Tampa, FL -- Jordan Staal, resident warrior-poet of the Pittsburgh Penguins has battled, stumbled, and Thunder Bay-ed his way into the hearts of Pens fans everywhere, but lately, his finishing skills have been sub-par. Sometimes it seems as if his stick is a few inches too long or made entirely of rubber. This would explain why the puck seems to fly off it in practically every direction besides the net. Now before the scores of teenie-bopper Staal lovers come looking for my head, let me say that Staal's overall play has been consistant during his time with the Pens. Hell, in the midst of the Cup run 2 years ago he was dominant, blowing up opposing first lines with reckless abandon and killing penalties with unmatched shorthanded swagger. But the Pens need a little more out of 'ol Staalsy this postseason.
The return of The Kid is sketchy at best (see diagram)
The fact of the matter is, the Pens can't expect the Ashams, Rupps and TKs of the world to keep turning on the red light the way they have. Led by post-season superstar Max Talbot, the Penguin's role players have stepped up their game, but big #11 needs to start scoring if the Pens plan on advancing very far in the Eastern Conference.
Concussions, as we know are serious business and I wouldn't be surprised if Shero & Co. have already pulled the plug on his season.
The fact of the matter is, the Pens can't expect the Ashams, Rupps and TKs of the world to keep turning on the red light the way they have. Led by post-season superstar Max Talbot, the Penguin's role players have stepped up their game, but big #11 needs to start scoring if the Pens plan on advancing very far in the Eastern Conference. 
In response to the new poll. I took the word "dirtier" and voted as if it meant "more awesome"
ReplyDeleteIs there any way I could get a copy of the file/photo of Mario you have shown above (five goals five ways) sitting in the locker room?
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