Yeah yeah, it's the third time I've used that type of title. Anyway, who really is still reading all of this news everyday on Crosby and the All Star Game? Who watches the All Star Game? There is no hitting, barely any defense, and it's got half the heart. If it were a whole weekend of crazy skills challenges and then the Winter Classic now we're talking top billing.
Anyway it looks like both Sid and Malkin won't be joining the rest of the league in the All Star Game. Not too big of a loss in my opinion as both of our guys will get a chance to get to 100%. My guess is that neither of them really wanted to play in it, and are using this as a chance to continue to train and strengthen their bodies for the last 32 games of the season. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have both gone through 20+ game playoff seasons, and know the wear and tear that can take on their bodies. This downtime, in my opinion, gives them the ability to rest up in preparation for that.
Would it of been great to see all 4 of our Pen's on the ice against the rest of the guys? Sure, but we're just as happy to see Tanger the write in make it and Flower will get to show his style and flash off. Now what I would love to see, is a shootout against the best goaltenders and the best shooters but in the fashion of kind of like a Dunk contest where style points are awarded as well, think Fleury in the 24/7 HBO Pens Vs Caps show, or from any shootout practice:
I think it would be extremely fun to watch with the added flare and flash from the shooters and goal tenders. Just an idea that's all, probably wouldn't fly though.
Pens gear up for the Isles tonight. Gameday thoughts soon.
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