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Also, Staal is skating in this morning's practice but no Malkin, Crosby, or Bortuzzo. Not sure what to think about Malkin not skating.

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Yes, somehow I don’t see how this will have the same level of excitement as the traditional Wimgs-Pens rivalry. We are practically playing with a reinforced minor league lineup. It’s getting ridiculous. I feel bad for anyone who payed a full price ticket for this event, and may be the only game they’ll go to this season.

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by Outcast on Dec 13, 2011 1:19 PM EST reply actions  

Reminds me of last year’s team, where the Pittsburgh Penguins were basically the Baby Pens of the AHL. Yet, we still find ways to keeps games exciting and play at a high level. Dan Bylsma makes this face at your disapproval of people attending this game (or mostly towards the amount of injuries).

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by Lavender on Dec 13, 2011 1:37 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m not disapproving of people attending the game. You misinterpreted what I said. Because it is the Wings, and is close to the Holidays, there is a large number of fans that bought this game ticket. For many of them it is probably going to be the only game they attend this season. That’s who I feel sorry for, As far as last year lineup, at least they had Staal, Letang, ZM, and Lovejoy. A significant difference from tonight’s lineup which may only include Staal . In my view there’s no way you can measure yourself against the Wings without all those players. I’m not blaming anyone, it’s just fate. I know that Blysma and the players will do their best. But after all is said and done, there’s a reason why the replacement play in WBS. Usually in any team sport you can add a young guy or 2 to your lineup, even a couple more, but there’s a fine line that you reach where you can’t compete against the A quality.

The Hockey Dr.

by Outcast on Dec 13, 2011 2:03 PM EST up reply actions  

my favorite part is that you included the reverend to that group.

by AronV on Dec 13, 2011 2:53 PM EST up reply actions  

yes, I think he is better than any of the WBS call ups (at this time) and defensevely better that Niskenen.

The Hockey Dr.

by Outcast on Dec 13, 2011 3:05 PM EST up reply actions  

I think he was definitely on a role and finding himself a little more up until he got hurt.

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by AlexStitch on Dec 13, 2011 3:20 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

great picture.

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by Outcast on Dec 13, 2011 5:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Defensively Better than Niskanen?

Have you even watched any Penguins games this year? Niskanen has been terrific. I know this is a deceiving stat, but he was +12 last I checked. He has been very reliable.

grain of salt

by PaulMorel on Dec 13, 2011 5:07 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah, he’s +12 with 9 points this season. Best +/- on the team (I know I know I know).

The only defensemen who have struggled this year (imho) are the callups Bortuzzo and Picard, who haven’t even been terrible, they’ve just been average.

grain of salt

by PaulMorel on Dec 13, 2011 5:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Obviously the one who is reading stats, but not watching is you. In just about every game he is caught flat footed, and is a goal against or a penalty.

The Hockey Dr.

by Outcast on Dec 13, 2011 5:19 PM EST up reply actions  

lol. What you just said makes no sense. If he was getting caught “flat footed” every game and that resulted in goals, then he wouldn’t be +12. Unless you think he gets caught flat footed, then immediately skates off the ice!!! He’s a tricky one, that Matt Niskanen!

Anyway, you have a right to your opinion. It’s not what I see, but whatever.

grain of salt

by PaulMorel on Dec 13, 2011 6:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Forget about the plus minus.. Just about in every game he’s caught flat footed, did you watch the Bruins game.?

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by Outcast on Dec 13, 2011 5:16 PM EST up reply actions  

If Malkin and Staal can’t go, I might just skip watching this one. Playing Detroit without all of our centers and half our defense is not a good recipe for success.

And I love watching these games too.

by SlayerGhaleon on Dec 13, 2011 5:44 PM EST reply actions  

Well, you never know. Detroit isn’t as strong as they have been recently, and how many times has Fleury pulled a game out of a hat this year?

grain of salt

by PaulMorel on Dec 13, 2011 6:57 PM EST up reply actions  

please just be a maintenance day, please just be a maintenance day, please just be a maintenance day….

by NoVAPensFan on Dec 13, 2011 5:45 PM EST reply actions  

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