pensuck Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 First off I missed the game. I was at a horrible phillies game ... I just watched the replay and I gotta say why the F wasn't Zac playing in the playoffs? He brought more energy and hit's in his very limited ice time than 80% of the rest of the team. I'm not saying they would've won the series but this kid leaves it all out there every shift.ThatS EXACTLY how you play in the playoffs. We need a dominent checking line, one that hit's every shift. I loved when Sestito and Zac were out there together this year. Hopefully they can put them back together next year with maybe Wellwood in the center??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hexy27 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 If Rinaldo played every night then we would have been on the PK twice as much as we already were. I like Rinaldo but for whatever reason the refs target him and over a 7 game series he would hurt us more than he would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blocker Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Yeah...He might hurt over the long run. But, he provided a much needed spark last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orange_crush Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 First off I missed the game. I was at a horrible phillies game ... I just watched the replay and I gotta say why the F wasn't Zac playing in the playoffs? He brought more energy and hit's in his very limited ice time than 80% of the rest of the team. I'm not saying they would've won the series but this kid leaves it all out there every shift.ThatS EXACTLY how you play in the playoffs. We need a dominent checking line, one that hit's every shift. I loved when Sestito and Zac were out there together this year. Hopefully they can put them back together next year with maybe Wellwood in the center???I agree we could used Rinaldo's energy and toughness in this series..should have played over Wellwood.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Quigster Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 More muscle in the lineup would have made the Devils very uncomfortable. I know you guys remember what Freddie Schero said about it. It worked for him then and it still works! Doormats never win!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I agree we could used Rinaldo's energy and toughness in this series..should have played over Wellwood Jagr...Fixed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 First off I missed the game. I was at a horrible phillies game ... I just watched the replay and I gotta say why the F wasn't Zac playing in the playoffs? He brought more energy and hit's in his very limited ice time than 80% of the rest of the team. I'm not saying they would've won the series but this kid leaves it all out there every shift.ThatS EXACTLY how you play in the playoffs. We need a dominent checking line, one that hit's every shift. I loved when Sestito and Zac were out there together this year. Hopefully they can put them back together next year with maybe Wellwood in the center???Yes more guys that can bang bodies...and take some of the burden off the Dman...the physical play just disappeared after game #1. But the REFSand Shanny have neutered the Flyers and their physical game....sad everyone gets away with questionable calls it seems and the Flyers are under a microscope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orange_crush Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Fixed.fair enough..Jagr sucked the entire playoffs.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 .Jagr sucked the entire playoffs.He did. And he sucked the mostest last night when we most needed him to do something, anything. All he did was turn the puck over. On. Every. Shift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 He did. And he sucked the mostest last night when we most needed him to do something, anything. All he did was turn the puck over. On. Every. Shift.AMEN!!! He is built for the regular season...and i'm being kind!!!!!!!!!Ship his right to the Wings for Christ sake!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orange_crush Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 He did. And he sucked the mostest last night when we most needed him to do something, anything. All he did was turn the puck over. On. Every. Shift.what happened to Jagr? ran out of gas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillygrump Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 If Rinaldo played every night then we would have been on the PK twice as much as we already were. I like Rinaldo but for whatever reason the refs target him and over a 7 game series he would hurt us more than he would help.If we want to keep Rinaldo out of the box we could just trade him to Pittsburgh or Boston. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LegionOfDoom Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Is that Mil Mascaras? This series needed Rinaldo more than ever, New Jersey put the Flyers to sleep..notice how they woke up after Rinaldo put the hurt on Jersey and lead to Talbot scoring and show'd you don't mess with our Team.We had a carryover from Pitt's game in game one but after that looked like gold fish floating around in a bowl.We weren't engaged in this series, we didn't impose our will, Rinaldo helps impose will. So we kill a few penalties...it's worth it, but that's where you limit his time in the third and put him at key moments. He's a strategic piece, you just have to now when to unleash him, To be honest, I know he has a very potental offensive side to him, but that needs to be nourished and then he can be a Tochhet like player.Just look at P. Sharp when given the chance and circumstance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Quigster Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 What should you do about cheap shot European players like Vochenokov? He's another Kasparitus! Rinaldo helped bring him down to earth in a way he could comprehend!Right Zubrus? Lavi makes things worse not playing him the whole game,only when he wants to make a point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 @LegionOfDoomIs that Mil Mascaras?A close resemblance for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skatebyu66 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 If Rinaldo played every night then we would have been on the PK twice as much as we already were. I like Rinaldo but for whatever reason the refs target him and over a 7 game series he would hurt us more than he would help.He had 2 goals, 232 PIM, and was suspended this year. How is he an asset? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) @Skatebyu66he was a physical presence, some of those minutes were earned, some were the result of his reputation. surely you're familiar with a player of similar qualities you have a couple on your roster, the ultimate physical presence Matt Cooke , douchebag Joe Vitale... you totally see the value those players bring...right ?you have acted like a tool here for the most part, but if you want to talk hockey you're in the right place . figure out how you want to be, you can be likeburger21 and polaris922; pens fans but still valued members of the community because their primary interest is hockey...or you can make your 6 provocative posts and get banned. figure it out. Edited May 10, 2012 by mojo1917 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 He had 2 goals, 232 PIM, and was suspended this year. How is he an asset?You've got 17 posts all snivelling over the Pens loss. How is that an asset? The league can't make the Pens win every year...enjoy the game even without them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 @flyercanuckGood use of "snivelling" by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doom88 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 He had 2 goals, 232 PIM, and was suspended this year. How is he an asset?Surely you value grinders and energy guys? Stats don't tell everything. Also, there are a ton of reputation PIM in there, especially misconducts. Like for yapping before a face off, or telling (some of which calmly) a ref he is wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pensuck Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 He did. And he sucked the mostest last night when we most needed him to do something, anything. All he did was turn the puck over. On. Every. Shift.Do you think it will come out that he was hurt? If so would you give him another year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pensuck Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Is that Mil Mascaras? This series needed Rinaldo more than ever, New Jersey put the Flyers to sleep..notice how they woke up after Rinaldo put the hurt on Jersey and lead to Talbot scoring and show'd you don't mess with our Team.We had a carryover from Pitt's game in game one but after that looked like gold fish floating around in a bowl.We weren't engaged in this series, we didn't impose our will, Rinaldo helps impose will. So we kill a few penalties...it's worth it, but that's where you limit his time in the third and put him at key moments. He's a strategic piece, you just have to now when to unleash him, To be honest, I know he has a very potental offensive side to him, but that needs to be nourished and then he can be a Tochhet like player.Just look at P. Sharp when given the chance and circumstance.I agree. He may not show up on the score sheet but he brings an attitude that was definately missing after the pens series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Do you think it will come out that he was hurt?Sure, good chance. If he was, my point that he should have sat for Rinaldo or someone else is made even stronger. Poor coaching decision by Lavi et al.If so would you give him another year?Not sure. Maybe for less - say a max of $2M. Partly it depends on other moves and how many of the kids are truly ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pensuck Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Hey Podein, I just noticed where you live. Do you do any caribou hunting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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