Pre-Game Talk: The march of the Penguins in Ottawa, Thurs 7:30 pm on TSN

[Pierre from Orleans]

Given the Penguins injuries I hope we come out flying.

More than anything though I want us to destroy the Habs this weekend in their barn.
Andy is going to stand on his head

 

[Erik Alfredsson]

Any team has a chance at winning on any giving night.

All it takes is hot goaltending by Condon and the Sens could come away with 2 points tonight.

I just don't see it happening, Crosby and Malkin are going to walk all over us.

 

[Super Cake]

I just don't see it happening, Crosby and Malkin are going to walk all over us.

I don't think Malkin is playing tonight.

 

[Erik Alfredsson]

I don't think Malkin is playing tonight.

Oh really? Well that changes things, we have a chance tonight.

 

[OmniSens]

I don't think Malkin is playing tonight.

My god, that lineup is still scary Damn you Pittsburgh!

 

[DrunkUncleDenis]

Condon starts, per Garrioch.

 

[edguy]

Tonight probably not the best night to rest Andy..
but i guess a fired up Condon > Tired Andy.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Pittsburgh injuries: Trevor Daley (knee), Jake Guentzel (concussion), Carl Hagelin (lower-body), Ron Hainsey (upper-body), Kris Letang (upper-body), Olli Maatta (hand), Evgeni Malkin (upper-body), Bryan Rust (upper-body), Tom Sestito (upper-body)

Look at the quality of players injured ... crazy depth.

 

[Super Cake]

What the Pens lack in skill right now they make up for in heart.

I think the key to this game is scoring first.

 

[vdB]

Most of the pre-game talk is always about Boro. That's right a 6th Dman owns much of the discussion. Smh jesus christ he's not THAT bad. If he was, he'd a healthy scratch plenty of times by now.

Like Boucher says, he's a HEAT SEEKING MISSILE.

 

[starling]

Malkin is injured again? He's like their own Logan Brown.

 

[GWNR]

Malkin is injured again? He's like their own Logan Brown.

You are one sly dog

 

[DrunkUncleDenis]

Tonight probably not the best night to rest Andy..
but i guess a fired up Condon > Tired Andy.

Makes sense if you want to keep Condon sharp and have Andy ready for Saturday.

 

[Cherpak]

Malkin is injured again? He's like their own Logan Brown.

Blocked a shot with his shoulder. No idea how long he will be out.

Guentzel out is going to hurt the 1st line. Crosby, Sheary and himself have shown crazy chemistry. Kunitz will most likely take his spot leaving a huge hole.

 

[Six Assets]

condon's former team

 

[Disclose]

so many injuries. they'll still gonna smoke us.
a win would help the confidence.

 

[jules6565]

3-2 OT win

Let's get it!!

 

[Nairbo]

I'd be okay with a point out of this game but with Pittsburgh down two of their top players, a win isn't outside the realm of reason.

 

[Sun God Nika]

BorO is a lower end 7 while Claesson is a higher end 6th people should be pissed when the Sens handicap themselves

 

[topshelf15]

Pittsburgh,s weakness is their blueline ,their forwards however are so very good they carry a pretty average or less than average top 4

 

[TheNewEra]

BorO is a lower end 7 while Claesson is a higher end 6th people should be pissed when the Sens handicap themselves

basically this, it may take up discussion but if we are scratching a better player consistently then it warrants a discussion as to why

 

[aragorn]

Most of the pre-game talk is always about Boro. That's right a 6th Dman owns much of the discussion. Smh jesus christ he's not THAT bad. If he was, he'd a healthy scratch plenty of times by now.

Like Boucher says, he's a HEAT SEEKING MISSILE.

It's hard to understand why so many on here seem to think that if Boro was out of the lineup this team would win more games. They seem to have been in second place for a good portion of this yr with Boro in the lineup most games & still they hate on him. I doubt with Claesson in the lineup all yr, if they would be any better, it really is a moot point but their persistent. I just don't see a huge upgrade with Claesson, the slight upgrade you get in skill level you lose in physicality, I guess it comes down to what you prefer more in the lineup. I prefer toughness in that position.

Malkin is injured again? He's like their own Logan Brown.

Man, if Brown can be anywhere near or half as good as Malkin Ottawa has a lot to look forward to. Logan is close friends with a friend of mine's son here in Ottawa & from what I understand it's going to be between the ears with him & whether he has the desire & work ethic to become a star, he certainly has the skill.

BorO is a lower end 7 while Claesson is a higher end 6th people should be pissed when the Sens handicap themselves

Oh yea, that makes a huge difference with the team. However, the coach seems to prefer the tougher player in the lineup over the 6th higher end defenceman.

 

[tony d]

Always enjoy seeing Crosby play, still let's hope we get the win tonight.

 

[vdB]

Well said Aragorne. Great post.

 

[Step]

Should I be doing up a GDT?