Penguins vs Lightning Open Thread 3-20-08
by FrankD on Mar 20, 2008 3:54 PM EDT
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Pittsburgh Penguins (41-25-7) vs Tampa Bay Lightning (29-36-8)
In Pittsburgh at 7:30 PM
Watch on FSN/Center Ice or listen live at WXDX.com
NOTES
Sid was back on the ice in practice this morning, but reports are saying he'll definitely sit out this weekend. His first game back will either be (tentatively) against the Islanders on Monday or the Devils on Tuesday.
Speaking of - the Devils and Rangers went to a shootout last night, whereby the Rangers edged it out. Fortunately the Devils' attempt at securing a steadier hold on the conference was stifled, but they still got the pity point. New York has moved within two points of Pitt and four with New Jersey. The race is getting tight as the games begin to wind down.
The Penguins are going to have to hit the gas here if they really want to win the Division and Conference. They play the Rangers two more times, the Devils twice, the Islanders twice and Philly twice. In other words, after tonight's game against Tampa everything is contingent within the division. As many may know, the Pens haven't faired well in two categories this season: on the road and against division rivals.
Regardless, a win tonight in Tampa is huge, as is every game from hereon in.
Fleury's between the pipes tonight after Conklin's not so stellar job against the Rangers Tuesday. Laraque finishes up his suspension tonight and should be eligible for play come Saturday against the Devils. I hope this suspension doesn't inadvertently tame him.
No - it won't.
The Pens are coming down the stretch and things are going to get hectic. Amazingly all of the remaining games for each team in the Atlantic Division are against team within the division. Lunacy.
Do it Pens.
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The feed
that is supposed to be playing the game is showing my chinese news right now. I am so confused.
I had some
hits today from the government of canada network, on my post about Jack Layton. I'm now waiting for them to realize I'm not a Sens fan and come lock me up. Either that or hope I don't expose what they're doing with our tax dollars -- reading blogs.
That's good news
Scuderi back on the ice this morning and may be ready to play within the next week or two
Very good news
He was playing well when he got injured. It'll be good to get him back.
Sid probably on Monday or Tuesday, eh?
Oh!
I found a feed that's in English, and showing me hockey. I have never been so happy to hear Dan Potash's voice.
You know
this car commercal is even funnier now. Talbot goes, "Colby what are you doing here?" He should follow it up with, "Weren't you traded?"
greetings
Just saw the old A+L commercial. Maybe this is setting up for when Colby comes back to Pittsburgh via trade or free agency
BTW, I really hate Jeff Halpern
That's right, Errey
Ruutu is not a beaver. Geez.
one would think
that the pens would hope FSN would hire better announcers. I'm willing to bet that the pens are the top draw on NHL centerice, and they should offer a better broadcast than these two clowns. Watching the Bruins broadcasts make me insanely jealous, and good God, they have to watch the BRUINS
Have I
ever mentioned I loooove jarkko ruutu? hes a tough mofo.
by kellyfisher on Mar 20, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions
wow
the Lightning radio guy is an absolute tool. Good find Frank!
I thought the same
I've seen a few broadcasts of theirs this year - pretty atrocious. And he looks like he just got done with the tanning booth before every broadcast.
and
it look like their goalie held. what the?
by kellyfisher on Mar 20, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
how
many calls are they not gonna call. JESUS!
by kellyfisher on Mar 20, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions
his
backhand last game was sick as well. GO GENOOOO!!!
by kellyfisher on Mar 20, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
its just not the same
without watching him getting crushed at least once. Still have a period-plus, though
watching Duke-Belmont
and they just showed the Crosby Gatorade spot. During March Madness. The Kid is for real....
what a shot
Sykora's wristers are like Kovys or Nedveds. Holy cow
Jackman
just got a head butting penalty and someone else a highstick and a conduct penalty in the stl v ott game. cant wait to see that replay.
by kellyfisher on Mar 20, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions
I
dont know. Im reading it on the web. No commentary or feed, sorry. You would think so tho.
by kellyfisher on Mar 20, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
your
probably right. These play by play online things tend to get overzealous. my bad
by kellyfisher on Mar 20, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
No worries
they just really like head-butting as a penalty. Earlier tonight when Ruutu went off for holding the nhl.com one tried to tell me he was going off for a head-butt. They obviously think there isn't enough head-butting in the game.
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