Official Game Thread- Flyers @ Penguins 11/13/06

by **netwolf** on Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:45 pm

NIN wrote:That was a pretty blatant trip. I would love to read some tears about that call.

I hate seeing Moore take penalties like that. He should know better. Then again, this is just his second year in the league.

by **DelPen** on Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:47 pm

This is one of the worst games I've seen Melichar play. Both goals are on him to some degree.

by **Zarovich** on Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:47 pm

No worries Rex, Sanderson won't score....

by **netwolf** on Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:47 pm

Can't fault Melichar too much on that one. He had two Flyers on his side of the crease. Armstrong and Gonchar were on Richards, but neither could stop him.

EDIT: And now I see on the replay Recchi standing around watching.

The odd thing is, both wings were down low. Where was the center?

by **NIN** on Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:49 pm

netwolf wrote:Can't fault Melichar too much on that one. He had two Flyers on his side of the crease. Armstrong and Gonchar were on Richards, but neither could stop him.

That was a terrific play by Richards, very strong on the puck that time. However, if you have 2 guys to cover and you fail to cover either of them...well...

by **DelPen** on Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:50 pm

netwolf wrote:Can't fault Melichar too much on that one. He had two Flyers on his side of the crease. Armstrong and Gonchar were on Richards, but neither could stop him.

You can fault him with a clear concious, he let an easily clearable puck go through the crease. Doesn't matter if it was one guy or five, he didn't cut the centering pass off like a competant defenseman should.

by **NIN** on Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:51 pm

netwolf wrote:Can't fault Melichar too much on that one. He had two Flyers on his side of the crease. Armstrong and Gonchar were on Richards, but neither could stop him.

EDIT: And now I see on the replay Recchi standing around watching.

The odd thing is, both wings were down low. Where was the center?

They were SH.

by **dman66** on Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:54 pm

wait, so staal has a goal tonight and is now on the fourth line.....
my heads spinning

by **netwolf** on Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:54 pm

NIN wrote:
netwolf wrote:Can't fault Melichar too much on that one. He had two Flyers on his side of the crease. Armstrong and Gonchar were on Richards, but neither could stop him.

EDIT: And now I see on the replay Recchi standing around watching.

The odd thing is, both wings were down low. Where was the center?

They were SH.

I don't think so. The Moore penalty was at 3:40. The goal was scored at 6:26.

by **DelPen** on Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:54 pm

And the Staal goal proved my point, he can play an solid NHL game if his linemates are slower but puck control guys. Staal had a great shift with Oulet and Leclair, they all run a north-south game and will eventually get a chance. Now Malkin is too fast for Ouelet and leclair. At what point will Therrien just do the smart thing and move Malkin back to Crosvy's wing and Staal as the 2nd center with some wings who play his tempo?

by **NIN** on Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:55 pm

Therrian putting some BIG bodies out there and watching them forecheck well.

by **netwolf** on Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:56 pm

Ouellet just made a very nice defensive play in his own end.

by **NIN** on Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:57 pm

Melichar having a very rough day at the office. I wonder if he is playing injured.

by **NIN** on Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:59 pm

dman66 wrote:wait, so staal has a goal tonight and is now on the fourth line.....
my heads spinning

My theory is that they are getting him acustomed to playing the wing right now. It's alittle bit different positionally so it will take a few more games I'll wager.

by **DelPen** on Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:01 pm

NIN wrote:
dman66 wrote:wait, so staal has a goal tonight and is now on the fourth line.....
my heads spinning

My theory is that they are getting him acustomed to playing the wing right now. It's alittle bit different positionally so it will take a few more games I'll wager.

So that's why his best shift was at center with Leclair and Oulet?

by **netwolf** on Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:01 pm

NIN wrote:
dman66 wrote:wait, so staal has a goal tonight and is now on the fourth line.....
my heads spinning

My theory is that they are getting him acustomed to playing the wing right now. It's alittle bit different positionally so it will take a few more games I'll wager.

He was playing center...

by **dogwithshftyeyes** on Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:02 pm

NIN wrote:Melichar having a very rough day at the office. I wonder if he is playing injured.

is "bad" an injury?

by **NIN** on Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:04 pm

DelPen wrote:
NIN wrote:
dman66 wrote:wait, so staal has a goal tonight and is now on the fourth line.....
my heads spinning

My theory is that they are getting him acustomed to playing the wing right now. It's alittle bit different positionally so it will take a few more games I'll wager.

So that's why his best shift was at center with Leclair and Oulet?

Exactly.

by **DelPen** on Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:04 pm

With about 3:30 to go Therrien finally gets his head out of his ass and plays Malkin adn Crosby together and they generate a good scoring chamce. What took him so long?

by **Rocco** on Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:05 pm

DelPen wrote:With about 3:30 to go Therrien finally gets his head out of his ass and plays Malkin adn Crosby together and they generate a good scoring chamce. What took him so long?

He's not that good a coach?

I've got Thunderstruck going now. I'm trying my best here.

by **NIN** on Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:07 pm

AHHHHHHHHHH

HE DOES DO THAT!!

by **Rocco** on Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:07 pm

Never question the power of AC/DC.

by **dman66** on Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:07 pm

WOOOOOOOOOOOT WOOOOOOOOOOT!

MALKIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by **dogwithshftyeyes** on Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:07 pm

by **netwolf** on Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:07 pm

To heck with Staal's shot, Malkin's is better!!! :shock:

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