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Team: 2019-20 Pittsburgh Penguins
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So, yesterday's game did not go as hoped. The Penguins came out flying to start the game, firing shot after shot on Carey Price. After giving up the first goal, they seemed to lose a lot of jump & the urgency was no longer there. They still controlled 62% of the game's scoring chances as well as 62% of the high danger chances. It just seemed sloppy, too many shots missed the net & didn't get good shots on Price.

The biggest issue currently seems to be the third line. They couldn't generate anything yesterday and kept killing momentum by being easily forced out of the offensive zone.

I've seen a lot of people complaining about McCann, saying that he needs to be benched & traded. I agree that he's played poorly last game & deserves criticism. He's been lacklustre offensively for a while. However, have you ever considered how the coaching staff uses him? They always give Sid the wingers he prefers, Geno the next best options available & keep the Blueger line together. McCann just gets whoever is left regardless if they fit with him or not. To me, he's not in a very advantageous situation. Currently, he's playing alongside two wingers who don't have the speed to keep up with his movement. He always has to slow down & wait for them to join the play, but at that point the opposition has already figured them out. Just seems that McCann is really uncomfortable playing this slow style of hockey, he was so much more energetic and sharp when he played on a line with Kahun at the start of the year. I'd be willing to bet that if they put him with Rodrigues & Lafferty, he's going to find a new light in his game cuz they actually have to ability to keep up with his fast paced style.

At this point, I would scratch Marleau. The guy is washed, even last playoffs he could no longer handle the intensity anymore. I would move Hornqvist to the top line so he can cause havoc at the front of the net.

For the powerplay, I'd play Rust on the left wall. He's done some good work on the PP this season & is their best option until they can find a legitimate option.

On a positive note, the Johnson-Schultz pairing had a very solid game. Hopefully they can keep it up. In a best of 5 series the coach needs to be aggressive & make adjustments when things aren't working.
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Aug. 2, 2020 at 7:38 p.m.
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You lost me at "The Johnson-Schultz pairing had a very solid game".
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Aug. 2, 2020 at 7:50 p.m.
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Quoting: LumberJacques
You lost me at "The Johnson-Schultz pairing had a very solid game".


I mean, he literally thinks that Johnson as the central piece to a Marner to PIT trade would work so I’m not shocked
Aug. 2, 2020 at 7:51 p.m.
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Pettersson needs to do PK
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Aug. 2, 2020 at 7:51 p.m.
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Quoting: LumberJacques
You lost me at "The Johnson-Schultz pairing had a very solid game".


Honestly didn’t expect anyone to read the description. JJ-Schultz has a few blunders, but they were in control of the majority of shots & scoring chances while they were on the ice. For a third pairing, you can’t really ask for more than that.
Aug. 2, 2020 at 7:55 p.m.
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You scratch sheary yet he was solid. I don’t get all the sheary hate. He can’t finish (as seen by the penalty shot) but he’s effective

https://twitter.com/gunnerstaal/status/1290019953643577351?s=21
Aug. 2, 2020 at 7:56 p.m.
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Quoting: MitchMarnerElite
Honestly didn’t expect anyone to read the description. JJ-Schultz has a few blunders, but they were in control of the majority of shots & scoring chances while they were on the ice. For a third pairing, you can’t really ask for more than that.


And Johnson directly caused the Habs’ 1st goal while almost allowing Drouin to score in OT. DUDE STINKS
Aug. 2, 2020 at 8:03 p.m.
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Quoting: MitchMarnerElite
Honestly didn’t expect anyone to read the description. JJ-Schultz has a few blunders, but they were in control of the majority of shots & scoring chances while they were on the ice. For a third pairing, you can’t really ask for more than that.


you're correct...the goals weren't JJ-Schultz's fault....it was over-backchecking a little and they didn't cover the trailers up high. they were fine.
I think I'd sub Marleau out for Lafferty and have McCann-Lafferty-Hornqvist as the 3rd line. off the top of my head Lafferty=49%/McCann=46%/Erod=42% face offs....so lafferty is a better C option. move McCann back to wing and let him shoot the puck. I leave Sheary there for one more game....or part of one....sully can't be stubborn...he had to move pieces if it's not working....PIT didn't finish in the first game. someone has to just hit the net. almost 100 shot attempt and like 40-something on goal....not good enough.
The PP is a totally different story....it makes me sick. because we need to take price's eyes away we have to put Hornqvist back on PP1 and as much as I love guentzel, we need a RH shot who will shoot from the left side (rust). so I'd go with (PP1) Sid-down low, Geno-right half wall, Letang-Centre point, Rust-left half wall, Hornqvist-net front.
That sets up a PP2 of Guentzel-down low, McCann-right half wall, Schultz-centre point, marino-left half wall, Marleau-net front.
Thoughts?

edit-leaving zucker off the PP hurts but IDK where to slot him in....we have a lack of RH shots....to play the left half wall...

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Aug. 2, 2020 at 8:12 p.m.
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Quoting: MitchMarnerElite
Honestly didn’t expect anyone to read the description. JJ-Schultz has a few blunders, but they were in control of the majority of shots & scoring chances while they were on the ice. For a third pairing, you can’t really ask for more than that.


I mean their blunders are directly responsible for 2 goals against. JJ pretty much scored MTL's first goal by missing his hit on KK, then running into his own player before shoving KK into the net with the puck.

Then in OT JJ gave Drouin a penalty shot and finally both he and Schultz were somehow in the same corner below the goal line covering the same Habs forward as Petry scored the winner.
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You scratch sheary yet he was solid. I don’t get all the sheary hate. He can’t finish (as seen by the penalty shot) but he’s effective

https://twitter.com/gunnerstaal/status/1290019953643577351?s=21


All those chances but no goals...I guess he wasn’t the only one at fault yesterday. His job is to forecheck & get the puck to Sid & Jake. Maybe rate some
Plays too. It just seems that he’s the easiest guy to scratch since he has the least amount of pedigree & most fans don’t like him.

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Sheary is a waste of space on the ice for any team. The guy has no skill whatsoever. He can't stay on his feet and most of the game he just stands around waiting for his linemates to do all the work for him. Like, he never retrieves the puck or goes to the dirty area. He won't even throw a hit. The only reason why he's in the league is that his uncle-in-law is a head coach. I swear to god, if the Penguins bring him back, which they will, I'm becoming a Caps fan!
Aug. 2, 2020 at 9:02 p.m.
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Quoting: KakkoForMauriceRichardAward
And Johnson directly caused the Habs’ 1st goal while almost allowing Drouin to score in OT. DUDE STINKS


He definitely made some big mistakes that led to goals but it was one of his better performances of the season. You have to understand that it’s not easy playing with Schultz, who has no idea where he’s supposed to be in the defensive zone.
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Quoting: Pens3lieve
you're correct...the goals weren't JJ-Schultz's fault....it was over-backchecking a little and they didn't cover the trailers up high. they were fine.
I think I'd sub Marleau out for Lafferty and have McCann-Lafferty-Hornqvist as the 3rd line. off the top of my head Lafferty=49%/McCann=46%/Erod=42% face offs....so lafferty is a better C option. move McCann back to wing and let him shoot the puck. I leave Sheary there for one more game....or part of one....sully can't be stubborn...he had to move pieces if it's not working....PIT didn't finish in the first game. someone has to just hit the net. almost 100 shot attempt and like 40-something on goal....not good enough.
The PP is a totally different story....it makes me sick. because we need to take price's eyes away we have to put Hornqvist back on PP1 and as much as I love guentzel, we need a RH shot who will shoot from the left side (rust). so I'd go with (PP1) Sid-down low, Geno-right half wall, Letang-Centre point, Rust-left half wall, Hornqvist-net front.
That sets up a PP2 of Guentzel-down low, McCann-right half wall, Schultz-centre point, marino-left half wall, Marleau-net front.
Thoughts?

edit-leaving zucker off the PP hurts but IDK where to slot him in....we have a lack of RH shots....to play the left half wall...



Agree on all points.
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I mean their blunders are directly responsible for 2 goals against. JJ pretty much scored MTL's first goal by missing his hit on KK, then running into his own player before shoving KK into the net with the puck.

Then in OT JJ gave Drouin a penalty shot and finally both he and Schultz were somehow in the same corner below the goal line covering the same Habs forward as Petry scored the winner.


The first goal & GWG was definitely his fault. The Drouin penalty shot was off a bad turnover by McCann. No one is winning a race against him. He had a better game compared to his usual self, so gotta give him credit.
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Aug. 2, 2020 at 9:09 p.m.
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Quoting: MitchMarnerElite
The first goal & GWG was definitely his fault. The Drouin penalty shot was off a bad turnover by McCann. No one is winning a race against him. He had a better game compared to his usual self, so gotta give him credit.


I just thought you were being a bit too generous with them is all I meant.
Aug. 2, 2020 at 10:37 p.m.
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Meanwhile, Claude Julien is playing with a half bench.

Habs would be happy to dress up all your healthy scratches if you dont need them smile
Aug. 2, 2020 at 10:47 p.m.
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Switching up the 3rd line is good
Aug. 3, 2020 at 8:38 a.m.
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What everyone here is failing to realize is that it doesn't matter who the 3rd pairing defensemen are. It doesn't matter what the 3rd line is. If Sid and Geno have performances like they did in game 1. The pens will lose. They have to be better. They have to lead the way. That is the begining and the end to all of the penguins issues. Johnson and Schultz played like a 3rd pairing. Marleau-mccann-hornqvist played like a 3rd line. Sid and Geno did not play like a top line. They are the stars. They have to be better. That is what it comes down to.
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Overall this is 💩
Aug. 5, 2020 at 12:30 p.m.
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I would def put E-Rod at 3C, He has a ton of exp. at Center + being Right handed could help. PLUS I've said it for 2yrs now that w/ his shot & speed - McCann is a perfect Top 6 to 9 LWer
** another thing is that McCann is struggling rite now & thinking too much - WHY NOT put him at wing where he has less responsibility??
The last 2 yrs at Center:
E-Rod - 912 Faceoffs taken - 46.6%
McCann - 1166 Faceoff - 46.2%
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Aug. 5, 2020 at 12:36 p.m.
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I would def put E-Rod at 3C, He has a ton of exp. at Center + being Right handed could help. PLUS I've said it for 2yrs now that w/ his shot & speed - McCann is a perfect Top 6 to 9 LWer
** another thing is that McCann is struggling rite now & thinking too much - WHY NOT put him at wing where he has less responsibility??
The last 2 yrs at Center:
E-Rod - 912 Faceoffs taken - 46.6%
McCann - 1166 Faceoff - 46.2%


Yes, I've been saying for a while that ERod should be the 3C, we can move McCann to a top 6 RW spot (or even 3rd line if we go and trade for a Rakell or Labanc etc)
Aug. 5, 2020 at 12:46 p.m.
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I would def put E-Rod at 3C, He has a ton of exp. at Center + being Right handed could help. PLUS I've said it for 2yrs now that w/ his shot & speed - McCann is a perfect Top 6 to 9 LWer
** another thing is that McCann is struggling rite now & thinking too much - WHY NOT put him at wing where he has less responsibility??
The last 2 yrs at Center:
E-Rod - 912 Faceoffs taken - 46.6%
McCann - 1166 Faceoff - 46.2%


That .4% difference means nothing
Aug. 5, 2020 at 4:23 p.m.
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Yes, I've been saying for a while that ERod should be the 3C, we can move McCann to a top 6 RW spot (or even 3rd line if we go and trade for a Rakell or Labanc etc)


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That .4% difference means nothing


LOL,
I kno bro.... hahaha ... that made me laugh .... But I was just trying to say that they have the same exp. playing Center
Aug. 5, 2020 at 4:24 p.m.
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Yes, I've been saying for a while that ERod should be the 3C, we can move McCann to a top 6 RW spot (or even 3rd line if we go and trade for a Rakell or Labanc etc)


Amen to all of that .... McCann to Top 6 LW and go get Rakell
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Just type @ and the beginning of whoevers name you want and they should come up
 
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