Series Talk: Pens vs Habs Round 1 Best of Five - Episode 5: Camme toé

[JRS91]

Is Zach Aston-Reese already giving the Canadiens motivation?

 

[Speaking Moistly]

Is Zach Aston-Reese already giving the Canadiens motivation?

That will be the narrative if things go pear shaped.

 

[Andy99]

And just for a little lighthearted fun from Friedman’s 31 Thoughts this morning:


Rutherford, asked if there will be anyEvgeni Malkin trade rumours this summer: “Only if somebody makes them up.”

I’m pretty sure LA and Chicago have been asking about him!

 

[905PENS]

Is Zach Aston-Reese already giving the Canadiens motivation?

What did he say

 

[Khelandros]

All NHL teams are in a bubble and cannot go out, right? Or am i mistaken in that. It's the only thing I cannot remember.

 

[LOGiK]

Yes.

As we saw with the NBA, some dumb ass COULD go out and jeopardize everyone.

But so far so good.

Who honestly expects anyone from the nba or nfl to follow rules? Even the mlb now.

Hasn't anyone been paying attention?

 

[Khelandros]

All NHL teams are in a bubble and cannot go out, right? Or am i mistaken in that. It's the only thing I cannot remember.

There was this too on the Stanley Cup board.

News Article: - A Guide to the Bubble: An Inside Look at the NHL's Setup in Edmonton

 

[Ryder71]

I'll raise my glass of water to you guys

I am playing soccer at 8PM, gotta stay sharp

I saw your post as it pertains to playing the Caps, Bolts or Bruins. I believe we can beat them all if we bring our ''A'' game. Doesn't mean we will, but I like our chances as much or more than any team. Any team that wins it all will need some good puck luck, but with our speed, our scheme and our overall depth I don't see a more complete team out there. And I'm not saying that because I want the Pens to win. I'm stating it because I believe it to be true. Pittsburgh, Colorado, TB, Boston and St.Louis, one of these five will hoist the cup. That's not exactly going out on a limb there, but I see it coming down to these teams. With Pittsburgh having as good a chance as any. Maybe better.

 

[Ryder71]

Yes.

As we saw with the NBA, some dumb ass COULD go out and jeopardize everyone.

But so far so good.

I'm more concerned about us getting derailed due to the virus than any one particular team.

 

[Khelandros]

 

[Scandale du Jour]

I saw your post as it pertains to playing the Caps, Bolts or Bruins. I believe we can beat them all if we bring our ''A'' game. Doesn't mean we will, but I like our chances as much or more than any team. Any team that wins it all will need some good puck luck, but with our speed, our scheme and our overall depth I don't see a more complete team out there. And I'm not saying that because I want the Pens to win. I'm stating it because I believe it to be true. Pittsburgh, Colorado, TB, Boston and St.Louis, one of these five will hoist the cup. That's not exactly going out on a limb there, but I see it coming down to these teams. With Pittsburgh having as good a chance as any. Maybe better.

I agree, but they are teams that COULD beat us even if we play well. Habs are not.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

He ain't playin

 

[Al Smith]

I would bet all of my vast fortune (Sarc) that 87 does not play.

 

[Hossa die Waldfee]

I take all the blame in the world if the pens lose this series.
I've betted real cash for the first time in my life on a pens series win.
Probably needed a bit of excitement in theese boring times

btw: are we doing PO Avatars? I could probably use a new one...

 

[Scandale du Jour]

Sid won't and shouldn't play.

 

[Ryder71]

I agree, but they are teams that COULD beat us even if we play well. Habs are not.

I agree with that.

 

[Ryder71]

Sid won't and shouldn't play.

He shouldn't play for sure.

 

[ownal]

Penguins have high motivation to get Marleau his cup.

 

[Clare2904]

Where the f*** is @Clare2904 ? She's Montreal all day. She loves those guys.

Is this shit still happening?

 

[Ryder71]

Penguins have high motivation to get Marleau his cup.

Winning a cup, period, should be motivation enough. Almost Every team has such a player they'd like to see finally win it.

 

[Speaking Moistly]

He ain't playin

idk, I think he might even if it’s not the best idea.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

idk, I think he might even if it’s not the best idea.

I mean... he REALLY hates the Flyers.

How many more of these are left after this one? Two?

I figure he makes it his goal to get in on at least one.

 

[ColePens]

Winning a cup, period, should be motivation enough. Almost Every team has such a player they'd like to see finally win it.

I sometimes wonder why we treat athletes a little different than we treat humans. We do this with celebrities, too.

I'll give 1 example. If I'm Justin Schultz, I'm possibly thinking of not playing. I cannot imagine they are being paid for this playoff. He's due for a contract and technically his contract expired 6/30. He could get paiiiiiiiiid in the offseason to set himself up. And let's face it.. if he faced a broken leg in this "playoff" he won't get paid.

Now.. you have to be away from your family in a pandemic. You are doing this in August. It feels so foreign as hockey players are just so so so into their schedule. Sid is an example of that.

So the "HEY IT'S THE CUP!" Yeah.. dude it's a game. It's a business. And if fans want to ignore that, that is so strange to me.

 

[LOGiK]

Sid won't and shouldn't play.

what benefit does sid playing give the team?

sit him out

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

There is no real benefit to the team, exactly. It's a meaningless exhibition game.

The potential benefit would be to Crosby.