Will Malkin overshadow Crosby on the Penguins?
815340
No, since Crosby is the most overrated and overhyped player in the NHL.
162288
To mementomaniac. above, Steelers will dominate the Seagulls.  The Pitt run offense is not predicated on Jerome Bettis.  He is a very shortdage back.  Used only in 3rd yard or less situtation.  On the other side, do you really think Seattle has the offense, outside of Shaun Alexander, to combat Pitt's relentless defense.  Remember you, Pitt was one of the best in the NFL against the run.
744048
It's make or break for the Pens.  Their season is either over tonight or they steal 2 points and move forward.  Sid should have a strong game.
17968
Have to go with the Red Wings.\n\nThe previous post mentioned their age as a factor, however the Red Wings are much younger this year then in previous years.  A lot of their production is coming from those younger members.  (Zetterberg, Dutsyuk, Samuelsson, and Williams are amoung thier top scorers.)\n\nTheir older players (Shanahan, Lidstrom, and Schneider) add leaderhsip and are preforming great.\n\nOsgood is handling the Goalie duties very well.  \n\nFinally, the seem to have a coach in Mike Babcock that the older guys respect and the younger are learning from.\n\nHard to beat that combination. \n\nIt's a long season and lots of things could change after the olympics.  Watch for key injuries at that time that will change the future for several teams.
410302
yes they will. the redwings have more depth than any team in the playoffs. they have the experience with shanahan and yzerman not to mention the drive and skill of datsuk and zetterberg. legace has the number 2 ga(goals against) average in the nhl not to mention ozzy. their defense is one of the best with lindstrom and maltby and forechecking with draper and mowers.
912393
Those kids in Pittsburgh are on fire. With Malkin, Crosby, Stall, and Fleury in their line up they've got a great future and will finally make it to the playoffs.\nMontreal Canadiens. Goalie controversy. I'm a bit disappointed with the way Huet is playing right now but it's great that we kept Aebischer. Go HABS.
448648
This is a very good question. I am not even a Leaf fan and can tell you he's useless. At least that Belak guy can fight and play forward if he has to. Berg is a big guy, who plays like he's 4'11". Everytime, and I mean everytime, he gets the puck he either ices it or turns it over.
657829
He was a great player, that is for sure.  The Rangers could have used him versus the Devils!\n\nThe good news is that there are lots of good young players coming up: Crosby, Ovechkin, Svatos, etc...  Things are looking up.
292012
I think he will be better than he has been this season.  A trade often has that effect.  I don't know if he will be the best he has ever been, and I don't think he will be another Patrick Roy.
908163
Jim Ballsillie owns the Pittsburgh Penguins, so I would say yes.  But you have to be very, very rich.
714978
To the guy above me. Are you serious. It is only Russia who doesn't get anything if their players go over to the NHL. All the other major hockey countries joined in with the IIHF to sign a player exchange agreement with the NHL meaning the leagues and teams get money if a player is to leave them and go to the NHL.\n\nHowever Russia decided not to join this so it is their fault they don't get anything for him\n\nAnd yes, Malkin  should be allowed to work where he wants, he hasn't broken any rules
285371
Yes. He leads the league in points and goals. I just wish he still played for the Pens.
719778
Yah, I was really hoping Crosby would be able to find some success as a part of a team. As a Pens fan, I'm well aware that he won't have that in the NHL for a few years.\n\nedit: Crosby scored points which is fantastic, like he did with the Pens, but THE TEAM didn't medal. You would be hard pressed to find a hockey player that equated not medaling to A TEAM being successful and with good reason.
75958
Yes, and now is the time when Buffalo can get the most for him. He's the best he's ever been and has been in the league about 10 years. With the 13-game win streak he had in Nov.-Dec., and his good stats, now is when his value is highest. I hope Sabres don't just let him get away and get nothing, like Zhitnik and Satan.
279087
The Crosby show...a different world.
49836
Crosby, Ovechkin, and Luc Robitaille for sure. I think also Rick Nash and Ilya Kovalchuk, and maybe Dany Heatley
143109
Had he been selected, I would not have complained. He's having a heck of a season in the NHL. But, it should be remembered, he's young, there will be plenty of time left for him to represent Team Canada. And you look at some of the other forwards that were taken: St Louis, Lecavalier, Sakic, Thornton, Draper. Not too shabby, I think Canada will do fine.