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Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings Stanley Cup Rematch 2009
Rematch For Sure, Repeat?
There is no doubt in my mind that the Pens, and the wings will go at least six games this year, but who will have the advantage. when you really think about it, these teams match up so well it's almost scary.... actually, there isn't anyting scary about it. but exciting, yes! I'm now going to rundown the matchup, who vs. who, what vs. what, and who will win the series.
Captains
The Wings have undoubtedly the best Captain, and Defenseman in the world, Nicklas Lidstrom. Although, the Pens have Sydney Crosby, one of the best forwards in the world. Here, you have to take experience, and Defense to be Detroit's best offense, and they get this one.
Special Teams
This one is really unpredictable, Detroit's PK can be hot, or cold, but their Power Play is on fire, same with the Pens. Their PK is average, but at times can be stellar. Look for the team with the most five on five goals to win the series.
Depth
Red Wings, unchallenged. Wings have the advantage because Hosa, Zetterburg, and Datsyuk, aren't the only ones scoring, they have Derek Meech, Johan Franzen, Mikal Samuelson, Jiri Hudler, And the red hot Dan Cleary. when you look at who's scoring the goals for Pittsburgh, its always Malken, and Crosby. Detroit has four lines that can strike at any time, Pittsburgh has two. I don't know about you guys, but Detroit definately has the advantage
Goaltending
Chris Osgoods expirence vs. the precision and energy of the five year net minder Marc-Andr'e Fleury. Fleury has been excelent in this years playoffs, and was outstanding in last years finals. Osgood has his games. If he stays solid, the Wings win, but because of his uncertainty, i have to give this one to the Penguins.
Champion
Given the above, I really have to go with the Wings in six. But don't count out those Penguins, they are mean and they didn't make it all the way to the finals to just sit back and roll over. They are gonna come out of the gate looking for blood.
There is no doubt in my mind that the Pens, and the wings will go at least six games this year, but who will have the advantage. when you really think about it, these teams match up so well it's almost scary.... actually, there isn't anyting scary about it. but exciting, yes! I'm now going to rundown the matchup, who vs. who, what vs. what, and who will win the series.
Captains
The Wings have undoubtedly the best Captain, and Defenseman in the world, Nicklas Lidstrom. Although, the Pens have Sydney Crosby, one of the best forwards in the world. Here, you have to take experience, and Defense to be Detroit's best offense, and they get this one.
Special Teams
This one is really unpredictable, Detroit's PK can be hot, or cold, but their Power Play is on fire, same with the Pens. Their PK is average, but at times can be stellar. Look for the team with the most five on five goals to win the series.
Depth
Red Wings, unchallenged. Wings have the advantage because Hosa, Zetterburg, and Datsyuk, aren't the only ones scoring, they have Derek Meech, Johan Franzen, Mikal Samuelson, Jiri Hudler, And the red hot Dan Cleary. when you look at who's scoring the goals for Pittsburgh, its always Malken, and Crosby. Detroit has four lines that can strike at any time, Pittsburgh has two. I don't know about you guys, but Detroit definately has the advantage
Goaltending
Chris Osgoods expirence vs. the precision and energy of the five year net minder Marc-Andr'e Fleury. Fleury has been excelent in this years playoffs, and was outstanding in last years finals. Osgood has his games. If he stays solid, the Wings win, but because of his uncertainty, i have to give this one to the Penguins.
Champion
Given the above, I really have to go with the Wings in six. But don't count out those Penguins, they are mean and they didn't make it all the way to the finals to just sit back and roll over. They are gonna come out of the gate looking for blood.
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