Pens v Lightning
I am getting ready to head down to the Mellon Arena for tonight's match-up against the Lightning. I thought I would post a few game notes to get you all ready. Here goes!
Marc Andre Fleury is expected to be back in net for the Penguins tonight. Hopefully he is ready after having his first break of the season. The Lightning tend to give the Penguins headaches, and it seems as if Vinny Lecavalier has a stipulation in his contract stating he be allowed to score EVERY time he faces the team. Fleury's biggest challenge of the night will be holding him off the board.
Chris Thorburn, who scored his first NHL goal playing on the right wing of the Crosby/Malkin line against the Ducks, looks to be staying there. The physical presence that Thorburn brings will be much appreciated by his line-mates. Crosby and Malkin were hit more during the Western road trip than they had been all season. Thorburn is a tough kid and will add a dimension of protection to the line.
As reported Monday, Mark Eaton does have a broken wrist. It is not certain how long he will be out of the line-up. He will be sorely missed, especially in penalty killing situations. He also stabilized the Penguins young defense; they will have to step up in his absence.
If Sidney Crosby takes a shot tonight, you will get that news first! I say that jokingly, but he hasn't taken a shot in three games. I covered this point in my last blog, but it is slightly troubling and wanted to mention it again. I know that his assists will come, which is great, but he is an above average goal scorer and I hate that he has passed up many one on one shooting situations to set up a teammate.
More after the game guys!
This can also be read on www.hockeybuzz.com
Marc Andre Fleury is expected to be back in net for the Penguins tonight. Hopefully he is ready after having his first break of the season. The Lightning tend to give the Penguins headaches, and it seems as if Vinny Lecavalier has a stipulation in his contract stating he be allowed to score EVERY time he faces the team. Fleury's biggest challenge of the night will be holding him off the board.
Chris Thorburn, who scored his first NHL goal playing on the right wing of the Crosby/Malkin line against the Ducks, looks to be staying there. The physical presence that Thorburn brings will be much appreciated by his line-mates. Crosby and Malkin were hit more during the Western road trip than they had been all season. Thorburn is a tough kid and will add a dimension of protection to the line.
As reported Monday, Mark Eaton does have a broken wrist. It is not certain how long he will be out of the line-up. He will be sorely missed, especially in penalty killing situations. He also stabilized the Penguins young defense; they will have to step up in his absence.
If Sidney Crosby takes a shot tonight, you will get that news first! I say that jokingly, but he hasn't taken a shot in three games. I covered this point in my last blog, but it is slightly troubling and wanted to mention it again. I know that his assists will come, which is great, but he is an above average goal scorer and I hate that he has passed up many one on one shooting situations to set up a teammate.
More after the game guys!
This can also be read on www.hockeybuzz.com
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