Zip, Zilch, Nada: Wild Shutout Pens 4-0

Looked a lot like last season’s game on Halloween where they beat us 2-1. I think I’ll just skip Minnesota games in the future.

I almost started my 9 hour drive early (sacrificing sleep) to get home in time for this game, but I decided sleep was more important — safety first — I’m really glad I didn’t arrange my whole schedule to see a 0-4 defeat.

was so boring I switched back and forth between other hockey games & football.

Boy, does this team miss Sid. Too bad no one stepped up and tried to get a W for him,
IMO.

And we play Boston on Monday—and that is one pissed off team after letting the Habs come from behind and win in OT. Loved it when Chara went after them—wished he
had knocked all the Habs on their asses.

Hope the Pens will be ready for Monday. Let’s Go Pens!

Hey, tough loss for sure but they will come around. Good to see Sid in the interview, that is just what everyone needed to calm things down. Yesterday was a nutty day in the media.

due to travel, but I guess I picked a good one to miss…
I feel like I should say that the Pens have to start producing without the help with Sid. This team is deep enough to win a few games without Sid chipping him. Speaking about when he does come back, let’s face it, he’s not going to keep up this pace of 1.62 points per game. That means that there are going to be nights where Sid doesn’t produce. Other teams must be watching this team struggle without Sid and be saying “this looks like a one man team. If they’re so dependent on Crosby, and we limit 87’s chances, then we’re going to have a damn good shot at winning.”
I also feel like I should say that those offensive catalysts need to come from Staal, Geno, and Letang. Staal is still getting his legs back, so it’s Tanger and Geno that the pressure’s on now. I didn’t get to see the game, but I think those last two sentences are pretty obvious.

On the other hand, if the Pens continue to struggle, doesn’t that all but secure the MVP for Sid? I mean, it’s not like we’re losing 7-6 games here. We’ve only scored one goal in two games without him. Obviously, this is just a two game (three day) stretch, but I think it’s something to ponder.

Can this team please learn to play against the neutral zone trap? We are absolutely terrible when playing teams that can effectively utilize it (see: New Jersey last season, Montreal, Minnesota). I feel like they try the same old thing over and over, like beating their collective heads against a wall expecting a better result every time.

The Wild beat us at our own game on offense and pulled a Montreal on defense. Nothing else to it.

This team really needs to figure out how to beat the trap, either by scheme or Shero bringing some wingers in (which I imagine he will,anyway). It’s becoming embarrassing now.

On the other hand, nice to see the Saints, so now I don’t have to hear that “Who dat?” garbage all offseason again.

Aight Pens, let’s go back, watch the film and get around this trap garbage. Learn from your mistakes. Minnesota, Islanders…enjoy those wins because right there is your Cup – garbage teams. We will be back, trade deadline approaches boys and girls, time for the Pens to reload and take this league over.