Preference, in order: NYI, BOS, TOR. We match up well with the Isles and their goaltending is easily the worst of that group. Boston has nice fancy stats but little in the way of actual goal scoring talent and I think the Caps handle them fairly easily. The Leafs have a lot of speed and talent so even though they're young and have holes in their roster I'd prefer not to play them.
Preference, in order: NYI, BOS, TOR. We match up well with the Isles and their goaltending is easily the worst of that group. Boston has nice fancy stats but little in the way of actual goal scoring talent and I think the Caps handle them fairly easily. The Leafs have a lot of speed and talent so even though they're young and have holes in their roster I'd prefer not to play them.
Leafs also have Babcock. They are the least desirable match up, by far.
How was no penalty called even without the injury? That was a 2 hander directed at the wrist/hand area. It wasn't even a stick check or something similar that road up and got the hands.
This is Crosby's SECOND cheap shot of the week, and yet no suspension. Unbelievable.
This is absolutely unbelievable. Melnyk should be screaming and the Buffalo GM should be right there with him.
Toronto's backend is unexperienced and "weak". I would be almost shocked if all the young forwards manage to keep pace in their first PO. The other two teams have experience.Save percentages since Jan 1:
Andersen - .913
Greiss - .910
Rask - .888
Hard to believe, but right now I'd rather face Rask than Greiss or Andersen. He's been the worst goalie in the league (to play at least 20 games) since the New Year.
Since '09, Babcock's 3-6 in playoff series and hasn't made it past the second round. He doesn't really scare me. I think Detroit's post-lockout success has more to do with their stacked roster than their coach.
I thought slash leading to serious injury is always a major penalty?
Could be wrong here, that's just what i thought.
It is in the rulebook, but depends on who does it.
There is a rulebook for just Crosby. It's filled with blank pages.
I meant the other rulebook. Was just wondering.
The thread on the mains now is nothing but Pens fans circling the wagons
Saw that. Thought about wading in, but really, why bother? They are in deep denial about his special treatment.
No point. I tried to be fair and logical and was immediately attacked and insulted personally by a few of them. I think they're trying to ruin the thread so it gets closed. They may get their wish because nothing worthwhile is being discussed anymore.
No point. I tried to be fair and logical and was immediately attacked and insulted personally by a few of them. I think they're trying to ruin the thread so it gets closed. They may get their wish because nothing worthwhile is being discussed anymore.
Just another reason I have no desire to extend my modding responsibilities. Light blue is just fine for me.
You are correct. 5 and a game misconduct.