Funny thing about those drafts too....they rest of the first round outside of the top 2 (in '04) and the top pick (in '05) were pretty bad, if Pittsburgh gets any other pick their franchise is nowhere close to where it is. Luck of the draw.
- blahman20

If my Aunt had balls she would be my Uncle.

Let me take it further. If you get Crosby on the half wall to take a few skating strides and attack the seam there WILL be somebody that steps to him. Either he gets to shoot, go back side to Bennett, slide the puck to the goal line to Kunitz, or in my perfect world have Letang on the left point as well. Who better to trust making choices like that than Sidney Crosby.
- Gunner Staal

exactly. that pass for bennett for his first goal was awesome. and just especially now, with his unwillingness to take shots (especially from that range) its only going to allow teams to back off of him and obstruct the passing lanes for him. i just dont see this as putting the players in the best position to succeed. i know he is Crosby and he will still be decent anywhere on the ice, but the fact is to me this is very poor utilization of the team's assets

Crosby is easily the best player in the world, Malkin is awesome, Letang is a sweet puck-mover, and Neal can really bury the puck. Oh and I loved Mario's skill and Jagr's mullet....that's as far as it goes.
- blahman20

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If my Aunt had balls she would be my Uncle.
- Gunner Staal

You should have someone check. It would be embarrassing if you bought your aunt a purse or something and found out you were wrong.

@MolinariPG
Penguins showing a No. 1 power play with Letang and Crosby on points, Bennett, Neal and Kunitz up front.

I really like Bennett getting a look as a right handed shot, but to take Martin off #1 unit is blasphemy.
- Gunner Staal

Bet you that was a phrase you never thought you would see yourself typing, lol

If my Aunt had balls she would be my Uncle.
- Gunner Staal

Maybe your aunt does have balls....

I think Crosby on the half wall hasnt looked as good the last few games. He is always looking for the Whitney™ play and his shot hasnt looked as good(combined with his unwillingness to shoot all of a sudden). With Martin as the PP QB, the need for a shooter on the halfwall was more pronounced. Malkin's absence there as the shooter has been noticeable in my eyes. Given, the PP has been pretty good so everything I just typed is probably nitpicking to some degree.
- Rawdog9755

I think the fact that you have trademarked this is fantastic

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- canadianpenfan

If it helps I do cheer for Crosby in the playoffs!

so with Calgarys trade they need to make cap room... hmmmmm

Bet you that was a phrase you never thought you would see yourself typing, lol
- Emperor Filonius

Or how about...

"Paul Martin will be leading the NHL in defenseman scoring with 2 points tonight as long as Kronwall is held scoreless"

So, tied with Letang in points, and playing way more sound defense. He really has done a 180. I think he is our most important defenseman right now- yea, i said it.

Or how about...

"Paul Martin will be leading the NHL in defenseman scoring with 2 points tonight as long as Kronwall is held scoreless"

So, tied with Letang in points, and playing way more sound defense. He really has done a 180. I think he is our most important defenseman right now- yea, i said it.
- canadianpenfan

so basically youre saying it makes perfect sense to take him off of the powerplay?

Your welcome package including how to complain about anything and everything will be mailed out to you. We look forward to having you on board to cheer only when things are good.

Lets Go Pens!
- canadianpenfan

Included in your package is a "shoot" sign for when the Pens are on the Powerplay, and a "Phuck Filly" bumper sticker.

so basically youre saying it makes perfect sense to take him off of the powerplay?
- stayinthefnnet

In DB's mind- yes.

I don't worry about practise lines, if that is the PP in the game I'll be upset.

so with Calgarys trade they need to make cap room... hmmmmm
- nh4442

Who did they trade? Been out of town for a few days...

In DB's mind- yes.

I don't worry about practise lines, if that is the PP in the game I'll be upset.
- canadianpenfan

yeah. ill be the first to admit. i didnt have many kind words to say about martin last year. however, this year he has been a revelation. on defense he has been invaluable. he seems to be the only one on the team who understands the importance of the simple play. he has been such a calming influence on the powerplay even if he doesnt have a great shot. he needs to be back there.

yeah. ill be the first to admit. i didnt have many kind words to say about martin last year. however, this year he has been a revelation. on defense he has been invaluable. he seems to be the only one on the team who understands the importance of the simple play. he has been such a calming influence on the powerplay even if he doesnt have a great shot. he needs to be back there.
- stayinthefnnet

I believe when he first arrived in Pittsburgh I coined him as a poor man's Nick Lidstrom with a weaker shot.

Oh, and that Jeff Skinner is playing tonight too...

Or how about...

"Paul Martin will be leading the NHL in defenseman scoring with 2 points tonight as long as Kronwall is held scoreless"

So, tied with Letang in points, and playing way more sound defense. He really has done a 180. I think he is our most important defenseman right now- yea, i said it.
- canadianpenfan

Amen. I have a lot of respect for how he wanted to stay here and turn his game around and a lot of respect for the Pens being willing to give the guy that chance.

I believe when he first arrived in Pittsburgh I coined him as a poor man's Nick Lidstrom with a weaker shot.
- Gunner Staal

haha that is some hefty praise indeed even with the poor man's qualifier.

Amen. I have a lot of respect for how he wanted to stay here and turn his game around and a lot of respect for the Pens being willing to give the guy that chance.
- Emperor Filonius

What his responsibility is and how many points he has, he actually should have a legit Norris run. Letang is the only reason why Martins success is going very much under the radar

If you have a center like Bozak or Tyler Ennis from Buffalo playing top 6 minutes, your team isnt on the path to postseason success.
- Gunner Staal

Well then, I guess Leafs and Sabres fans have a bleak future.

Well then, I guess Leafs and Sabres fans have a bleak future.
- Tiogadog

Why? Ryan Getzlaf is pretty good, isn't he? He's coming next year!! PLAN THE PARADE!

Well then, I guess Leafs and Sabres fans have a bleak future.
- Tiogadog

Leafs future > Sabres future.

Also, I really like Hodgson...not sure if he's a true #1, but he's going to turn into a really good #2.

Who did they trade? Been out of town for a few days...
- canadianpenfan

They got McGratton from Nashville