haven't heard any official word but i believe they will play..to get geno his 50th goal
I'm going with this (except I'd be surprised if 58 and 87 play). They'll probably have to check with Gary first to see if the refs are going to let Geno score his fiftieth.
Malkin scores 10 seconds into the game, then the coach tells him to hit the showers. People on main board make a thread "Malkin injured?" and say he only has 10 seconds icetime. In the meantime TB have a 20 goal game, Stamkos beats Malkin for the Artross getting 12 goals 8 assists for 71 goals to end the season, then somehow wins the MVP, ontop of artross, Malkin gets eliminated in 4 to the Flyers, not getting a single point and "rookies" holding him off.
Malkin scores 10 seconds into the game, then the coach tells him to hit the showers. People on main board make a thread "Malkin injured?" and say he only has 10 seconds icetime. In the meantime TB have a 20 goal game, Stamkos beats Malkin for the Artross getting 12 goals 8 assists for 71 goals to end the season, then somehow wins the MVP, ontop of artross, Malkin gets eliminated in 4 to the Flyers, not getting a single point and "rookies" holding him off.
It gets better...somehow Malkin's goal gets waived off 1 day later and he heads back to KHL.
Well if Philly dresses Shelly, Rinaldo, etc, and Bylsma benches Asham, I look at it like this; if one single player from the Pens gets injured by dirty ****, Bylsma should be immediately fired. No if's, and's, or but's about it. I think they should bench Sid, Geno, and Letang, and call up Mac. But knowing Byslma, he'll probably want to give guys like Jeffrey, Park, and Cal O'Reilly some playing time.
The question is who do you play with Sully and Neal sitting. And if Asham is hurt. Guys like DJ have to play. All your able bodied guys will have to play. That doesn't mean they would get their normal minutes though. ie. Sid and Geno
I get that theres bad blood but no one is going to risk injury OR suspension. Even scrubs like Shelley want to play in the playoffs. I could see some Flyers squaring up with Engo or Asham(if he plays) but this game will be very tame imo. I could be wrong but i doubt it.
The question is who do you play with Sully and Neal sitting. And if Asham is hurt. Guys like DJ have to play. All your able bodied guys will have to play. That doesn't mean they would get their normal minutes though. ie. Sid and Geno
I get that theres bad blood but no one is going to risk injury OR suspension. Even scrubs like Shelley want to play in the playoffs. I could see some Flyers squaring up with Engo or Asham(if he plays) but this game will be very tame imo. I could be wrong but i doubt it.
The Flyers know that if they target Sid or Geno, that Giroux is going face first into the boards via Tangradi or Jeffrey, or someone who is expendable.
Well if Philly dresses Shelly, Rinaldo, etc, and Bylsma benches Asham, I look at it like this; if one single player from the Pens gets injured by dirty ****, Bylsma should be immediately fired. No if's, and's, or but's about it. I think they should bench Sid, Geno, and Letang, and call up Mac. But knowing Byslma, he'll probably want to give guys like Jeffrey, Park, and Cal O'Reilly some playing time.
I think calling up macintyre for this game could be smart.
I'd love to see Malkin hit 50, but would it be worth it if he got hurt? I'd say play it safe, sit Crosby, Malkin, Letang and Fleury. Recall MacIntyre, Phillys dressing Shelley. Recall McDonald so Sullivan or Jeffrey don't have to dress. Recall Despres.
I think calling up macintyre for this game could be smart.
I agree. If Asham isn't playing. Rinaldo and Shelley will probably square up with someone. Engo and Adams would be the most likely. I'd rather Mac fight but i doubt you'll see him up.
If Malkin and Sid play how can you not dress Mac and play Engo. You know Philly will be targeting those guys and seriously if it was reverse I would want Pittsburgh to do it too.
The Flyers, as the road team, have to submit their roster first. If Shelley and a veritble goon squad is submitted you certainly call up MacIntyre. If not, and I suspect neither team wants to risk injury now so this is likely, you treat it like a preseason game. With key players playing only part of the game.
The Flyers, as the road team, have to submit their roster first. If Shelley and a veritble goon squad is submitted you certainly call up MacIntyre. If not, and I suspect neither team wants to risk injury now so this is likely, you treat it like a preseason game. With key players playing only part of the game.
I don't know if enought time would be allowed to call up a goon. I think rosters are submitted an hour before game time.
