Penguins/NHL
MORNING PENS BUZZ
Sidney Crosby last night on Brandon Dubinsky cross-checking him in the neck.
Crosby left the game after this crosscheck to the neck pic.twitter.com/prWrhFWE4N
— Stephanie (@myregularface) November 28, 2015
“I’m probably not surprised, if I was going to get one of those shots, it would be from him.”
.@BDubi17's post game interview –> https://t.co/5mfVHaIVoK #CBJ pic.twitter.com/YJouKsysLR
— NHL Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) November 28, 2015
Dubinsky has a phone hearing with the league this morning at 11:30 a.m., so if there’s a suspension it will be 5 games or less.
Last season Dustin Byfuglien got four games for cross-checking J.T. Miller in the neck.
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I believe the league will determine Dubinsky’s cross-check was not as forceful or malicious as Byfuglien’s was last year when he got four games, so if Dubinsky gets anything more than three games it will be a surprise, especially with how the league suspends based on how whether a player is injured or not.
On the Byfuglien ruling, the league ruled there was no play in front of the net as the Jets had possession of the puck and were clearing the zone, meaning “the threat of Miller getting another scoring chance clearly passed” as the Department of Player Safety stated in their ruling.
That’s another reason it will be pretty surprising to see a Dubinsky suspension hit the four or five game range as going off how the league often rules, they will likely declare with the Penguins still having possession of the puck in the offensive zone, Dubinsky had a right to defend Crosby in front.
For Dubinsky he might have an argument that he tried to make last night in that there was no intent to injure but what’s Dubinsky’s argument for cross-checking a defenseless Crosby while he’s laying on the ground? I have a bigger issue with that than anything. That’s deserving of a suspension itself for one game.
I’ll predict three games.
BLUE JACKETS 200 FT GAME > PENGUINS 200 FT GAME
Lost in the Dubinsky-Crosby hoopla, was the Penguins being outplayed for the second time this month by the Blue Jackets. The score was again much closer, 2-1 Blue Jackets OT win, than the game really was. This wasn’t some 50-50 type game despite it being a 1-1 game in OT and the Penguins taking a 1-0 lead in the third.
The Penguins were extremely fortunate to get a point. Pittsburgh was outshot 43-25 in the loss, including 37-21 at even strength, 30-21 5 v 5. Aside from two odd-man rushes early in the game, the Penguins had continues problems in breaking out of their zone cleanly against the Blue Jackets aggressive forecheck. Unlike Wednesday night vs St. Louis, the Penguins were not getting through the neutral zone effectively as the Blue Jackets were forcing a lot of pucks up the wall.
The Crosby line was horrendous in possessing the puck, Crosby on the ice for 11 shot attempts, 21 against at even strength. Continues to be a problem that has everything to do with Crosby’s linemates than Crosby himself.
At somepoint Mike Johnston is going to have to go away from being married of keeping Perron – Malkin – Kessel together. Crosby badly needs someone on his line who can make a skilled play. If you don’t want to break up Malkin – Kessel, Perron has to become an option as the coaching staff doesn’t feel Bennett is good enough defensively to play with Crosby over an extended period.
PLAYER NOTES
— In a rough physical game, Beau Bennett became invisible, playing just 7:15 and getting benched in the third period. Good opportunity tonight vs Edmonton for Sprong to get in.
— Phil Kessel’s tentativeness in the corners and along the wall was eye-popping in a game against a physical team that had a playoff feel to it.
— What has changed for Sergei Plotnikov? He’s now a player who’s going out and playing with no expectations. That’s been a great thing for him. He’s always been a 4th line type player but the Penguins botched his role early in the season by management pushing for him to play with Evgeni Malkin and trying to make him into something he’s not To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!
Crosby to play with Kunitz and Dupuis tonight… for once Yoda was right! Hornqvist moves to the 3rd line. Pens will lose 3 -1 and everyone will fold their arms and say “they will eventually turn it around” because the whole fucking league and organization are in complete denial. Cannot wait to see what history says about this wasted era for the Pens
I’d say Hornqvist got a promotion. Do you guys think Kunitz – Crosby – Dupuis can be the best third line in hockey? Vote below.
What are they in denial about?
That the team is broken, that this idea that they will magically figure it out is asinine.
There are clearly issues, Sid getting his way with the lines, Hornqvist and him visibly pissed on the bench, a coaching staff that cant decide who is making the decisions for which part of the game while employing a system that has a lot of guys shutting off. I have said it before, I love Crosby but clearly there is something wrong there is a big way. Has been for a couple seasons. If he is pouting then fix it one way of the other. Either make the hard choice on him or fix another identified issue. I am not… Read more »
Sooooo, nothing has happened in Pens world? Despite the post game chatter from the Oilers game, the bickering on the bench? Come on D this isnt the offseason man
any chance pens canget Ladd or big Buff
Marleau is willing to accept a trade to, the Nashville Predators, Blues, Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens have been linked to his new list
Speaking of Cyber Monday Pens sent email offering 30% off seats. I have emailed them and my account mgr at the Pens asking if the season ticket holders can get 30% off retro to start of season. Will let you know what they say…..
Where is a lot of last years regulars…..Need Jeff2266 for my Zach Sill reports…..
i wish that was the case in montreal when its expensive here. Team can be first or last place price always goes up in order to support other shithole teams like florida and other struggling teams that cant get more than 6000 people a night Disgusting . Then you have Quebec Remparts team that averages 13 000 minimum a night
Why don’t you just get off of your fat ass and get a better job and then price won’t be an option. It’s called “fuck you” money. Look it up – it’s fun.
I don’t mind paying expensive tickets what I mind is paying for bandwagon teams that can’t fill up their museums
you dont pay for “bandwagon” teams…..unless you attend a ton of florida games…
Cyber Monday npl to purchase a bow flex online
Daily 5?????
Is that the cash 5, or 1,2,3,4 and 5…….Glad to see you stretching your math skills
someone diss this all come on that was a great post on my part
While giving blumpkins
Balls
Sucks
Mike. Mitchell.
Tomlin what a silly negro.
I was joking CBauer. You know I love ya!
I know in ball busting mode today…..this place is dead lately
Don’t complain about D and his writing skills, CBauer will flip out! He apparently likes poor written articles and lack of consistent content.
If you thought that was a flip out, you don’t know flip out. I just was worried you were flowing too much.
Besides that this is “Insider Pittsburgh” you really think there is that much happening all the time? He’s added other contributors who are alleged pros (Benz?). When there is news we see it on here. WTF you want him to start posting Single A baseball scores and the latest bocce scores. I am disappointed there is no cricket scores from the all terrorist league in Pakistan.
Team embarrassed itself to the basement dwellers, Crosby on tape fighting with Hornqvist on the bench… No word from this page. Unreal. Commentary hitting the net that the teams pissed at Sid and he is pissed at them…
Trade the baby now
Without MAF this is a lottery team. Love Geno, but MAF has been a rock from the start, Geno recently became his former self. Good thing this years 1st is lottery protected.
kessel is so terrified to get hit it’s pathetic
Agree. He’s four steps away from being terrified to take a shift like our fearful leader.
Crosby has never pulled up going into a corner. Kessel blatantly pulled up and stopped skating to avoid a hit.
He pulls up any time he has to head to the slot. He’s a perimeter player now. And you still passively suck his dick you shill.
Where’s the praise for Malkin for having to play with that albatross Phil the Thrill
Crosby needs a winger. The guy can’t be counted on to generate his own scoring chances.
The promo for this years squad should be “Generation Mediocrity”
It’s amazing how this team is 13-5-2 in it’s last 20 games with the lack of fire they show, except for Malkin, Fleury…
When is the next players only meeting?
too early to panic ??
Did anyone else see kessel half ass it to a loose puck behind the net because he didn’t want to get hit? It was with about 7 to go in the 3rd.
2 days. In a row losing to last place teams
“Pens sign Eric Fehr to 3 year deal” -Sam
Thanks Sid
He took that penalty shot like he had an 11pm reservation at Cap Grille.
Can we give a C to that man………
You guys think Sid ever gets tired of Malkin embarrassing him every night? I would.
HEY SAM there is the greatest player in the world.
You guys think Letang can set the record for missed shots tonight?
Letang missed the net again. Drink!
Come on why didn’t MAF stop it huh Yoda
Christian Hackenberg and PSU, LMAO
As much as I dislike watching Sid be assaulted, I have to admit that it makes the blog sites entertaining.
Way to ruin a generational talent in Sidney Crosby too. For all this talk of the NFL having some terrible, terrible people, they sure can hold it together and respect the man across from them on Sundays.
I really want to agree with your point but there’s no respect for opposing players in the NFL, there’s tons of cheap shots every game in the NFL, the only difference is that most in the NFL occur in congested areas where they aren’t easily seen.
Dude that is such a BS statement and you know it. Cameras and eyes EVERYWHERE, but somehow it goes unnoticed by everyone but you? Please. It may have took the NFL a long time, coinciding with a lawsuit, to worry about player safety, but they finally are. The NHL shows no signs of giving one fuck about player safety.
NHL is a joke league. Its now the 5th most popular of the 4 major sports leagues. Great job Bettman and Canada, way to ruin an entertaining sport.
Outshot does not equal outplayed D. Somewhere lost in the home job, dirty play and bad Root Sport broadcasting you missed out on that.
from an opposition standpoint, it is totally worth a 1 game suspension to cross check crosby to the head. let the head hunting season begin. the pens are women
I don’t know why they’re concentrate on a third line center instead of someone that could actually make a difference.
Such BS. 1 game.
Npl and stan haven’t been here since yesterday maybe they are still figuring out how to assemble their bow flex they bought on black Friday
Problem about Kessel in Toronto he used to carry the puck and move in the zone while in pp now here with pens Crosby, malkin,letang does and on power play he more stationary waiting for the shot pass
Once again Fleury was the best player again hoped you saw that Yoda
Suprised bb wasn’t injured
If I ever have to go to court for assault I want to get a chance of venue to the NHL.
D once again your writing skills and comprehension show that you need to be a healthy scratch. Jesus take a writing class!
mstartari: try some Midol you are ragging big time.
Do you keep some next to your viagra? Seriously, his writing skills are atrocious.
screw his writing skills I am here for the entertainment
the pens got their a$$es beat last night. yeah, no goofs on the team is a real good idea rutherford! just wait until they play the flyers. it’s going to be head hunting season on sid and letang.
Using my Yoda to English dictionary I think you mean goons. …… be careful because early on when I complained about the lack of any overt toughness on the roster on here, I got the great unwashed screaming. Last night was what the playoff games are going to be like. We are in deep dodo in that case.
Plotz has been great totally agree. Also agree on Kessel. Luke every other attempt to bring in a winger for Crosby the Kessel move will prove to be a disaster