Pre-Game Talk: Pens vs. Canes - 1/12/16
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This next two games are of critical importance in making sure JR does not get nervous. Nervous old men tend to go back to their old tricks and we definitely do not want that. With the east being this tight, practically every game is like a 4 pointer. Expect an eager Penguins squad tonight showing they are better than the spot they are now fighting for!
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Ha, I wouldn't go that far but I expect them to win and win somewhat decisively. The other time they played the Canes under Sullivan I'm willing to forget since it was still kind of early in his tenure. The way they've mostly looked as of late they should win this game.
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What a terrible image.
Score a goal, Perron... and other assorted forwards who have been really struggling with that... lgp?
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Would love to see him get back to his last idea when he felt the lockerroom needed a wake up call. If I remember correctly it was Kunitz who should've been traded. You know you want it
But I would also love to see us claim a wild card spot. Opposite to a lot of posters I want to see us making the playoffs. Mostly in fear of JR trading Malkin if we miss.
Carolina isn't playing too bad lately. They have rowdy fans and usually play with energy at home.
This won't be an easy game.
This won't be an easy game.
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Would love to see him get back to his last idea when he felt the lockerroom needed a wake up call. If I remember correctly it was Kunitz who should've been traded. You know you want it
But I would also love to see us claim a wild card spot. Opposite to a lot of posters I want to see us making the playoffs. Mostly in fear of JR trading Malkin if we miss.
Why stop there? The 2 NY teams are very catchable since they play them so many times in the second half. It would be nice to have home ice in the first round after a dismal first half.
There's honestly no team I fear in the East, it's the big boys out west that would eat this team alive.
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At least we're not in a position to take them for granted though. This said i don't think Sullivan's coaching style allows for too much complaisance!
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come and take it.
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If the Pens can get themselves firmly into a wildcard spot by March, they likely have a shot at 2nd in the division with 3 games against NYR and NYI in March. Conversely, they could blow most of those games and lose a spot near the end of the season. Such a weird schedule but will make for an entertaining second half.
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The Old Master
come and take it.
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Honestly I kinda like it. For so many years now, the second half of the season was just a formality for this team. Last time they had to scratch and crawl to the playoffs, they brought home Lord Stanley.
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I was only talking about tonight
Agree that the NY tems are bot possible. But I am actually afraid of the Caps. They have a very good team and Holtby is playing really really good. Won't get a lot going against them with Ben ****ing Lovejoy playing the third most minutes on your team. 
We had to scratch and claw to get in last year, and did not win the cup, or come close, is Brooks' point I believe.
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Totally different circumstances. Last year they had a huge cushion from the first half, injuries killed them in the second half.
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Hello, my other team of choice. I present Carolina's lines for tonight.
#32 Versteeg - #12 E. Staal (C) - #16 Lindholm
#42 Nordstrom - #11 J. Staal (A) - #15 Nestrasil
#53 Skinner - #49 Rask - #23 McGinn
#24 Malone - #18 McClement - #20 Nash
#26 Liles - #27 Faulk (A)
#74 Slavin - #65 Hainsey
#5 Hanifin - #54 Pesce
#30 Ward
#31 Lack
Scratches:
#14 Gerbe (IR, 11/22 - Out 4-6 weeks, lower body)
#21 Wisniewski (IR, 10/8 - Out 6 months, ACL)
#25 Terry (Healthy)
#34 Di Giuseppe (1/2 - Day-to-Day, concussion)
#47 Jordan (Healthy)
#32 Versteeg - #12 E. Staal (C) - #16 Lindholm
#42 Nordstrom - #11 J. Staal (A) - #15 Nestrasil
#53 Skinner - #49 Rask - #23 McGinn
#24 Malone - #18 McClement - #20 Nash
#26 Liles - #27 Faulk (A)
#74 Slavin - #65 Hainsey
#5 Hanifin - #54 Pesce
#30 Ward
#31 Lack
Scratches:
#14 Gerbe (IR, 11/22 - Out 4-6 weeks, lower body)
#21 Wisniewski (IR, 10/8 - Out 6 months, ACL)
#25 Terry (Healthy)
#34 Di Giuseppe (1/2 - Day-to-Day, concussion)
#47 Jordan (Healthy)
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See your point but last year they backed into the playoffs. Last time they made a late push to get in was 09.
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The Canes are only two points back of the Pens.. They would have a much better record if their goalies weren't so terrible.
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The Pens have 2 games in hand as well, don't forget that very important point.
The Pens would have a much better record if Kessel and Crosby scored like they usually do, you can play the excuse game for any team. Last time I checked it was important having a good goalie in Hockey.
