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He was clearly out of gas at the end, where he looked pretty much as quite a few expected he would look during the entire season. I'm not convinced he could pull through and be effective even if he plays reduced minutes. If re-signed it can't be for more than 1,5M tops. The focus needs to be on the young players, locking up the really important pieces that'll be here for years to come, not just next season.

Kinda telling also to see the classlessness of the Pens during the fights. Letang goes after Timo, kept hitting even though Timo can't see jack sh1t when his jersey is over his head. Adams fight Hartnell, kept his helmet on when Hartsy's off. Same thing for Crosby vs Giroux. And obviously Crosby sucker punches G when the ref intervenes. There were so many things yesterday that got my blood boiling and my hatred for the Pens to grow more than I didn't think was even remotely possible. Had the Flyers been guilty of even half as much bs I'd be embarrassed. One thing is certain, if Neal doesn't get a suspension (Asham is absolutely certain, Adams probable) he's got a target on his head come Wednesday. Also, if Neal is allowed to play, Crosby better watch out - because if Neal can cheapshot Giroux then there's open season on Crosby as well. It's an absolute disgrace if the league doesn't suspend him for a couple of games, at least, after that double on #14 and #28, neither of whom had the puck when being blindsided.

Probably giving out BJ's to Crosby and Malkin, going down when Bettman needs a break.