Commander of Awesome
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Apr 4, 2011 9:51pm
like_that;732764 wrote:Didn't realize Tampa is only 1 pt behind the pens. They are getting hot at the right time. I wonder if the pens will hold them off. The pens are going to need to win games in regulation. The game with the devils is an interesting one as the devils seem to give the pens fits with their trap. Devils might be mentally out of it though since they are not going to see the playoffs. I honestly think whoever wins home ice is going to win that series.
I think a lot depends on how quickly they get Crosby implemented and back into playing shape for the series. Without Crosby I have a hard time envisioning the Penguins being able to score enough goals.
like_that
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Apr 4, 2011 9:54pm
Commander of Awesome;732769 wrote:I think a lot depends on how quickly they get Crosby implemented and back into playing shape for the series. Without Crosby I have a hard time envisioning the Penguins being able to score enough goals.
It's hard to imagine that Crosby will be any close to 100% for that first series. He is pretty damn good, but first game back with contact is a playoff game? Not too sure Lemieux or the great one would be playing top notch hockey in those circumstances. The pens all year without crosby/malkin have been grinding out close wins. They have a lot of games and wins that went to shoot out. I think they will be mentally prepared for close games, and they definitely won't be flustered in a shoot out. I think they can get by in this series by grinding out those wins, but eventually that will wear down on them without Crosby playing as good as he can play.
Art Modell
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Apr 4, 2011 10:18pm
jordo212000;732758 wrote:I shouldn't have said all that. You'll probably report me to a moderator
hahahaaaaa pwned
like_that
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Apr 4, 2011 10:29pm
Art Modell;732837 wrote:hahahaaaaa I think the Pens will win the series no matter who has home ice. Crosby is for sure going to be 100% I am worried about the Pens matchup with the flyers next round more so than this first round
Interesting. Are you sure about Crosby 100% though? Once you get that first concussion its a lot easier to get that 2nd, 3rd, etc concussion. I also wonder how much not having Malkin out there hurts Crosby as well.
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Apr 4, 2011 10:31pm
rock_knutne;732640 wrote:We'll see what happens when the season ends but Talbot's not getting 2 million from anyone, not for a role player and his numbers the last two years haven't been very good. What Talbot brings to the Pens is invaluable leadership on the ice and in the locker room and he knows, and plays his role with Pittsburgh very well.
I do agree with you on these points.
I could see Brian Burke throwing money at him in the off-season though.
like_that
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Apr 4, 2011 10:32pm
The_Crosby_Show;732865 wrote:I do agree with you on these points.
I could see Brian Burke throwing money at him in the off-season though.
How much though? I think he is going to ask more than he really should deserve.
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Apr 4, 2011 10:38pm
like_that;732866 wrote:How much though? I think he is going to ask more than he really should deserve.
I see someone throwing at least 1.8mil+ a season, Along with Dupuis.
Those guys are replaceable with cheaper players in Joe Vitale (Who out played Talbot when he was called up) and for the Pens to re-sign Asham.
Lines I want to see next year:
Kuntiz-Crosby-Kennedy
Neal-Malkin-Tangradi
Cooke-Staal-Jeffrey
Adams-Letestu-Asham
Orpik-Letang
Martin-Michalek
Niskanen-Engelland
Lovejoy
Commander of Awesome
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Apr 4, 2011 10:41pm
like_that;732866 wrote:How much though? I think he is going to ask more than he really should deserve.
Tailbot is a middle of the pack player. He plays on the 3rd line, I cant envision him making $2/3 million, he's an avg player. Toronto is a young team and they want young developing talent, they dont need a 27 yr old player sitting on the 3rd line that isn't going to develop into what they need him too. I dont think Burke is throwing a fat contract his way.
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Apr 4, 2011 10:44pm
Commander of Awesome;732883 wrote:Tailbot is a middle of the pack player. He plays on the 3rd line, I cant envision him making $2/3 million, he's an avg player. Toronto is a young team and they want young developing talent, they dont need a 27 yr old player sitting on the 3rd line that isn't going to develop into what they need him too. I dont think Burke is throwing a fat contract his way.
If not Burke, somebody will.
I just don't see "Superstar" on the team next year.
He makes 1mil to play on the 4th line. Use that for Kennedy's new contract along with a could be UFA RW.
Commander of Awesome
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Apr 4, 2011 10:51pm
The_Crosby_Show;732888 wrote:If not Burke, somebody will.
I just hope it's not the Blue Jackets then.
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Apr 4, 2011 10:55pm
Commander of Awesome;732898 wrote:I just hope it's not the Blue Jackets then.
They've got too many 4th line centers. They have no need for him.
Commander of Awesome
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Apr 4, 2011 10:55pm
The_Crosby_Show;732905 wrote:They've got too many 4th line centers. They have no need for him.
Sad but true.
Raw Dawgin' it
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Apr 5, 2011 9:34am
Last week of the season, cannot wait for the playoffs to get here, best time of the year!
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rock_knutne
Apr 5, 2011 10:06am
Gigantic game for the Pens tonight, need two points to stay ahead of the Tampons and to stay in the race for the division and conference.
GoPens
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Apr 5, 2011 2:43pm
History will be made...
GoPens
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Apr 5, 2011 2:49pm
History will be made...
GoPens
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Apr 5, 2011 2:57pm
History will be made...(the new NHL playoff promo...)
[video]http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/htm/201104/2011nhl_video.htm[/video]
[video]http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/htm/201104/2011nhl_video.htm[/video]
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Apr 5, 2011 10:24pm
Pens win 4-2.
GoPens
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Apr 5, 2011 11:14pm
Philly loses to Ottawa 5-2 so the Pens only 1 point behind the Flyers. Washington won in a SO so they have 105 points, Philly 103 and the Pens 102. With 2 games to go I doubt they can catch the Caps, but the Flyers is a definate possibility and a chance to grab the #2 seed. The Flyers struggling having lost 4 in a row.
Heretic
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Apr 6, 2011 12:18am
I definitely wouldn't mind catching the Flyers. As hot as Washington is right now combined with their regular-season success against the Pens, the more rounds between the Pens and them, the better.
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rock_knutne
Apr 6, 2011 8:13am
Big win last night and the power play looked better.
This team is set up for great things, if they can get Crosby back they would have to be one of the favorited to win it all.
This team is set up for great things, if they can get Crosby back they would have to be one of the favorited to win it all.
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rock_knutne
Apr 6, 2011 8:15am
The Caps don't bother me at all. Yes, they won all their games against the Pens this year but Pittsburgh played well in those games and out played Washington in a couple of them.Heretic;734112 wrote:I definitely wouldn't mind catching the Flyers. As hot as Washington is right now combined with their regular-season success against the Pens, the more rounds between the Pens and them, the better.
Interesting fact, with two games remaining, Ovechkin still has one goal less than Crosby for the season.
Raw Dawgin' it
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Apr 6, 2011 8:42am
Flyers seem to be out of gas....definitely wouldn't be surprised to see them swap places with pitt.
Raw Dawgin' it
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Apr 6, 2011 8:54am
rock_knutne;734211 wrote:Interesting fact, with two games remaining, Ovechkin still has one goal less than Crosby for the season.
http://espn.go.com/blog/nhl/post/_/id/6473/a-bad-season-for-alex-ovechkin-not-if-you-consider-the-bigger-goal
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Apr 6, 2011 12:13pm
rock_knutne;734211 wrote:The Caps don't bother me at all. Yes, they won all their games against the Pens this year but Pittsburgh played well in those games and out played Washington in a couple of them.
Interesting fact, with two games remaining, Ovechkin still has one goal less than Crosby for the season.
I want no part of Washington or Montreal right now.