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chaddurbin

Crosby will be weak for little while eating threw a straw he will lose a lot of muscle and power....if Malkin can stay healthy and Ignila can be the leader he was in Calgary I say the Pens stand a good chance. The question is who is going to beat Chicago. I love the Pens since 1989 they have been my favorite team with the Montreal Canadians. I truly do not like Boston and Philadelphia way to many goons and much less pure talent. Both will be hard to beat in the playoffs because no other team has as much brute strength (they will tire other teams out and cause injuries as well). I have always liked Jarg (1682 points) but he is over 40 and I think by playing in a rough and tuff team like Boston he will get hurt because the players juices will be flowing and tempers will rise and the weaker/older bodies will get hurt. But I hope not would love to see him get 2000 points (He would be only the 2nd ever to do so...if not he will most likely finish his career 2nd all time with points ahead of Gordie Howe (1850 points) and Mark Messier (1887 points)...Mario Lemieux was going to get well over 2000 points but to many injuries and illnesses plagued him) in his career in the next couple of years....wish he came to Montreal (lots of talent but no super star and a older and wise player to lead them).