John Toperzer: Yevgeni Malkin headlines Russia's entry into IIHF Worlds It looks like Geno will serve as the lone Penguins player to participate in the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship in Helsinki and Stockholm.

Sorry Johhny but as along as the best new world tournament player is in this... Eberle, Canada will take the cake. And plus Fleury isn't backstopping Canada

Ted Nolan is the head coach of Latvia? Bizarre. He really pissed off the wrong people in North America huh? Too bad, he was a really good coach.

Ted Nolan is the head coach of Latvia? Bizarre. He really pissed off the wrong people in North America huh? Too bad, he was a really good coach.
- canadianpenfan

Banging Haseks wife didn't help his cause. At least that is the rumor in these parts

Banging Haseks wife didn't help his cause. At least that is the rumor in these parts
- Gunner Staal

Strange, I thought that sort of thing just got you traded to LA.

Strange, I thought that sort of thing just got you traded to LA.
- canadianpenfan

*via Columbus

I just thought you guys might like how I spelled "Y-e-v-g-e-n-i" in the title line like it's spelled on the IIHF site.

You think he's going to win the Hart? And as a followup, would he have still won it after Round 1 (had they not voted right after the regular season)?

As a Sens fan: No Erik Kalrsson
As a Canadian: No Erik Karlsson

I just thought you guys might like how I spelled "Y-e-v-g-e-n-i" in the title line like it's spelled on the IIHF site.

You think he's going to win the Hart? And as a followup, would he have still won it after Round 1 (had they not voted right after the regular season)?
- the-mitch-wilsons

immaterial. NHL awards are reg season. thats why many consider Conn Smythe to perhaps be the most meaningful award.

I just thought you guys might like how I spelled "Y-e-v-g-e-n-i" in the title line like it's spelled on the IIHF site.

You think he's going to win the Hart? And as a followup, would he have still won it after Round 1 (had they not voted right after the regular season)?
- the-mitch-wilsons

Yes he will. No he probably wouldn't if they took the 1st round into consideration. But they don't. Hopefully he would trade it in to still be playing though, that's the mindset he needs to have.

I just thought you guys might like how I spelled "Y-e-v-g-e-n-i" in the title line like it's spelled on the IIHF site.

You think he's going to win the Hart? And as a followup, would he have still won it after Round 1 (had they not voted right after the regular season)?
- the-mitch-wilsons

I think he will win it. He would not win if they voted after the season. The world is so instant everything these days. Giroux goes from great new up-and-comer to best player in the world in 6 games.

Feels weird rooting for the Caps.

sooooooooo i have no idea who i want to win in these games out of the east...

Feels weird rooting for the Caps.
- brianb0422

It's easier for me because my son in law is a Caps fan and he is a really good guy. Whats wierd to me is we all figured Pens would go deep and give us some solid enjoyment as we went on a long ride. At least thats what we thought would happen.

Instead of a long exciting ride it's like the bus got a flat on the way out of town and we aren't going anywhere. Hard to hide my dissappointment, sorry. If they did their best and lost I would be more OK than I am. I promise I will try to move on.

Jeeeeeeeeezus the US roster is weak. What the hell is a John Curry?

It's easier for me because my son in law is a Caps fan and he is a really good guy. Whats wierd to me is we all figured Pens would go deep and give us some solid enjoyment as we went on a long ride. At least thats what we thought would happen.

Instead of a long exciting ride it's like the bus got a flat on the way out of town and we aren't going anywhere. Hard to hide my dissappointment, sorry. If they did their best and lost I would be more OK than I am. I promise I will try to move on.
- powerhouse

For sure. Was thinking about it today when all I could find was NFL draft talk. Hasn't really set in that the Pens laid such a rotten egg.

Ok, I hate to contribute to this talk but I'm bored watching the game. I've thought of a trade I would do for Malkin. I just love the way Backes plays and think he would be a perfect player for us.

Malkin & Martin

for

Backes and Pietrangelo

Then use the 6 mill+ cap savings on Parise.

Parise-Crosby-Staal
Kunitz-Backes-Neal

Pietrangelo Letang

And no, I don't actually think either team would do it.

Ted Nolan is the head coach of Latvia? Bizarre. He really pissed off the wrong people in North America huh? Too bad, he was a really good coach.
- canadianpenfan

Have been to Latvia three times over the last 11 months and saw my first KHL game in Riga. The place is nuts for hockey - very passionate. Latvia has some nice up and coming talent.

Ok, I hate to contribute to this talk but I'm bored watching the game. I've thought of a trade I would do for Malkin. I just love the way Backes plays and think he would be a perfect player for us.

Malkin & Martin

for

Backes and Pietrangelo

Then use the 6 mill+ cap savings on Parise.

Parise-Crosby-Staal
Kunitz-Backes-Neal

Pietrangelo Letang

And no, I don't actually think either team would do it.
- canadianpenfan

I'm a big Pietrangelo fan. I'd prefer Oshie over Backes. But I do like Backes.

Have been to Latvia three times over the last 11 months and saw my first KHL game in Riga. The place is nuts for hockey - very passionate. Latvia has some nice up and coming talent.
- Oneonta Penguin

Did you meet a girl online?

Just kidding, I would like to get over to that part of the world someday.

I'm a big Pietrangelo fan. I'd prefer Oshie over Backes. But I do like Backes.
- Ben37

Multiple Norris' in that kids future.

I'm sticking with Backes, he's a warrior and exactly the kind of playoff player we need imo. Plus he's signed at 4.5 until 15/16. Absolute bargain.

Multiple Norris' in that kids future.

I'm sticking with Backes, he's a warrior and exactly the kind of playoff player we need imo. Plus he's signed at 4.5 until 15/16. Absolute bargain.
- canadianpenfan

Love Backes ... he is a warrior. He doesn't play soft whatsoever. Prefer Shattenkirk over Pieterangelo. Both seem to be offensive minded, but Shattenkirk doesn't seem to be as soft.

Love Backes ... he is a warrior. He doesn't play soft whatsoever. Prefer Shattenkirk over Pieterangelo. Both seem to be offensive minded, but Shattenkirk doesn't seem to be as soft.
- Oneonta Penguin

You would be kicking yourself in 2 years I think. Pietrangelo hasn't even began to approach his ceiling, they missed him badly in the 3rd tonight, hopefully he's ok.

You would be kicking yourself in 2 years I think. Pietrangelo hasn't even began to approach his ceiling, they missed him badly in the 3rd tonight, hopefully he's ok.
- canadianpenfan

I don't think you could go wrong with either. They both would fit.

Jeeeeeeeeezus the US roster is weak. What the hell is a John Curry?
- eichiefs9

Thats bc the line of Callahan, Stepan and Kreider is occupied