I guess I say oh well to Kunitz. Crosby is the best in the game, put him down low and utilize his multitude of assets that he has to offer while keeping Geno in a dangerous spot on the half wall. I feel very strongly about Sid playing down low by the goal line. To borrow something I heard from Madden today (yeah yeah I know), you have to make it work with 87 and 71 on the same PP. The unit that starts the PP is never going to get off in time to let the second unit get ample time, it just doesn't happen often at any level unless you get a whistle. After a while either 87 or 71 is going to get frustrated by not being out there, and rightly so.

The way to make it work is have 87 down low, its the only place where him and Geno won't be running into eachother all the time.
- Gunner Staal

It makes complete sense that they should be able to make it work, but as you know, this problem has been going on for a few years now. It's just not new. There was a caller who was a Detroit fan today on the radio said he couldn't believe this was such a controversy because Datsyuk and Zetterberg are often separated on the PP. I really think Bylsma should try two units and start the fresher unit. No favorites. I think Staal can play the slot because his much improved shot and Cooke can do the dirty work. I think an issue that hasn't been discussed is Malkin is taking way too long shifts anyway. I hate when they're out on the pp for 1:50. They're dog tired and it screws with the next several shifts.

It makes complete sense that they should be able to make it work, but as you know, this problem has been going on for a few years now. It's just not new. There was a caller who was a Detroit fan today on the radio said he couldn't believe this was such a controversy because Datsyuk and Zetterberg are often separated on the PP. I really think Bylsma should try two units and start the fresher unit. No favorites. I think Staal can play the slot because his much improved shot and Cooke can do the dirty work. I think an issue that hasn't been discussed is Malkin is taking way too long shifts anyway. I hate when they're out on the pp for 1:50. They're dog tired and it screws with the next several shifts.
- madmike71

The extended shifts have really been occurring since Sid got back and the PP went to poo. It still happened before but with the PP clicking at 20% the issue gets masked.

Sweet Baby Jesus, it is time.

It makes complete sense that they should be able to make it work, but as you know, this problem has been going on for a few years now. It's just not new. There was a caller who was a Detroit fan today on the radio said he couldn't believe this was such a controversy because Datsyuk and Zetterberg are often separated on the PP. I really think Bylsma should try two units and start the fresher unit. No favorites. I think Staal can play the slot because his much improved shot and Cooke can do the dirty work. I think an issue that hasn't been discussed is Malkin is taking way too long shifts anyway. I hate when they're out on the pp for 1:50. They're dog tired and it screws with the next several shifts.
- madmike71

they need to do this, either this or have crosby down low with malkin along the boards. either way. no one should be out there for 1:50.

they need to do this, either this or have crosby down low with malkin along the boards. either way. no one should be out there for 1:50.
- stayinthefnnet

Whatever puts the PP back to 20%, Im all for that. I just dont have faith in what they have been doing.

Great.... we loose Doc Emrick, and somehow keep Pierre?

Great.... we loose Doc Emrick, and somehow keep Pierre?
- rival22

beats having to watch the philly stream.

beats having to watch the philly stream.
- stayinthefnnet

even I don't wanna do that.

[you]LET'S GO PENS!!!

Whatever puts the PP back to 20%, Im all for that. I just dont have faith in what they have been doing.
- Rawdog9755

im with you there man. this whole do whatever the hell you feel like thing will never work, let alone in the playoffs. i just dont see having crosby completely off of it as the answer. it just sucks because this is the junk that you should have used the last week of the season to figure out. now there isnt time to be mixing and matching.

Martin with Engelland... interesting...

even I don't wanna do that.

- FlyerGuy

i dont get it either. even if i wasnt a flyers fan i always enjoyed jim jackson. he just seems so biased anymore its laughable

holy poop ... that's gotta be a record.

well atta boy sid.... although this does look creepily similar to last game haha

Here we go---see he doesnt need PP time!!! Crosby

"Peter Laviolette has to come up with a better pregame speech"


-Ray Ferraro

When the goal replay includes the opening faceoff, you know it was scored quick.

It makes complete sense that they should be able to make it work, but as you know, this problem has been going on for a few years now. It's just not new. There was a caller who was a Detroit fan today on the radio said he couldn't believe this was such a controversy because Datsyuk and Zetterberg are often separated on the PP. I really think Bylsma should try two units and start the fresher unit. No favorites. I think Staal can play the slot because his much improved shot and Cooke can do the dirty work. I think an issue that hasn't been discussed is Malkin is taking way too long shifts anyway. I hate when they're out on the pp for 1:50. They're dog tired and it screws with the next several shifts.
- madmike71

correct in that the past few years it hasn't worked. But has Sid ever been predominately down low, not to this point.

And how about that start.

When the goal replay includes the opening faceoff, you know it was scored quick.
- rival22

I like the Crosby/Couterier matchup. Crosby is better at losing a shadow than Malkin is.

The old vet Bertuzzi just fought Weber.

Crosby looks gooood early

Sorry for being Captain Obvious, but the Pens have to keep this energy up for more than 20 minutes.

Did anyone see what happened to Vitale?

Crosby looks like he means business tonight.

Sorry for being Captain Obvious, but the Pens have to keep this energy up for more than 20 minutes.
- rival22

yeah this energy is insane. id be absolutely ecstatic if i didnt see the same thing lead to a blown 3 goal lead 2 days ago. i wonder if they can keep this up for a full 60 though. right now theyre going 90 mph. even if they can maintain at least like a 75 range. its beter than flatlining