This is by far the best game the Pens have played in the series. I hope it’s contagious and they keep it up the rest of the series. Just like Bob Errey said they needed to do against the Crapitals was weather the storm, and they weathered a 20 minute storm and once again it payed off. The Pens weathered a 20 minute storm, and I think they went in the locker room, and I think someone just went Kevin Stevens up in there because the Pens are back in this series.

Dear Ray Shero,

Hope you’re having a good day, sir. Please sign Max Talbot to a 15-year contract. Thanks.

Signed, Penguin fans

FIrst I want to say that this is a great blog and have enjoyed reading the articles and all the comments. Was just waiting for my membership to be activated. The Pittsburgh Penguins are the reason that I became a hockey fan. No, never been to Pittsburgh, actually a Miami, FL native that now lives in Charlotte, NC. When Miami was granted their team they made the playoffs and I watched this team dressed in black and gold flying around (Jagr Lemieux and Francis, Nedved) and I was hooked. Keep up the good work and GO PENS!

Welcome CGNC….Unforunately, we had to turn a waiting period on to discourage trolling from outside sources, but we sure are glad to have you at Pensburgh! Thanks for the kind words and we you’ll contribute more in the future in the comments!

I have the biggest man crush on Mad Max! He is everything that non-gifted hockey players long to be. There are guys like Lemieux, Jagr, Gretzky, etc. that just have innate ability that is matched by a desire to be the best. Guys like Talbot just don’t have that level of ability put his hustle and heart make him the kind of player that fans love and teams need wo win championships.

I just can’t think of any player the Pens have had that is ever close to Talbot! I hope they find a way to keep him beyond 2011

Hey I loved that volleyball scene from Topgun – but then again I am female ;-D

i was thinking about how big time talbot is. this guy is our reggie jackson/ derek jeter. you cant ask any more of him really.

i’ll admit…when he is not spearing Osgood of course lol

and who knows, maybe he gets some decent rating in nhl10

Hilarious stuff. Nice to see Geno show that he has a sense of humor and you can see how hard he’s trying with his English and his teammates know how hard he’s trying. Brought a big smile to my face.

I know Max is the 4th line C, but he’s exactly what we need on Crosby’s line. I don’t understnad why he or even stall haven’t been on the ice with crosby? I’d like to see some productivity from that top line, especially AT detroit. Why is Guerin still on that line? He can’t go two steps without turning over the puck. He’s either playing hurt or just too slow to keep up. Crosby needs some speed to match him. someone to give and go with or at least someone who’ll compliment him better.

Sorry but, even if they win tomorrow, they still need to figure something out for their game at detroit on saturday. I’d like to see Crosby with a winger whose going to be able to keep up with him. I also understand that as centers they can’t really play all shifts like that, but there are definately times in the game when Crosby, Malkin, Stall, and Talbot (our best players) can be in some way on the same line (maybe two at a time).

If I ever needed a visual of what Jesus would look like in hockey equipment, i’ve got it… wicked photo.