A third letter from PensBurgh

by Christy on May 27, 2008 12:17 AM CDT

Dearest and lovable fans at Winging it in Motown,

So, what's up guys? I hear the fairways are pretty nice this ti...

Not yet; sorry. I can't allow myself to give up yet. From a blogger's perspective, I've spent way too much time writing about and following this team all season long to even consider cashing it in until one of these teams has four wins. For the time being it's looking very much like Detroit, but who knows?

I'm thinking, hoping, praying this thing heads back to Detroit 2-2. A win next game will do wonders for this series. But I almost have to think that before the Pens even win they have to do something else. I forget what it is, but I know it's important. Oh! I remember now - SCORE A GOAL. Right, that's it.

Hey Osgood is - well, good, but he's no God. God's don't hold out their arm to take dives in the third period in a 3-0 shutout when a player on the other team gives a love tap. Suck it up Ozzie, you're starting to show your age.

While we're on the topic of cheese, let me just apologize for the Franzen hit. I even said out-loud while watching, "Roberts - you *expletive*." So for all it's worth, I apologize.

We'll get one - oh yes, we'll get one. Whether that is one goal or one win is yet to be determined, but we'll get something. Mark my word.

See you in Pitt.

Hugs, kisses and firm handshakes,
FrankD
Pensburgh.com

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Osgood has just shot the puck and was skating very close to the net…. Maybe the Pens should focus on shooting on the goalie, not hitting him. Anyways, it was awesome to see Datsyuk take Roberts out in that late scrum, maybe Roberts is the one starting to show signs of aging.

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by adamgreuel on May 27, 2008 12:34 AM CDT 0 recs

Well clearly

At 42 years old I’d say Roberts is definitely showing signs of his age. Add in his third bout with pneumonia, his previous retirement from injuries and incessant leg/ankle/groin injuries that have rendered him pretty useless this season, I’d say you’re 100% right and I’m in 100% agreeance with you.

Osgood is not as good as you hail him to be. He’s stopped 41 shots. If it were 60+ I’d say yes, definitely. But 41 shots isn’t impressing me as much as his defense is.

How about we compromise? Rather than shooting on the goalie OR hitting him, how about they just shoot the goalie?

FrankD from Pensburgh.com

by FrankD on May 27, 2008 1:09 AM CDT up 0 recs

My thoughts...

I think Osgood is most certainly having a great postseason. If he were to face more than 19-22 shots per game, I still believe he’d give the Joe Louis crowd a reason to chant “Ozzie-Ozzie.” With that said, the defense is the killer in this series. GM Ken Holland invested $7.6 million in Lidstrom, $6 million in Rafalski, and next season Kronwall will make more than Zetterberg and Holmstrom. As one headline this morning stated, Detroit’s defense is the difference.

Regarding the Sykora-Osgood dealio, I did think Sykora leaned his shoulder into Osgood. But Ozzie did embellish said “hit.” I think Ozzie has been taking some tips from Dominik Hasek, who is the biggest flopper/embellisher in terms of goalies.

by Christy on May 27, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up 0 recs

A well-performing goalie can do no wrong. I recall how much everyone (all those who apply, rather) loved Jose Theodore on the Avs before they were stomped into the ice, and until this series, nothing but good things were said about Fleury…until the losses start.

Osgood = Jesus? I don’t know about that.

by JDunman on May 28, 2008 8:34 AM CDT up 0 recs

Crosby?

It’d also be swell if Therrien would realize that saving Crosby is a bit short sighted (though the Wings have done such a bang-up job of defending him that I’m not sure what he could do.

by joehass on May 27, 2008 1:17 PM CDT 0 recs

Yep.

Definitely agree with you there Joe.

by Christy on May 28, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up 0 recs

Beautiful series so far. The offense has clicked, the defense has been getting it done (and then some), and Ozzie has been nothing short of lethal. Two straight Stanley Cup finals shutouts. I love how Terrien calls Osgood a “diver,” yet dosen’t have much to say when it comes to his own team’s performance. At least Babcock is a class act. It’s one thing to get shelled two games in a row, but take some accountablity. At least Detroit is better than that.

Go Wings!

Go Tigers

by Tony K on May 28, 2008 2:55 PM CDT 0 recs

Babcock

It was interesting to note in Babcock’s press conference earlier today that he had a meeting with the league. What was their topic of discussion? Hits to the head. He said diving wasn’t really touched on. And this wasn’t Babcock discussing matters with the NHL. This meeting was all about the NHL instructing Babcock.

And yes, this has been a great series as a Wings fan to watch our team dominate the so-called next dynasty of the NHL according to some media pundits.

by Christy on May 28, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up 0 recs