Pre-Game Talk: THE STANLEY CUP FINAL | Penguins vs. Predators | Game 1 Monday

[Jaded-Fan]

Going old school here.

Alyissa Milano really did know how to wear her Pens' gear.

Though I do admit that Bieber is the prettier girl.

 

[Asuna]

I wondered how many people realized he's supposed to play Deathstroke in the Batman solo movie.

i had forgot about that. i wonder how many people remember there's a solo movie coming out.......if it comes out

 

[SEALBound]

The needs to start ASAP...

Never thought I'd long for Fallout Boys...

 

[Shady Machine]

Not going to pretend I don't love Fall Out Boy. Biebs though...

 

[Jaded-Fan]

Interesting the company Murray is keeping pace with here. All before he turned 23.

 

[Sorry]

Going old school here.

Alyissa Milano really did know how to wear her Pens' gear.

Though I do admit that Bieber is the prettier girl.

That could be my favorite photo of all time.

 

[Hockeyholic]

According to some radio callers the Preds will win both at home. Thus, tonight is a must win for the Pens apparently.

 

[Rectify]

Anyone know a start time tonight? 8:06? 8:12? 8:22? 10:00?

 

[ColePens]

I only know Manganiello because mY wife is a huge fan of True Blood and I was forced to watch the entire show. He seems like a great human being. His interview on Mark Madden within the past year or so was one of the best I've heard. Genuinely down to Earth, intelligent, and caring without the condescending or holier than thou attitude that most celebrities/athletes seem to have. He was doing some type of work with Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, which was why he was on the show.

The guy is a Yinzer at heart. So easy to like.

 

[ColePens]

According to some radio callers the Preds will win both at home. Thus, tonight is a must win for the Pens apparently.

It will be difficult to win in Nashville. This game tonight is very important. Win it, and you have Nashville really starting to doubt. Lose it and Pens doubt big time. They didn't deserve game 1. If they go and lose game 2, it's hard to really fully believe you deserve the Cup.

Doubt will creep in to one team tonight. Doesn't mean their series is over, but lack of confidence on the grandest of stage can end things quick.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

Follow the link to Micah's proposed new model for goalie evaluation. It is pretty involved what goes into it, and shows what goes into all of his models:

http://hockeyviz.com/txt/sGA

Murray was near the top, but surprisingly Fleury was right up there as well. Not like Murray but pretty damn good.

Could play heavily into the market for him either with Vegas or elsewhere. If I am Calgary I am all over him and calling JR right now.

 

[vodeni]

It will be difficult to win in Nashville. This game tonight is very important. Win it, and you have Nashville really starting to doubt. Lose it and Pens doubt big time. They didn't deserve game 1. If they go and lose game 2, it's hard to really fully believe you deserve the Cup.

Doubt will creep in to one team tonight. Doesn't mean their series is over, but lack of confidence on the grandest of stage can end things quick.

I think Pens defied all of those "mind games", "psychological patterns" whatever..
if there was ever a team that takes one game at times (to throw in that cliche) that would be this Pens team.

I am laughing at radio guys and pundits ever since the play off starts for their every game predictions "this game is the most important" this game would break their will" etc..

so would it be better if we win, heck Yes, but omly because its one game closer to game 4. Do I think that matters that we played in nashville, nope, I mean we played game 7 in crazy Verizon center against the team taht was supremely confident after winning two straight and pretty much dominating us, only to see Pens just turning a new page....

I will just lay back and enjoy this time..

 

[pistolpete11]

It will be difficult to win in Nashville. This game tonight is very important. Win it, and you have Nashville really starting to doubt. Lose it and Pens doubt big time. They didn't deserve game 1. If they go and lose game 2, it's hard to really fully believe you deserve the Cup.

Doubt will creep in to one team tonight. Doesn't mean their series is over, but lack of confidence on the grandest of stage can end things quick.

I could maybe see the Pens starting to doubt themselves if Nashville dominates them again and gets the win. Even then I wouldn't necessarily count them out. This team is too resilient.

 

[td_ice]

I could maybe see the Pens starting to doubt themselves if Nashville dominates them again and gets the win. Even then I wouldn't necessarily count them out. This team is too resilient.

Yeah, Columbus and Wash dominated them at times as well. Still found ways to win.

 

[mrwirez]

Russel Crowes is a REAL Fan

 

[shureshot66]

Going old school here.

Alyissa Milano really did know how to wear her Pens' gear.

Robbie Brown's legacy lives on.

 

[Steel Winning]

Follow the link to Micah's proposed new model for goalie evaluation. It is pretty involved what goes into it, and shows what goes into all of his models:

http://hockeyviz.com/txt/sGA

Murray was near the top, but surprisingly Fleury was right up there as well. Not like Murray but pretty damn good.

Could play heavily into the market for him either with Vegas or elsewhere. If I am Calgary I am all over him and calling JR right now.

This also shows that the team plays better in front of Murray, because he is much closer to the red line, meaning he faced "easier shots" Whether this is because the team plays better or his rebound control, I'm not sure.

 

[Ogrezilla]

Not going to pretend I don't love Fall Out Boy. Biebs though...

Love Yourself is better than any song Fall Out Boy has ever made. And I actually don't mind Fall Out Boy. True story.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

I ****ing despise Justin Bieber. Cannot believe the little ****** is Canadian. Puke.

 

[MrBurghundy]

For the record... love Biebs music. I don't care. It's good.

Dude I'm sorry, but your taste in music is horrible.

In my opinion of course.

 

[Shrimper]

Debating whether it is worth me staying up as long as I can just to watch the first period...

 

[Ogrezilla]

Dude I'm sorry, but your taste in music is horrible.

In my opinion of course.

his newest album is solid.

 

[MrBurghundy]

The guy is a Yinzer at heart. So easy to like.

He also narrated the 3 hour 50th anniversary special that aired on Root.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

6 to 2 Pens. With every Pens' goal because of ref bias and the league wanting the Pens to win.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

If Hagelin can't go tonight, that's really going to suck. In that case, hopefully Sullivan puts Archibald in for either Wilson or Rowney.

Sully also has to get Kessel going at 5 on 5. He's been pretty much a non-factor much of these players at even strength, and that's while playing beside the playoff scoring leader 90% of the time. That's unacceptable.

I also wish Sully would put Ruhwedel in for Hainsey, but that's wishful thinking.