Comments on: The Russian Nightmare: Pens 7 – ‘Canes 4 http://nhlpens.com/the-russian-nightmare-pens-7-canes-4/ a Pittsburgh Penguins Blog Fri, 11 May 2012 05:44:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Chaiwoman http://nhlpens.com/the-russian-nightmare-pens-7-canes-4/comment-page-1/#comment-8091 Chaiwoman Sat, 23 May 2009 20:49:39 +0000 http://nhlpens.com/?p=1005#comment-8091 Yes, I can't wait for tonight. I thought the Staal tracker might be fun since so much is made of the brother-brother story, but truthfully, they appear to me to have more differences than similarities. Eric is much more offensive and quicker (like Crosby) for his size. Jordan is fast, but what others cover in 5 or 6 strides, he covers in 3 or 4. I also think he is stronger physically than Eric, but Eric has a lighter, more "finessy" touch with the puck. Of course, Eric has 4 years on his little brother, and Jordan's development even since last year has been incredible. He is definitely more confident and has really taken to leading his line and leading the primary PK. They are both excellent. Eric doesn't have much help though. The 'canes do not seem to be as deep, including their 4th line since Maurice is not relying on them like Bylsma relies on ours. That's going to wear on the other lines physically. Can't wait!! T-minus about 2 1/2 hours and counting! GO PENS!! Yes, I can’t wait for tonight. I thought the Staal tracker might be fun since so much is made of the brother-brother story, but truthfully, they appear to me to have more differences than similarities. Eric is much more offensive and quicker (like Crosby) for his size. Jordan is fast, but what others cover in 5 or 6 strides, he covers in 3 or 4. I also think he is stronger physically than Eric, but Eric has a lighter, more “finessy” touch with the puck.

Of course, Eric has 4 years on his little brother, and Jordan’s development even since last year has been incredible. He is definitely more confident and has really taken to leading his line and leading the primary PK. They are both excellent. Eric doesn’t have much help though. The ‘canes do not seem to be as deep, including their 4th line since Maurice is not relying on them like Bylsma relies on ours. That’s going to wear on the other lines physically.

Can’t wait!! T-minus about 2 1/2 hours and counting! GO PENS!!

]]> By: Paul http://nhlpens.com/the-russian-nightmare-pens-7-canes-4/comment-page-1/#comment-8078 Paul Sat, 23 May 2009 12:42:41 +0000 http://nhlpens.com/?p=1005#comment-8078 Great insights Anne! Malkin was a BEAST on Thursday night. It was one of those nights where he was totally in the game and on a mission. When he plays like that, I don't think anyone can stop him. The Canes will be looking to take Geno off from his game tonight by playing him physically and denying him any room. The problem is, the Penguins have other lethal weapons in their arsenal. It could prove to be too much to contain. That being said, the Canes will put up their toughest fight tonight on their own ice. If the Pens win tonight, it is all over in my opinion. If not, we may finally have a series on our hands. I like your inclusion of the Staal tracker. The truth is, Eric Staal has been a relative non-factor in this series thus far. Kudos to Jordan and the Penguins for taking any wind out of Eric's sails. Great insights Anne! Malkin was a BEAST on Thursday night. It was one of those nights where he was totally in the game and on a mission. When he plays like that, I don’t think anyone can stop him. The Canes will be looking to take Geno off from his game tonight by playing him physically and denying him any room. The problem is, the Penguins have other lethal weapons in their arsenal. It could prove to be too much to contain. That being said, the Canes will put up their toughest fight tonight on their own ice. If the Pens win tonight, it is all over in my opinion. If not, we may finally have a series on our hands.

I like your inclusion of the Staal tracker. The truth is, Eric Staal has been a relative non-factor in this series thus far. Kudos to Jordan and the Penguins for taking any wind out of Eric’s sails.

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