SoCalPenguin wrote:Lt. Dish wrote:SoCal, everything is going to be fine.
If the Pens play
the way we know they can play, then the rest should take care of itself. It's not going to matter much who comes out of the West if the Pens are a fully operational battle station. I'm not saying a Cup is in the bag--no way--but you won't have to worry about anyone being "robbed." The better team over a 7-game series will prevail. But, first let's take a step back: the Pens have to take care of their own business.
Please know that I'm not patronizing you; you love our Pens, as do we all. We have a long 4 days until the ECF starts, and we have no control over the West outcomes, so try to think positive, OK?
I hear ya.....but I would strongly prefer to win it as painlessly as possible with minimum aggravation. It seems likely to me that if the opponent is in fact Chicago and both clubs are playing at a high level then it will be an all out war with the result difficult to predict. Whereas we could prolly afford a few hiccups against the other teams from the West. I don't think we can just assume we will be operating at an A level. We did against OTT. I think we were at a C vs NYI. Point is you never know how well you will consistently play till you see how the matchups are playing out. We could win the Cup with a B effort against the Sharks Kings or Wings.If we bring a B against the Hawks it will be a problem. I'd much prefer minimal drama if possible. Detroit is needlessly adding to potential drama right now by failing to close the deal..
Oh, sure, as would I, being as I have 4 new sparkling silver hairs I've named Kyle, JT, Marc-Andre, and Kristopher. But, again, the Pens have to get there first. Unless that happens, well, then we no longer even have hypotheticals to ponder.
Be careful what you wish for: Many, myself included, sought minimal drama by facing the Canadiens in 2010.
I'll also confess that back in 2009, I was pretty sure the Pens were going to lose in 6 again, especially after the circus in game 5. I watched games 6 and 7 through my fingers, with my heart racing, feeling a bit scared like I do when I get on a rollercoaster--because we were on a rollercoaster. The sign by the rollercoaster says we have to be so tall to ride it; keep standing tall in your fandom, and keep the faith in the Pens, SoCal!
I may have swung and missed on the rollercoaster thing. LOL. I was just trying to cheer up a fellow fan! 
