Prediction: the Sens stiffle Pens using agitating wall mural.

The Senators have come out with demoralizing tactics stolen straight from the Axis powers of WWII. Murals & posters strewn about slowly diminishing our confidence & hope. I'm surprised Ottawa doesn't have someone on the radio like "Tokyo Rose" telling all the Pens fans that Crosby has been assassinated.

This is what the coaching staff & the front office in Ottawa came up with.
Put up a poster.
Not working on scoring or the powerplay or penaly killing or blocking shots.
"Can we move that mural done the hall...man, are they gonna be pissed."
Classic.

When Gary Roberts sees that poster he will annililate it from existence with a slight movement of his brow. Speaking of "Scary" Gary, does Ottawa really want to keep wasting their time trying to hit Gary. How about stopping 5 goals. How about stopping Malkin & Sykora from defecating on Martin Gerber (which, by the way, played a helluuva game Friday night; I give credit where credit is due). But Martin can't stop everything, especially when he reminds everyone of that delicious baby food every time we see the back of his jersey.

So Crosby & Hossa have played like what...a handful of games together. In the next round, when they starting connecting, the Malkin-Malone-Sykora Defecation line, Staal out-hustling everyone & George Laraque throwing Lemieux passes from behind the net to Roberts... it's gonna be messy.

I'll ask again. Where is Schubert? Please let someone punch you in the face.


The Pens are putting up a poster for the Sens when they come back to Mellon Arena...next year.

Sorry about your sad faces.

1st Round Predictions And Key Performers

1st Round Prediction:


I believe this will be a hard fought series with the pens coming out on top in 5 games.

Players to watch:


Ottawa:

Jason Spezza

Does he finally step out of Heatly and Alfredsson’s shadow and become the elite playmaker that some believe he is ?

Anton Volchenkov

Will he be a force in front of the net making it impossible for the pens skilled players to dangle? Who does he play against Crosby or Malkin. Pick you poison Anton.

Gerber / Emery

Goaltending has been in disarray all season long so I see no hope of any resolution for the playoffs. Emery has fallen of the map and Gerber is nothing more then a glorified # 2.

Christoph Schubert

Does this block head really think he can pull the crap he did last year and get away with
It ? Just in case Mr. Schubert will get reacquainted to Mr. Laraque and the Finish Crash that is Jarkko Ruutu.


Penguins:


Sidney Crosby

Just when you think Sid has peeked he raises his game to a completely different level. Sid can taste the cup and No one will stop him not even a High Ankle Sprain.


Hal Gill

What a monster he has been since the trade deadline . Sound Positional Defense to go along with some nasty body checks are just what the doctor ordered for this team. Expect him to log a lot of ice even strength and short handed.


Marian Hossa

Can he finally silence his critics by having a monster playoff series? I think the effect of the knee sprain are wearing off as well as his increasing chemistry with Crosby will be a deadly combination. Expect Big things from Big Poppa Pump


Jarkko Ruutu

You would hate him if he wasn’t on your team. He is going to be a difference maker this series mark my word. He has added an offensive flair to go along with his mouth and gritty play. Look out Schubert !!!