GDT: Game XXXV - Pens @ Avs - 9:08 EDT

Postby **Morkle** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 12:58 pm

Credited with 3-4 giveaways last night, didn't have a shot on goal, doesn't look like Crosby of old.

Could be fair to say there's something wrong there, as it's looked like this for large portions of the year. Don't hear much about it.

Postby **Silentom** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:00 pm

He usually works through it.

Postby **Morkle** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:18 pm

I think/hope he will. They just all look tired.

Postby **llipgh2** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:19 pm

I think/hope he will. They just all look tired.

I think this is definitely a factor. They look to be worn down mentally and physically.

Postby **shafnutz05** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:32 pm

Fatigue is definitely a big part of it, and I do feel like a lot of players are pissed off...it's really tough to maintain that competitive fire after winning two Cups in a row. You're tired, you're already accomplished the rare feat, etc. Hope they pull it together, because it felt like just yesterday we were saying "It's only October".

YouTube · Postby **mikey** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:41 pm

Coach has gotta like what he's getting out of Archy-Rowns-Reaver tonight...maybe 45 stays in the lineup for a bit...

...or not...

Postby **Blue Canary** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 12:02 am

I think/hope he will. They just all look tired.

Yes, they look wiped out to me.

Also, I don't underestimate the idea that the chemistry of the room has been affected with all of the departures. Yeah, it's been 2.5 months, and they're pros, but they're still human.

Maybe the 3-day holiday break will do them some good, to start, and then the urgency of some division games might flip a switch. Anyone's guess.