John Toperzer: Penguins Notes: Expect chippiness with the Pens & Bruins East finals likely won't start until Thursday or Friday

Goint to be a great series to watch!

All the forwards need to finish their checks on the Bruins D, every single one of them. This is going to be a long series, need those guys to be thinking about what's coming every time they go back to get a puck.

I foresee alot of goals, and alot of nastiness.

All the forwards need to finish their checks on the Bruins D, every single one of them. This is going to be a long series, need those guys to be thinking about what's coming every time they go back to get a puck.

I foresee alot of goals, and alot of nastiness.
- canadianpenfan

Boston is banged up on the back end, got to imagine Chara will be playing 30+ minutes a game against? ....... Pitts. is to deep, not sure who Chara goes up against?

Boston is banged up on the back end, got to imagine Chara will be playing 30+ minutes a game against? ....... Pitts. is to deep, not sure who Chara goes up against?
- wicket

Chara will be out there every time Crosby is on the ice, that's all I know. Boston may be banged up on the back end but the replacements have looked great, especially Krug. Plus they got Seidenberg back. I'm not so sure Redden even makes it back in the line up in Krug and Bartowski continue playing at the level they are.

Chara will be out there every time Crosby is on the ice, that's all I know. Boston may be banged up on the back end but the replacements have looked great, especially Krug. Plus they got Seidenberg back. I'm not so sure Redden even makes it back in the line up in Krug and Bartowski continue playing at the level they are.
- canadianpenfan

If Malkin can turn it on, he will face rookies D's on the Bruins side often since Chara will be against Crosby.

Malkin's time to shine.

If Malkin can turn it on, he will face rookies D's on the Bruins side often since Chara will be against Crosby.

Malkin's time to shine.
- Symba007

He's second in playoff points.

The Penguins have plenty of offense regardless of the Bruins D. They have to prevent goals and stay out of the box. They'll score enough to win.

Boston is banged up on the back end, got to imagine Chara will be playing 30+ minutes a game against? ....... Pitts. is to deep, not sure who Chara goes up against?
- wicket

My guess is Z-Boychuk vs Crosby and Bart-Seidenberg against Malkin

He's second in playoff points.

The Penguins have plenty of offense regardless of the Bruins D. They have to prevent goals and stay out of the box. They'll score enough to win.
- canadianpenfan

2nd in points and watching him play, he could give much more and be even more dominant. He still has gas left in the tank, that's scary.

I have the Pens in 6

My guess is Z-Boychuk vs Crosby and Bart-Seidenberg against Malkin
- Double_A

I think matching Bergeron with Crosby will be Julien's priority.

My guess is Z-Boychuk vs Crosby and Bart-Seidenberg against Malkin
- Double_A

They should let Bergeron do his thing against Sid and use Chara on Malkin to start the series.

All I know is that Bostons blue line is being held together by bubble gum and packing tape right now. The Penguin forwards have to hit them every single chance they have. Also, Douglas Murray has to piss of Milan Lucic.

All I know is that Bostons blue line is being held together by bubble gum and packing tape right now. The Penguin forwards have to hit them every single chance they have. Also, Douglas Murray has to piss of Milan Lucic.
- Ben37

Lucic will have some trouble with Murray. He'll definitely get in his skin.

It's time for our newcomers Iginla and Morrow show some of their physical game. We'll need as many checking forwards as we can.

I feel like Kunitz and Dupuis will have a good series

All I know is that Bostons blue line is being held together by bubble gum and packing tape right now. The Penguin forwards have to hit them every single chance they have. Also, Douglas Murray has to piss of Milan Lucic.
- Ben37

How so? The B's defense is noticeably better since Bartkowski and Krug were entered into the lineup in place of Redden and Ferrence. Plus the B's just got Seidenberg back. The 2 rookie D are great at moving the puck or skating the puck out of the zone and up the ice, something that the B's lacked for years. Douglas Murray, while a decent D, can barely skate....and has no chance of keeping up with Lucic anywhere on the ice.
Its going to be a GREAT series!
WAR BRUINS!

I think matching Bergeron with Crosby will be Julien's priority.
- canadianpenfan

Bergy will likely draw whichever line is producing more. For Julien it'll always be Z against the top forward though. Thankfully all 4 lines are responsible enough that he can be a little less stringent on his F matchups.

How so? The B's defense is noticeably better since Bartkowski and Krug were entered into the lineup in place of Redden and Ferrence. Plus the B's just got Seidenberg back. The 2 rookie D are great at moving the puck or skating the puck out of the zone and up the ice, something that the B's lacked for years. Douglas Murray, while a decent D, can barely skate....and has no chance of keeping up with Lucic anywhere on the ice.
Its going to be a GREAT series!
WAR BRUINS!
- Seabass2012

I agree with everything until the end. Lucic isn't exactly a burner.

Bergy will likely draw whichever line is producing more. For Julien it'll always be Z against the top forward though. Thankfully all 4 lines are responsible enough that he can be a little less stringent on his F matchups.
- Double_A

It will be a great series just from a strategy perspective alone.

How so? The B's defense is noticeably better since Bartkowski and Krug were entered into the lineup in place of Redden and Ferrence. Plus the B's just got Seidenberg back. The 2 rookie D are great at moving the puck or skating the puck out of the zone and up the ice, something that the B's lacked for years. Douglas Murray, while a decent D, can barely skate....and has no chance of keeping up with Lucic anywhere on the ice.
Its going to be a GREAT series!
WAR BRUINS!
- Seabass2012

Perhaps he's referring to the fact we're 1 or 2 injuries away from seeing Aaron Johnson or Garnet Exelby

I agree with everything until the end. Lucic isn't exactly a burner.
- canadianpenfan

Honestly, that's a knock on his game that really doesn't hold true. He's not quick or agile, but his top end speed is actually well above average for a guy his size. IMO he's deceptively fast.

I agree with everything until the end. Lucic isn't exactly a burner.
- canadianpenfan

He is...not kidding. Not a "burner" but Lucic is surprisingly fast, once he gets going. Reminds me of Cole, kinda.

It will be a great series just from a strategy perspective alone.
- canadianpenfan

Can't wait to see Murray/Orpik vs Lucic/Horton. Lots of big boys out there, could get mean

Perhaps he's referring to the fact we're 1 or 2 injuries away from seeing Aaron Johnson or Garnet Exelby
- Double_A

True, that would be terrible.

Honestly, that's a knock on his game that really doesn't hold true. He's not quick or agile, but his top end speed is actually well above average for a guy his size. IMO he's deceptively fast.
- Double_A

Well all I know is that's alot of man and I'm glad he's not skating towards me even at half speed.

He reminds me of Clarence.

Can't wait to see Murray/Orpik vs Lucic/Horton. Lots of big boys out there, could get mean
- Double_A

A Horton/Iginla bout on the first shift would be a great way to get this series started.

How so? The B's defense is noticeably better since Bartkowski and Krug were entered into the lineup in place of Redden and Ferrence. Plus the B's just got Seidenberg back. The 2 rookie D are great at moving the puck or skating the puck out of the zone and up the ice, something that the B's lacked for years. Douglas Murray, while a decent D, can barely skate....and has no chance of keeping up with Lucic anywhere on the ice.
Its going to be a GREAT series!
WAR BRUINS!
- Seabass2012

Lets say that Brendan Morrow puts a really heavy hit on Krug and injures him. Who fills that hole?

I have a feeling that Murray and Lucic will meet more than once in front of the net.