gowingsgo 3 Report post Posted February 18, 2007 Thats one hot team out east. I dont know if they have the defense to go far in the playoffs but they are hot on the Devils' heels in their division. That's one fun team to watch play with Sid and Malkin, not to mention Staal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsFanatic 4 Report post Posted February 18, 2007 They won't make it past the first round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeta Power 40 1 Report post Posted February 18, 2007 They won't make it past the first round. you never know in the playoffs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted February 18, 2007 They won't make it past the first round. they have >8M $ cap space so their GM may pull the trigger to some major trade(s) and fetch some playoff experience from the market (i.e. Guerin or Tkachuk likes - but I don't know how's their situation and whom they may need). with some added veteran depth they can do it. and if they get past 1st round and gain some confidence they can be one hell of a team to beat. for now they indeed seem too young and too inexperienced to make some noise. as the old saying goes: possibly but not likely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcwingsfan19 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2007 I think that they would probaby go for a defenseman rather than Tkachuk or Guerin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetter is Better 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2007 They won't make it past the first round. Yeah, like us The Pens have had a 360 turn around season compared to last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted February 19, 2007 There an explosive offensive team in a conference that rewards...explosive offensive teams. Teams will figure them out and shut them down in a 7 game series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted February 19, 2007 The pens are my second fav team, been so since 1992.. There a great young team to watch with a ton of talent.... Will they win the cup this year, NO probably not, but for the pens to get into the playoffs will boost the confidence for the team and if they win a series they could just keep on rolling.. Playoffs anything can happen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted February 19, 2007 Thats one hot team out east. I dont know if they have the defense to go far in the playoffs but they are hot on the Devils' heels in their division. That's one fun team to watch play with Sid and Malkin, not to mention Staal. They're also a one-line team, and a very good one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted February 19, 2007 They're also a one-line team, and a very good one. Not so much this year, especially the last couple months. The 3rd and 4th lines usually do not chip in much offense, but they have been doing well in their roles (especially the 4th line). I think if they put their best players on the first line, they would be a one-line team, but they don't. Crosby is so good, the line is able to be productive regardless of who plays on the line. They are then able to play Malkin and Staal together on the 2nd line. I have to be honest though, I wouldn't mind seeing Staal playing with Crosby occasionally. Crosby and Malkin work well together in isolated situations, not sure it would make sense to play them together a lot, mostly because both of them want the puck all the time. Malkin is more of a shooter than Crosby, but he still isn't that pure sniper that would work best on Crosby's wing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Toledo 233 Report post Posted February 19, 2007 They're also a one-line team, and a very good one. Not really. The Staal, Malkin and Christensen line contributes just as much as the Crosby, Recchi, Malone line and in the past 4 or 5 games all of the lines have been scoring. I think they have a fairly good offensive touch on all four lines so that if Crosby doesn't put up big numbers in a game then everyone else seems to step up. Sorry Crymson, looks like toby beat me to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted February 19, 2007 Not really. The Staal, Malkin and Christensen line contributes just as much as the Crosby, Recchi, Malone line and in the past 4 or 5 games all of the lines have been scoring. I think they have a fairly good offensive touch on all four lines so that if Crosby doesn't put up big numbers in a game then everyone else seems to step up. Sorry Crymson, looks like toby beat me to it. Christiansen doesn't play on the 2nd line I don't think, at least not regularly, the third spot on that line is held by Oulette or however you spell his name. While some of the other lines are starting to score, they have still only won 1 game when Crosby goes pointless (luckily for them, that doesn't happen too often). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob_Essensa 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2007 How many young first rounders from years past are in that lineup??They'll never be able to afford to keep all those guys together a few years down the road.Crosby,Malkin,Stall,Malone,Fleury..imagine the price tag for all that in the years to come!!!It'll be nice for them while they have it though.If they can secure some good defencemen,they'll be a major force next year.As for this season,i'm guessing first round exit unless they make some major moves soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted February 19, 2007 They definitely get tons of credit from me for being where they are. I'll eat my crow on this one, I didn't give them much of a shot at the playoffs (also didn't have Crosby penciled in for Art Ross). But they've gone out there and exceeded expectations. The gap between in and out is still pretty small, can't say for sure now that they will in fact make it, but even being this good so far is a shocker to me. Look out, now, because I'm going to lowball them again: I still think they've got first round exit written all over them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ZetterBurger40 Report post Posted February 19, 2007 I would agree that I don't see them making it out of the first round, Atlanta on the other hand... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobRouse03 31 Report post Posted February 19, 2007 I would agree that I don't see them making it out of the first round, Atlanta on the other hand... I see Atlanta as a team to go out early, that is if they manage to even make the playoffs. They are such a Jeckyl and Hyde team. They could be a bear in the playoffs or a total flop.....Im under the impression they would be a total flop. Then again I thought the Hurricanes would lose in the first round last year so what the hell do I know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowingsgo 3 Report post Posted February 19, 2007 Hate to admit this, but I NEVER miss a Pens game when I find my way into Pittsburgh for a football game trip. They are one of the funnest teams to watch with Crosby and now Malkin. They definitely need more defense than offense and they have 2 very good lines and a decent 3rd line. They will make a splash in the playoffs. I wouldnt want to see this team come playoff time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted February 19, 2007 If the Penguins are to be undone by anything, it will be their defense. In any case, the Pens will be able to romp for a few years--they'll take a hit once they actually start needing to pay Crosby, Malkin and Staal. Not really. The Staal, Malkin and Christensen line contributes just as much as the Crosby, Recchi, Malone line and in the past 4 or 5 games all of the lines have been scoring. I think they have a fairly good offensive touch on all four lines so that if Crosby doesn't put up big numbers in a game then everyone else seems to step up. Sorry Crymson, looks like toby beat me to it. I'll give you that one. They are fortunate in having several extremely good, cheap (rookie salary cap) rookies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueMonk 102 Report post Posted February 19, 2007 I didn't start believing in this team until recently, but count me in. I think they could do major damage this year. For one thing, the East sucks. They'll have a much easier path in that conference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted February 19, 2007 Now that Eric Cairns is back in the lineup, the Pens finally have a designated tough guy to protect Crosby. That being said, I see very little weakness with this Pittsburgh team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted February 19, 2007 Now that Eric Cairns is back in the lineup, the Pens finally have a designated tough guy to protect Crosby. That being said, I see very little weakness with this Pittsburgh team. I would have to say there goaltending he's really young, and hasn't had any post season play but it will be a test for him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted February 19, 2007 I would have to say there goaltending he's really young, and hasn't had any post season play but it will be a test for him Yeah, but Pittsburgh is lucky to have a backup like Jocelyn Thibault who could step in if anything happens to Fluery (assuming Thibault can stay healthy, and not injury his hip again). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grsbmd 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2007 How many young first rounders from years past are in that lineup?? They said on TV today that they have 7 first rounders in the lineup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CopenhagenWing 38 Report post Posted February 19, 2007 Tanking on purpose will do that for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob_Essensa 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2007 They said on TV today that they have 7 first rounders in the lineup. WOW!!That's insane!! Tanking on purpose will do that for you. Heh, yep!! They'll never keep them all in the long term though, so I really don't see the point of doing that.I guess they could trade some in various deadline deals for prospects once they're upcoming UFAs though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
