John Toperzer: Choice of fully healthy Sid or Geno: Who do you take? Pens lucky to employ best two hockey players

John I hate you for posting this. Without a doubt I'm taking Crosby many have short memories and don't recall what he was doing to the league last year when FULLY HEALTHY. Malkin would be the 2nd guy I would take if all were available

Mike Knuble has served as a healthy scratch the last three games for Washington. Knuble has three goals and 11 points in 53 games. Retirement looms for the 39-year-old winger. Should the Penguins take a chance on him, hoping to catch lightning in a bottle?

Difficult to understand the thinking with the Caps -- if you intend/are trying to trade Knuble, doesn't it devalue him to put him in the press box ? Also, can't envision the Caps trading him to a rival -- I would think he would head West if he is going anywhere.

John I hate you for posting this. Without a doubt I'm taking Crosby many have short memories and don't recall what he was doing to the league last year when FULLY HEALTHY. Malkin would be the 2nd guy I would take if all were available
- dbell646

It's a tough call -- when Malkin plays like he is playing right now, he is a physical presence who is maybe unmatched in this league. The issue with Malkin is that he typically lacks the consistency that you see with Crosby.

C-bus is a freaking mess

Comrie needs to get that hip healthy for Mrs. Duff

Not touching the Sid/Malkin question, we are spoiled, period.

Knuble would be nice, but who would he have to give to the Caps?? considering he has been a scratch, would a draft pick do?

It's a tough call -- when Malkin plays like he is playing right now, he is a physical presence who is maybe unmatched in this league. The issue with Malkin is that he typically lacks the consistency that you see with Crosby.
- MadCap2008

That could be countered with, will Sid ever be fully healthy again and stay that way. That cannot be ignored.

C-bus is a freaking mess

Comrie needs to get that hip healthy for Mrs. Duff

Not touching the Sid/Malkin question, we are spoiled, period.

Knuble would be nice, but who would he have to give to the Caps?? considering he has been a scratch, would a draft pick do?
- ryman1566

If the Caps are prepared to write-off the season, a draft pick might do. It's going to be a tough sell to the fanbase here, though, with the Southeast/teams from the 6th spot on down being so mediocre that a playoff spot is there for the taking.

When healthy they are both scoring machines that can dominate a game. If I had to choose I'd take Crosby.

Lemieux, Jagr, Crosby, Malkin....


I HATE YOU PITTSBURGH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Not touching the Sid/Malkin question, we are spoiled, period.

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- ryman1566

no kidding us leafs would take a healthy jordan staal to center our first line.. but without a doubt a heatlhy crosby > malkin

That could be countered with, will Sid ever be fully healthy again and stay that way. That cannot be ignored.
- ryman1566

I think the premise was a fully healthy Crosby vs a fully heathy Malkin. I think the answer is that you take the fully healthy Crosby because you know that you are going to get a consistent, ultra-high level performance. The counter is that Malkin at his best might be the most dominant player in the world.

Knuble is a Shero type of acquisition at the deadline absent the Neal deal. Guerin, Roberts ... were on their downside of their careers but were brought in to provide leadership; playoff experience. Considering it seems 80% of Knuble's goals the last two years have been score against Pittsburgh ...

If the Caps are prepared to write-off the season, a draft pick might do. It's going to be a tough sell to the fanbase here, though, with the Southeast/teams from the 6th spot on down being so mediocre that a playoff spot is there for the taking.
- MadCap2008

Why was Holtby in net last night? Were Neuvirth and Vokoun injured/sick? I know one of them was, but didn't see the game or read why.

If healthy, Crosby, no doubt about it. Malkin is my second choice around the league though.

If the Caps are prepared to write-off the season, a draft pick might do. It's going to be a tough sell to the fanbase here, though, with the Southeast/teams from the 6th spot on down being so mediocre that a playoff spot is there for the taking.
- MadCap2008

They aren't writing off anything. I'm not sure if they make the playoffs, but they better (frank)ing try.

Why was Holtby in net last night? Were Neuvirth and Vokoun injured/sick? I know one of them was, but didn't see the game or read why.
- akane13

Vokoun is sick and Neuvrith sucks.

They aren't writing off anything. I'm not sure if they make the playoffs, but they better (frank)ing try.
- Blackstrom2

Even if they aren't, scratching a guy like Knubble for 3 games because of performance is saying a lot. I wouldn't mind seeing if he can find his game here for a low price.

Why was Holtby in net last night? Were Neuvirth and Vokoun injured/sick? I know one of them was, but didn't see the game or read why.
- akane13

Vokoun was sick (per the team) and that is why he didn't start on Sun/Monday. Neuvirth continued his weak play on Sunday, so I believe they called up Holtby hoping that he might provide a spark last night. He didn't play poorly (the D really hung him out to dry, and he gave up the second of what are those once-a-year fluke deflection/bounce goals from center ice -- Vokoun gave up one against Winnipeg last night). They are going to live/die with Vokoun down the stretch and into the playoffs, if they make it.

They aren't writing off anything. I'm not sure if they make the playoffs, but they better (frank)ing try.
- Blackstrom2

Does it seem as tho, Leonsis has been less involved with the Caps since he took over the Wizards, obviously his time is, but the attachment he has had the last 2-3 years doesn't seem to be there now.

They aren't writing off anything. I'm not sure if they make the playoffs, but they better (frank)ing try.
- Blackstrom2

They will make it.

They aren't writing off anything. I'm not sure if they make the playoffs, but they better (frank)ing try.
- Blackstrom2

I don't think they are writing it off either, but if they go pointless in the 3 Southeast road games this weekend (with no Backstrom/Green on the horizon), they might be inclined to look toward next season.

Does it seem as tho, Leonsis has been less involved with the Caps since he took over the Wizards, obviously his time is, but the attachment he has had the last 2-3 years doesn't seem to be there now.
- ryman1566

That's a good thing though. The Caps issues start with McPhee. I know that there aren't many good GM candidates out there right now with proven track records, but he should have went a while ago.

no kidding us leafs would take a healthy jordan staal to center our first line.. but without a doubt a heatlhy crosby > malkin
- kallaer

We have seen Crosby light it up in the Caps series and 09, and then Malkin just goes nuts the next series vs Carolina. It's just astounding at times. Crosby goes on his 'assault' last year, and now Malkin this year. Rather than choose between them, I would like to see them both healthy for good, and both playing at their highest level, at the SAME time.

That's a good thing though. The Caps issues start with McPhee. I know that there aren't many good GM candidates out there right now with proven track records, but he should have went a while ago.
- Blackstrom2

You would think that this is McPhee's last trade-deadline if things don't turn around.

We have seen Crosby light it up in the Caps series and 09, and then Malkin just goes nuts the next series vs Carolina. It's just astounding at times. Crosby goes on his 'assault' last year, and now Malkin this year. Rather than choose between them, I would like to see them both healthy for good, and both playing at their highest level, at the SAME time.
- ryman1566

I feel like you just took the easy way out and side stepped the question.

I feel like you just took the easy way out and side stepped the question.
- dbell646

I did, I can't pick