My thoughts I think they come out and play inspired and win after the injuries and brooksies comments. I'm curious to see what we look like 3 games from now when that wears off.they either stand up and every man goes hard or they feel sorry for themselves and start pointing fingers.
- dbell646

I can understand their frustration with the injuries. The team I coach has had a minimal level of goaltending the past two years and it wears on the senior class this year. We outshoot teams 48-20 and tie 4-4. Sometimes we out shoot a team 17-4 in a period and trail 2-1. I know its not identical but I can see how things get to a point where you are doing the right things with no results, and it can suck the life out of a team.

I can understand their frustration with the injuries. The team I coach has had a minimal level of goaltending the past two years and it wears on the senior class this year. We outshoot teams 48-20 and tie 4-4. Some periods we out shoot a team 17-4 in a period and trail 2-1. I know its not identical but I can see how things get to a point where you are doing the right things with no results, and it can suck the life out of a team.
- Gunner Staal

Agreed that's why I don't think tonight is a measuring stick. Given the recent events I think they will play hard tonight and get 2 points. But I'll be waiting to see when things don't go right how they respond. I think there is still a lot of character left in that locker room and hopefully it shows up. It's going to be hard to watch the next couple weeks.

Should we pick up brule?

Should we pick up brule?
- nh4442

Tough to be interested in a guy who couldn't crack the lineup on a team like the Oilers.

Should we pick up brule?
- nh4442

No 900k is what we'd be on the hook for he's a minus player. I know Edmonton has been bad but he got cut from the worst team. Not sure how long he's signed for. Just my thoughts and he's small

@MolinariPG
Dave Molinari
BREAKING: James Neal, who has broken foot, is on ice for the Penguins' game-day skate. No word on whether prognosis/diagnosis has changed.

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Dave Molinari
Penguins LW James Neal left the ice after skating for several minutes, and adjourned to the locker room with trainer Chris Stewart.

@MolinariPG
Dave Molinari
BREAKING: James Neal, who has broken foot, is on ice for the Penguins' game-day skate. No word on whether prognosis/diagnosis has changed.
- Gunner Staal

This is insane. If his foot is broken he shouldn't be skating

This is insane. If his foot is broken he shouldn't be skating
- dbell646

Well he is skating with 14 and 71, he must feel somewhat OK in the boot.

@MolinariPG
Dave Molinari
BREAKING: James Neal, who has broken foot, is on ice for the Penguins' game-day skate. No word on whether prognosis/diagnosis has changed.

@MolinariPG
Dave Molinari
Penguins LW James Neal left the ice after skating for several minutes, and adjourned to the locker room with trainer Chris Stewart.
- Gunner Staal

crossing fingers.

Neal is an animal. Give him a contract right now haha

Well he is skating with 14 and 71, he must feel somewhat OK in the boot.
- Gunner Staal

I guess. Must not be a terrible break

Still getting to know the fantasy league and who is who. Which one of us is the Donkey Punchers? lol

Neal is an animal. Give him a contract right now haha
- Deadstar

He is getting 5M/yr all day.

Tough to be interested in a guy who couldn't crack the lineup on a team like the Oilers.
- Gunner Staal

It because is Edmonton he wants to play center. But he's not better than RNH, Gagner, Horcoff, Belanger, or Anton Lander.

The fact that the Penguins are using a RW to play center on the second line has me thinking that Brule wouldn't be a horrible pick, especially at less than a million.

As for the fantasy league, I beat Gunner in the first week I can do it again, and Vokoun sucks. Although I did find an answer to the Kings offensive troubles, I just have to start a fantasy goalie against them.

He is getting 5M/yr all day.
- Gunner Staal

I still say 4 years 4.5 mill per (I actually upped this 500k since the start of the season, but who's counting)

It because is Edmonton he wants to play center. But he's not better than RNH, Gagner, Horcoff, Belanger, or Anton Lander.

The fact that the Penguins are using a RW to play center on the second line has me thinking that Brule wouldn't be a horrible pick, especially at less than a million.

As for the fantasy league, I beat Gunner in the first week I can do it again, and Vokoun sucks. Although I did find an answer to the Kings offensive troubles, I just have to start a fantasy goalie against them.
- Ben37

Well I figured you would have the best insight on Brule. My knowlege on him is limited.

As for my team, I like my chances against anybody except John.

I still say 4 years 4.5 mill per (I actually upped this 500k since the start of the season, but who's counting)
- Deadstar

Depends if we sign him now or after the year. His price is only going to keep going up.

Tough to be interested in a guy who couldn't crack the lineup on a team like the Oilers.
- Gunner Staal

Like Steve McIntyre.

To be fair though, after watching the piece on New Year's eve where he spent all of that time with the sled hockey team, I'd keep him just for his character though.

Well I figured you would have the best insight on Brule. My knowlege on him is limited.

As for my team, I like my chances against anybody except John.
- Gunner Staal

Team Bell late season charge. Kicking ass and taking names later. Who's up?

Neal is skating with the #1 PP. I have to think that is a sign he is actually going to play.

Neal is skating with the #1 PP. I have to think that is a sign he is actually going to play.
- Gunner Staal

So before I left my wife had her Crosby is my homeboy tshirt on and I just wanted to cry. Please hockey god's don't take him away from us. Let him recover fully and have a long and healthy career with the Pens. I will give you a sacrifice. You can have the entire Philly team. If it takes more than that you can have the capitals as well.

So I'm before I left my wife had her Crosby is my homeboy tshirt on and I just wanted to cry. Please hockey god's don't take him away from us. Let him recover fully and have a long and healthy career with the Pens. I will give you a sacrifice. You can have the entire Philly team.
- dbell646

Patrice Bergeron.

I hope that cheers you up.

Patrice Bergeron.

I hope that cheers you up.
- Gunner Staal

If it plays out like that I'd be happy. And we win another cup

If it plays out like that I'd be happy. And we win another cup
- dbell646

He was in awful shape and since he recovered he has won a Gold Medal and a Cup. He too had a setback after returning the first time.

As far as the prime of the core argument Rossi made, there is some good evidence that a hockey players prime is younger than other sports. Still for him to suggest any type of window is closing on this group is assinine and laughable. They might not put up 120 points, but they could be every bit of a better player on and off the ice as they move into their late 20s.