B21 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Some interesting facts I've read over the last few days... - On January 1, 2016 both the Pens and Sharks were 10th in their respective conferences... - The Pens are the first EC team to win Game 1 of the SCF since the Canes (w/ JR as GM) won Game 1 in 2006... - This is the eighth straight season in which the finalists from the prior year did not make the SCF the following year... - Since 2003 the Sharks have won more games than any other NHL team... - Peter DeBoer is now the 4th coach in NHL history to take a team to the SCF in his first season as that team's head coach... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindbergh31 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 2 hours ago, B21 said: Some interesting facts I've read over the last few days... - On January 1, 2016 both the Pens and Sharks were 10th in their respective conferences... - The Pens are the first EC team to win Game 1 of the SCF since the Canes (w/ JR as GM) won Game 1 in 2006... - This is the eighth straight season in which the finalists from the prior year did not make the SCF the following year... - Since 2003 the Sharks have won more games than any other NHL team... - Peter DeBoer is now the 4th coach in NHL history to take a team to the SCF in his first season as that team's head coach... Hopefully DeBoer is the ____ head coach in NHL history to coach his new team to a Stanley Cup championship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaris922 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 6 hours ago, B21 said: Some interesting facts I've read over the last few days... - On January 1, 2016 both the Pens and Sharks were 10th in their respective conferences... - The Pens are the first EC team to win Game 1 of the SCF since the Canes (w/ JR as GM) won Game 1 in 2006... - This is the eighth straight season in which the finalists from the prior year did not make the SCF the following year... - Since 2003 the Sharks have won more games than any other NHL team... - Peter DeBoer is now the 4th coach in NHL history to take a team to the SCF in his first season as that team's head coach... Wouldn't Bylsma and Sullivan also be in that count?? They each took over early in the season so it's their first... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nossagog Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 From nhl.com, Connor Sheary only the 5th rookie to score an overtime goal in a Stanley Cup Final game Quote Overtime Goals by Rookies, Stanley Cup Final HistoryConor Sheary (PIT): Game 2 in 2016 vs. SJSBrian Skrudland (MTL): Game 2 in 1986 at CGYJacques Lemaire (MTL): Game 1 in 1968 at STLJimmy Peters (MTL): Game 2 in 1946 vs. BOSAlf Pike (NYR): Game 1 in 1940 vs. TOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaris922 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 So he's in the record book twice now... thanks to the first two goals by rookies record they keep too. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 @B21 So here are some more facts: Quote Four games ago, the San Jose Sharks had the best power-play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs at 27 percent efficiency, including a 40-percent conversion rate on home ice. Four games ago, the Sharks had Joe Pavelski leading the NHL with an astounding 13 postseason goals and Joe Thornton having notched at least a point in 8 of his last 10 postseason games and Brent Burns as a nearly unstoppable force on the blue line. Four games ago, the San Jose Sharks had scored the first goal in 13 of 18 playoff contests. http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/sharks-face-end-of-stanley-cup-dream-and-their-own-failings-045712469.html Sullivan has done a hell of a job getting the most out of every Penguin in these Playoffs. - Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nossagog Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 1 hour ago, hf101 said: @B21 So here are some more facts: Sullivan has done a hell of a job getting the most out of every Penguin in these Playoffs. - Congrats! Sullivan has the Pens playing as a pure team, with everyone sacrificing the body to block shots, take hits and do whatever it takes to compete. I can't say that I've ever seen this mucheffort and sacrifice from a Pens team in my years of watching. Hornqvist taking one off the head last night was a perfect example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 21 minutes ago, nossagog said: Sullivan has the Pens playing as a pure team, with everyone sacrificing the body to block shots, take hits and do whatever it takes to compete. I can't say that I've ever seen this mucheffort and sacrifice from a Pens team in my years of watching. Hornqvist taking one off the head last night was a perfect example. It's pretty impressive to watch. All 5 guys, if need be, collapse on the puck, all desperately trying to get it. Even behind their own net. There's always minimum 3 Pens there it seems. If the puck squirts out front, all 5 go out to try to block it. It's like reverting to what 5 year olds do when they play hockey for the first time: they all just swarm the puck. It gives new meaning to the term "puck support" - I've honestly never seen anything quite like it. Sullivan should win the Calder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nossagog Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 43 minutes ago, Podein25 said: It's pretty impressive to watch. All 5 guys, if need be, collapse on the puck, all desperately trying to get it. Even behind their own net. There's always minimum 3 Pens there it seems. If the puck squirts out front, all 5 go out to try to block it. It's like reverting to what 5 year olds do when they play hockey for the first time: they all just swarm the puck. It gives new meaning to the term "puck support" - I've honestly never seen anything quite like it. Sullivan should win the Calder Jack Adams . I think you meant Jack Adams. There are certain things a coach can do to "drive" his team, but what can you say to a guy to drop his body in front of a 90+ MPH shot. Coaching is a part of it, but I think part of it is how a team comes together, willing to sacrifice for each other. As I said, I can't remember a Pens team that has been this self sacrificing in games, as a team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 1 hour ago, nossagog said: I think you meant Jack Adams. There are certain things a coach can do to "drive" his team, but what can you say to a guy to drop his body in front of a 90+ MPH shot. Coaching is a part of it, but I think part of it is how a team comes together, willing to sacrifice for each other. As I said, I can't remember a Pens team that has been this self sacrificing in games, as a team. No, I actually meant the Conn Smythe Calder. I was just trying to say Sullivan deserves a prize for what he's done. But I guess he will have to settle for his name on the Cup. I don't disagree with what you're saying re sacrifice for each other. It's a beautiful thing to see, even if it's wearing black and yellow ;-) EDIT: wow, I'm in the fog more than usual today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 3 hours ago, hf101 said: @B21 So here are some more facts: Sullivan has done a hell of a job getting the most out of every Penguin in these Playoffs. - Congrats! What is even funnier is Sullivan was on the inaugural Shark's team in the 91-92 season. And here he is now owning them. Small world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B21 Posted June 7, 2016 Author Share Posted June 7, 2016 The Sharks have yet to lead in this series. The Pens have not trailed since Game 5 against Tampa. True story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Pens have never won a Stanley Cup at home!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B21 Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 On 6/8/2016 at 11:23 AM, OccamsRazor said: Pens have never won a Stanley Cup at home!!! Still.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaris922 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 As I posted elsewhere... In 2009 the Pens won the Cup on June 12th... Sunday's game is June 12th... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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