I read the Penguins expect Brass in the lineup for game 1. Anyone keeping an eye on the Lethbridge first and second round series? This kid is a tremendous find.
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This one looks like Murray playing net but Jordy has a nose for the puck and hes dangerous every shift. He's only 18, he has NHL 2C written all over him at this point.
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Is he projected to play C in the NHL? We're good right now, but after next season we'll need organizational depth at C.
Giroux and Crosby..edge to Giroux this season..
Malkin and Voracek..edge to Malkin..
Kessel and Couturier..offensive edge to Kessel defensive edge to Couturier..
The real battle is the remaining forwards and with Simmonds struggling I give that to the Pens this season..even with TK and Patrick .
Ghost had a better year than Letang and it really wasnt that close..ill take Provorov over any dman on the Pens..ill take the Pens d 3 - 6 over the Flyers.. - opeth_pa
Depth will win out IMO. I think the Pens have more depth at forward and defense.
The fact that Brassard and Sheahan are the Pens' bottom six centers is a major advantage.
Giroux and Crosby..edge to Giroux this season..
Malkin and Voracek..edge to Malkin..
Kessel and Couturier..offensive edge to Kessel defensive edge to Couturier..
The real battle is the remaining forwards and with Simmonds struggling I give that to the Pens this season..even with TK and Patrick .
Ghost had a better year than Letang and it really wasnt that close..ill take Provorov over any dman on the Pens..ill take the Pens d 3 - 6 over the Flyers.. - opeth_pa
Depth will win out IMO. I think the Pens have more depth at forward and defense.
The fact that Brassard and Sheahan are the Pens' bottom six centers is a major advantage. - Rinosaur
THat is essentially what I have been saying...
This version of the Pens have more depth at the 3 and 4th lines along with d spots 3-6.
Couple that with a better goalie and a cup winning coach I think the Pens win but that doest mean that I dont think the FLyers have some strong points also.
Giroux had a better year than Crosby.
Malkin had a better year than Voracek
Kessel had a better offensive year with 96 points vs Couturiers 76
Couturier had a better defensive year +34 vs Kessel's -10.
Ghost had a better year than Letang and it wasn't really close.
Provorov is better than any other dman on the Pens.
The Pens have a better d corp 3-6.
Their composure has come a long way since that series.
Remember in the finals vs the Sharks when Thornton almost took Crosbys head off with a cross-check from behind and Crosby didn't flinch?... That's when I knew Crosby had taken a new step in maturity. - MattStrat
This...
It felt like the 08 detroit series and you knew that one team was just on a different level. No play of Crosby's has made me happier than that, and I hope they continue with that mindset this year.
THat is essentially what I have been saying...
This version of the Pens have more depth at the 3 and 4th lines along with d spots 3-6.
Couple that with a better goalie and a cup winning coach I think the Pens win but that doest mean that I dont think the FLyers have some strong points also. - opeth_pa
They have plenty of strong points. There's a lot to build on going into next season where I expect you guys to be much stronger. This series will be no cake walk.
EVEN if it's over in four games, it will be one of those series where the result doesn't reflect what actually happened.
By the way, terrible article once again RW. Craig Adams hasn't been on this team in like six years, yet his name is in like every other article these days. You'd think after two consecutive cups, you'd let some past personnel disappointments and "what-could-have-been points" for Crosby go. There was a few sentences of relevant information from this season in the article.
He's our best prospect not in the AHL right now. I think Anthony Angello has a lot of promise too but Bellerive it seems, is always in the right place, hes got a huge hockey IQ. I would love to move Hunwick and one of our plethora of young wingers for a good, cost controlled young dman, preferably right shot. With the Hornqvist contract we might not be able to re-sign Rust or Guentzel and though that sucks it's nice to think that Sprong, Bellerive, Simon, and ZAR can all make the loss less noticeable. - Dcoms
They'll be able to fit Rust and by the time thwy have to pay Guentzel, Hagelin and Brassard will be UFAs.
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This can go either way IMO. Flyers have a potent offence too and great shut down C. Their D have the potential to be difference makers. Pens starter hasn't looked true to form yet after his latest come back from brain injury.
Regular season doesn't matter. Hot goalie and snake bites alike can flip a series on its head that not to mention bounces, calls and injuries...
Regular season doesnt matter. Some players really elevate in post season when they're kinda dorment in regular season. Heros outta no where this time of year.
All I know is we better see the balls to the walls Pens out of the gate not the hesitant and sloppy ones.
Giroux had a better year than Crosby.
Malkin had a better year than Voracek
Kessel had a better offensive year with 96 points vs Couturiers 76
Couturier had a better defensive year +34 vs Kessel's -10.
Ghost had a better year than Letang and it wasn't really close.
Provorov is better than any other dman on the Pens.
The Pens have a better d corp 3-6. - opeth_pa
I'll bite. What if you change around how you compare the forwards.
Sidenote: shouldn't go off just this regular season and say Giroux is better considering Crosby's accomplishments.
Malkin's year has been just as impressive as Giroux's, maybe more so. Malkin has 4 less points but 8 more goals in 4 less games.
Kessel has had a better year than Voracek.
That leaves Crosby v Couturier, I'll take Crosby.
I'll agree with what you said about the defense: Philly has the better top pair, Pens better 2nd and 3rd.
Pens have more forwards putting up numbers as Simmonds and Konecny v Hornqvist, Brassard, and Guentzel as 20 goal, 40 point guys.
Flyers have two 10g 30pt guys v Pens having four more of those.
Most teams in the playoffs have better top lines and pairings than the Pens. It's the depth areas beyond that where they out-match most teams.
They have plenty of strong points. There's a lot to build on going into next season where I expect you guys to be much stronger. This series will be no cake walk.
EVEN if it's over in four games, it will be one of those series where the result doesn't reflect what actually happened. - Rinosaur
This is starting to sound like that australian dude...
This can go either way IMO. Flyers have a potent offence too and great shut down C. Their D have the potential to be difference makers. Pens starter hasn't looked true to form yet after his latest come back from brain injury.
Regular season doesn't matter. Hot goalie and snake bites alike can flip a series on its head that not to mention bounces, calls and injuries...
Regular season doesnt matter. Some players really elevate in post season when they're kinda dorment in regular season. Heros outta no where this time of year.
All I know is we better see the balls to the walls Pens out of the gate not the hesitant and sloppy ones. - MattStrat
We have some glacial skating forwards in the bottom 6. Have struggled all year against speed. Washington was the matchup for us. This is a worst case....and the devils would be a bad draw also. Am glad to catch you guys in the first round when maybe the ball isn’t rolling as strong yet
We have some glacial skating forwards in the bottom 6. Have struggled all year against speed. Washington was the matchup for us. This is a worst case....and the devils would be a bad draw also - Just5
So, have the Flyers organisation revealed their new playoffs bathing suits yet? You know they will the way the Flyers players all take a dive. Rumour has it that the Olympic judges have been very impressed with some of their offerings through the season against the Pens.
I'll bite. What if you change around how you compare the forwards.
Sidenote: shouldn't go off just this regular season and say Giroux is better considering Crosby's accomplishments.
Malkin's year has been just as impressive as Giroux's, maybe more so. Malkin has 4 less points but 8 more goals in 4 less games.
Kessel has had a better year than Voracek.
That leaves Crosby v Couturier, I'll take Crosby.
I'll agree with what you said about the defense: Philly has the better top pair, Pens better 2nd and 3rd.
Pens have more forwards putting up numbers as Simmonds and Konecny v Hornqvist, Brassard, and Guentzel as 20 goal, 40 point guys.
Flyers have two 10g 30pt guys v Pens having four more of those.
Most teams in the playoffs have better top lines and pairings than the Pens. It's the depth areas beyond that where they out-match most teams. - Tojo.
I didnt say Giroux was better than Crosby becauae that would be stupid. Giroux had a better season than Cosby .
I dont disagree then when you get past the top line matchups the Pens have more depth. As I have said all along I think the top players on both team will be a wash for the most part. I think Ghost and Provorov will produce more than any Pens dmen but in the end, the Pens depth will allow them to win.
By the way, terrible article once again RW. Craig Adams hasn't been on this team in like six years, yet his name is in like every other article these days. You'd think after two consecutive cups, you'd let some past personnel disappointments and "what-could-have-been points" for Crosby go. There was a few sentences of relevant information from this season in the article. - Le_Magnifique
