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Marcus ATW · 05-27-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexParty

Sykora didn't play in the pre-season? He's extremely underrated for what he does, I think he's top 3 on the pens right now. Malkin has to be the best player though, Crosby's good but Malkin is just amazing. What do you guys think?

lol wow thats a tough call they both can score yet they both are amazing passers. I would have to say whomever wears the C on their jersey is better.

Bum Mahoney · 05-27-2008, 11:10 AM

Malkin you tend to notice more. Crosby seems to lurk and then make the amazing pass. I'll take either. Better yet, both.
Son's game for tomorrow was moved. I get to watch the game.

Marcus ATW · 05-27-2008, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bum Mahoney

Malkin you tend to notice more. Crosby seems to lurk and then make the amazing pass. I'll take either. Better yet, both.
Son's game for tomorrow was moved. I get to watch the game.

ahhhh hows that for divine guidance?

**BigBoy12** · 05-27-2008, 10:21 PM

Pen's need to stop the no look drop pass BS and connect. Way to many misses last night!

Bum Mahoney · 05-28-2008, 09:05 AM

Yep. Need to get past the blue line and start the cycle that they'd been so good at. Grind it out for a bit to open up the big play.

**AlexParty** · 05-28-2008, 09:21 AM

I didn't expect it to be like this. I am sure it will be a different game when they play in Pittsburgh but my god is Detroit a powerful team. They just have all the experience. Pittsburgh has all the star players but lack to connect. Look at Franzen, Zetterberg, Datsyuk... who the hell are these guys anyways? No one heard of them 2-3 years ago and look at them now. Osgood isn't getting tested like he should, the pens had opportunities but still. The score in game 1 didn't reflect the hockey game as most goals were scored in the third but again a goal was called back in the first which clearly was a goal for Detroit. Game 2's score was legit. Game 3 will be crazy, can't wait. I predict Pittsburgh will win both their games at home. If they don't I'm a douche bag.

Marcus ATW · 05-28-2008, 11:46 AM

Both games? If the Wings survive the first 10 minutes of game 3 the series is over. The Pens are so frustrated they are punching Franzin in the head. I feel bad for Roberts he is having a hard time keeping up with the pace.

IainDaniel · 05-28-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bum Mahoney

I need a Domi jersey.

I got one

IainDaniel · 05-28-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus ATW

Imagine if the Pens didn't represent the East. The wings would be embarrassing any other team. I just glad they are enjoyable games to watch and the Pens are extremely competitive.

That is a little hard to speculate. It all comes to match ups.

However Detroit is pretty damn impressive.

IainDaniel · 05-28-2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexParty

Look at Franzen, Zetterberg, Datsyuk... who the hell are these guys anyways? No one heard of them 2-3 years ago and look at them now.

Zetterberg and Datsyuk have been on the radar since they joined the league. Remember these are both relatively young guys. Zetterberg is 28. Datsyuk is 30 and has had over 80 points the last few seasons.

I still Hate Detroit.

Bum Mahoney · 05-28-2008, 03:25 PM

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I still Hate Detroit.

Echoed!

**AlexParty** · 05-28-2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Zetterberg and Datsyuk have been on the radar since they joined the league. Remember these are both relatively young guys. Zetterberg is 28. Datsyuk is 30 and has had over 80 points the last few seasons.

I still Hate Detroit.

Yeah sure but they're not household names yet. I personally have taken notice since the playoffs started at their performances.

I agree with Marcus, Roberts is taken a beating trying o keep up. He's sacrificing a lot of skill just to hit. He's one of the few pens who's even finishing the checks. At his age he's playing great. Watching the game now and the pens are damn good at home.

Bum Mahoney · 05-29-2008, 08:44 AM

Doo-bee-doo-bee-dooooo.

Marcus ATW · 05-29-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Bum Mahoney

Doo-bee-doo-bee-dooooo.

Congrats Bum you and your boys must have LOVED game 3 that was one of the most exciting games ever. Pens showed a lot of guts.

Bum Mahoney · 05-29-2008, 01:53 PM

Yeah, it was fun. Not just the win, but that 7 minute stretch in the third period was as good as any hockey I can remember ever seeing. That one shift Orpik had was amazing. That hit on Crosby was something else too. Was that draper? The game just had everything. For the most part the officials let them play physically while keeping it in control.
At least the series will be more interesting now. Don't see them coming back, but at least they started to fight for it.

**AlexParty** · 05-29-2008, 10:50 PM

Great game. Crosby did earn some respect, he picked up his game and acted like a captain finally when it mattered. Pittsburgh definitely are strong at home. They were comfortable controlling the puck and not just shooting it away blindly. Although Detroit didn't play all that bad either. Zetterberg is just amazing, every shot he takes on net is an opportunity. Can't wait for the next game. I'd like to see Pittsburgh win again to make things even more interesting.

Do you guys watch the game via ESPN?

Marcus ATW · 05-30-2008, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Bum Mahoney

Yeah, it was fun. Not just the win, but that 7 minute stretch in the third period was as good as any hockey I can remember ever seeing. That one shift Orpik had was amazing. That hit on Crosby was something else too. Was that draper? The game just had everything. For the most part the officials let them play physically while keeping it in control.