TK: day-to-day
by Hooks Orpik on Apr 21, 2010 3:11 PM EDT
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PrintThis time of year in the hockey world there's only two types of injuries: upper and lower body. Put Tyler Kennedy in the latter category. For the Pittsburgh Penguins there's only one prognosis: the dreaded "day-to-day". Put TK in there too:
Bylsma listed Tyler Kennedy as having a lower-body injury. His status is day-to-day. Kennedy was injured in the first period of Pittsburgh's 7-4 Game 4 victory at Ottawa on Tuesday.
Kennedy did not return but he did keep his equipment on for the rest of the game.
Short of having surgery, everyone's day-to-day in the Penguins' press releases. Even Jordan Leopold, who was knocked unconscious and appears to be out for the forseeable future in technically day-to-day. But that Kennedy was able to keep his stuff on and stay on the bench seems to be a good sign.
Hopefully if the Penguins can get out of their first round series as soon as possible -- something they were unable to do last season to make it through the Eastern Conference grind when both early series went 6 and 7 games. Favored seeds New Jersey and Buffalo are struggling, but they may yet at least push their series deep, which would give about a week for the Pens to rest their bumps and bruises from the Ottawa series.
To do that, however, they'll have to win the hardest game of the series against Ottawa on Thursday. It won't be easy, but the rewards could be plentiful.
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That puts a damper on that third line, fo sho. Who do you suspect DB will toss in TK’s place?
Does Fedotenko get a go again, maybe on 3/4 and Rupp gets a spot on L3?
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I suspect someone will be called up, but I also think that much like Lovejoy they’ll just be there as a reserve.
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I bet Fedotenko would get back in the lineup if TK has to miss time.
Much as one could make up, Disco moved Talbot to play with Staal/Cooke, used Dupuis with Malkin/Poni and kept Guerin/Kunitz with Sid. I imagine that remains the case.
Then Feds-Adams-Rupp is your 4th line.
"Don't matter who did what to who at this point. Fact is, we went to war and there ain't no turnin' back. I mean, s---, it's what war is, you know? Once you in it, you in it. If it's a lie, then we fight on that lie. But we gotta fight."
He also used Adams on that 3rd line too if I remember. I’d like to see:
Duper/Malkin/Talbot
Cooke/Staal/Poni
instead…maybe give Poni some of the chances that TK gets, he seems strong on the boards (at least when he is there). I almost feel like Poni doesn’t get the right chances with Malkin. He gets some, just not the right ones in the sense that I see Poni being more of quick shot guy. I’d like to see him in the high slot and Cooke and Staal dishing from behind the net to get it to him.
by Hockey Beard in SLC on Apr 21, 2010 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
yes
“Much as one could make up, Disco moved Talbot to play with Staal/Cooke, used Dupuis with Malkin/Poni and kept Guerin/Kunitz with Sid. I imagine that remains the case.
Then Feds-Adams-Rupp is your 4th line.”
More specifically, you have:
1. Kunitz-Crosby
2. Poni-Malkin
3. Cooke-Staal
w/ the RWs “floating” some…
Guerin — on 1 or 3
Dupuis — on 1 or 2
Talbot — on 2 or 3
I agree with you. I suspect Fedotenko will start on the third line, but DB will be moving RW’s around. Since the Superstar is back I think he will get his fair share of shifts with Geno. Max is really the only one who has shown any chemistry with Geno. Poni is coming around, but I just dont think hes been a good fit for Geno so far. Dupuis has really cooled off too. I wouldn’t be surprised if he gets out there with Sid a bit tonight. Pens really need to get everyone involved and contributing. And I’m sorry Billy G just has not looked good at all lately. Breakaway goal aside, other than that…not good.
by genomachine-O on Apr 22, 2010 7:35 AM EDT up reply actions
I like TK, but maybe he can watch from the pressbox and think about his game a little bit.
Last year, our third line would get it deep, and cycle for the entire shift. I loved that. They would also chip in here and there.
This year, TK gets the puck and fires it into the goalie’s chest every chance he gets, ruining the opportunity to cycle the puck and wear the opposing D-men down. It drives me crazy.
Too bad , Mike Pressuta reported that TK is definitely out for tomorrow’s game. Wonder what Fedetenko will do with this chance. All the best to TK and hope he gets better soon.
Lets hope his “involuntary rest” gets him to go all out. I want a multi-point outting with some solid play along the boards…he always seems to lose everytime he gets into a battle on the halfwall.
by Hockey Beard in SLC on Apr 21, 2010 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Loses battles, shoots it right at the goalie like Link said or makes a poor pass to Staal that ends up as a turnover.
I think Kennedy’s been decent of late, but he definitely has room for improvement.
If the Pens finish off Ottawa tomorrow and another series goes 7 games, maybe he gets close to 2 weeks of recovery time, an eternity for the playoffs.
"Don't matter who did what to who at this point. Fact is, we went to war and there ain't no turnin' back. I mean, s---, it's what war is, you know? Once you in it, you in it. If it's a lie, then we fight on that lie. But we gotta fight."
Man, as much as I want the Pens to finish up the series tonight thats a long time to go without a game…..I might have to watch some NBA…………nah
by genomachine-O on Apr 22, 2010 7:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Plenty of other series are showing signs of going the distance. Either that or watch some old Pens games. I know what you mean, though. It’s going to be hard waiting so long.
13 wins to gol
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 22, 2010 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Couple Things...
1. I want to see if Talbot and Malkin can make it happen like last year
2. Chris Connor strikes me as the TK replacement for they play the same game only I am willing to wager that Connor will understand and embrace his role a bit more than TK
3. Tenks makes the money he makes for the this time of year, so you gotta find a way to give him a chance right? On the 4th line you can pick his spots in a top 6 role
Kunitz-Sid-Billy G.
Talbot-Geno-Poni
Cooke-Staal-Dupuis
Tenks-Adams-Rupp
Life is about one simple choice, get busy living or get busy dying
Tenks will get it done
I miss TK in there but I have a feeling 3 games as a healthy scratch will light a fire under Feds. He may not be on the 3rd line – I see him starting on a 4th line but maybe playing up as the game/series goes along. I gotta think he’ll be more involved after the scratches.
By all accounts Rupp wasn’t a happy camper being scratched for game 1. He’s been motivated, and throwing his weight around very effectively. I’m sure Feds will be able to bring it once he’s given the opportunity. If not, he’ll be benched once TK is healthy enough to rejoin the fun.
"Oh, buy Sam a drink and get his dog one too!" - Mike Lange
Godard...
I think he should replace TK just for this game. Feds hasn’t done much of anything all season and with the way Game 4 ended, dressing the Godfather might be the best idea.
That way, Max/Dupuis could fill in on the third line.
Psycho – Sid – Billy
Superstar/Duper – 71 – Ukraine Train
Cookie – Selke – Superstar/Duper
Godfather – Adams – Rupp
That's like a pumpkin pie right in the face!
The Godfather’s season ends when the regular season does. He has to be at least the 6th option at forward behind Tenks, Johnson, Connor, Tangredi, and Letestu. For what it is worth though, I reckon he knows his role.
Life is about one simple choice, get busy living or get busy dying
Hm. I don’t know if he’s behind all of the AHL-ers. If we play the Flyers, he’ll probably end up in the line-up — and this series has been getting a little rough, so it’s possible (though less likely) that he’ll end up on the ice.
Leafs fan living large in the Pitt and pretending like the drought is over. Go Pens!
I think you got it exactly. The past two games, Ottawa has definitely been trying to get in the Penguins faces a little more and since they’re facing elimination tomorrow night, it could get ugly. If that’s the case, I’d feel a lot better having Godard in the lineup.
That's like a pumpkin pie right in the face!
by Sir Bob Errey on Apr 21, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
On one hand I’d love to see Godard cave in Chris Neil’s face. On the other hand, I’d rather see another goal on the board to open up a lead and he’s not going to happen much in that department. Let Ottawa get scrappy if they want. As long as Pittsburgh keeps doing things by the book Ottawa can hold on to that aggression during the offseason.
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Neil won’t fight Godard, neither will Ruutu. But just knowing that he’s in the lineup would make them think twice before going after somebody.
I know the Godfather won’t contribute much in the scoring department but what would we get out of Feds if he was to dress on the fourth line? He hasn’t played in a week and it’s not like he was filling the net before that either. He’s got one goal in his past 13 games. I’d rather go with the safe bet – we know exactly what we’re getting with Godard. Feds is more of a wild card at this point.
That's like a pumpkin pie right in the face!
by Sir Bob Errey on Apr 21, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Although it might be nice to get Feds back in and see what he does with the opportunity. He might be alright on the third line. Godard has only played 3 games since January, and Rupp/Adams can always do the fighting on his behalf (or Eaton, for that matter … I’m pretty sure Eaton could take Ruutu!).
Of course, Frank is right: the prospect of seeing Godard cave in Chris Neil’s face is particularly appealing …
Leafs fan living large in the Pitt and pretending like the drought is over. Go Pens!
Godard is not going to get in the lineup, its just not going to happen. If he were to dress he would get about 1:30 of ice time and it would be a wasted roster spot. I think you would see an AHLer before Godard. Someone that could play 8-10 minutes and skate and cycle the puck with the 4th line. If Chris Neal gets out of hand Rupp and Adams are more than capable of handling it.
by genomachine-O on Apr 22, 2010 7:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Normally I would agree. I’m not saying this would be a permanent replacement for TK if he is forced to miss more than one game. But for this one, where things could definitely get out of control if the Pens score a few early, it might be a good idea just to have him in the lineup.
We all know Fedotenko isn’t a fourth liner. Neither is Tangradi. And I’d rather have Godard in for his fighting and ability to keep a game under control over any of the AHLers you named.
That's like a pumpkin pie right in the face!
by Sir Bob Errey on Apr 21, 2010 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Watching this Kings-Canucks series makes me feel better about our PK. Nine of LA’s 13 goals have come on the PP.
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