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I didn’t see much difference between Dustin Brown’s elbow on Jason Pominville (which resulted in a two-game suspension) and Michael Del Zotto’s reverse elbow on James Neal, which resulted in Neal missing the Pens’ last seven games and no discipline for Del Zotto.
- the-mitch-wilsons

Similar, but not the same. The MDZ hit looked more like he was just going to shrug Neal off with his back but the elbow just happened to hit Neal's head. Brown, on the other hand, deliberately put his arm out to fend off Pommer. I don't think either were malicious, but Brown was definitely more of a reckless play than MDZ, and this is coming from a huge Dustin Brown fan (although I'll admit I'm a bit biased AGAINST Neal). I thought 2 games was about right.

Similar, but not the same. The MDZ hit looked more like he was just going to shrug Neal off with his back but the elbow just happened to hit Neal's head. Brown, on the other hand, deliberately put his arm out to fend off Pommer. I don't think either were malicious, but Brown was definitely more of a reckless play than MDZ, and this is coming from a huge Dustin Brown fan (although I'll admit I'm a bit biased AGAINST Neal). I thought 2 games was about right.
- jmatchett383

Thanks for your opinion. Brendan Shanahan agrees with you. JT

I have often wondered where the Flames would be if they hadn't waived players such as J.S Giguere and Martin St. Louis.

Malkin

I have often wondered where the Flames would be if they hadn't waived players such as J.S Giguere and Martin St. Louis.
- Ben37

Ya it's a painful thought. But they still wouldn't have a center.

Would have been St. Louis instead of tanguay with iggy.

Ya it's a painful thought. But they still wouldn't have a center.

Would have been St. Louis instead of tanguay with iggy.
- numbear

But between those two they could have stuck someone who could win draws and play a decent two way game. 10 years ago a line of St. Louis-Conroy-Iginla would have been dominant.

I have often wondered where the Flames would be if they hadn't waived players such as J.S Giguere and Martin St. Louis.
- Ben37

Even further back with trading away Brett Hull. He exploded pretty much right after that.

But between those two they could have stuck someone who could win draws and play a decent two way game. 10 years ago a line of St. Louis-Conroy-Iginla would have been dominant.
- Ben37

At that time, I think it would be savard between. And would have been great.

That was a dark era in Calgary up to 2004. They almost lost their team. Heck they were still trying to get some use out of Rico fata when St. Louis was there.

Probably the worst 1st round pick ever made. Poor drafting is what really got Calgary where it's at since then, phaneuf being the only highlight.

Just happy to see iggy smiling and scoring again. Bummer his 30goal streak ended though

Even further back with trading away Brett Hull. He exploded pretty much right after that.
- rival22

That trade won them the cup, so tough to call that one.

Back then there were some attitude involved.

Lost a high goal scorer, but he only one a cup himself (legally)

pens probably could go to the Cup without Malkin

could probably get out of the first without Crosby or Letang or Neal.

ideally we have them all back.

At that time, I think it would be savard between. And would have been great.

That was a dark era in Calgary up to 2004. They almost lost their team. Heck they were still trying to get some use out of Rico fata when St. Louis was there.

Probably the worst 1st round pick ever made. Poor drafting is what really got Calgary where it's at since then, phaneuf being the only highlight.

Just happy to see iggy smiling and scoring again. Bummer his 30goal streak ended though
- numbear

Don't diss Rico in here, he was one of our best players at one time.

Kuni skating on the 3rd line, that's weird.

Kuni skating on the 3rd line, that's weird.
- nbartley9

Bylsma is setting out to ruin another career.

Bylsma is setting out to ruin another career.
- canadianpenfan

Hardy har har, I was actually stating that in hope that it means a rest for Kuni is on the way.

Kuni skating on the 3rd line, that's weird.
- nbartley9

He would probably be successful there.

Kunitz has shown that even though he is not an elite talent, he makes everybody on the ice with him better with his hard work and complete disregard for his body.

sounds like Neal and Martin will play Saturday. that's great news. hopefully Crosby gets cleared this week.

Bylsma is setting out to ruin another career.
- canadianpenfan

yet some guys still playing on number 1 line

sounds like Neal and Martin will play Saturday. that's great news. hopefully Crosby gets cleared this week.
- SuperHenderson13

well guess Bennett will be up in the box then or on 4th line wasting away

yet some guys still playing on number 1 line
- nh4442

Ha! Don't start that again

well guess Bennett will be up in the box then or on 4th line wasting away
- nh4442

Shelly Anderson ‏@pgshelly 34s

#Penguins lines Iginla-Malkin-Dupuis, Morrow-Jokinen-Bennett Kunitz-Sutter-Cooke, Adams-Glass-Kennedy (Jeffrey, MacIntyre)

I wouldn't count on it. Not tonight. Maaaaaybe Saturday. I'd say TK probably sits instead.

Ha! Don't start that again

- HopintheCordoba

I wont...



well depends how many chances he misses tonight

Shelly Anderson ‏@pgshelly 34s

#Penguins lines Iginla-Malkin-Dupuis, Morrow-Jokinen-Bennett Kunitz-Sutter-Cooke, Adams-Glass-Kennedy (Jeffrey, MacIntyre)

I wouldn't count on it. Not tonight. Maaaaaybe Saturday. I'd say TK probably sits instead.
- HopintheCordoba

ya not tonight but sat yes if neal comes back... and Jeffrey >tk IMO but who the hell cares what I think

Iginla sold his house in Calgary...That's 1 team he won't be playing for. Perhaps a discussion to stay in Pitt longer is on the table.

Hey does NHLN have playoff games this yr? If not im downgrading my cable package.