I actually think Chara grew a bit since this picture.I like being pleasantly surprised. When I saw the defense lineup tonight, I figured Price would be busy or eaten alive. Especially with Carle back there and his nonchalant passes or weak shots, making me nervous every time he's out there. I was expecting a loss. But the Bulldogs played pretty solid, considering most of them will be off to Scotland soon (17 already cut and given to Le Chiffre).
Five games in five nights. Absolutely rediculous even for an AHL schedule
- It's really nice to have a goalie that can stick handle...with a paddle. Who can play defense and forward as well as his own position. And I think he got the puck forward or generally out of the zone more than any one else. He whips it pretty hard too when he's angry.
- First penalty was a WBS-Penguin tossing the puck out of the rink, in the second period. Never mind the refs forgot about two blatant trips. Guess once you win the Cup, you're allowed to trip all you want.
- Martin notes: "Don't ever forget about Malkin."
- Brother's observational note of the evening: "These guys really look like they've never ever played together". My brother is Captain Obvious.
- Curry is a solid young goaltender, Pens fans. And I do mean that.
- Though his stick handling is pretty much the same as MAF's...
- Better be some target practice at the ranch before October.
- Soft passes in your own zone? Fail.
- Price sat on the puck more times than I think I ever saw him pull that move.
- Hi, my name is Guillaume. And I will hit you.
- Gomez, Gionta, Cammy: solid. But Gionta, stop missing the net! No wonder he's already tossed at least two dozen shots at the net in preseason alone.
- Never mind. It takes two periods to wake up. Gionta, Gomez, Cammy, I love you.
- Duuuude, too many open nets and no one can get it in.
- The talking heads bitching about Andrei being useless. Meanwhile he causes Gui's goal while getting dumped into the corner. Suddenly he's back in their favor.
- Pyatt has had a fairly wicked camp. Tonight was no exception. Not bad for a throw-in in the Gomez trade eh?
- Maxwell was showing off the hands.
- I think Orpik was the one who hurt Patches. I don't like you anymore Orpik :(
- Jacques Martin never sleeps.
I wonder how much money they waste on Price's sticks... A victory = toss the stick to the crowd. Gervais must love the kid. Saves on storage. Neilson and Belle got cut tonight. Too bad though. Please don't get lost on waivers, Belle, please don't get lost on waivers. Neilson can join the team anytime though! Have fun in Scotland guys.
In other news
- Frank the Tank! Franky Bou! The little bowling ball! The Cube! He's back with the Preds. Weird how his career went eh? Signed by the Habs, played with the Preds, then back with the Habs where he built his career and now back with the Preds.
- There was a report that PK Subban practices stickhandling in the gym by working a billiard ball around all the machines.
