In two of the last three games, the Pittsburgh Penguins have been so good in overtime as to leave home fans gasping at the quality chances to win the game, but as well as the Penguins have played in OT, they have been inept, abysmal, awful, terrible, ghastly, sad, and maladroit in the shootouts. We\u2019ve got the full story, analysis, AND a nickel\u2019s worth of free advice. <\/p>\n
Elsewhere in the Daily, it seems the NHL trade rumors were true. Rasmus Andersson is about to pack his bags, but for Boston or Vegas? A trade is imminent. The Eastern Conference Wild Card race featured a bunch of losses Saturday, as we\u2019re finally seeing some separation, and some of the teams you hate aren\u2019t doing so well. And in addition to furthering the Andersson trade chatter, Elliotte Friedman clarified what comes next for Artemi Panarin. <\/p>\n
I\u2019ve got another 15 minutes before the 5:30 a.m. boarding, and I hate writing on the plane unless the good folks at Delta give me one of the big seats, but it seems I\u2019m down the list for that little perk on this flight. <\/p>\n
Sleep?<\/p>\n
Travelers, I found a solution I should have done years ago. Let\u2019s see how this first trip goes, but I bought a few of those vacuum bags that compress your clothes. I just put nine or so days of clothes in a backpack. No sport coats for the roadie, though I may snag one in Calgary and ship it in Vancouver (I\u2019ve been on the hunt for one more new one anyway). <\/p>\n
I\u2019m a little leery of unpacking and re-packing and sealed-in wrinkles, but I\u2019ve strategically sealed my luggage with items I\u2019ll need on the same day. <\/p>\n
Also, if you ever have a morning flight, Auntie Anne\u2019s has THE best breakfast sammy. <\/p>\n
Pittsburgh Penguins<\/p>\n
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: OK, it was terrible against the Columbus Blue Jackets. It was great. It was terrible. It was really, really good. And really good, and then\u2026the shootout. Another SO loss. Here is the Penguins recap<\/a>.<\/p>\n OK, you know me. I don\u2019t have the patience for leaping to pre-existing conclusions. The shootouts have been a huge problem, so first, we broke down the game. The nuts and bolts of what the Penguins and Blue Jackets did in the tactical tete-a-tete. Some further team analysis. And then, some thoughts on improving in the shootout. I put it ALL in the Penguins report card<\/a>.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t forget the Big Board of Steelers coaching candidates<\/a>. Hey, these hires happen every 20 years. Enjoy the ride. <\/p>\n NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now<\/p>\n Unfortunately, the aggregator where I found Jimmy Murphy\u2019s report didn\u2019t give the proper outlet credit, and I can\u2019t find where Murph reported this. He\u2019s been all over the Bruins\u2019 chase of Rasmus Andersson, and he reported: \u201cHearing through some source who said the Bruins were out on Andersson because of no extension, that Andersson changed his mind and he, the Bruins, and Flames, are \u2018on the same page now.’\u201d<\/p>\n If I can find it, I\u2019ll edit the Daily. <\/p>\n Sportsnet\/HNIC: The Headlines Segment. Elliotte Friedman was a bit more tempered on the impending trade\u2013it\u2019s coming. Andersson waved goodbye to the Calgary crowd after the game, but Friedman isn\u2019t sure where he\u2019s headed. Also, what comes next for the Bread Man after being told he won\u2019t be re-signed in New York<\/a>.<\/p>\n Wild-Card losers. <\/p>\n The wins are piling up for teams in playoff spots. And losses are mounting for those who are slip-sliding away. <\/p>\n Philly Hockey Now: I\u2019m sure you\u2019re shocked and saddened. Even the Rangers beat up on the Broad Street bullies. Five losses in a row and winless in six for the cute and cuddly Philadelphia Flyers<\/a>.<\/p>\n Florida Hockey Now: The other team to whom you\u2019d like to deliver a flying elbow off the top rope is also falling fast. The Washington Capitals have lost two in a row and three of four. This time, the Florida Panthers<\/a> punished them.<\/p>\n Boston Hockey Now: One of the teams creating separation in the playoff race is the Boston Bruins. The team that beat the Penguins 1-0 Sunday scored FIVE unanswered goals for their SIXTH straight win. Jack Studley breaks down the latest Bruins win<\/a>.<\/p>\n TSN Video: Craig Button shreds the Ottawa Senators\u2019 goaltending and GM Steve Staios for letting it get this bad. I know you always like a good smackdown<\/a>.<\/p>\n Detroit Hockey Now: It\u2019s time to play Two Truths and a Lie. Olympians, Todd McLellan, and Goaltending. Figure out the Red Wings\u2019 truth<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sorry, there\u2019s more, but the weather is making the plane Wifi funky. <\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTags: Artemi Panarin<\/a> nhl trade<\/a> Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> rasmus andersson<\/a> <\/p>\n