Metro Semis Series Thread: Pens vs. Rags

Postby **Gabe** » Wed Apr 15, 2015 10:33 pm

heart says one thing, head another.

Postby **NailedPenguin** » Wed Apr 15, 2015 10:52 pm

I was kind of bummed because I have next to zero enthusiasm this year and the first day of the first game used to be a big deal and no one I know seems to be really feeling it. But as the night goes on, I'm getting a bit excited. Some buddies and me are still gonna go out or a few beers in the afternoon, hang out on the deck with a couple cigars and drinks for pregame. But I'm sure that's just the Game 1 adrenaline and it will quickly subside

Postby **King Colby** » Thu Apr 16, 2015 8:42 am

Poll is 15-11 pens right now... yikes!

Postby **PFiDC** » Thu Apr 16, 2015 9:13 am

Yesterday I started to get that "Playoff Feeling". I don't expect much from the Pens but damn it if playoff hockey isn't the best sport in the world.

Postby **Beveridge** » Thu Apr 16, 2015 9:18 am

YOUR MOM CAN'T DIE THIS YEAR, MARTY. PENS IN 7!!!!!!!!

Postby **Gaucho** » Thu Apr 16, 2015 9:24 am

Yesterday I started to get that "Playoff Feeling". I don't expect much from the Pens but damn it if playoff hockey isn't the best sport in the world.

Oh hell, yes.

Postby **PFiDC** » Thu Apr 16, 2015 9:38 am

YOUR MOM CAN'T DIE THIS YEAR, MARTY. PENS IN 7!!!!!!!!

your mom cant die this year...hahaha wow...

Postby **Sarcastic** » Thu Apr 16, 2015 9:43 am

Poll is 15-11 pens right now... yikes!

I'm not going to be negative because I don't want to spoil anyone's fun. But what Gabe says two posts above you.

Postby **tfrizz** » Thu Apr 16, 2015 9:44 am

Man, I didn't realize how inexperienced the current Pens blueline is. Cole, Pouliot, Chorney, Harrington, and Dumoulin have a combined 2 games of NHL playoff experience. They really need Ehrhoff back.

Postby **schreibdog** » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:01 am

Pens in 7 just because.
While this team has had trouble scoring goals lately, this team will live and die by its defense. If they can manage to slow down the Rags forwards they have a chance to win this series. The Rangers have a lot of smaller forwards...pound them into submission. That and the obvious statement that Fleury must outplay Lundqvist. If that happens they will take down the defending East champion. I think Winnik and Cole play critical roles in this team surviving round 1.

Postby **relantel** » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:14 am

so zero votes each for Pens in 4 or Rangers in 7. While the former is improbable, the latter certainly could be. *Should note that if Letang were possible, the tables shift in my head in the Pens direction. I can see why the experts are picking the Rags. But these two teams aren't as far apart as people would think, and it was around the point of the late season struggles that the Rangers finally passed the Pens in the standings.

I went with Pens in 6. Which I guess means I expect the Pens to have won a game in NY and held both games 3 and 4 at home. But probably 55% chance the Rangers win the series.

Postby **MalkinIsMyHomeboy** » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:20 am

Right now the Pens are +185 to win the series on 5dimes

I kind of like this. For the first time since 09, the pressure is off. No one expects us to do anything. I really hope Sid and Geno realize this and just start playing hockey again. They're the best two players in this series, bar none. If we're going to win, it'll be on their backs.

Postby **PFiDC** » Thu Apr 16, 2015 12:06 pm

Well the good news is that we have spent the last 2 months using a lot of energy to make every goalie look like Lundqvist and we don't have to do that now.

Postby **NailedPenguin** » Thu Apr 16, 2015 12:06 pm

Max Lapierre first one on and first one off the ice for the pens optional practice today according to the 33 people that cover the morning skates. Not sure if that'll effect your betting one way or the other MIMH

Postby **Dickie Dunn** » Thu Apr 16, 2015 12:29 pm

Winnik-Sid-Hornqvist
Kunitz-Malkin-Perron
Bennett-Sutter-Downie
Spaling-Lapierre-Comeau

Martin-Lovejoy
Scuderi-Cole
Dumoulin-Chorney

Postby **columbia** » Thu Apr 16, 2015 12:31 pm

^^^ lines in practice?

Postby **Robot B9** » Thu Apr 16, 2015 12:34 pm

If they are, then ATC, it's the best approach.

But dear heavens, that d looks a kaleidoscope of fail.

Postby **King Colby** » Thu Apr 16, 2015 12:44 pm

If they are, then ATC, it's the best approach.

But dear heavens, that d looks a kaleidoscope of fail.

Are you sayIng it doesnt line up very well against:

McDonagh, girardi, staal, boyle, yandle, klein (who i know is inj)

Postby **Pitts** » Thu Apr 16, 2015 1:03 pm

I'm going with P-7

Postby **the wicked child** » Thu Apr 16, 2015 1:03 pm

I just can't see this D holding up against the Rangers. I hope they prove me wrong, but I don't see it.

Postby **Pitts** » Thu Apr 16, 2015 1:08 pm

Poll is 15-11 pens right now... yikes!

Well, we are Pens fans. Who the hell wants to vote for the Rangers?

Postby **Dickie Dunn** » Thu Apr 16, 2015 1:20 pm

Yes, the lines from practice.

Postby **Craig** » Thu Apr 16, 2015 3:37 pm

Poll is 15-11 pens right now... yikes!
Well, we are Pens fans. Who the hell wants to vote for the Rangers?

Anyone who wants to be correct.

Postby **Silentom** » Thu Apr 16, 2015 3:41 pm

I find your lack of faith disturbing.

Postby **Pitts** » Thu Apr 16, 2015 4:06 pm

Poll is 15-11 pens right now... yikes!
Well, we are Pens fans. Who the hell wants to vote for the Rangers?
Anyone who wants to be correct.

So, you voted Pens then! AwesomeSauce!