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Head coach Dan Bylsma said that he expects defenseman Brooks Orpik to return to the lineup Saturday night in St. Louis. Orpik has been out since Oct. 10 with a groin strain.

"I haven’t talked to Brooks, but hopefully (Saturday) will be the day for him to get back in there."

(from Penguins Report)

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will be awesome to have him back
hopefully he’s full strength
with the team winning, not necessary to rush him

by Diomedes7 on Oct 22, 2010 3:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Citing the case of Fleury v. Johnson, do we really want to bring Brooks back right now? The team is on a “hot streak” without him.

Just kidding. It will be great to have 44 back there patrolling the blue line and handing out free candy. It is almost Halloween, after all

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by PensAreYourDaddy on Oct 22, 2010 3:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Before I saw who made this post, I nearly had a nervous breakdown reading the first line.

by JustinM on Oct 22, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Then I’d say mission accomplished. ;-)

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by PensAreYourDaddy on Oct 23, 2010 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

I wonder who they do sit, though.

Hutchinson hasn’t looked bad, neither has Engelland. Lovejoy, with time, is starting to come into his own a little more too.

Hutch probably is the odd man out, but he’s played well on PP2.

In the past two games, Hutchinson’s played about 35 minutes, compared to the other two getting a total of 30/31.

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by Hooks Orpik on Oct 22, 2010 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Too many guys getting the job done…it’s a good problem to have.

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by PensAreYourDaddy on Oct 22, 2010 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well they’re playing 14-16 minutes a night, so it’s not exactly like they’re pulling big weight.

Orpik’s return has got to be welcome to the new “big 3” (Goose, Tang, Martin) who have had to play almost 30 a night lately.

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by Hooks Orpik on Oct 22, 2010 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

It seems pretty much a no brainer to me. Lovejoy has been all-round solid, if not flashy. Engelland actually made me exclaim “I love that kid!!” during the last game, after standing up for Malkin. And that’s not taking into account his general feistiness and heavy hits. He hasn’t been perfect on the back end, but neither has Hutchinson. Granted Hutchinson has been decent on the 2nd PP, but with Martin, Letang and GoGo in the lineup, I don’t feel that’s enough to warrent keeping him around. It’s good to know he’s there, ready to be called up, should we need him again (knock on wood that we won’t!).

by Skyff on Oct 22, 2010 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree. Although I don’t like how much Engelland fights, given that he’s a D-man. Leaving the team to play with just 5 D for at least 5 minutes in a game is not ideal.

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by PopRocks on Oct 22, 2010 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

I get your point, it’s by no means ideal having a d-man as your “main fighter”. However, I still feel it’s preferable having a guy out there who can play as well as fight, even if he is a defenseman, rather than having a Godard type player out there.

by Skyff on Oct 23, 2010 6:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

This much is very true.

by JustinM on Oct 23, 2010 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

Single Digits

I do like the fact that the Pens put 5 d-men out there with single digit numbers on their jerseys. It sort of has an old school-cool look.

#3-Goligoski
#5-Engelland
#6-Lovejoy
#7-Martin
#8-Hutchinson

by Lindas1st on Oct 22, 2010 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Makes sense

My wife commented recently that Letang was the only one with double digits, but we both agreed it was appropriate since he’s about 10 time better than all those guys.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Oct 22, 2010 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, for sure 10 times better looking.

And yes, I am a guy.

by The Malk-Man on Oct 22, 2010 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

And also really makes you realize just how many numbers really are retired in Montreal, when you think about it.

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by FrankD on Oct 22, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Follow up – only numbers under 10 not retired by Habs: 6 and 8

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by FrankD on Oct 22, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

A follow up to your follow up.
The Bruins also have 7 single digit numbers retired too. Only numbers 1 & 6 are still in circulation. Although the Canadians do have more total numbers retired than the B’s, 17 to 10.
Hmmm? the #6 not retired by both teams?

by Lindas1st on Oct 22, 2010 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

In the early days, guys got priority bunks on the train based on their numbers — as in the lower the number, the sooner you got to pick. In turn, it was often the case that the better guys on the team got the lower numbers. So it’s not that surprising that lots of lower numbers are retired for Original Six teams.

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by PopRocks on Oct 23, 2010 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah...

… I seen an interview with Gordie Howe and he said his first number was 17 (I think, not sure) but when he was given the chance at a lower number he took it so he could have a better bunk on the trains.

by Lindas1st on Oct 23, 2010 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s so weird to think of Howe in anything but #9!

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by PopRocks on Oct 23, 2010 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Excellent news, undoubtedly Orpik is not rushing his return, He is a veteran player, and knows there’s no rush. It’ll be good to have 44 back in the lineup. Also, no matter who sits down, everyone that has been called up, has gained invaluable experience, which will pay dividends mainly in the postseason, because is likely that some of them will be playing at some point.

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by Outcast on Oct 22, 2010 3:56 PM EDT reply actions  

That’s great news. We’ve ben looking pretty good these last four games (all wins) and we’ll only be better with him back in the lineup.

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by OlenWhitaker on Oct 22, 2010 5:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Just how strong can this team get really, were missing Staal, Candy, Z and asham and still we’re winning now that our big two have found their grove (plus our 3 OD man are playing awesome atm)

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by Sid the captain on Oct 22, 2010 6:12 PM EDT reply actions  

this is good news. but who sits when Orpik is back in the lineup?

Hutchinson, Engelland or Lovejoy? (what a dilemma..)

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by Randy F on Oct 22, 2010 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Hutch will sit.

He had that really bad turnover last night. Ick.

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by PensForTheWin on Oct 22, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Idk…
Engelland made some pretty bad ones himself. We could see a surprise.

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by AllieLXXXVII on Oct 23, 2010 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

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