No, not because of the arena talks.
Moreover, I continue to read that talks are progressing very well, and a deal could be on it's way soon.
But back to the on-ice product, I don't like the quotes that I'm reading from the Pens as they prepare to face the Panthers tonight.
Seems apparent to me that the success of the Panthers when they face the Pens has gotten into the Pens' collective heads.
Brooks Oprik says "It seems like we lay an egg against them every time. Maybe some of the teams that are ahead of us that we always play well against, [we] just match up well against them," Orpik said. "Maybe we just don't match up well against [Florida]."
Not exactly ringing in confidence, eh ??
So it would behoove the Pens to get off to an early lead, 'cause if they don't, you might be hearing a lot of those "we don't match up well against them" quotes after the game.
Something tells me that tonight may be different, though.
The Pens are playing their best hockey of the year now, their most complete hockey anyhow.
They're also becoming very difficult to play against, both because of their obvious offensive talent and speed, as well as starting to really play a physical brand of hockey as well.
Tonight starts a tough stretch, with 4 games in 6 nights, including two against the Canadiens.
LET'S GO PENS !!!!!
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