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Does TB Even the Series???
Posted: April 20th, 2011, 5:22 pm
by vman
A win tonite would be incredibly huge.... a 3-1 lead w/ 2 of next 3 in the Burgh!!
GO PENS
Re: Does TB Even the Series???
Posted: April 20th, 2011, 8:03 pm
by jack daniel
Through one things are looking good.
Re: Does TB Even the Series???
Posted: April 20th, 2011, 9:56 pm
by jack daniel
This overtime scares me.
Re: Does TB Even the Series???
Posted: April 21st, 2011, 7:37 pm
by vman
HUGE win last eve (who else was fighting sleep to see finish?) Pens obviously out-playing TB! I know one doesn't mess w/ a winning lineup but I'm a big Engelland fan - Lovejoy & Nisky on for both goals I believe - Lavaliere & Malone are too big for them. Engelland would definitely battle them/clear them out more than that duo is capable of doing.
Re: Does TB Even the Series???
Posted: April 21st, 2011, 8:29 pm
by jack daniel
vman
I've been calling for Engelleland to play since the series started! Especially every time I see Lecavalier or Malone parked in front of the net. But regardless I think this series is over Saturday.
Re: Does TB Even the Series???
Posted: April 22nd, 2011, 11:54 am
by pantherxc5
I agree that Engelland should get a chance to play in this series. however with it going back to the burgh, bylsma will be able to control the matchups better, and chances are niskanen and lovejoy will not be on the ice at the same time as st louis, stamkos and lecavalier.
Re: Does TB Even the Series???
Posted: April 22nd, 2011, 2:01 pm
by abpk2903
Engelland can't transition from defense to offense on a rush near as quick as either of those guys. I think Bylsma is more concerned with generating offense in this series than defense. I feel that is why Engelland has been a scratch so far.
Re: Does TB Even the Series???
Posted: April 22nd, 2011, 2:45 pm
by vman
abpk2903 wrote:Engelland can't transition from defense to offense on a rush near as quick as either of those guys. I think Bylsma is more concerned with generating offense in this series than defense. I feel that is why Engelland has been a scratch so far.
Re. our defense, our top 4 may be better than any in hockey!I can't disagree, ak47, that Lovejoy & Nisky move the puck fairly well but I've now seen Lovejoy getting mugged numerous times by Lecavalier and Niskanen gets pounded by those bigger dudes. Make no mistake about it there is a game w/in the game going on as TB's coach is double shifting Lecavalier & St Louis in effort to match them against the Pens 3rd pair! D. Engelland moves the puck fairly well and would certainly be more of an inhibiting presence in front of net.
Re: Does TB Even the Series???
Posted: April 22nd, 2011, 7:28 pm
by abpk2903
No one else in the league has 7 defense as talented as Pittsburgh. I'm not debating with you that Engelland shouldn't play but I was pointing out why he probably wasn't. I think he should definitely be in the game five lineup and I think he should have played at least once in the series so far but I am not one to question coaches (especially good coaches).