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Time For Malkin To Step-Up
by Paul on 05/17/08 at 06:23 AM ET
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from Bob Smizik of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,
Seems hard to believe that about a week ago Malkin was being talked about as possibly the best player in the game. He was mentioned frequently as a leading candidate for the Conn Smythe Trophy, which goes to the MVP of the playoffs. While Sidney Crosby struggled to score, Malkin was a goal-scoring machine.
But look what he has done lately. His only point in the past three games was the second assist on Malone’s score that gave the Penguins a two-goal lead midway through the third period of Game 3. He has managed only seven shots on goal in those three games, compared to 10 in the final game against the New York Rangers. He has been charged with eight giveaways.
There’s no Conn Smythe candidacy in those numbers.
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Has this guy actually watched the games? I think Malkin has been pretty effective overall, it just hasn’t showed on the scoresheet. Plus, I believe it has been said that he and Sykora have been sick (and were given the day off from practice today).
Posted by NHLJeff from Pens fan in Chicago, IL on 05/17/08 at 05:08 PM ET