Penguins vs Panthers Open Thread

by FrankD on Jan 5, 2008 3:23 AM EST in News Comment 23 comments

Pittsburgh Penguins(22-16-2) vs Florida Panthers (19-19-3)
In Pittsburgh at 3:00pm...yes, 3pm.
Watch on FSN/Center Ice or listen live at WXDX.com

Since the last open thread was such a resounding success we're going to keep going with them. Thanks to all who came by, and remember - we're always happy to have more.

Sign up now and play along at home. It's Pensburgh's second installment of an Open Game Thread, going on today at 3pm.

I plan on dropping in around 2:50ish and I'll stick around the entire game. Just drop a message when you show up and we can begin with the banter.

Stats for Pensburgh*
The Pens are undefeated when Pensburgh has an open thread
At least one player has scored a hat trick when a Pensburgh open thread is in action
At least two fights have broken out on the ice during each Pensburgh thread
The Penguins have scored at least six goals per game since Pensburgh started open threads
The Flyers have been shutout every time on the day following a Pensburgh open thread

Do your part and sign up for your free account today.

*Stats subject to change. So what if it only reflects a single previous thread. The stats are stats and thats just the way it's going to be. We hope and pray that all of said stats remain this way for the remainder of the season but we know that's ridiculous to think. Here's to hoping the last one remains true for at least the next 40+ games.

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Checkin in

by FrankD on Jan 5, 2008 3:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

hey

Hey frank, steely here. its game time. I hope they can contain okinen (SP).

by PensFan024 on Jan 5, 2008 3:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

?

Hah, yeah Lord knows how to spell his name. If it's anything like the guy on the Stars, I'd go with Jokinen

by FrankD on Jan 5, 2008 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

yo.

I'll be in and out of this... I'm watching the game upstairs.

by Christine on Jan 5, 2008 3:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

it's all good...

Check in with us during intermission or somethin. Don't have to bounce all over

by FrankD on Jan 5, 2008 3:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Sydor

Definitely playing much, much better as of late. Considering Eaton is out (and most likely gone after this season) it's good to see an offseason pickup getting on his game a bit.

by FrankD on Jan 5, 2008 3:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

there

was also an article about how having Eaton out is actually benefiting the the rest of the guys. Now Therrien doesn't have to scratch any of the defensmen. They are all more comfortable now.

by PensFan024 on Jan 5, 2008 3:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

I read that one. If you didn't know any better you could almost take the quotes in the article as being along the lines of "Thankfully he's hurt, now I can play."

By the way, if you want to contribute to the site with links to those articles and such you can with the diary feature. Just click Post New Diary and you can just give a quick hit story.

by FrankD on Jan 5, 2008 3:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll try

To be honest, I'm not that great with a computer, well, at least with online stuff. I'm still learning all about this whole blogging thing.

by PensFan024 on Jan 5, 2008 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

You'll get it, don't worry

I have a link in the upper right hand corner titled "Tips During Open Threads". It's located under the Diaries header. I just listed a few tips that can make your stay on this site a whole lot easier.

by FrankD on Jan 5, 2008 5:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

WHAT THE

Why was the camera completely off goal?!

by FrankD on Jan 5, 2008 3:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

That's

fine. I have company coming over at some point. If you get a chance check out the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. there was a great article about Christiansen today.

Gooooaaaaaalll!!

by PensFan024 on Jan 5, 2008 3:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Will do

I suspect he'll be a future star on the team, if not the league

by FrankD on Jan 5, 2008 3:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

They're

really making this look easy. There should be more 3:00 games

by FrankD on Jan 5, 2008 3:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Ruutu

Ruutu has a nice shiner from the Toronto game.

by PensFan024 on Jan 5, 2008 3:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Sure does

Nice gash on the cheek too

by FrankD on Jan 5, 2008 3:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

The Pens

really need to improve on their power play.

by PensFan024 on Jan 5, 2008 3:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

yeah

They're giving us a ton of chances. At least we start the second on the PP. A nice 3-0 lead would be prime.

Plus - do you think they can let go of this Winter Classic stuff yet? It's kinda drawn out at this point.

by FrankD on Jan 5, 2008 4:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Tell me about it.

The winter classic was a success, but it's not going to singlehandedly make hockey more popular.

by PensFan024 on Jan 5, 2008 4:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

CBC

CBC released some numbers on the game, saying it was the highest hockey ratings in 10 years. It pulled in either a 2.5 or 2.6 in Nielsen Ratings and busted through the roof in Pitt and Buff. But to say that single game is going to ressurect the (or create a new) fanbase is pretty ridiculous.

by FrankD on Jan 5, 2008 4:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs