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ChristopherPaul · #16 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Poimen

The Penguins will be an offensive power house for another year or so and then disband because of the salary cap.

I don't think they will perform well in the playoffs; too many young ones and not enough veterans.

That line of reasoning may have worked last year, but this year they have more mature talent and now some playoff experience. If young Fleury shows signs of buckling under the pressure they have the veteran Ty Conklin who is been outstanding this year.

I just worry about Malkin's seemingly backstage performance when Crosby is around. It appears the Pens play better as a team when Sid is out of the line up. Jeff Taffe even said so after one of their recent games with Crosby in the lineup. When Crosby is in the lineup they tend to rely on him too much to win the games instead of everyone playing to their full potential.

If the Pens get knocked out, I have been pulling for a Canadian team to win the cup. Canada has done too much to help the sport of Hockey to be out dueled in the playoffs year after year. I could not believe Anaheim dominated Ottawa last year - did not see that coming.