Gaaaame On!!
I am very happy to announce that the Penguins get back to game action this evening in Dallas. It is definitely nice to have something "hockey" related to discuss. Seems that the only things I have been able to report to you lately have revolved around the ongoing arena negotiations, posturing, visiting other cities etc. I know that those stories are very important and the information has to get out there, but ultimately we are here to discuss hockey!
The Penguins went into the All Star break with an impressive 8-2 drubbing of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Their power play was clicking at 50% that night and everything seemed to be falling into place for the team. What will the week off do to that momentum? Unfortunately, it will probably derail it to some extent. The good thing is that all teams will be in the same boat.
While the Penguins are getting some people healthy tonight, Mark Eaton for one, the Dallas Stars are dealing with the injury bug. They have no less than 6 players listed on their injury report, including Sergei Zubov and former captain Mike Modano. Injuries aside, the Stars are 7-2-2 in their last 11 against Pittsburgh.
The game will mark the Penguins first trip to Dallas since March 2, 2003 and their first game against the Stars since March 9, 2004.
The Penguins will have their hands full with All-Star goaltender Marty Turco. He has not allowed an even strength goal in almost 200 minutes of play.
Sidney Crosby, Jordan Staal, Ryan Whitney, and Evgeni Malkin remained in Dallas after the All-Star festivities and hooked up with the team when it arrived in Dallas.
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Their fathers will join the Penguins on their current 2 game road trip. The Father/Son road trip is becoming more and more popular around the league. It allows the players and their fathers to bond on a different level. It is something that the Predators used to do and Ray Shero brought it with him to Pittsburgh. For most of the players and their fathers it is a once in a lifetime experience.
The Penguins players seem very excited about the opportunity. I will get some post trip reaction when they return to Pittsburgh next week.
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Rail Cam. A lot has been said about it so far here and everywhere. I will say that I liked some of the shots it produced, however I do not want to see it zooming back and forth across the bottom of the screen. I wouldn't call it distracting, but I would call it annoying. Unless they find a better way, let's hope it goes the route of Fox's ill-fated glow puck.
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A couple quick second half predictions:
Sidney Crosby continues his greatness and wins his first Art Ross Trophy. If the Penguins get to the playoffs, which I think they will, he also gets his first league MVP. A little bit of Hart for the kid with all the heart.
Marc Andre Fleury will continue to solidify his position as the Penguin's number one goaltender and steal some important points down the stretch for this team. This second half will cement his spot among the top 10 goaltenders in the league.
Evgeni Malkin will continue to pile up points. He has looked more comfortable over the last month and is becoming the NHL player that we all thought he would be. The "Malkin Montage" did not lie!
Jordan Staal completes his dream season and becomes a 20-goal scorer in the NHL at the age of 18.
Post some of your predictions and keep the comments and thoughts coming!
The Penguins went into the All Star break with an impressive 8-2 drubbing of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Their power play was clicking at 50% that night and everything seemed to be falling into place for the team. What will the week off do to that momentum? Unfortunately, it will probably derail it to some extent. The good thing is that all teams will be in the same boat.
While the Penguins are getting some people healthy tonight, Mark Eaton for one, the Dallas Stars are dealing with the injury bug. They have no less than 6 players listed on their injury report, including Sergei Zubov and former captain Mike Modano. Injuries aside, the Stars are 7-2-2 in their last 11 against Pittsburgh.
The game will mark the Penguins first trip to Dallas since March 2, 2003 and their first game against the Stars since March 9, 2004.
The Penguins will have their hands full with All-Star goaltender Marty Turco. He has not allowed an even strength goal in almost 200 minutes of play.
Sidney Crosby, Jordan Staal, Ryan Whitney, and Evgeni Malkin remained in Dallas after the All-Star festivities and hooked up with the team when it arrived in Dallas.
*****
Their fathers will join the Penguins on their current 2 game road trip. The Father/Son road trip is becoming more and more popular around the league. It allows the players and their fathers to bond on a different level. It is something that the Predators used to do and Ray Shero brought it with him to Pittsburgh. For most of the players and their fathers it is a once in a lifetime experience.
The Penguins players seem very excited about the opportunity. I will get some post trip reaction when they return to Pittsburgh next week.
*****
Rail Cam. A lot has been said about it so far here and everywhere. I will say that I liked some of the shots it produced, however I do not want to see it zooming back and forth across the bottom of the screen. I wouldn't call it distracting, but I would call it annoying. Unless they find a better way, let's hope it goes the route of Fox's ill-fated glow puck.
*****
A couple quick second half predictions:
Sidney Crosby continues his greatness and wins his first Art Ross Trophy. If the Penguins get to the playoffs, which I think they will, he also gets his first league MVP. A little bit of Hart for the kid with all the heart.
Marc Andre Fleury will continue to solidify his position as the Penguin's number one goaltender and steal some important points down the stretch for this team. This second half will cement his spot among the top 10 goaltenders in the league.
Evgeni Malkin will continue to pile up points. He has looked more comfortable over the last month and is becoming the NHL player that we all thought he would be. The "Malkin Montage" did not lie!
Jordan Staal completes his dream season and becomes a 20-goal scorer in the NHL at the age of 18.
Post some of your predictions and keep the comments and thoughts coming!
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