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Definitely, they're heating up at the right time, and it seems like all four lines are rolling. I think they only need 3 points to clinch 2nd in the Metro, so hopefully they can win the next two games and then rest some of the big guns for the last two games before the playoffs.

Penguins clinch a playoff spot! hopefully MAF is back by the time it starts and they'll be good to go.

Kessel has been very streaky to me, sometimes he'll be really good and then sometimes he's kinda invisible. Lovejoy, before getting hurt, was pretty solid, he and Dumo work pretty well together and were for a long time the best d pairing on the team. A year ago I was really sour on trading Despres for Lovejoy, but Lovejoy has been very solid this year.

Me too, sucks he was slumping so badly under Johnston. But hey, 5 straight wins, 4 without Geno. They've also seem to have figured out the Flyers and Rangers. I honestly think they can beat either the Islanders or Rangers in the playoffs if everyone is healthy going into it. Kessel also seems to have stepped up lately as well as Bonino.

Malkin was hurt last year, he came back too soon when they were struggling and just never healed, he could barely skate in the playoffs last year. The year before he carried them while Crosby was slumping in the playoffs, so he only had one bad playoff imo. Shame the last two years either Crosby or Malkin went into the playoffs with injuries. Great win for Pittsburgh today, MAF was unreal in the first.

Ugh Malkin out 6-8 weeks, either no playoffs or they get bounced in the first. Fuck, this team cannot catch a break. If they don't make the playoffs, hopefully the league finds a way to get them the 1st pick

https://mobile.twitter.com/penguins/status/705561350362308608/video/1 And they call Crosby a whiner

That's why I don't think Carolina moves Staal or Ward, they're just a few points back and realistically could make the playoffs (hopefully not at the Pens expense)

I guess nobody wants to give up too much for rentals anymore.

NHL officials are seriously the worse. Pens deserved a loss, but Jesus Christ, Tampa got away with so much it's ridiculous. Hope Fleury plays tomorrow and it wasn't a serious issue that didn't let him play today.

I doubt that does happen, they can't be that stupid to trade Subban because of Therien, can they?

Really good article by John Scott about the all star drama http://www.theplayerstribune.com/a-guy-like-me/

Pens finally beat the Flyers, but the refs still suck

I feel bad for Perron cause you could tell he was working hard and trying everything, but he just couldn't buy a goal, and at times looked invisible out there. Maybe he felt pressure in Pittsburgh or something, but it's not like he was going to stay after this year. Hopefully a change of scenery does both guys some good. Hagelin on a line with Malkin and Kessel sounds good, especially with his speed. Guy was definitely a Pens killer in the last two playoffs. I still think Pittsburgh needs another good defenseman or at least give Pouliott another shot. They need one more good quick puck mover at the blue line.

http://www2.tsn.ca/bardown/Story.aspx?John+Scott+planned+on+giving+these+custom++t-shirts+to+his+All-Star+teammates+&id=570626 Poor John Scott

Still haven't given up on the Pens. Currently two points out of the playoff, but they can turn this around especially if the Rangers and Islanders slip a bit. If by the middle of next month they're still struggling, then I'll panic. Shocked at Montreal, though. WTF happened there?

Watched Die Hard over Christmas, he was so amazing as Hans, really one of the best movie villains of all time. "You wanted a miracle Theo, I give you the F.....B......I"

Caps also signed Richards while LA got Schenn and Lecavalier from Philly.

Seems like a minor thing, he'll miss tomorrow's game, but won't be out for long. Hopefully Malkin goes into beast mode like he usually does when he has to carry the team without Sid.

Yeah, that's why I'm hoping Pittsburgh goes on a good streak soon and start getting some points. Only 5 points out of a playoff spot right now and 8 and 9 points behind the Islanders and Rangers. Not too stressed right now, but it is kinda alarming to see Pittsburgh doing this bad right now considering this time of the year they're usually at the top of their division and the conference. Yeah, Ruki they definitely have to make the playoffs, can't imagine the uproar and what happens if they don't. Hopefully they make it in and go in healthy.

Yeah, I noticed the Rangers have been slumping badly too, and to an extent, the Islanders haven't been great either. Definitely going to be close in the Metro division, especially if the Caps start to struggle too. Just hoping Pittsburgh turns it around gets going once Fleury and Letang come back. Hell, the Blue Jackets are about to catch up to them.

Holy shit it's depressing to see Pittsburgh play, it's gone beyond coaching. This is just rock bottom for this team, 5 points out of a playoff spot and they can only muster one goal on the fucking Hurricanes. No idea on what happens if this team doesn't win on Monday and then finishes the month further down in the standings, but something has to be done, cause this team is just horrible right now.

Mike Johnston is gone as the Pens head coach. While Bylsma had his issues in the playoffs, he could get at least get them into the playoffs comfortably and Crosby and Malkin have been underachieving under Johnston. Hope this works, they definitely played better defense under Johnston, but he was not the right fit.

I thought he'd have to sit out every once in awhile, but never thought his career was going to end either. Sad to see considering everything he went through and how hard he worked to come back, but I'm glad he's putting his health first.

Pascal Dupuis is done playing hockey because of issues related to blood clots. Horrible news, gonna miss him out there, but I'm glad he's putting his health first.