Fordy
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i think it's safe to say the pens are back
Nice, just saw CBJ lost. Tell myself every year I'm not gonna pay attention to the out of town score board, but it never works.
Something about watching other teams - not the penguins - is satisfying. It's stress-free in a way.Yeah wishing for opponents is something I won't do. You can wish for an 8 seed and get upset. You can hate to go up against the toughest team and win. There is just nothing you can do. Accept what you get and find a way. That's the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
But even though i say that, I LOVE tuning into these games and rooting against teams. It is so much fun.
Stars win in OT
Also that Johnson-Pettersson pairing has been doing so well. Johnson had the 2nd most minutes on the team tonight and was a +2. That pairing was the 2nd pairing tonight. Pettersson had the 4th most minutes. Pettersson has really looked good in all 3 zones. That was a great trade. I really believe Pettersson can become as good as Dumoulin. For is light as he is it never seems to bother his play and if he can add on some weight He had another level to get to. 22 is young for a defenseman and he has much more development time to reach his peak. Johnson is a great person to pair him with because he is so physical and can clear the net. Those 2 really compliment each other.
What can you say more about Letang? 27 minutes tonight shutting down the Jets best players. Can’t remember any great scoring chances. Team defense has really done a great job lately.
Horse shit2 goals for Seguin. Not bad for a ****ing piece of ****.
I have Howe over Mario on career...and that's coming from a die hard Beliveau (the 1950's/60's version of Mario) fan, and "English Maritimer" born in Shawinigan.A anti-French bias. Never forget that one. That's also the only reason why people in English Canada rank Mario behind Howe (which is ridiculous) and Orr (which is a nice conversation with arguments on both sides). Letang would have to absolutely destroy the league to get the English-Canadian media to recognize him. Won't happen, especially not with two Canadian guys playing on Canadian teams in the race.
I thought the same thing too. He needs to lay off the beer and hotdogs.About a 100 pounds of baby fat heavier though.
2 goals for Seguin. Not bad for a ****ing piece of ****.
One thing about Johnson. Twice tonight he just physically "erased" his man... not in the corner but when the Jets were on a rush. It was impressive.
He still has low hockey IQ, but he sure can defend one on one.
I have Howe over Mario on career...and that's coming from a die hard Beliveau (the 1950's/60's version of Mario) fan, and "English Maritimer" born in Shawinigan.
Mario can be argued as having the highest talent level ever (along with Orr and Gretzky) but Howe (and Beliveau IMO) had greater careers. Crosby could possibly as well by the time he is done.
I don't think it is ridiculous to hold that opinion, any more than Jesse Owens over Usain Bolt, if Bolt had struggled with injuries after his first Olympics.
Since Johnson has simplified his game and started playing with Pettersson he has been a +8 with 4 points in his last 16 games. He has been playing top 4 minutes and doing well. Tonight Johnson had the 2nd most minutes of the defenseman. His stay at home physical style has really gelled with Pettersson’s smart mobile style. Johnson also does great on the PK. I really don’t even fault Johnson for his first 19 games when he was a -10. He was getting used to a new team, new pairing partners, and was just trying to do too much. When Johnson stays within himself he can be very effective. 2 years ago he was a very good stay at home defenseman during that year.
Pettersson has been a godsend and is so much better than I expected.
by the way, I keep bringing this up, so sue me:
amazing to look at this team now, and look back at where we were when the Dupuis comments were made. I know you can be concerned about Geno (I'm not), but the team is playing their ass off, they finally look structured, and the pieces are starting to look like they make some sense.
oh, ONE MORE THINGthe Penguins:
1) haven't got their 2nd line straightened out
2) are missing their 2nd best offensive dman
3) probably need to address their 3C
4) have one of the most active, aggressive, NEED-TO-WIN GMs in the league
and are playing some incredible hockey right now.
If you don't think this team is gonna be a force come the playoffs, you're just looking for reasons to hate life.