SUNDAY’S PENGUINS BUZZ
— Many times the best trades are the trades you don’t make. Going down memory lane, Jonathan Bernier could be the Penguins No. 1 netminder right now and Marc Andre Fleury could not be.
Following a Fleury meltdown in the 2013 NHL playoffs, former Penguins GM Ray Shero made an attempt in June 2013 to acquire LA Kings backup goaltender (at the time) Jonathan Bernier who was the rave of the NHL and if the Penguins were able to acquire Bernier, the plan was to flip Fleury to the Minnesota Wild and go into the 2013-2014 season with Bernier as their young upside goaltender and the veteran Tomas Vokoun.
The move would have given the Penguins significant cap space to address other needs but boy where would the Penguins be right now if that scenario played out?
Bernier who was terrible again Saturday night with poor angles/positioning, showed why he’s one of the worst starting goaltenders in the NHL as the Penguins cruised to a 4-0 win.
Bernier giving up a deflating first period goal seconds after Fleury made a great point blank stop on Michael Grabner was so Bernier and the Penguins cruised to a 4-0 win from there.
— Eric Fehr was a force in his Penguins debut. Shorthanded goal and assist, he was dominant in all three zones. On Matt Cullen’s second period goal, Fehr made a great play on the boards in the d-zone leading to the goal. Fehr has a chance to evolve into one of the Penguins most important forwards this season.
He’s not Jordan Staal but the Penguins haven’t had a two-way forward with size and an all-around game like Fehr’s since Staal was traded in 2012. The only question is whether his body can hold up. Many NHL teams were scared to go more than one year this summer because they feel Fehr’s body has broken down and his lingering shoulder problem is going to continue to be a problem moving forward. Only reason he was still available in late July. Pittsburgh was the only multi-year offer Fehr’s agent Craig Oster received.
— Part-time [hide] Daniel Sprong moving forward? “With Spronger, he may not be in every night,” Mike Johnston said prior to Saturday’s game. “For a young guy, sometimes it’s good to take a look at the game from up top, get a couple days of practice. It’s not like he’s going to be in every game, but I feel like his game is really progressing. That’s what we wanted. We want to keep his game moving in the right direction.”
There’s no question Sprong’s play has been trending down of late.
— Sergei Plotnikov was back in the lineup Saturday night. There’s little offensive upside there but he might have looked the most comfortable he has all season in playing with someone (Fehr) who also plays a heavy game. Something that stood out.
For now the plan is for Sprong and Plotnikov to come in and out of the lineup for each other. Sending Plotnikov to the AHL is not likely to be an option because he has an out-clause in his contract if he’s not on an NHL roster.
— The Penguins won on the road for the just the second time in the Sidney Crosby era when Crosby had no points or no shots in a game.
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Jay has been killing it lately! Well done sir!
Wow… DKs page… more Penguins articles. Discussing how Pascal Dupuis had a positive impact. Go team Dapoli lol
I’m assuming D must have had another kid. I really hope he never gets divorced because the child support on those 47 kids will be astronomical.
I enjoy all your insight jay, but this was your best post ever
D you are a joke. How can you not be writing a recap. Sam is dying to know how you think Mcdavid played against the Pens in Vancouver. Tell me why I pay for this shit? I just swore so don’t forget to check this post and censor my swear word. I hope you didn’t quit your day job.
Don’t get your hopes up. With most blogs you can auto censor certain words.
Let’s see what words made the auto sensor list…Donkey Dick.
I am going to a game in December with my Uncle Dick!
I guess I have to call him Richard on here.
Blumpkin
Ball Hair
Deez Nuts
Jiz Rag
Cock Sucker
Bitch
Cock
Twat
Cunt
Douche
Fucks fucked
No buzz since Sunday?
We will have new one by this Sunday
Hope so, I missed the Pens/Vancouver game. I want to know how Mcdavid looked vs Crosby.
DB sucks just like Stan and that giant KFC bucket npl
Sam. Isn’t it cool that Sid is finally on pace for 15 goals?
I’m surprised Vancouver was able to even show well last night given that McDavid didn’t play.
yoda this is for you and only for you http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=786441&navid=nhl:topheads
if lets say price is injured and team canada would need a goalie today Fleury would be the starting goalie
yoda what do you think http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=786480&navid=DL|NHL|home
here D post this article at least guys will have something new to talk about http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=786503&navid=nhl:topheads
This site is terrible for just everyday Pittsburgh news, nevermind the supposed insider information.
Sooooo…. Pens hang on to win and no article. Pouliot cited for public intoxication adding to yet another reason sending him down was the right choice (and bringing up more Butthurt “should have been Forsberg” commentary) no article. Other than the little facebook trending pieces we see that does not generate conversation… this page has quickly fallen back into the same hell it was prior to the facelift
Headed over to DKs page to see what the post game commentary looks like when run by a professional crew 😉
Not sure what the minus is for… DKs site has a solid game article and a discussion on Pouliots nightmare season
Must be hot eating fatasssam voting down… all good you fat fucking slob. You can eat several bags of dicks
Anybody else read dorsetts lips in the penalty box when he called kessel a “fat fuck” hahahha
I’m sure Kessel gets the last laugh when he reminds Dorset that the fat fuck has accomplished more in a year than Dorset will in his career lol
Agreed – do these people even know what fat means? I mean, it’s not like Phil looks like Sam.
CB you are going to rile up that hornets nest again.
yeah I am bored
Pouliet must be traded right now he seems to be like Despres. What useless Ex Pens DMan is floating around barley in NHL and do we have a draft pick to give away in the deal?
Engelland
D’s busy removing swear words from our posts.
you’re F*****g kidding me 🙂
No hockey articles since Sunday!
dumb *** ex gm of capitals comparing ovi and sid era to eichel and mcdavid when its more like sid and bobby ryan when sid made history while ryan faded away just like jack eichel will under Douche bag i mean DB
I disagree. I think those Vancouver / Buffalo games are going to be exciting for the next 10-12 years – just like Pens / Capitals. Then again – those are exciting because of Malkin and Ovechkin – nothing to do with Princess Cindy.
only time ovi and malkin was exiting was when sid was injured and those 2 were head hunting each other .nice try stan
And now – since Cindy is a third line center and Malkin makes him look pedestrian. CLOWN.
Actually Sid not talking to the media is a blessing for them. He hasn’t said anything meaningful in 10 years. The guy is a horrible interview and a cliche machine.
you need imbeciles like kessel that smiles when he is doing interview and dreaming about his next hot dog
So what exactly is your fucking problem with Kessel at this point? We got him in what was close to the perfect deal for the Pens and he is currently second in scoring on this team. Guy may not have paid the instant high scoring dividend but he has been more productive than anyone not named Malkin at this point.
So Maddenjust reported that Sid isn’t speaking with the media as often as he usually does because he feel he’s being treated to harshly by the local media…LMFAO. The first time he isn’t completely getting his ass sucked by the media and he’s whiny about them being too harsh. Typical Canadian, more worried about his legacyand the name on the back of the jersey than the logo on the front.
like your american player kessel is good with the media
I heard all of Vancouver has been bitching about how McDavid has handled the media there.
My heard bleeds for this pussy. $12 million, and he can’t talk to the media. Typical canadian. No backbone. Go hunt an elk, you twat.
what more you want sid to talk to the media half the american media doesnt even understand hockey why waste his time over and over
you sure don’t have to understand hockey to listen to his interviews – generally, you fall asleep halfway through anyway. Never says anything of substance. Waste of an interview (especially now that he’s a third line center – who cares what HE thinks??)
of course its boring because his not talking about Food you fat fucks of course it wont be entertaining
I like this game you play where you pretend you’re not the fat one, chubby. Go fish. You fat frog fuck.
you like this game more when your partner npl is more around that giant KFC bucket he has been absent since michel sam said he will return to the states now that they accepted the gay marriage
Hey guys – how about Sam thinking McDavid plays for Vancouver! Stupid clown doesn’t even know who drafted McDavid!!!! Silly frog.
i never said mcdavid plays for vancouver all i said we wont see mc david vs sid mistaking pens playing the oilers tonight you arrogant dumb Jenner
You said we wouldn’t get to see him tonight – you clearly don’t know who he plays for – “it’s been so good seeing McDavid ride shotgun with the Sedins!” -fat sam. what a CLOWN. Some hockey fan you are.
why dont you go with npl and sell some hot dogs you fatso
ya, fatsam is a stupid asshole
i guess we wont see Mcdavid VS Crosby tonight
Mostly because McDavid doesn’t play for Vancouver, I’d imagine.
Can someone please educate Sam on where Connor McDavid plays? He’s a little slow….
No shit you dumb fuck… that game is Friday 😉
ohhh big deal i wrote tonight instead of friday bunch of Jabronis
Have you clowns seen Habs roster with all pretty much balanced with points. Last time pens were like this was when MT was around. 4th liners have more points than pens top 2 line players. And have don’t even have half the talent pens have. But I tell you what they have and that money can’t buy that’s heart something that MT made them have. While DB destroyed with for the pens and is doing the same for the sabres players
Wrong as usual chubby. What they have is the best goaltender in the world right now. Lets see how they do if Price misses an extended period of time.
price is out for 1 to 2 weeks and the back up goalie has done excellent you know why because of the system played in front of him and if fleury wouldve been the back up he would have better stats to so this shows once again that system plays alot of role on goalies stats when i said million times DB was the problem for fleury while all you whinners wanted fleury traded .once again this shows you clowns only care about offense and not defense to win games im pretty sure the organization would love to have MT… Read more »
Let’s also not forget MT has won nothing his entire coaching career, we can talk about how good he is if/when he ever actually accomplishes something.
as i always said average fan takes up to 2 years to realize something glad slowly you clowns are seeing keeping fleury was a good idea and the system in front was the problem.as For yoda he is from another planet and needs maybe another 2 years to realize that
http://www.totalprosports.com/2015/11/02/bryan-rust-phil-kessels-hot-dog-halloween-costume/
That’s awesome
Did anyone see the picture of Kessel and Rust at the Halloween party where Rust is dressed up as a hotdog? Fucking hilarious.
yess i did kessel was wearing shorts
Surprised the picture doesn’t have your nose between his thighs, chubby.
I am assuming your taste has changed from fat to chubby. What happened between you and Npl10 that giant KFC bucket
Defensive Leaders
1. Marc-Andre Fleury, PIT GAA 1.71
Tied with the Rangers
29 Pittsburgh GA/G 1.82
Jordan Staal – Sidney Crosby Stat Watch:
Staal – 12GP, 1G, 2A, 3P, -3
Crosby – 11GP, 1G, 4A, 5P, +1
Not sure I get the minus’s. Are you arguing against a factual statement?
More of the same. Two buffoons that dont’ know the game well enough to blame anyone but the goalie. It’s the goalie’s fault. It’s the quarterback’s fault. That’s what happens when you’re as utterly stupid at Maloni and Yogurt.
hahaha! if it’s never the goalies fault if a team loses then there is no such thing as a goalie carrying the team either i guess. goalies can never play bad ever.
Nobody said that it can never be the goalie’s fault – it just can never be his fault 100% of the time, like you two idiots default to. Oh – there wasn’t a shutout! Fleury!!!!!!
best part here is… there was a shutout and we are still these two mooks talk shit about him.
Of course – they’re too dumb to live, let alone rationalize and make a compelling argument.
Nigger Jew!
talking about jews hope you brainwashed people enjoy the movie called night before christmas from that k.ke Seth Rogen
why dont they make movies about muslim Mosques or Synagogue
If you guys are gonna post stupid shit over and over on every thread, can you at least make it entertaining?
Hey clowns In case you guys wondering how Is Semin Doing .Well he has been healthy scratch last few games . I’m only reporting this to those that were heavily drooling for Semin in the past few years to come and play for the pens lazy russian
The Pens don’t have a lazy Russian. They have a Russian that is skating circles around the supposed “best player in the world.” The Canadian waste of space that’s stealing a paycheque right now (I did that for you, tubbster).
Thats nice… at 1MM and knowing what I do now I would have still taken the risk.
I wanted Patrick Lalime
Clowns here wanted ward, Miller niemi over fleury.
Clowns here really wanted a now-retired MSL over Kessel.
Actually, the pens know they aren’t contenders, they just have moreheist spin his political propaganda and everyone buys it. Literally, they sell out for that joke of a team. Pathetic.
The pens think they are cup contenders every year. That’s the problem. Crosby is going to score 15 this year, they aren’t winning crap. Sell everyone for picks now! The writing has been on the wall for 2 seasons!
The pens needed st blurry to be great in 2010-2013. It’s 5 years too late. He sucked when it mattered most and now the key guys are too old. Maloni is right, trade smiley teeth now. They aren’t even coming close to a cup. Begin the rebuild. They won’t though and it will be 15 years before the pens will have a chance again.
Let’s be clear, Fleurys been sensational in the games he’s played this year. But it stops there. In the last three years – shit never – he hasn’t been able to win a playoff series, where other “great” goalies have.
I don’t think anyone ever said he was great, only that he hasn’t been the reason they have lost the last 2 years. It’s also been more than 10 games that he’s shown signs that his struggles are behind him, he was an all star last season and was in the Vezina conversation all year. Also if they other star players on the team performed at the same level he did the last 2 years they would have had much more success and may have competed for a Cup.
Depaoli – Are you suggesting trading Midget in 2013 would have been a mistake because he’s had a nice 10 game stetch? He hasn’t been a difference maker when the games count. Being one of the better of an underachieving group of “stars” isn’t saying much. Truth is Goal is the only position of alleged depth in this putrid organization. Unless you believe this team can win a cup ( does anyone) then trading Fleury now could start the inevitable rebuild.
yeah, good thing they kept st.blurry. he cost them 2 cups and he’s been out played by every other goalie in the playoffs since 09. i’m not sold on 10 good games. the pens are still 1 and done in the playoffs at best. you can do that without st.blurry.
You’re an absolute buffoon. The only person that has cost this team cups that actually wears a jersey has a giant “C” on it, which I can only imagine is there to signify what a cunt he is.
yeah, against the flyers st.blurry’s .834% really helped and that was sid’s fault. his sub .900% against the canadiens was sid’s fault too. having a meltdown and having vokoun save the day was sid’s fault too. sid sucks now, but he was pretty awesome when st.blurry was having his head issues.
I must have missed something because I don’t remember them winning the Cup the year Vokoun played. I thought I remember Sid shitting down his leg in the Conference Finals but I’m sure MAF made him do it so I guess you’re right.
Malkin was amazing last year in the playoffs and the last 2 months of the sesson
Hockey night in Canada broadcast sucked Sids balls pretty hard and they pointed out some things. They pointed out Sid doesn’t have the puck on his stick at all and he is always chasing. Some of the blame was pointed at the other players on the ice for not getting the puck to him in space. What was also telling was Sid’s body language as they pointed out. Sid hangs his head when he thinks someone should have made a better play. I normally notice this when Sid skates carelessly to the bench after a poor shift. I’m starting to… Read more »
sid is dying alive. too long with the same organization is no good. 10 years is enough.
I really killed Mario and Yzerman having to play their entire careers with 1 team. I know for sure that the Pens would have been better off if they dump Mario after the ’93-’94 season.
Sid was given the puck with space during the PP and failed to do anything with it.
Sid is embarrassing anymore. Next week D will write an article crushing Fleury. At least he knew Bernier was the other goalie in this article this time.