Round 1: New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Discussion Thread

[miscs75]

Can someone ask Scuderi to throw that hip into Kreider, especially if he tries to "crash the net". Outside of that, I'm hoping for an Isles-Rangers second round. I'm still sticking with my original prediction of 5 games.

[the_nange]

Can I hope that Fleury suddenly becomes a brick wall? Cause I still think he's the Pens weakest link.

[JayTPMC]

The Pens weakest link is a lack of depth.

[JayTPMC]

The Pens first two lines are average at best and the third and forth are just awful. Pens need better D and more top 6 pure goal scorers.

[30ranfordfan]

Or maybe luck??

At the beginning of the year I thought the Pens had great depth on the blue line..... Letang, Erhoff, Matta, Martin, Despres, Scuderi, and Pouliot would make a good group of 7.

The trades have been okay (Lovejoy & Cole coming into replace Despres & Bortuzzo... who I don't think was even on the roster to start the season?) but the injuries horrible.

I would imagine any team in the league would look pretty awful if 4 of their top 6 d were out.

The Pens weakest link is a lack of depth.

.... .... which means (IM0) Pens don't stand much of a chance here. Unfortunate for them.

[the_nange]

Doesn't matter who's skating if the goalie gives up swiss cheese type goals like he has been in the last few playoffs. Don't get me wrong, depth is a major issue for the Pens, especially on defense. But even last few years in post season, when they had a mediocre defensive core - Fleury was standout bad in many games.

[spuds1961]

That was quick Brassard goal 28 seconds in 1-0 Rangers.

[spuds1961]

Looks like the Rangers are on a powerplay even though they are at even strength.

[the_nange]

Holy rebound, Fleury (on the first goal)

[spuds1961]

Holy rebound, Fleury (on the first goal)

Yea I laughed when the announcer said he popped out that rebound like a pez dispenser. 2-0 after 1, now to not sit back on the lead.