Perhaps. I think they should never have traded Heatley and Setoguchi. Of course, the fact that they traded Seto just a day after he re-signed with them was kind of low, IMO.
- Flyskippy

almost how we traded carter after giving him a monster contract?

He was a fantastic spectator on many of the Flyers' goals in the series.
- Flyskippy

sucks when you score a hattrick but your goalie blows

Perhaps. I think they should never have traded Heatley and Setoguchi. Of course, the fact that they traded Seto just a day after he re-signed with them was kind of low, IMO.
- Flyskippy

In my opinion, they need to build around Pavelski. The kid is a gamer, and their future captain.

Of course, they don't really have the pieces to present a decent offer to Columbus - so Nash could be a pipe dream.

You see Stamkos as a proven leader? I see him as a great scorer. But all-around best player? No.

And I'm thinking you can't judge Sid on what he was, and we really don't know what he is any more.
- bodiva88

I think within the next few years that the Pens should consider moving one of Crosby, Malkin and Staal (Yes I said Crosby). Use one of these guys to upgrade on D. I think it's a waste of Staal's talent to be a 3rd line player his entire career.

well i saw stamkos leading the bolts in scoring
- 2Real

And he's what playing golf at the moment?

So...

Let's Go Panthers, eh?
- aightwebang17

Was thinking we should be rooting for the Devils (as abhorrent a concept as that is). Certainly any team we draw will be a tough out at this point, but I'd like to give as many other teams as possible a chance to knock off the Rangers before we have to play them. So I'd like at least one of the 6/7/8 teams to win their series.

That said, I feel like if the Flyers play to the best of their ability, they can beat anyone, even the Rangers.

And he's what playing golf at the moment?
- ob18

yawn means nothing anyone that watches hockey knows that that's not his fault

man the phillies suck this year

This is kind of crazy that all the other games in the East could be headed for Game 7's.

softie

man the phillies suck this year
- 2Real

Most teams would struggle if their three and four hitters were out.

Most teams would struggle if their three and four hitters were out.
- stveshdy

they shouldn't be giving up the runs they are
good teams also overcome adversity

I really don't let what the media says bother me. I don't know why anyone else does either. That's just two people's opinion is all. I think they're wrong.
- MJL

I didn't say it bothered me. I remark that the Canadian media caters to the love in for Crosby. My opinion differs.. Also, the mere fact that they are debating this means that Giroux has progressed leaps and bounds IMO.

So you mean to say that 2 proven leaders rank above him and he's only considered the 3rd best in the world? I'll live, and I'm sure Giroux will take that every day of the week. As long as he's the one skating with the cup over his head, I could care less.
- steelydan

Agreed on the cup comment.. that's all I care that happens for he and this team.. I wouldn't see Stammer as a proven leader.. great player, but not there yet.. Crosby I'd say so..

I think within the next few years that the Pens should consider moving one of Crosby, Malkin and Staal (Yes I said Crosby). Use one of these guys to upgrade on D. I think it's a waste of Staal's talent to be a 3rd line player his entire career.
- roenick97

Ya know, they wer discussing this right after they spoke about Roo. They said, the Pens may have too much money up the middle on their team with MAF, Malkin and Sid. The new model may be to go for depth like the Bruins and I guess we have..

they shouldn't be giving up the runs they are
good teams also overcome adversity
- 2Real

What?!?!?

Ya know, they wer discussing this right after they spoke about Roo. They said, the Pens may have too much money up the middle on their team with MAF, Malkin and Sid. The new model may be to go for depth like the Bruins and I guess we have..
- Hextall271

It would be the smartest move to make. Not being able to re-sign Hossa really hurt them in my opinion but signing Neal made up for that. They need a stud on the back end, so I'd watch out if they want Suter for Weber himself.

Just read Ek's blog and didn't want to comment there because the comments in there weren't much for reading imo and not really objective. Anyway I think Homer got the shaft big time. I'm sorry I don't get Poile and Armstrong in over him. They didn't overturn their rosters on the fly (no pun intended), make the playoffs and take out a team favored by vegas oddsmakers to win the cup.

Tallon HAD to pick up all those free agents just to hit the cap floor, his team got better by default.

Armstrong brought in a backup goalie that thrived in Hitch's system wow big surprise there.

None of those guys traded their franchise pieces, one being a captain and then lost the new captain to injury and had their team go onto have the season they did. Those moves last year were riddiculed to death. The Bryzgalov signing is the focal point of criticism in the comments and I think that's total bull poop. The guy set a franchise record this season, finished below his career goals against average and was on a new team. Oh yea and he just outclassed a guy who is a media darling and cup winner that's supposed to be better than him.

I think homer deserves at least a nomination.

Man I hope we play MAF, I mean Scott Clemenson

I actually dont care about the NJ/FLA series (to watch) but what happened to Theodore? This is probably the worst first round series in the NHL.

I actually dont care about the NJ/FLA series (to watch) but what happened to Theodore? This is probably the worst first round series in the NHL.
- stveshdy

undisclosed injury for Threeormore

Ah Versteeg, the one that got away

undisclosed injury for Threeormore
- BringBack25

Brodeur with a softie.

Brodeur with a softie.
- stveshdy

X2

Florida ties it on another softie.