So much went so wrong, but there was such a family feel to what went right
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Let me preface this by saying, what I’m about to say will ultimately not cover up this team’s inadequacies but consider slightly the remaining schedule and opponents a little. If sports pundits can analyze strength of schedule (I.e. Steelers second half of the season) can we not look at the pens too? I think they’ve played most of the conference leaders at this point with a few exceptions? Just saying…
The Penguins Panthers game should have been televised. Unbelievable hockey game Kris Letang welcome back absolutely great hockey.
So happy it was Letang that ended it!
I saw they are 16 5 and 5 with jarry…that's unreal the drop off
Two teams that have been struggling defensively this year,, , exactly the game you'd expect.. glad we came on top hope Letang has a great rest of his year
i live in the south,not a big baseball fan but i need to move to pittsburgh,i'am a steeler, pirate ☠️ and penguins 🐧
The 4th line brought a big spark and a goal. Need more POJ, less Dumolin. Archibald comes back and we have another presence to keep opponents’ heads on a swivel and off of the puck. Having a better 2nd goaltender is THE missing piece that can allow this team to play with the confidence they’re capable of
Sadly, I've started referring to Casey as Casey De Swiss.
You really could hear it in 58s voice. Happy to have him back.
Another element missing when deSmith in there is puck moving. Jarry is a good puck mover and Pens sure need more of those. Dumo moves the puck…..to the other team. I think the notion should be that we should put the best players available in the system on the ice, not have someone there for sentimental reasons or because they have more experience. That costs games. I;ve been saying our goalies are too small for a long time now. We should at least have one goalie who is DURABLE..and LARGE. Even DeSmith seems to get injured a lot ..he's small too as is the one who recently played from Wilkes Barre,.. Ed
Awesome game!! But where's that goaltending 🫣😰
Agree on all points, DK. And yes, in the Mario era this team grew into Pittsburgh's hearts. I was at Duquesne University during their first two Cups. Frequently saw them out enjoying the night life. They'd easily talk to anyone who approached. I drank many a beer with players of those rosters.
Hockey is just the most emotional game for me, from the Pens down to the youth hockey team my son played for in upstate NY – and yeah, that was family!!
Good times, good good times!
Dk, do you ever stop and think, I actually have this job? I actually have one of the coolest jobs on earth to be able to talk with these guys after the game. You do such a great job with it and clearly deserve it, but does it ever get surreal for you?