Yenzburgh
Few quick notes..
Meant to say a few games ago about how far Flash has come. He has really turned the corner this season and more so as of late.
Ovie was a beast. He knows how to get up for great games. I am sure many pens posters will call him selfish and cherry picker for how he was gunning the last minute for the empty net but come on if that was Crysby they would be all for it.
I enjoyed the 5th goal by Backstrom. Why? Because that lined ruled pittsburgh in their own zone. What was best was Gonchar just stood there like his feet were in mud and just watched. Ahh, that brings me back to the good ole Gonchar days. He was always good for giving up a timely goal.
As for the crowd, it was nice to see so many Caps fans speckled throughout.
As for the Pens fans, come on, people write on how great Pittsburgh is for hockey, (I can write so many things to dispute that but I digress) and this team is the reigning champs with superstar Malkin but with a 1:30 left down by two the fans filed out. You can’t stay for another minute and a half??
BTW-
I am tired of some people saying the Caps need a veteran presence. Not sure what they consider Morrison and Knuble and to a lesser extent Chimera, Poti and Bradley.
I am not sure the roster has room for any more forwards. You can pick up a veteran forward like the Pens did with Guerin and only fit him in if he likes to play the 4th line. With that said I could see Gordon or Fehr being moved if it was the right piece.
The place they could use an upgrade is on defense but there again, who do you sit? You would have to move someone out to bring that guy in. I could see either Erskine and/or Pothier moved for a more stay at home physical guy.
I would keep Sloan. He is like an old Ken Klee. He can play forward or D which can be valuable in the playoffs with players getting banged up.
-Daggone