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06-02-2016 11:46 AM |
Re: The NHL Thread
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Originally Posted by bradshaw06
(Post 16447290)
Pens are so fast
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It really is amazing to watch. When they faced TB I was not sure if they could handle the Bolts speed but they matched the speed and played all around better. Before the final I was not sure how the Penguins would be able to contain such a possession orientated team like San Jose who also has quick strike capabilities but they are getting it done.
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Originally Posted by hailtopitt
(Post 16447298)
I hate going here, I really do, but the Pens should've had about 4 or 5 more power plays than they've been granted so far
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I do not think the officials missing calls is a huge deal. Quite honestly they have been letting a lot more go (for both teams) than I imagined, which really helps the Pens because that SJ PP is lethal.
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Originally Posted by fonzz41
(Post 16447571)
Yeah. The Sharks haven't looked terrible, the Penns just look REALLY good.
Watching their forwards work in their own zone has been a thing of beauty.
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Yeah, Sharks have looked fine, even Jones who someone (not sure who) could argue is not pulling his weight is playing some damn good hockey.
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Originally Posted by hailtopitt
(Post 16447737)
i heard the price range for tickets was between $1500-$7500 for game 3
if the Sharks take game 3 it's a series again and buttholes will clench all around the greater pittsburgh area
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That pricing is insane, hell tickets to Chicago for game 6 (the eventual clincher last year) were not that high. I cannot even imagine how much people would be willing to pay if the Sharks can force a game 6 in SJ.
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Originally Posted by fonzz41
(Post 16447790)
I think he's definitely gotten better, but I still see a bit that makes me go, "c'mon Sid, quiet down." Of course, I see that from guys like Toews once in a while too. Like I was saying, Sid's overall play drastically makes up for it. If my kids approach the game the way Crosby does, I'll be a proud guy.
And yes, totally agree that Letang is the most volatile.
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Agreed on Letang, he has cooled off somewhat and is not taking dumb penalties. As for Crosby, damn has he kicked it into another gear, he is playing some of the best hockey of his life at the best possible time. As a Hawks fan I have seen guys like Toews, Kane and Keith take their play up a notch in big games - Crosby is doing the exact same thing.
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Originally Posted by hailtopitt
(Post 16447796)
but according to Logan Couture he cheats :rolleyes
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It isn't cheating, just smart hockey. Anyone who has ever taken a faceoff knows that after a couple of them you get a sense of how long it takes for the ref to drop the puck and Crosby is nailing it completely. Every player does that, no idea why Couture is harping on that.
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Originally Posted by fonzz41
(Post 16447802)
The sad thing is, I love the way Couture plays the game as well. That sucka is gritty as hell.
I guess the overall theme of my comments this morning are, "just shut up and play."
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Agreed on both.
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