Pens

[Claws]

Gotta say it. I've never been much of a hockey fan but have decided to watch this year. Sure I watched when Messier won his cup and have watched ovechkin a few times, Crosby, Lemiux etc...but

as for staying in touch with the sport and keeping up with games and the such, this is my first year.

the friggin Penguins look unstoppable thru their first 10 games. Thoughts?

[17+89=6]

The Penguins are ridiculous this year. They are bordering on a dynasty. They just lost Gonchar (not sure for how long) which should help opponents. But I honestly don't see anyone challenging them for the best record in the east. The playoffs are a different story though. I think a team could beat them in the playoffs, but I wouldn't bet on that.

[jkeough]

as long its them instead of the Rangers or Devils im good

[Claws]

The Penguins are ridiculous this year. They are bordering on a dynasty. They just lost Gonchar (not sure for how long) which should help opponents. But I honestly don't see anyone challenging them for the best record in the east. The playoffs are a different story though. I think a team could beat them in the playoffs, but I wouldn't bet on that.

That's kinda what i was thinking. Losing Gonchar will be easier to deal with I think since they got that one dude. Skoula or something like that.

At least that's what I read somewhere.

I watch them and I'll watch other games with different teams and it's no contest. The speed of their game, their defense, everything it seems is untouchable.

[17+89=6]

That's kinda what i was thinking. Losing Gonchar will be easier to deal with I think since they got that one dude. Skoula or something like that.

At least that's what I read somewhere.

I watch them and I'll watch other games with different teams and it's no contest. The speed of their game, their defense, everything it seems is untouchable.

They just make everything seem like clockwork. Every time they step onto the ice, they know they are the better team. And they know that their game plan will work for them. They can skate, score, and pass with any team in the NHL at any time. They are scary good.

[Gman was right]

fug the Pens!

[mush]

man I lived there for several years and I can't think of a better team to pull for. Ownership, fans are hardcore like Steelers fans, great venue (even though it's as old as the Independence Arena) go to Pittsburgh for a game and the atmosphere is incredible...I miss it.

[DudeNamedJeremy]

The pens made me want to kill someone tonight. We were up 3-1 in the 3rd and gave up 2 goals in 39 sec and lost in a shootout.

I'm a jackets fan btw

[Mesmer]

Sucks for the Jackets.. I saw that goal.

The Penguins are definitely a great team that's on fire right now. It's amazing how injuries to Malkin and Gonchar, among others, haven't slowed them down one bit.

I'll tell you the major difference maker though, imo. Crosby switched to that single piece composite stick that's better for shooting and is putting the puck on net more instead of looking for the pass 100% of the time. He really challenging Ovechkin for that "greatest offensive player in the game today" title.

People like to argue that Malkin has the better offensive skillset. I'm no Crosby fan. In fact, I really don't like him much at all. But, as a player, he's great in his own end, can win draws, amazing passer, and now shooter? Jeeez louise watch out NHL.

Also Marc-Andre Fluery is FINALLY stepping it up and being the goaltender he was drafted to be. Not that he's been awful but he's really living up to his #1 pedigree now and they look borderline unbeatable.

It's still early but I wouldn't be surprised at all to see the Penguins repeat. The West has a lot of iffy teams that have holes (Detroit's injuries, Chicago's goaltending, etc) and the Sharks (the most talented roster on paper in the NHL IMO) always choke in the playoffs.