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Why do you think there is a lot to be concerned about?

IMO there is absolutely nothing to be concerned about yet... sure they blew two 3rd period leads but that stuff happens from time to time. The Pens are a good team and only going to improve as they get more and more comfortable with the new system.

Is it just me or has crosby made a point to add a more physical complex to his game this year?

You make a great point when you say "new system". I guess I'm just looking to much into it, but I will stick to my guns when saying I would like better performances against Philly, especially at home and since its a big conference rivalry. I know that seems broad, but on the outset of it being the beginning of the year it was unfair to use the term "concerned". Really I think I'm just gunshy and I'm predicting another history repeating itself kind of season, and again, that is unfair.

Also, with the point of physicality and Crosby: no it's not just you. I saw it too, especially in the philly and Detroit games. It showed its bad side though with the stupid hit on Zetterberg, Crosby is a million times better than him in all aspects of the game, why in the hell did he do that? One would say it was an accident, but I think it was because the unnoticed high stick to the face seconds before that garnered that reaction from Crosby. People seem to think he is so immortal and it really pisses me off when people say "he's a cheap player for plays like that" no he's passionate, he just got smacked in the face and it's because of fans like you always giving him bad press and possibly because he's the best player in the world that he doesn't get those calls anyway. I hope that makes sense, lol. But what I'm trying to say is that I agree with you Abpk

Good points guys, glad hockey season is back underway.

When I said "fans like you" I didn't mean you Abpk, I mean pretty much the fans of every other team in the league who **** about Sid, just making sure you don't take it out of context lol.