Penguins v. Islanders Round 1 Series Thread

[awaz]

I don't think it would be AV, but if the Penguins don't win the cup I believe Bylsma should be FIRED. This team has had too much talent since 2008 to only have 1 cup. I mean they have arguably the two best players in the league. One of the top goalies. 1 of the top defenseman. Not to mention role players galore, especially right now. For the Pens it's cup or bust this year. Bylsma should be under a lot of pressure. His team is stacked.

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aside from the bold though, i agree completely.

 

[dare2be]

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aside from the bold though, i agree completely.

Must be referring to Vokoun.

 

[SFNL]

How's everybody feelin' today? God it's a great day for more playoff hockey!

I'm smelling a Pens smackdown coming tonight. Got a feeling that it could get ugly for the Isles. They lost a glorious chance on Sunday.

 

[awaz]

Must be referring to Vokoun.

 

[Darkstone42]

 

[Darkstone42]

That took me several attempts to do correctly...

 

[dash]

Orpik back in? Look out Sid

 

[DChero]

Orpik back in? Look out Sid

Thanks, Dash! I wasn't sure what to worry about until now.

 

[pixburgher66]

I don't think Neal is playing based on his comments...but I could be wrong. Pretty sure it's just your basic ankle sprain for him. Still have no clue what was wrong with Orpik. Getting Brooks back is huge though...need the stability of the Martin-Orpik pair. If I trust my gut about this team, I see a great performance from them tonight. I haven't seen them play three bad games in a row in a lonnnnng time. However, my recent playoff memories persist...

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

My team better stay out of the DAMN PENALTY BOX!!

 

[sbb122]

I don't think Neal is playing based on his comments...but I could be wrong. Pretty sure it's just your basic ankle sprain for him. Still have no clue what was wrong with Orpik. Getting Brooks back is huge though...need the stability of the Martin-Orpik pair. If I trust my gut about this team, I see a great performance from them tonight. I haven't seen them play three bad games in a row in a lonnnnng time. However, my recent playoff memories persist...

I think Neal will be in, Bennett was skating with the healthy scratches in the morning skate for what that is worth.

 

[pixburgher66]

My team better stay out of the DAMN PENALTY BOX!!

Hahahahha, MINE TOO!

 

[DChero]

I'm trying to stay on silent mode during this series. I quit smoking 2 weeks ago so my nerves have been a bit shot during this series. I would probably offend a lot of people, heh. If I say anything mean, just bill me.

 

[dare2be]

Now would not have been a good time for me to try to quit smoking, that's for sure.

 

[DChero]

Now would not have been a good time for me to try to quit smoking, that's for sure.

I wanted to save money to afford intravenous drugs.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

LOL!!

You're cracking me up. The Penguins are loaded. Yes the Isles have made it tough the past 2 games, but do any of you honestly believe your team will lose this series? Sorry, I want to believe my team can win it, but it would be one of the biggest upsets in Sports History if it were to happen.

 

[pixburgher66]

LOL!!

You're cracking me up. The Penguins are loaded. Yes the Isles have made it tough the past 2 games, but do any of you honestly believe your team will lose this series? Sorry, I want to believe my team can win it, but it would be one of the biggest upsets in Sports History if it were to happen.

Feel free to look back at the past three postseasons, haha. Overconfidence isn't in our dictionary anymore.

 

[DChero]

LOL!!

You're cracking me up. The Penguins are loaded. Yes the Isles have made it tough the past 2 games, but do any of you honestly believe your team will lose this series? Sorry, I want to believe my team can win it, but it would be one of the biggest upsets in Sports History if it were to happen.

Last year taught us a lot. Fuck Danny Briere.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

Feel free to look back at the past three postseasons, haha. Overconfidence isn't in our dictionary anymore.

I understand that, but your team has so much more talent it's sick. Maybe they've been a bit overconfident. I doubt that's the case anymore. Tonight I expect a better performance from the Pens. We shall see. I'm hoping for the best though. I know the Isles won't change their style of play.

What style of play do you think best suits the Pens. Run & Gun or Physical beatdown like in the Kings vs Blues series?

 

[pixburgher66]

I understand that, but your team has so much more talent it's sick. Maybe they've been a bit overconfident. I doubt that's the case anymore. Tonight I expect a better performance from the Pens. We shall see. I'm hoping for the best though. I know the Isles won't change their style of play.

What style of play do you think best suits the Pens. Run & Gun or Physical beatdown like in the Kings vs Blues series?

They can play either...and be successful with either, BUT, they're best with a hybrid of those two. Run and gun is what's killed them in the past...that's the trap they've fallen into in many of their bad losses. That and a lack of discipline ruined them against Philly. What kills me is this: if they focus on being responsible and possessing the puck, the natural talent will win out versus a lot of teams. They don't have to push offense too often. But for some reason the past 2 games defense has been forgotten for long periods of time.