He has...Norris finalist my ass.


It's amazing how bad the Pens forwards are defensively, though. At least two of the Bruins goals are due to piss poor backchecking
- Jsaquella

The Pens are just being exposed when they try to attack. The Bruins are making them pay for the mistakes and the lack of effort. The Pens look terrible (like last year against the Flyers defensively).

The Pens are just being exposed when they try to attack. The Bruins are making them pay for the mistakes and the lack of effort. The Pens look terrible (like last year against the Flyers defensively).
- stveshdy

Except Boston has a decent defense

I love Iggy, but he's not an alpha dog anymore
- Jsaquella

If they think a certain veteran leadership was lost when Jagr wasn't resigned, crazier things could happen. I don't think it is likely either in the end.

Except Boston has a decent defense
- Philly1980

No doubt. Boston is much more discipline than the Flyers on defense.

they have zero chemistry, it's kind of shocking
- Don'tForgetTocchet

I think if they get swept Bylsma walks the plank.

I think if they get swept Bylsma walks the plank.
- Jsaquella

And Lavy survives

The Pens are just being exposed when they try to attack. The Bruins are making them pay for the mistakes and the lack of effort. The Pens look terrible (like last year against the Flyers defensively).
- stveshdy

They're being lazy, too. A few minutes ago, Nate Horton stopped near the blueline in the Pens' zone, Malkin drifted by with a little "Ole" move and didn't even stop to press Horton.

On the 3rd goal, Matt Cooke simply stopped skating altogether and watched the Bruins score.

I think if they get swept Bylsma walks the plank.
- Jsaquella

I would have to agree. They have so much talent its ridiculous.

And Lavy survives
- ob18

Who would have thought Torts and Bylsma walk the plank and Lava survives, would have made some good money on that trifecta.

They're being lazy, too. A few minutes ago, Nate Horton stopped near the blueline in the Pens' zone, Malkin drifted by with a little "Ole" move and didn't even stop to press Horton.

On the 3rd goal, Matt Cooke simply stopped skating altogether and watched the Bruins score.
- Jsaquella

I'm envious of the way the bruins are playing...

They're being lazy, too. A few minutes ago, Nate Horton stopped near the blueline in the Pens' zone, Malkin drifted by with a little "Ole" move and didn't even stop to press Horton.

On the 3rd goal, Matt Cooke simply stopped skating altogether and watched the Bruins score.
- Jsaquella

Most definitely. No excuses for that this late in the playoffs.

I'm envious of the way the bruins are playing...
- Philly1980

It stems from Chiarelli. He had a plan, got guys to fit that plan and he's a brilliant GM, besides.

He has...Norris finalist my ass.


It's amazing how bad the Pens forwards are defensively, though. At least two of the Bruins goals are due to piss poor backchecking
- Jsaquella

Crosby's made some horrendously bad defensive mistakes.

It stems from Chiarelli. He had a plan, got guys to fit that plan and he's a brilliant GM, besides.
- Jsaquella

Its only two games but the Pens are in trouble.

Crosby's made some horrendously bad defensive mistakes.
- Yosimar89

The only two Pens that have really played worth a poop are Kennedy and Vitale.

Its only two games but the Pens are in trouble.
- stveshdy

After the last few seasons, it's hard to have a lot of faith they can turn it around. Even if they tighten it up, the Bruins are a championship level team, that knows how to win games.

Not only that, but they still have to play Fleury or Vokoun in net...Neither guy has looked good.

I wouldn't classify the Bruins d core as exactly a mobile juggernaut, interesting what a sound defensive system with forwards being responsible can do.

Also, Hamilton may turn into something special, but Krug is in the top 6 now.

After the last few seasons, it's hard to have a lot of faith they can turn it around. Even if they tighten it up, the Bruins are a championship level team, that knows how to win games.

Not only that, but they still have to play Fleury or Vokoun in net...Neither guy has looked good.
- Jsaquella

Yup. Rask on the other hand has looked really good in this series so far.

I wouldn't classify the Bruins d core as exactly a mobile juggernaut, interesting what a sound defensive system with forwards being responsible can do.

Also, Hamilton may turn into something special, but Krug is in the top 6 now.
- ravishingone

I still think the Hawks are going to be tough to beat. I think they will expose either of these East teams.

Yup. Rask on the other hand has looked really good in this series so far.
- stveshdy

Yeah, I'm eating a crow sandwich on him. He's been stellar.

I still think the Hawks are going to be tough to beat. I think they will expose either of these East teams.
- stveshdy

I would agree with that. I do think however that the Flyers d-core even with the injuries is good enough with a sound defensive gameplan and forwards committed to back checking.

It stems from Chiarelli. He had a plan, got guys to fit that plan and he's a brilliant GM, besides.
- Jsaquella

And lavy is still the coach... Makes you wonder

I wouldn't classify the Bruins d core as exactly a mobile juggernaut, interesting what a sound defensive system with forwards being responsible can do.

Also, Hamilton may turn into something special, but Krug is in the top 6 now.
- ravishingone

Chara's still a beast, even though he's struggled at points. But they have solid guys throughout and the entire team is committed to team defense. If you have forwards that do their job for 200 feet it makes the defense look better.

Yeah, I'm eating a crow sandwich on him. He's been stellar.
- Jsaquella

The Pens have had chances in these two games but Rask has made some big saves even when his defense hasn't been up to par.

And lavy is still the coach... Makes you wonder
- Philly1980

If he doesn't adapt, he'll be wearing make-up and talking to the cameras for TSN's Winter Classic coverage