So Carolina getting destroyed tonight and will bounce back tomorrow?
You just gotta love the Hockeys Future Gang.
Bennett has already been focused on defense and board play so far. Whatever offense he has provided has been a bonus. Sounds like a good 4th liner to me....
I don't have a problem with that line. I think it will be pretty good.
I watched Boston/Carolina and can say the same thing as I did against Buffalo. Carolina controlled play almost all game then had a few defensive zone breakdowns that lead to some crap goals. Carolina out hustled and chanced them for awhile but then gave up.
We have to jump quick and do the same thing. Convert early. I think Tlusty had like 3 chances alone to put a puck in the net either to make it 1-0 or 1-1.
Can't expect a win. If we do, same result as Buffalo.
Canes have been losing a lot of games lately, time for Pens offense to wake up. The presence of the Nitz with Malkin and Iggy (on the right spot) will surely be better than a cold Neal.
And I actually like that second line, i don't know what's up with you people. It actually balance skills and roles, on the 4th line Bennett will help create danger and benefit from Glass and Adams forecheck.
Any change Letang is game time decision ? Would be nice.
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It is surprising that the Canes have a decent shot at the #1 pick this season. I thought they were a lock to win the Southeast Division and possibly compete for a shot at the cup in the Eastern Conference. Who would have thought they'd be in the bottom 5 this season?
I know they have had injuries, but come on now. J. Staal is -15 on the season.
I do expect Kunitz-Malkin-Iginla to really gel quickly but more importantly we need the puck movers to kick start the offense.
If Letang dresses, our chances go up significantly in my mind. Letang and Despres dressing would be ideal. If not were looking at Fleury having to put the team on his back again.
Yeap everyone else has treated the Canes like a punching bag, the Pens better do no less. Bout time for Morrow and Iginla to live up to the hype and for Malkin to wake up.