Am I a prophet?
I’m not sayin, I’m just sayin. (check the link after the jump)
Alex Goligoski again proved that against the Montreal Canadians, or against any team that goals will be at a premium, he is the wrong D-man to be on the ice.
There is no question that Go Go brings offense to the line-up that is not there when Jay McKee dresses, but he has proven time and time again to be a liability in his own end. He has turned the puck over at the worst possible times, fails to get the puck out of the zone when it counts, and has even failed to be the offensive “weapon” that he should have been in this series.
Last night Go Go played on of the worst games I have seen from a D-man in a long time.
- He caused the forth line to take an extended shift by failing to be able to clear the puck, then when he finally did on his next attempt he iced it.
- My eyes could be failing me, but it seemed as if the Habs are routinely carrying the puck directly at Go Go, seems like they have no fear of his defensive prowess.
- He got himself out of position to attempt to hammer Lapierre, but got nothing but the boards.
- After missing Lapierre he was slow to react causing Lapierre to get a step on him and carry the puck into the Pittsburgh end with speed.
- When Goligoski did catch Lapierre he made a third / forth line forward look like the second coming of Mario.
- While attempting feverishly to tie the game Goligoski failed to hold the puck in twice on plays that should be routine for a right hand shot.
- Once again there were numerous passes that hit the blade of his stick that bounced away harmlessly.
I am not suggesting that the Penguins release, trade, or even permanently sit Alex Goligoski, that being said in a series (game seven) that will be won by limiting the mistakes in your own end, why not dress McKee?
http://www.pensburgh.com/2010/5/10/1465629/go-go-it-is-time-for-you-to-go-go
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Let us not forget that it was Gogo that was beat by #40, whatever his name is, that lead to the game winner and all he did was sit there in the crease and watch.
I was not in favor of sitting Gogo when the series started for without Leopold he was an absolute must. Now, I have started to reconsider. Gogo isn’t bringing the offense that he needs to bring and he is an unquestioned defensive liability. Gonchar is a liability too, but not as much and unlike Gogo is bringing some offense to the table. It just seems like Gogo is watching the game and not playing the game. Remember this is his first real run, outside of a few games last year when Gonchar got hurt, at the Cup and youth can be a detriment.
I am thinking that two lineup adjustments need to be made for Game 7. One is sitting Gogo out for McKee and sitting Letsetu for either Tenks or Poni. Despite Tenks exceptionally poor play, taking penalties and giveaways, history always seems to shine on that guy where as Poni has that Gogo syndrome of watching the playoffs.
Either way this has ‘93 written all over it. Yeah, the Pens won two Game 7’s last year against two questionable goaltenders, this year they are playing a team that is essentially 2 players, Camalleri and Halak and they clearly don’t have an answer for either of them.
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You might not be a prophet but you sir are a douche
This is the proof. How can you call yourself a fan?
Although there is still a game seven to be played I would like to be the first to congratulate the Habs on defeating the President’s Cup winners then upending the defending Stanley Cup Champs. The Penguins are done…. Stick a fork in them.(emphasis mine).
That looks great, I appreciate and accept that everyone has an opinion but when the penguins pull this series out tomorrow night do us all a favor and stop the negativity.
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BSD is an addiction, and this is the first step.
by carolinaeasy on May 11, 2010 2:31 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Link fail
Go to this post on Habs Eyes for the Prize
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BSD is an addiction, and this is the first step.
by carolinaeasy on May 11, 2010 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
i believe there is justice in this world. statements like this don’t go unrewarded.
go pens.
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by katielynn906 on May 11, 2010 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
You just don't get.
Have you ever heard of reverse jinxing? If I write that the Pens will lose, they will win…. now do you get it? Probably not, since you chose to take comments from a different unrelated post to criticize this one.
Thanks for the nice comments, it is people like you that make me hate the vast majority of the people that cheer on the same Pittsburgh sports teams I do.
by Snoop Bloggy Blog on May 12, 2010 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions
when the penguins pull this series out tomorrow night
ThePenguinsHabs are done…. Stick a fork in them
You’ll feel good if the Pens do win, but you’ll feel pretty crappy if they lose. It’s a 50-50 game, roughly.
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by red army line on May 12, 2010 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
you pretty much summed it up
we are a bad bounce away right now…
I am Laura Nichols and I like Bacon.
BSD is an addiction, and this is the first step.
by carolinaeasy on May 12, 2010 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Letang looked the worst on his turnover that led to the first goal of the game. Bad turnover, couldn’t prevent the pass. Awful events all around. Not excusing Gogo at all, but his effort against Laperriere (or whatever) wasn’t the worst in Game 6.
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by blackjackfishtaco on May 12, 2010 4:50 PM EDT reply actions

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