Florida No Vacation For Pens
The Penguins trip through Florida ended up like so many before, as they dropped games against the Panthers and Lightning by a combined score of 10-4.
The game against the Panthers started horribly. Sebastian Caron allowed 3 goals on the first 7 shots he faced, and got hooked in favor of Jocelyn Thibault. Thibault proceeded to allow a short handed goal on the first shot he faced, and became the goaltender of record when the Pens scored their 3rd goal, giving him the loss. The Panther game also provided one of the most frightening moments of the season. Sidney Crosby was struck on the ankle by a shot and had to leave the contest. It was feared that the ankle was broken. X-rays were negative.
Sid was able to suit up for the Tampa Bay game yesterday but was held off the score sheet. He did ring a shot off the post on a short handed breakaway. The team played a great first period, but still found themselves down 1-0 entering the intermission. Then the penalty bug bit them hard. The team could not fight off the Lightning's formidable offense and fell 4-1. Maxime Talbot scored a late goal to break goaltender John Grahame's shut out bid.
Notes:
It was reported by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette that the team is investigating ways to work Marc Andre Fleury's contract into the NHL. That would require some personnel movement, because Fleury's contract would pay between $4 and $5 million if all bonuses were achieved. The Post Gazette piece quoted team Captain and Owner, Mario Lemieux as saying: "We're not going to take that loss, we're losing $7 million already. We're not going to lose $12 [million]. It's not good business." Fleury who is regarded as the best goaltender in the AHL this season would look to stabilize the shaky goaltending situation in Pittsburgh. Lemieux went on to say in the Post Gazette: "I think he's shown in the past that he can win big games. He faced [47] shots in Philly and did pretty well."
Dick Tarnstrom returned the the line-up Friday night, after missing about a month with a knee injury. No telling if his return will spark additional trade talk. Tarnstrom was rumored to be involved in a deal with the Edmonton Oilers prior to his injury.
Mario Lemieux missed the game in Tampa Bay with a stomach virus. Lemieux missed a game two weeks ago with the same ailment.
The game against the Panthers started horribly. Sebastian Caron allowed 3 goals on the first 7 shots he faced, and got hooked in favor of Jocelyn Thibault. Thibault proceeded to allow a short handed goal on the first shot he faced, and became the goaltender of record when the Pens scored their 3rd goal, giving him the loss. The Panther game also provided one of the most frightening moments of the season. Sidney Crosby was struck on the ankle by a shot and had to leave the contest. It was feared that the ankle was broken. X-rays were negative.
Sid was able to suit up for the Tampa Bay game yesterday but was held off the score sheet. He did ring a shot off the post on a short handed breakaway. The team played a great first period, but still found themselves down 1-0 entering the intermission. Then the penalty bug bit them hard. The team could not fight off the Lightning's formidable offense and fell 4-1. Maxime Talbot scored a late goal to break goaltender John Grahame's shut out bid.
Notes:
It was reported by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette that the team is investigating ways to work Marc Andre Fleury's contract into the NHL. That would require some personnel movement, because Fleury's contract would pay between $4 and $5 million if all bonuses were achieved. The Post Gazette piece quoted team Captain and Owner, Mario Lemieux as saying: "We're not going to take that loss, we're losing $7 million already. We're not going to lose $12 [million]. It's not good business." Fleury who is regarded as the best goaltender in the AHL this season would look to stabilize the shaky goaltending situation in Pittsburgh. Lemieux went on to say in the Post Gazette: "I think he's shown in the past that he can win big games. He faced [47] shots in Philly and did pretty well."
Dick Tarnstrom returned the the line-up Friday night, after missing about a month with a knee injury. No telling if his return will spark additional trade talk. Tarnstrom was rumored to be involved in a deal with the Edmonton Oilers prior to his injury.
Mario Lemieux missed the game in Tampa Bay with a stomach virus. Lemieux missed a game two weeks ago with the same ailment.
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