Crosby, Pens complete season sweep of rival Flyers

sr_news · March 4th, 2007, 05:07 PM

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Rusty27 · March 4th, 2007, 08:26 PM

Flyers getting better though. Got a point at least.

BtownJay · March 5th, 2007, 08:37 AM

Yeah, they played pretty well yesterday. To tie a top 4 or 5 team in the East isn't all that bad. They just blow in shootouts (1-7), so when that started i knew the Pens were getting the extra point. Biron looked very good!

BtownBeers · March 5th, 2007, 01:00 PM

Really sucked to blow the game like that, Biron did look good, first goal wasn't at all his fault nothing he could do with that. The young D players are nice to watch but you can really see their age/experience at some points.

I thought we'd see at least one fight, but alas no.

ssigman · March 5th, 2007, 02:18 PM

you still think the pens shoulda sent staal to the minors??

BtownJay · March 5th, 2007, 02:38 PM

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you still think the pens shoulda sent staal to the minors??

He would have gone to his junior team.

Yes i do. They aren't good enough to win the cup this year and are going to have major issues with contracts in a couple of years. Which could possibly hurt their chances down the road when they are actually ready to make a real cup run.

Rusty27 · March 5th, 2007, 02:43 PM

Agreed

ssigman · March 5th, 2007, 02:44 PM

i don't agree still....the guy has done more than expected and should be in the nhl...contracts can be reworked and restructured if they are smart...and then they won't have those problems...right now they are legit contenders even if you don't believe that...

BtownJay · March 5th, 2007, 02:52 PM

1. No, they aren't legit contenders with that defense. You will see.

2. Contracts in the NHL aren't near the same as any other league. When their rookie contracts are up, the players are going to get huge money. You can't re-work them like other sports. Its going to be a major issue when they have to get rid of half the team to pay both Malkin and Staal (if they both keep up this level of play).

ssigman · March 6th, 2007, 11:08 AM

why can't they sign malkin lets say next year to a long term deal with bigger money up front and then in 2 years sign staal so its not all in the same year?? wouldn't that alleviate some of the salary cap issues

March 4th, 2007, 05:07 PM	#1
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Rusty27 Good ol' Rocky Top;Rocky Top,Tennessee Join Date: 07-15-2004 Location: Knoxville,Tenn. Posts: 31,472 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	Flyers getting better though. Got a point at least. __________________

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BtownBeers Skull Fucker Wannabeeee! Join Date: 08-23-2004 Location: In Mrs. Jays Pants! Posts: 23,918 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	Really sucked to blow the game like that, Biron did look good, first goal wasn't at all his fault nothing he could do with that. The young D players are nice to watch but you can really see their age/experience at some points. I thought we'd see at least one fight, but alas no. __________________ As someone who has been on both ends of a loaded weapon I can only wish you well in your idealized little vision of what the world should be; I will continue to deal the world as it really is. -BaldBil

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Rusty27 Good ol' Rocky Top;Rocky Top,Tennessee Join Date: 07-15-2004 Location: Knoxville,Tenn. Posts: 31,472 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	Agreed __________________