Hey 340, I actually agree with ya. That was a brutal call and nearly as bad as the Finnish goal against the US in Halifax the other day.
Franzen's been cleared to practice, so he'll be back for the final.
Yes, most talented is arguable for sure, but how about most dynamic? Finally the best two teams meet for the cup. I think it could be the best final since '94 with the Rangers/Canucks.
However, the way I'm seeing it is that both teams match up pretty good throughout. EXCEPT in the net. MAF looked brutal and nervous last night. I'm biased, since I'm still pizzed at him for his screw up late in the third in the world Jr's in Halifax a few years back!
This final is the Wing's to lose and it very much reminds me of the first trip the Oilers made to the final against the Islander's juggarnaut. Destroyed by experience. Next year in the same final rematch it was a different story, and the Long Island dynasty was ended.
I think the only chance the Pens will have will come through the sheer determination of Crosby, you can see it in his eyes. Problem is, Malkin is fading, and fading fast.
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