Backs against the wall........
Tomorrow night may bring another long year to an end.
Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs is tomorrow night in Pittsburgh at the "Igloo", Mellon Arena.
It could end an era, as I believe this is the last year at this venue, and it could very well end another season for the Penguins.
IMO, They have nothing to hang their head about. After a great start, the real personality of this team was seen, and they fell in the standings like a rock.
Before it was too late, Pens front office staff realized and remedied the situation.
A new coach was procured, and some big moves were made, and they clawed their way back into playoff contention, where the talent of the team took over and they made it through the playoffs to the finals, to meet their nemesis of last year, the Detroit Red Wings.
Last year, the Wings won due to the Pens youth and inexperience. That and a slight edge in talent.
This year, the Pens are a much better team. But in their own right the Wings improved as well, picking up Hossa from the Pens in the off season. The player that made the big difference in the Pens last year, is making the difference in the Wings this year. The Pens are, after some personnel moves, a significantly better team than went to the "Finals" last year, but the loss, and in contrast the gain for the Wings ( Mr. Hossa) makes a big difference to both clubs.
Well, back to where before all of this rambling I began.....the Pens backs are against the wall.
If I were in this position, I can think of no where I would rather play than where this game will be held.
In the Civic Arena, Mellon Arena, or "the Igloo". What ever you choose to call it, it is the original and historic home of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Should the season end there, again, they have NOTHING to be ashamed of. They had a great season, and put up a valiant effort.
The Wings, at this point as has yet to be proven or seen, are a better team. The final results are still to be determined. It is my hopes that the Pens win tomorrow night and it will all be determined by game 7 in "Hockey Town", Detroit, Michigan.
Should the Penguins win there, it would be even sweeter as the Wings celebrated and held the Cup in our rink last year when all was said and done.
Either way, I will be happy. The Penguins are still young and have next year to look forward to and a new arena to play in. There should be many Cups in this teams future if they can keep them together.
On the other hand, if it goes 7, and they still fall to the Wings, they did better than last year, and the better team won.
Should they win in Detroit, even better.
They will be Cup Champs, and they won without, or should I say despite Hossa.
Either way, the game is alive and well in Pittsburgh and Detroit and that is a good thing. Congratulations Red Wings fans. You have something to trully be "proud" off.
All of the Penguin fans in Pittsburgh or where ever you may be, DO AS WELL.
Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs is tomorrow night in Pittsburgh at the "Igloo", Mellon Arena.
It could end an era, as I believe this is the last year at this venue, and it could very well end another season for the Penguins.
IMO, They have nothing to hang their head about. After a great start, the real personality of this team was seen, and they fell in the standings like a rock.
Before it was too late, Pens front office staff realized and remedied the situation.
A new coach was procured, and some big moves were made, and they clawed their way back into playoff contention, where the talent of the team took over and they made it through the playoffs to the finals, to meet their nemesis of last year, the Detroit Red Wings.
Last year, the Wings won due to the Pens youth and inexperience. That and a slight edge in talent.
This year, the Pens are a much better team. But in their own right the Wings improved as well, picking up Hossa from the Pens in the off season. The player that made the big difference in the Pens last year, is making the difference in the Wings this year. The Pens are, after some personnel moves, a significantly better team than went to the "Finals" last year, but the loss, and in contrast the gain for the Wings ( Mr. Hossa) makes a big difference to both clubs.
Well, back to where before all of this rambling I began.....the Pens backs are against the wall.
If I were in this position, I can think of no where I would rather play than where this game will be held.
In the Civic Arena, Mellon Arena, or "the Igloo". What ever you choose to call it, it is the original and historic home of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Should the season end there, again, they have NOTHING to be ashamed of. They had a great season, and put up a valiant effort.
The Wings, at this point as has yet to be proven or seen, are a better team. The final results are still to be determined. It is my hopes that the Pens win tomorrow night and it will all be determined by game 7 in "Hockey Town", Detroit, Michigan.
Should the Penguins win there, it would be even sweeter as the Wings celebrated and held the Cup in our rink last year when all was said and done.
Either way, I will be happy. The Penguins are still young and have next year to look forward to and a new arena to play in. There should be many Cups in this teams future if they can keep them together.
On the other hand, if it goes 7, and they still fall to the Wings, they did better than last year, and the better team won.
Should they win in Detroit, even better.
They will be Cup Champs, and they won without, or should I say despite Hossa.
Either way, the game is alive and well in Pittsburgh and Detroit and that is a good thing. Congratulations Red Wings fans. You have something to trully be "proud" off.
All of the Penguin fans in Pittsburgh or where ever you may be, DO AS WELL.
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Pittsburgh should be rockin' tomorrow night.
A great series, I hate to see it and the season end.
Now all I'll have to watch is Harvick and his 25th place finishes.Posted 06-08-2009 at 08:56 PM by yzerman19harvick29
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