The Rangers and the NHL don't need more teams trapping(aka coward hockey). Pens need to win in 5 or 6 to save the league from copycats.
The Rangers and the NHL don't need more teams trapping(aka coward hockey). Pens need to win in 5 or 6 to save the league from copycats.
Fuck that. I can't stomach another Pens cup. I hope they get swept.
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It's important the Pens win out of the East. They can then get curb stomped by the Predators. Perds in three.
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Dont agree with this argument. Are you saying if Boucher's Lightning team in '11 beat Boston we wouldve had more teams running the 1-3-1 in the past 6 years? I mean, they lost in 7, not 5 or 6 and that didnt really happen.
And to be honest, the Rangers coped quite well with the Senators 1-3-1. They didn't lose the series because of that - it was down to two 6-on-5 disasters in matches that the Rangers completely dominated.
Other issues in the Senators series were poor powerplay and a lack of A-performances by Hank - neither are related to the Senators 1-3-1.
Rangers averaged 4 goals a game against the senators 1-3-1
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I'd rather teams try the trap than do what the Pens do...which is play 6 goalies and then give the puck to Crosby/Malkin and hope they make a play.
Lol, is this an exaggeration or are you serious?Originally Posted by Future
I almost refuse to watch the pens play, so I can't really comment on their defensive style, but that's hilarious.
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It's sort of an exaggeration, as their system is probably a bit more nuanced than that, but Sulli's system is really similar to what Torts did in NY - which shouldn't be surprising. They pack it in on defense to hide the fact that their D-corps itself is dreadful and don't ask their D to do a whole lot.
They have a lot of speed, top to bottom, that makes the system work because they can apply pressure, but offensively they really just depend on Crosby/Malkin, and to some extent Kessel, making plays.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the series so far. How could I not? Everything a NHL fan likes has been shown in this match-up, imo.
Yeah, except, you know, goals. Also, two fun-to-watch teams. It's Malkin, Phil & the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins versus Erik Karlsson & the Ottawa Senators Brought to you by Lunesta.
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"Everyone says you should be a good loser. If you’re a good loser, you’re a loser."
- John Tortorella
"I've always said, I'd rather tame a tiger than paint stripes on a kitty cat."
- Dean Lombardi
"If someone tells me that I've hurt their feelings, I say, “I'm still waiting to hear what your point is.”"
- Christopher Hitchens
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