My dodge key to the series is Carle outplaying Letang. Hopefully Carle isn't a -8 in the playoffs this year.
- PLindbergh31

For me, I'd say its Wellwood outplaying James Neal.

My dodge key to the series is Carle outplaying Letang. Hopefully Carle isn't a -8 in the playoffs this year.
- PLindbergh31

Well at least there was a "hopeful"ly in your post.

Was kinda hoping for a Kings/Flyers 1st round match-up.
- bradleyc4

That would be a scrimmage or alumnae game.

For me, I'd say its Wellwood outplaying James Neal.
- OrangeBlack27

Bill Meltzer ‏ @billmeltzer
Tonight's Flyers-Pens officials: Refs are Brad Watson & Mike Leggo. Linesmen are Tony Sericolo & Brian Murphy.

Cue the female doging....NOW

For me, I'd say its Wellwood outplaying James Neal.
- OrangeBlack27

Rinaldo outplaying Bylsma imo

Tonight's Flyers-Pens officials: Refs are Brad Watson and Mike Leggo. Linesmen are Tony Sericolo and Brian Murphy.

Who will replace him?
- 12,9 and 22

Reports earlier this week were that Ben Lovejoy was practicing again and might be good to go. If not Lovejoy, it will be Brian Strait.

Bill Meltzer ‏ @billmeltzer
Tonight's Flyers-Pens officials: Refs are Brad Watson & Mike Leggo. Linesmen are Tony Sericolo & Brian Murphy.

Cue the female doging....NOW
- Jsaquella

For me, I'd say its Wellwood outplaying James Neal.
- OrangeBlack27

You fool. It's obviously Granato vs Berube

For me, I'd say its Wellwood outplaying James Neal.
- OrangeBlack27

When Wellwood is an impending UFA that will command a salary of between 5-6 million per, those would be realistic expectations.

You fool. It's obviously Granato vs Berube
- Jsaquella

Flyers in 12

Flyers in 12
- hockeylover

Shelly Anderson from the P-G reports it doesn't appear Matt Niskanen is healthy enough to play. That's a win for you guys as he's been one of our steadiest defenders this year.
- Emperor Filonius

Yes he has. He's played about 150 percent better than he did his final two seasons in Dallas. He got in Marc Crawford's doghouse and, honestly, I think the biggest issue was that he lost confidence and decisiveness. The guy in Pittsburgh this season is closer to the one Dallas projected when they drafted him.

Flyers in 12
- hockeylover

I predict the Flyers win tonight, Q to 12

It's way overblown. And the majority of it is hype. A superstar player like Crosby is going to get some calls go his way. It's been that way in sports for a long time. But it's highly exaggerated over what actually happens.
- MJL

No, actually it's not over exaggerated. Is there a conspiracy against the flyers? No of course not.
But, reputations hold far to much sway in officiating. Hartnell can blink at a goalie and get an interference call against him, while Malkin or Crosby would get the benefit of the doubt incidental contact rulings and would be the right call.
Rinaldo gets a 5 minute major and a game misconduct for a marginal 2 minute penalty because of potential issues and because of reputation. Letang does not get thrown out for that hit.
I am only using pens players for discussion not for conspiracy theories.
I am sure this phenomena happens league wide.
Crosby at one point had a reputation for diving and embellishment. He still got the benefit of the doubt. So yes refs do have different rule books for different players.
The game should be officiated fair across the board. Let Shanahan make reputation decisions

Rinaldo outplaying Bylsma imo
- BulliesPhan87

Shelley outplaying the dude who scrubs the poopters at Consol Energy. Slight edge Penguins.

Shelly Anderson from the P-G reports it doesn't appear Matt Niskanen is healthy enough to play. That's a win for you guys as he's been one of our steadiest defenders this year.
- Emperor Filonius

You mean Shmatty Shmiskanen right?

Reports earlier this week were that Ben Lovejoy was practicing again and might be good to go. If not Lovejoy, it will be Brian Strait.
- Emperor Filonius

Never heard of Strait. Has he played in the NHL this season?

Yes he has. He's played about 150 percent better than he did his final two seasons in Dallas. He got in Marc Crawford's doghouse and, honestly, I think the biggest issue was that he lost confidence and decisiveness. The guy in Pittsburgh this season is closer to the one Dallas projected when they drafted him.
- bmeltzer

He was a 1st rd guy for a reason.

Dallas ended up getting hosed in that deal!

Tonight's Flyers-Pens officials: Refs are Brad Watson and Mike Leggo. Linesmen are Tony Sericolo and Brian Murphy.
- bmeltzer

Dont know enough about them... but I bet they suck

When Wellwood is an impending UFA that will command a salary of between 5-6 million per, those would be realistic expectations.
- PLindbergh31

k

Never heard of Strait. Has he played in the NHL this season?
- 12,9 and 22

he played against us the other night

Rinaldo's role has been expanded to playing on a checking line. If he can play under control he can be an effective player.
- PLindbergh31

I'm aware that Rinaldo can play the game, that was never in question for me. It's just that the Refs watch him closely and they make calls against him no matter the case. It's been this way all season long. Since like the hit on Drew Doughty that started a fight between Rinaldo and Penner. It was a clean hit, a fight broke out and I believe a bit of controversy came from that. I'm happy to have Rinaldo play but the playoffs are a whole different animal, especially against Crosby and Malkin. The calls WILL go the Pens way. We just have to find away to over come. I just think with all the injuries on D, dressing 7 would be a better idea for now. Way more important then whether or not Rinado plays. The stacks are just too high now.

Dont know enough about them... but I bet they suck
- jak521

not recognizing the names can be good or bad. i think leggo is terrible but watson is decent?

edit: wish every game were sutherland by himself.