NHL: The Stanley Cup Finals Are Being Ruined By the NHL

So there is whole lot of talk about Aaron Rome and his hit on Nathan Horton in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final the other day.  Canada seems to be up in arms about the suspension and Boston wants his head on a platter.

Unfortunately, this is the state of hockey in 2011.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: Game 7

Awesome video created by The Pensblog.


Does anything else really matter today?  Jeff Jimerson is singing, the crowd will be jacked, and the game is at 8:00.  Go Pens.

Rob Rossi Says Evgeni Malkin Could Return for Playoffs

Since I absolutely refused to post anything regarding that 8-2 debacle that was Game 5, I overlooked this gem of an article by Rob Rossi.

James Neal Finally Scores, Puts the Penguins Up 3-1

Game 3 was pure heart attack city.  There's really no other way to describe it.  The Penguins blew a 2-0 lead and Tampa seemed to have all the momentum heading in overtime.

Penguins vs. Lightning Game 3: Steve Downie Hits Lovejoy, Kunitz Almost Ends Gagne

The Penguins survived a rough Game 3 last night, winning 3-2 in Tampa Bay.  Marc-Andre Fleury again stood tall and a timely goal from Tyler Kennedy offset a Marty St. Louis power play goal which tied it at 2.

Of course, that was not the only story last night as Steve Downie again proved why he's a tool and Chris Kunitz finds himself in some hot water.  Unfortunately, I have a feeling that these two hits are going to overshadow what has been a great series so far.

CBC's Cassie Campbell Says Sidney Crosby is Returning

Could it be?  Could Sidney Crosby really be on his way back after a 3 and a half month layoff?  Have everyone's prayers FINALLY been answered?

Check out the tweet after the jump...

Penguins Gear Up For Game 2 Against the Lightning

Word got out that Marty St. Louis had a couple root canals after Game 1 courtesy of a Michalek stick to the face.  Good for him, I could never stand that annoying little midget anyways.

NHL Playoff Predictions 2011: Why Pittsburgh Will Beat Tampa Bay

As the Pittsburgh Penguins prepare for their first-round matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning, one thing is clear:  They have to score and they have to score now.