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Such a perfect day to watch some great NHL hockey...Euro-style...

Two highly intriguing matchups...

Questions to be answered....

#1 Can chemistry come from all of these changes in Tampa?

yes...but it will take awhile...can't hurt that the team is Europe to transition...

#2 Speaking of Transition...do the Bolts have a transition game?

not sure...i still need to see if the loss of Boyle will matter as much as it has when he has been hurt on the past...

#3 Can the Rangers shake off a shaky pre-season?

its all on Lundqvist...but the Rangers defense has horrible so far and this team needs to be good defensively

#4 Is Lundqvist healthy?

Sure hope so.

#5 Can the Pens repeat despite many changes?

The Changes aren't a problem Satan and Fedotenko will be more than able to fill in for Malone and Roberts...the problem is getting to January or beyond without Gonchar and Whitney. That is a real issue that may require a trade.

#6 Can Malkin play like a #1 in the #2 Spot?

Last year when Sid went down we saw the real Malkin and how he may be the best player in the game. He needs to be that with #87 in.

#7 Ottawa Goaltending?

Nothing like playing the Pens to find out quickly if you have what it takes. Bulin, Bulin, Bulin....

#8 Ottawa attitude under Hartsburg?

This team was not good with a player's coach in Paddock or Murray...let's see how they react to a much harder nosed coach.

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