If Crosby is expected to be out for the next few weeks or whatever... they should go back to Kunitz Malkin Neal, Dupuis Jokinen Iginla

Crosby can then slide into jokinen when he gets back. Its time to develop some sort of chemistry on what is now your top line and besides those lines are balanced well. Iginla and Neal on the same line just doesn't blow me away.

Go Pens Go

Just be thankful that the Penguins handle the concussion issue better than the Leafs...

http://theleafsnation.com...nt-admit-has-a-concussion

You would think that if the NHLPA and NHL really cared about player safety, there would have to be some serious pushback against the Leafs organization on how they have mis-handled numerous concussions.

Just be thankful that the Penguins handle the concussion issue better than the Leafs...

http://theleafsnation.com...nt-admit-has-a-concussion

You would think that if the NHLPA and NHL really cared about player safety, there would have to be some serious pushback against the Leafs organization on how they have mis-handled numerous concussions.
- rival22

Wow, after seeing a report like that, no wonder UFAs steer clear of Toronto. It seems like an organization that doesn't care about it's players, just making money (can't even say winning, because they haven't won)

1.Penguins
2.Bruins
3.Caps
4.Habs
5.Leafs
6.Rags
7.Isles
8.Flyers
- nbartley9

Wouldn't be stunned to see the Cryers sneak into the play-offs. The Jets are terrible now; same with the Devils ... Ottawa is injured; the Canes sucks

Right now, I would be surprised to see Pittsburgh hold onto the top spot. Letang needs to come back soon and that would help. Just don't like what I've seen the last two games. The good thing - after the Rags tonight, a few days off and then the bad Canes and the two Florida teams that aren't play-off teams.

How come Despres doesn't get a chance at least on the 2nd PP?

1. Pens
2. Bruins
3. Caps
4. Habs
5. Sens
6. Leafs
7. Rags
8. Isles
- cap1681

Id gladly take that ticket

Good to hear about the progress of Samuelsson. I thought he was a nepotism pick for Ulf and was going to be a bust.

Hard to disagree with the Murray article, he is SLOW. When he hits he can eliminate players from the game. E. Kane completely disappeared after Murray hit him once.

The Rangers made him look silly, I saw Zuccarella fly by him like he was nailed to the ice. Hopefully at full strength the slowness will be hid by a swifter d pairing.

Just be thankful that the Penguins handle the concussion issue better than the Leafs...

http://theleafsnation.com...nt-admit-has-a-concussion

You would think that if the NHLPA and NHL really cared about player safety, there would have to be some serious pushback against the Leafs organization on how they have mis-handled numerous concussions.
- rival22

IMO it's the "Hockey Gods" taking out Lupul again....

To me a Caps team with a HOT Ovie is a very dangerous team.

IMO it's the "Hockey Gods" taking out Lupul again....
- madmike71

Ouch wow that's quality stuff!!

Let's go Pens!

- FlyerGuy

This must hurt to type. I know it would for me.

IMO it's the "Hockey Gods" taking out Lupul again....
- madmike71

That Gold!

Ouch wow that's quality stuff!!
- nbartley9

Maybe they didn't like getting the blame for Sid eating a puck?

I wish I was a Pittsburgh sports writer because I absolutely would ask that fat fu*k if he thought the "Hockey Gods" were responsible for Lupul getting hurt.

IMO it's the "Hockey Gods" taking out Lupul again....
- madmike71

I would love if a hockey reporter/columnist would have the balls to ask that as a question to Carlyle.

To me a Caps team with a HOT Ovie is a very dangerous team.
- nbartley9

Yes... yes they are. Especially if Holtby has another good playoff.

1.Penguins
2.Bruins
3.Caps
4.Habs
5.Leafs
6.Rags
7.Isles
8.Flyers
- nbartley9

If this plays out, Caps-Rags and Pens-Flyers will continue what seems like their annual tradition of playing each other in the playoffs. Habs-Leafs would be awesome, BTW.

The article on Douglas Murray was pure BS. They talk about him like he's garbage. I'm glad he's out of that loser locker room.

Eaton & even Orpik getting PP time. Despres without a chance.

I'd like to see some fire on the team tonight. If they don't play hard as usual, I'm afraid of the outcome of this game.

GO PENS GO!!

If this plays out, Caps-Rags and Pens-Flyers will continue what seems like their annual tradition of playing each other in the playoffs. Habs-Leafs would be awesome, BTW.
- MadCap2008

Broons V Isles TROLOLOLOLOL! better talk Timmy into leaving the bunker

To me a Caps team with a HOT Ovie is a very dangerous team.
- nbartley9

Caps can't beat a healthy Pens team in a 7 game series, but otherwise the East appears navigable (not saying the Caps are going to advance, just that, like last year, a lot of potential matchups are probably a coin flip). Still think Boston will ultimately be the biggest challenge for Pittsburgh, though (if Boston can survive a round or two and actually face the Pens).

Caps can't beat a healthy Pens team in a 7 game series, but otherwise the East appears navigable (not saying the Caps are going to advance, just that, like last year, a lot of potential matchups are probably a coin flip). Still think Boston will ultimately be the biggest challenge for Pittsburgh, though (if Boston can survive a round or two and actually face the Pens).
- MadCap2008

Depends on Bergeron, he is so important to their success. One of few forwards who can shut Crosby down (Zetterberg being another that comes to mind).

Depends on Bergeron, he is so important to their success. One of few forwards who can shut Crosby down (Zetterberg being another that comes to mind).
- Gunner Staal

Bergeron is one of the best players in the league, maybe the most over looked player in the league.

Depends on Bergeron, he is so important to their success. One of few forwards who can shut Crosby down (Zetterberg being another that comes to mind).
- Gunner Staal

Agree with this. Bergeron would be a big loss for them

Not uncommon to have a head ache for a couple of days after taking a clapper to the lips.. Speaking fro experience..

Depends on Bergeron, he is so important to their success. One of few forwards who can shut Crosby down (Zetterberg being another that comes to mind).
- Gunner Staal

Any update on him? I'm guessing that they will be OVERLY cautious with him (and rightly so).