It was a good run

by Stros Bro on Jun 4, 2008 11:03 PM EDT

But I have to admit, that the Red Wings were the better team, and played better hockey than the Penguins. I can't count how many times I caught myself saying "Do they only have 5 players on the ice!?!?!" or "They are ALWAYS in the right spot" when talking about the Red Wings. The Penguins played hard(for the most part) but were out played by the Red Wings. I think that any other team that the Penguins played would have lost to the Penguins... except for the Red Wings.

The Penguins just had some bad luck tonight. The 1st goal against was going wide but deflected off of Gill and went in. The 3rd goal should have been swatted away as it just sat in the crease behind Fleury, but nobody seen it... I have no idea how Orpik didn't see it.. I mean, the first place you look when the goalie is trying to cover the puck is behind the goalie... yet Orpik stopped and looked out front(I guess to protect Fleury).

Well... no more hockey... I'm sad to see the season gone and a little scared to see what moves are going to be made in the off season. I can't imagine Hossa being back on the team and I fear that Malone and/or Orpik will be gone as well... I hope that Malone takes a home team discount and stays with the team and I hope the Penguins do everything they can to keep Orpik. Orpik really showed his worth in the finals and in my opinion was the best player on the Penguins for the Finals.

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Time to shave!

FrankD from Pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Jun 4, 2008 11:26 PM EDT reply actions

Yep, just finished

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Jun 4, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Classy, going with the goat I see.

I’d love to see Malone and Orpik stay, but I fear they won’t. I think we have a better chance at landing Malone with a hometeam discount since he’s from Pitt and by all accounts loves the place. To my knowledge, Orpik doesn’t really have the same affinity for Pitt.

What about Hossa? I know there is about a 0.68% chance we can keep him. But who would you guys be willing to let go to keep him? IMO, he was outstanding in the playoffs. He played great.

by JDMaker1 on Jun 5, 2008 9:09 AM EDT up reply actions

For a guy who was tarnished with his lack of production in the postseason, Hossa was phenomenal. It’s not completely impossible for him to stay, but I’d suspect someone who needs him and has the money will make one hell of an offer that Pitt can’t match (unless they wish to lose a bunch of guys). We’ll see as it progresses, and I’ll definitely be looking for everyone’s input down the road when I toss together the “Stay or Go” piece.

FrankD from Pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Jun 5, 2008 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions

I'd rather

have Orpik than Hossa… maybe I’m biased, but even with Hossa’s production in the playoffs, he still doesn’t rub me as a max salary type of guy… and I think that’s the type of money he’ll get.

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Jun 5, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Hmm that can definitely be a topic of debate before the UFA deadline. Defense has been an issue for the Pens for quite some time now. Losing a guy like Orpik, especially in the same division/conference would be a huge failure on the Pens’ part. At the same time though, getting an offense with Malkin/Hossa/Crosby clicking would be beyond dangerous.

As Detroit just showed, it’s defense that wins games. It’s hard to say where the Pens want to stand next year as an overall team.

FrankD from Pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Jun 5, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions

I think that if the Pens

have the money to sign Hossa.. they could put that money towards Malone and Orpik and get both of them…

If it came down to Hossa or Malone&Orpik… who would you choose?

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Jun 5, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Malone and Orpik. While Malone was a bit invincible during the playoffs, he really was a huge contributor during the regular season. And Orpik – well, he was everywhere he needed to be in the postseason (except behind Fleury in that Game 6 goal).

FrankD from Pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Jun 6, 2008 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions