Who Are These Guys and What Did They Do With The Penguins!!!
The Pens ended their losing ways in style over the weekend with consecutive road victories! They started with a huge win Friday night against the Carolina Hurricanes, who had only lost 4 games all season at home. Then knocked off the Washington Capitals and Alexander Ovechkin for the 3rd time this season! The second win gave Sidney a 3-0 lead in the #1 overall head to head series.
The team got splendid goaltending throughout both contests, especially on Saturday night, when Marc Andre Fleury kept the Pens above water while they faced a 13-1 deficit in shots in the first period. He did his best to remind everyone that he too, was a #1 overall pick!
The best thing about the winning streak has been the play of Mark Recchi, John LeClair and Sergei Gonchar. These guys were supposed to play a big part in getting the Pens back to the playoffs this season and have come far short of that goal. Their play was definitely a breath of fresh air this weekend. Mark Recchi and John LeClair chipped in with 2G 3 A each, Gonchar had 1G 3A in the Washington game, his first in the MCI Center since being traded by the Caps to the Boston Bruins in 03-04. Sidney Crosby also had 2G 2A in the wins this weekend. Seems he has finally found some effective linemates in Mark Recchi and Colby Armstrong. The line combined for 13 points (5G 8A) in the two games.
The Penguins definitely seem to have gotten some momentum going, unfortunately it may come to a grinding halt. The Olympic break is upon us and they will not play another game until March 1st. The team will regroup for a mini training camp of sorts on February 23.
I personally am getting excited for the Olympic hockey. I have been watching some of the women's games, but it just isn't the same unless the US and Canada are playing each other. As much as it is fun to watch the skill of those two teams, a 16-0 Canadian spanking of Italy is not my idea of good television. The Men's tournament that will get underway on the 15th is where my focus will be. I am looking forward to one of my first chances to see Penguins prospect Evgeni Malkin, especially surrounded with such talent. It will be exciting to see all of our NHL heroes as they represent their countries proudly. I am very interested to see how team Canada responds, will the gambling scandal and Wayne's name being thrown out wildly cause any grief?
Speaking of Wayne, I can just see him sitting at a table with the investigators, like the Geico guy with the cavemen.....as Tocchet orders the Roast Duck with the Mango Salsa, Wayne says: "I don't have much of an appetite, thank you. Next time do a little research." I mean....talk about irresponsible journalism! The media is so quick to try and throw a big name under the bus. They didn't hesitate to assume Wayner was in the know weeks ago. Very convenient that they would just report erratically, especially with the Olympics a week away at the time. They should be ashamed. The situation ends up being a friend finding out that he is in trouble. He calls his friend and co-worker to tell him and ask for advice. Possibly mentions that the friend's wife is involved, causing the: "What can we do to not have her implicated" comments. What man wouldn't want to get his wife or girlfriend out of a situation. I was sad to see the media publicizing that Wayne and Janet tend to play some blackjack in Vegas....last I heard, gambling is legal there. WHAT IS THE BIG DEAL! It has nothing to do with the gambling ring. If they are involved in that so be it, but them playing blackjack in a legal casino is not illegal.
So Forsberg is heading to the Olympics. I would like to see him healthy, but it just doesn't sound like a wise decision. He hasn't been able to play recently, and should probably forgo the Olympics so that his bothersome groin is ready for the rest of the season in Philly. If he ends up playing and injures himself worse he will be sure to face backlash. The same backlash Mario Lemieux faced from a lot of people when they thought he blew the Penguins off to win a gold medal in 2002. I was with Mario on that one, which 36 year old wouldn't take a chance to win a gold medal representing his country. In Foppa's case, he will have another Olympic chance in 2010, he should put the Flyers first.
Well, let's get to the Olympic tournament. It begins tomorrow boys and girls!
The team got splendid goaltending throughout both contests, especially on Saturday night, when Marc Andre Fleury kept the Pens above water while they faced a 13-1 deficit in shots in the first period. He did his best to remind everyone that he too, was a #1 overall pick!
The best thing about the winning streak has been the play of Mark Recchi, John LeClair and Sergei Gonchar. These guys were supposed to play a big part in getting the Pens back to the playoffs this season and have come far short of that goal. Their play was definitely a breath of fresh air this weekend. Mark Recchi and John LeClair chipped in with 2G 3 A each, Gonchar had 1G 3A in the Washington game, his first in the MCI Center since being traded by the Caps to the Boston Bruins in 03-04. Sidney Crosby also had 2G 2A in the wins this weekend. Seems he has finally found some effective linemates in Mark Recchi and Colby Armstrong. The line combined for 13 points (5G 8A) in the two games.
The Penguins definitely seem to have gotten some momentum going, unfortunately it may come to a grinding halt. The Olympic break is upon us and they will not play another game until March 1st. The team will regroup for a mini training camp of sorts on February 23.
I personally am getting excited for the Olympic hockey. I have been watching some of the women's games, but it just isn't the same unless the US and Canada are playing each other. As much as it is fun to watch the skill of those two teams, a 16-0 Canadian spanking of Italy is not my idea of good television. The Men's tournament that will get underway on the 15th is where my focus will be. I am looking forward to one of my first chances to see Penguins prospect Evgeni Malkin, especially surrounded with such talent. It will be exciting to see all of our NHL heroes as they represent their countries proudly. I am very interested to see how team Canada responds, will the gambling scandal and Wayne's name being thrown out wildly cause any grief?
Speaking of Wayne, I can just see him sitting at a table with the investigators, like the Geico guy with the cavemen.....as Tocchet orders the Roast Duck with the Mango Salsa, Wayne says: "I don't have much of an appetite, thank you. Next time do a little research." I mean....talk about irresponsible journalism! The media is so quick to try and throw a big name under the bus. They didn't hesitate to assume Wayner was in the know weeks ago. Very convenient that they would just report erratically, especially with the Olympics a week away at the time. They should be ashamed. The situation ends up being a friend finding out that he is in trouble. He calls his friend and co-worker to tell him and ask for advice. Possibly mentions that the friend's wife is involved, causing the: "What can we do to not have her implicated" comments. What man wouldn't want to get his wife or girlfriend out of a situation. I was sad to see the media publicizing that Wayne and Janet tend to play some blackjack in Vegas....last I heard, gambling is legal there. WHAT IS THE BIG DEAL! It has nothing to do with the gambling ring. If they are involved in that so be it, but them playing blackjack in a legal casino is not illegal.
So Forsberg is heading to the Olympics. I would like to see him healthy, but it just doesn't sound like a wise decision. He hasn't been able to play recently, and should probably forgo the Olympics so that his bothersome groin is ready for the rest of the season in Philly. If he ends up playing and injures himself worse he will be sure to face backlash. The same backlash Mario Lemieux faced from a lot of people when they thought he blew the Penguins off to win a gold medal in 2002. I was with Mario on that one, which 36 year old wouldn't take a chance to win a gold medal representing his country. In Foppa's case, he will have another Olympic chance in 2010, he should put the Flyers first.
Well, let's get to the Olympic tournament. It begins tomorrow boys and girls!
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