Minnesota Wild @ Pittsburgh Penguins: Game 16
by neide
on Nov 18, 2008 4:00 PM CST
in Events
Minnesota Wild @ Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins (11-4-2) @ Minnesota Wild (10-4-1)
Mellon Arena @ 6:00 CDT
Television: VS (HD)
Listen live on WCCO.com, or locally at 830 AM
For the Pittsburgh perspective, check out Pensburgh.
Tonight's lines:
|
Minnesota Wild |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
|
Nolan - Koivu - Bouchard Reitz - Schultz Harding |
Talbot-Crosby-Satan Orpik-Letang Sabourin |
Notes
- Marian Gaborik is still out with that lower body injury.
- Third goalie Nolan Schaefer has been recalled from AHL Houston on an emergency basis. To make room, the Wild placed defenseman Tomas Mojzis on waivers, sources say.
- Derek Boogaard, Craig Weller and Mojzis looked to be scratched.
- Marc-Andre Fleury will not be in the lineup for the Penguins. Fleury is listed as day-to-day and a return date is unknown.
- With Fleury out of the lineup, Dany Sabourin will make his first start at Mellon Arena against Minnesota. "We played a really good game last year against the Wild," Sabourin said. "It was really intense, like a playoff game. They trap, they crash the net hard and like to play behind the net. We have to be ready for that."
- Grand Rapids' own Alex Goligoski is off to a hot start for the Pens, with 4 goals, 5 assists in 16 games on the blue line.
- Pascal Dupuis will play against the Wild for the first time since the trade two seasons ago to the Rangers.
- Mikko Koivu has a goal and assist in his last eight games, while MIttens has three assists in that span, although he scored the winning goal in Saturday's shootout.
Questions to Answer
- Can anyone contain the quick, young talent of the Penguins?
- Will Burns be up or back?
- Will the Wild try to skate with the Pens, or bottle them up? East v. West, which style will win?
- Will they stop Evgeni Malkin, who has a 13-game point and assist streak?
- Will Cal Clutterbuck pass out in his own vomit tonight, on this, his 21st birthday?
Ok folks, have a great night! I'll be out with the misses for our 8th anniversary, and will speak to you on the other side of the evening.
0 recs |
100
comments
Email
PrintComments
Lets Get the Win on National TV....
MAF is out. Lets Get to Danny Sabourin Early…
PS…MARIAN GABORIK is a Fuckin Pussy…Complete Wussbag, Trade Him ASAP, Unless you have a broken leg or a Broken Knee or Ankle or Torn Quadricep…Your Not out This Long With a Lower Body Injury…Please Please Please get that Pussy off the wild soon Risebrough.
by Tony_O on Nov 18, 2008 5:16 PM CST 0 recs
Did you read Bob McKenzie’s article?
Gaborik hasn’t played an NHL game since Oct. 14, the Wild’s second game of the season, sidelined with the mysterious "lower-body" ailment, which for the finely-tuned Slovakian speedster means he’s continuing to have issues with his musculature (quads, hamstrings, adductors, glutes, take your pick) somewhere above the knees but below the abdomen.
One would logically think being out that long, with no sign of him coming back to the Wild lineup in the immediate future, would be a major impediment, if not a total roadblock, to being traded at this time.
There’s no chance of trading him right now. Or worse, they’ll get raked over the coals if they try. He needs to get healthy, or else we’re looking at a Santana-like return on him.
by neide on
Nov 18, 2008 5:19 PM CST
up
0 recs
Call Me Crazy
But this Smells Like Gaborik Might be Faking this Injury…I Dont See how you do anything But Roll your Ankle Playing Hackey Sack, which is how he got hurt….If thats the case, just release his ass.
by Tony_O on
Nov 18, 2008 5:25 PM CST
up
0 recs
Just in Time for the Game Tonight
My New Marek Zidlicky Jersey Comes in the Mail…WOOHOOO!!!!!!
by Tony_O on Nov 18, 2008 5:28 PM CST 0 recs
He was impressive in Nashville and has been awesome for the Wild. Nice offseason pick up
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on
Nov 18, 2008 5:59 PM CST
up
0 recs
Am i the only one
Who is rather annoyed with the High Prices for a damn replica jersey being $100…Plus another $60 if you want it Customized?
by Tony_O on Nov 18, 2008 5:54 PM CST 0 recs
Extremely…especially since the jersey with logos is only $50
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on
Nov 18, 2008 6:00 PM CST
up
0 recs
BTW Neide – nice touch with the uber old school Pens logo. The ol scarf look is muy bueno
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Nov 18, 2008 6:00 PM CST 0 recs
Should be a Good Game
Good Luck to the Pens. My 2nd Favorite Team.
by Tony_O on Nov 18, 2008 6:12 PM CST 0 recs
This is clearly a Civil War of your affection then. I hope you don’t combust.
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on
Nov 18, 2008 6:14 PM CST
up
0 recs
See? We’ll give you guys a head start. ;-)
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Nov 18, 2008 6:23 PM CST 0 recs
Matt Cooke
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on
Nov 18, 2008 6:24 PM CST
up
0 recs
Was Cooke Eh?
Thought the Announcers Said Staal got it.
by Tony_O on
Nov 18, 2008 6:26 PM CST
up
0 recs
Nah, Staal put the shot on but Cooke got the rebound shot. So I guess Staal got the assist.
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on
Nov 18, 2008 6:30 PM CST
up
0 recs
Yeah, crappy bounce. Nothing you can do about that except get it back on the other end.
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on
Nov 18, 2008 6:33 PM CST
up
0 recs
Your dude just milked that penalty. Letang should’ve let go of his stick
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Nov 18, 2008 6:38 PM CST 0 recs
Definitely. Right off the toe.
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on
Nov 18, 2008 6:43 PM CST
up
0 recs
That's my boy!
Thank you Backs!
The only way to avoid failure, is to learn from it.
by buddhafisch on Nov 18, 2008 6:42 PM CST 0 recs
Good movement. Still kicking myself for that bad goal past Sabu but nothing you can do. I wanna see the Pens take a lead and make Minnesota play their game.
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on
Nov 18, 2008 6:44 PM CST
up
0 recs
Good game
Took awhile for them to find their legs, but seem to be in it now.
The only way to avoid failure, is to learn from it.
by buddhafisch on Nov 18, 2008 6:44 PM CST 0 recs
Where'd he go
Frank… I wonder where BiB went over on your blog. I was kind of hoping for a definition of trap from him…
The only way to avoid failure, is to learn from it.
by buddhafisch on Nov 18, 2008 6:44 PM CST 0 recs
not sure. He’ll get back to you. I don’t doubt it.
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on
Nov 18, 2008 6:45 PM CST
up
0 recs
Hope so. I like hockey debates with Avs fans.
The only way to avoid failure, is to learn from it.
by buddhafisch on
Nov 18, 2008 6:49 PM CST
up
0 recs
Oh, that sounds fun too.
The only way to avoid failure, is to learn from it.
by buddhafisch on
Nov 18, 2008 6:58 PM CST
up
0 recs
Penguins’ arch nemeses are the Flyers and Rangers. It’s hard to get them to develop rational thought
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on
Nov 18, 2008 6:59 PM CST
up
0 recs
It just annoys me when fans give that whole, “My team is better and there’s no convincing me otherwise” approach. Why can’t you just talk about it? Why can’t you try and engage in intelligent conversation? This sort of conversation/argument often has the other person saying “whatever” and “yeah right” more than a few times because they don’t know what else to say.
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on
Nov 18, 2008 7:01 PM CST
up
0 recs
Wow – Staal never fights. That’s only like his second career fight.
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Nov 18, 2008 7:08 PM CST 0 recs
Staal Flopped on that one
Christ Staal, its Erik Reitz.
by Tony_O on Nov 18, 2008 7:09 PM CST 0 recs
But where were Reitz’ punches? As miserable as it was, and not to sound like a homer, but Staal won the cat fight.
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on
Nov 18, 2008 7:10 PM CST
up
0 recs
Unreal...
That hurts
The only way to avoid failure, is to learn from it.
by buddhafisch on
Nov 18, 2008 7:13 PM CST
up
0 recs
Lets Go Wild
atleast get a goal before the end of the period.
by Tony_O on Nov 18, 2008 7:21 PM CST 0 recs
The second period might belong to the Wild but the Pens are notorious for their third period play. This could get interesting soon.
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on
Nov 18, 2008 7:23 PM CST
up
0 recs
Hope Geno’s OK…
The only way to avoid failure, is to learn from it.
by buddhafisch on Nov 18, 2008 7:30 PM CST 0 recs
Knowing him he’ll be back in the third and score a goal or two :-)
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on
Nov 18, 2008 7:34 PM CST
up
0 recs
I agree. Backstrom is the real deal and keeping you guys in this one. The Pens have had way more chances but Wild’s chances were quality over quantity.
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on
Nov 18, 2008 7:35 PM CST
up
0 recs
Agreed.....Its Really Amazing
How we are staying in games with the Top Squads in the League with who we have in Uniform, you look at our roster and you cant find a real play maker on the Roster that isnt a Total Pussy COUGH MARIAN GABORIK COUGH
by Tony_O on
Nov 18, 2008 7:39 PM CST
up
0 recs
Please
Oh dear lord, sign Backs now. Please???? Maybe for Xmas?
The only way to avoid failure, is to learn from it.
by buddhafisch on Nov 18, 2008 7:40 PM CST 0 recs
nobody wants him. One of the worst rumors I heard this year came out of Edmonton saying the “Penguins are considering Marian Gaborik in exchange for Evgeni Malkin.” Right. Nevermind the fact Malkin signed an extension over the summer, finished at the top of the league as is nowhere near as fragile as Gaborik. But sure, that makes sense.
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on
Nov 18, 2008 7:43 PM CST
up
0 recs
I Laughed When i heard it
The Wild would have to Give up atleast Gaborik..a 1st round draft choice and a Guy like James Sheppard just to get Pittsburgh to Think about the Trade….I think the Rumors of Gaborik to Montreal or New York have steam…
by Tony_O on
Nov 18, 2008 7:46 PM CST
up
0 recs
I don’t think the Rangers have the cap space for it. They are still involved in every mention of Mats Sundin’s name, and I don’t think they can even afford him if they wanted to.
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on
Nov 18, 2008 7:59 PM CST
up
0 recs
Kevin Gorg (FSN Wild Anchor) just said on Local Sports Talk Radio
Just Said there is Rumors of a Gaborik to Ottawa for Jason Spezza or Danny Heatley Trade……….
by Tony_O on Nov 18, 2008 7:50 PM CST 0 recs
So stupid.
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on
Nov 18, 2008 7:59 PM CST
up
0 recs
If that Happens i will streak Downtown St Paul
With a Rubber chicken Covering my Penis.
by Tony_O on
Nov 18, 2008 8:03 PM CST
up
0 recs
you know I’d appreciate it if Sabourin would stay in net
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Nov 18, 2008 8:06 PM CST 0 recs
Incredible save by Backstrom
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Nov 18, 2008 8:14 PM CST 0 recs
Highly underrated it seems. No worries though. Fleury went two whole years as an underrated goalie and finally earned worthy respect after the SCF this past season. Then he also earned a nice fat contract.
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on
Nov 18, 2008 8:19 PM CST
up
0 recs
Nice Save by Backstrom
Phew….
I Love those Powder Blue Jerseys.
by Tony_O on Nov 18, 2008 8:14 PM CST 0 recs
They’re big sellers. The Pens just debuted them again this season Saturday night against the Sabres. They make another nine appearances this season.
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on
Nov 18, 2008 8:16 PM CST
up
0 recs
Pretty cheap on Ebay. You can get it for like $60 + shipping
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on
Nov 18, 2008 8:21 PM CST
up
0 recs
Wholy Snaps
you cant even Get a Classic Green Wild Jersey on Ebay for that Price.
by Tony_O on
Nov 18, 2008 8:22 PM CST
up
0 recs
From China? LOL
I aint payin for a Jersey from China hahahaha
by Tony_O on
Nov 18, 2008 8:26 PM CST
up
0 recs
Suit yourself. Mine is perfectly fine. Friend bought it for me for xmas last yr.
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on
Nov 18, 2008 8:27 PM CST
up
0 recs
Nice
I Like the Buy Now Jerseys. I hate Playing the bidding game haha
by Tony_O on
Nov 18, 2008 8:29 PM CST
up
0 recs
eh it’s over in an hr, but whatevs.
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on
Nov 18, 2008 8:30 PM CST
up
0 recs
Then again i am a bigger guy
Too Small for me hahaha
by Tony_O on
Nov 18, 2008 8:34 PM CST
up
0 recs
SIGN HIM NOW!
SIGN HIM NOW! SIGN HIM NOW! SIGN HIM NOW! SIGN HIM NOW! SIGN HIM NOW! SIGN HIM NOW! SIGN HIM NOW! SIGN HIM NOW! SIGN HIM NOW! SIGN HIM NOW! SIGN HIM NOW! SIGN HIM NOW! SIGN HIM NOW!
The only way to avoid failure, is to learn from it.
by buddhafisch on Nov 18, 2008 8:21 PM CST 0 recs
Absolutely out of his mind tonight
The only way to avoid failure, is to learn from it.
by buddhafisch on Nov 18, 2008 8:22 PM CST 0 recs
The Wild are in This still....Amazingly
One of the Better Teams in the League are the Penguins. Just Shows how Deep we are in terms of Talent
by Tony_O on Nov 18, 2008 8:24 PM CST 0 recs
Well at least each team really earned their point
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Nov 18, 2008 8:30 PM CST 0 recs