Pens could use him but it's not a critical game as of yet.

I don't know, I think every game at this point is "critical." Carolina is going to be very difficult to beat, and if Gonchar says he is ready, put him out there. If for nothing else, his leadership and morale.

Pitt is going to need all the help they can get. but good luck if he does come back because players remember which knee it was....

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Originally posted 09:35 AM ET  05.18 by jmsfly98

Pitt is going to need all the help they can get. but good luck if he does come back because players remember which knee it was....

I don't believe Carolina plays that type of game, but if they do... I would think they saw how fired up Malkin was afterwards. He didn't appear on the score sheet, but he was all over the ice and hitting everything in site.

It's the Conference Finals, the Gonch will be on the ice if he is able. Besides, everyone knows that in the NHL Playoffs, injuries and the status of players are kept more secure than Fort Knox.

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Originally posted 09:57 AM ET  05.18 by LETS GO PENS

I don't believe Carolina plays that type of game, but if they do... I would think they saw how fired up Malkin was afterwards. He didn't appear on the score sheet, but he was all over the ice and hitting everything in site.

i know malkin loves to hit and i feel he should do more, but you gotta watch how you go running around. could end up with some freak accident in which you land akward or something. i keep waiting for the day OV throws himself outa commission running around all reckless.

his ice time will be limited. When Gonchar went out in the caps series, they used a 7 defensemen lineup and rotated wings on the 4 lines to make up for the missing forward. They stuck with that when Sarge came back into the lineup. My guess is they stay that way for this series.

The Pens better realize that EVERY game is critical. Their power play is finally starting to come around, so we need Gonch in there as soon as possible, as often as possible.

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Originally posted 09:01 AM ET  05.18 by DWI-Don't Give a Puck

I don't know, I think every game at this point is "critical." Carolina is going to be very difficult to beat, and if Gonchar says he is ready, put him out there. If for nothing else, his leadership and morale.

Exactamundo.

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Originally posted 10:40 AM ET  05.18 by jmsfly98

i know malkin loves to hit and i feel he should do more, but you gotta watch how you go running around. could end up with some freak accident in which you land akward or something. i keep waiting for the day OV throws himself outa commission running around all reckless.

If he continues, it will be in a few more years, then recurring injuries will set in. It's not the 1950s when they played 48 game schedules.

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Originally posted 11:47 AM ET  05.18 by Sports_Fan_19

If he continues, it will be in a few more years, then recurring injuries will set in. It's not the 1950s when they played 48 game schedules.

Geno or Ovie?

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Originally posted 11:57 AM ET  05.18 by LGP: Stanley Cup Champs

Geno or Ovie?

Well, anyone, but I meant Ovechkin.

I hope he plays and we stick beat him in his knee.....

better hope the canes dont try and re injure gonchar

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Originally posted 07:27 PM ET  05.18 by Mike Oz 1

I hope he plays and we stick beat him in his knee.....

After last night, I just hope your team plays.

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Originally posted 07:27 PM ET  05.18 by Mike Oz 1

I hope he plays and we stick beat him in his knee.....

Sean Avery posts here? What, Vogue didn't want you back?

How come no Pens fans crying about the Matt Cooke knee on Eric Cole?

They flew malkin's mom back in to town and when ever she is in Pittsburgh he goes off ! They flew her in a couple times this season and he goes on tears and unbelievable scoring surges ! Keep her in town until the playoffs are over hopefully hoisting the cup !

And yes they need Gonchar to win the Cup glad he's back !