kovalev gets a goal in the 1st and then gets the only goal in the shootout. Pens get through hell week (5 games, 7 days) with a win. Kovie paid off tonight.