The Pittsburgh Penguins have now entered the second half of the NHL season. They find themselves in a battle with the Capitals, Islanders and Panthers, just to make the #2 Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.
The Penguins know they must play hard in every game from here on, or they will be golfing come April. That said, The Pens brought some inspired, motivated, hard-hitting play, against the Avs on Feb07.2023.
It appears the Jeff Carter hit to Cale Makar’s head, in the third period of that game, was somewhat controversial. The fact of the matter is, there was No Penalty on the play and the Ref was looking right at it.
Does anyone remember NYR-Trouba’s Chicken Wing hit on Crosby, in the playoffs last year? No Penalty on the play and the Ref was looking right at it.
Authors Note: I’m a firm believer that players are accountable for their actions and must play with respect at all times. I do not think Jeff Carter is a dirty player. This hit however, might have crossed the line. I do hope Makar will be ok. He is a pure talent and great for the game.
At this point in time, I’m not sure if the NHL will review this hit or institute subsequent disciplinary action on Jeff Carter. It will be, what it will be.
That said, I thought I would sing about it, using The Cramps – Goo Goo Muck song, as my guide…lol…enjoy.
(If you want to dance to it, like Wednesday Addams, go for it….lol)
The Pens are in Goo Goo Muck
So the Pens are fallin’ down and the Panthers, woke up
I think the Pens are in some, Goo Goo Muck
Yeah they’ve struggled all year and they play so meek
Losing late leads, equals, losing streaks
You better duck, when we show up
The Goo Goo Muck
The Penguins are frustrated and ready act.
All games matter, so lets, make a pact
We’ll play with more grit, more heart and more soul
Believe me Pens Fans, we can, get on a roll
You better duck, when we show up
The Goo Goo Muck
Instrumental…
Yeah the League is a jungle and the Pens are a beast
We gotta make the Playoffs, at very least
Yeah we want the most but we’ll take the least
Like beating the Champs, and coming out of the East
You better duck, when we show up
The Goo Goo Muck
My View from the Cheap Seats
Section: TV Row: PVR Seat: Couch
As I mentioned earlier, I think all players are accountable for their actions. It is a difficult ask for players to walk the fine line between playing hard or playing dirty.
The reality is, all players need to walk on the line of respect, for their opponent and for one another.
Get ready Pens Fans, and hold on tight, we are in for an interesting ride, from here on.
Oh yeah, and take note….
The Rangers and Islanders both, loaded up…
I think the Pens are in some, Goo Goo Muck…
Quote of the Day:
“you better duck, when we show up”
Goo Goo Muck – The Cramps – Song