Are the Pens already in Boston?

[DocEmrick]

this rush to reschedule a hockey game while the city remains locked down shows a lack of reality within the NHL. I don't think the pens are trilled to be staying another night in Boston.

That's what doesn't make sense. What makes them think the situation will be resolved by tomorrow afternoon? If I were this guy, I'd be getting as far away from Boston as humanly possible right now.

[Hawkeynut]

The Pens are going to go cabin crazy being hole'd up in a hotel for 36 (or so) hours!

[SoCalPenguin]

Hopefully the hotel has a rink so Sidney can get in a practice.

[Hawkeynut]

Sid was probably still in NS for the funeral thing he was at on Thursday.

[newarenanow]

this rush to reschedule a hockey game while the city remains locked down shows a lack of reality within the NHL. I don't think the pens are trilled to be staying another night in Boston.

What's unrealstic about it? Do you know the availability of the arena in Boston every day for the next week? How about the Bruins travel? They have 6 games in 9 days. Should they postpone the playoffs just in case?

[penny lane]

this rush to reschedule a hockey game while the city remains locked down shows a lack of reality within the NHL. I don't think the pens are trilled to be staying another night in Boston.

What's unrealstic about it? Do you know the availability of the arena in Boston every day for the next week? How about the Bruins travel? They have 6 games in 9 days. Should they postpone the playoffs just in case?

What I do know is that boston is locked down, transit is not operating and people are to stay home.

[Bathgate]

It's very unfair to reschedule tomorrow's game because of this. There are Buffalo people and out-of-town Pens fans in for the weekend and now they are screwed. There are local fans who are screwed simply because they want to go tomorrow and not Tuesday or can't make it Tuesday. The NHL should not do this.

Of course, rescheduling a Pens home game is insignificant compared to the manhunt in Boston, but the whole need to complete an entire NHL schedule is insignificant to that also. Decide the final standings by points per game and be done with it.

[Shakes]

There is no good solution.

[slipshod]

Positives: Being holed up in a hotel can make for a great team bonding experience. The Steelers were "locked down" in a Miami Hotel because of Hurricane Jeanne and they say it really helped bring them together as a group. They won the Superbowl that year. Just sayin.

[jwest21]

What happens if the situation is unchanged tomorrow?

[nocera]

What happens if the situation is unchanged tomorrow?

The NHL has said a decision will be made no later than 8:30am. So, we'll see then.

[FreeCandy44]

Is it wrong I somehow hope the time is moved to 7pm for tomorrow? I work and I never was a fan of 12:30 games anyways.

And yes I know my problems are petty compared to what's going on right now. But you can't keep the city on lockdown forever.

[jwest21]

I am glad you said that Freecandy...I missed the time change and thought it was 7

[It'sagreatdayforhockey!]

this rush to reschedule a hockey game while the city remains locked down shows a lack of reality within the NHL. I don't think the pens are trilled to be staying another night in Boston.

What's unrealstic about it? Do you know the availability of the arena in Boston every day for the next week? How about the Bruins travel? They have 6 games in 9 days. Should they postpone the playoffs just in case?

What I do know is that boston is locked down, transit is not operating and people are to stay home.

And so what exactly are you blaming on the NHL?

[skullman80]

Is it wrong I somehow hope the time is moved to 7pm for tomorrow? I work and I never was a fan of 12:30 games anyways.

And yes I know my problems are petty compared to what's going on right now. But you can't keep the city on lockdown forever.

I think the Bruins play Sunday afternoon, so playing a game at 7pm tomorrow for them wouldn't work.

[Steve]

Positives: Being holed up in a hotel can make for a great team bonding experience. The Steelers were "locked down" in a Miami Hotel because of Hurricane Jeanne and they say it really helped bring them together as a group. They won the Superbowl that year. Just sayin.

This is a great point, it's good to try to make the best of a bad situation - and the Pens have 4 players they recentlty added to the team....

[penny lane]

this rush to reschedule a hockey game while the city remains locked down shows a lack of reality within the NHL. I don't think the pens are trilled to be staying another night in Boston.

What's unrealstic about it? Do you know the availability of the arena in Boston every day for the next week? How about the Bruins travel? They have 6 games in 9 days. Should they postpone the playoffs just in case?

What I do know is that boston is locked down, transit is not operating and people are to stay home.

And so what exactly are you blaming on the NHL?

blaming ? rushing to get the game in when the city is still locked down.
do they know that the situation will be resolved tomorrow ? No. but they made all of these arrangements like they know all will be fine by 830am... which is when arena workers/ penguin staff will have to be out and about in Boston and at the rink.

[topshelf66]

I dont know if the situation will be settled by 8:30 am, but as far as the terrorist getting as far away from Boston as he can, that dude is going to draw his last breath within 100 yards of wherever he is holed up now. It is just a matter of when.

[newarenanow]

this rush to reschedule a hockey game while the city remains locked down shows a lack of reality within the NHL. I don't think the pens are trilled to be staying another night in Boston.

What's unrealstic about it? Do you know the availability of the arena in Boston every day for the next week? How about the Bruins travel? They have 6 games in 9 days. Should they postpone the playoffs just in case?

What I do know is that boston is locked down, transit is not operating and people are to stay home.

And so what exactly are you blaming on the NHL?

blaming ? rushing to get the game in when the city is still locked down.
do they know that the situation will be resolved tomorrow ? No. but they made all of these arrangements like they know all will be fine by 830am... which is when arena workers/ penguin staff will have to be out and about in Boston and at the rink.

Considering there is only 1 week until the playoffs start and the Bruins still have like 6 games to play, and this not only involves the logistics of the Bruins, but the Celtics, Sabres, Penguins and anyone else that is affected. So some quick decisions have to be made with the hope that the situation is resolved by tomorrow.

[Lt. Dish]

Positives: Being holed up in a hotel can make for a great team bonding experience. The Steelers were "locked down" in a Miami Hotel because of Hurricane Jeanne and they say it really helped bring them together as a group. They won the Superbowl that year. Just sayin.

Your silver-lining point is well taken, because many players cited that specific experience as a pivotal bonding experience. (Unfortunately, they lost to the Patriots in the AFC Championship that year, but that disaster was due to Marty Ball.)

[jimreb]

Well, they lifted the stay in order....at least the Pens can go out and get some fresh air, lol

[tfrizz]

Well, they lifted the stay in order....at least the Pens can go out and get some fresh air, lol

And transit and such are reopened. Sounds good for a game tomorrow.

[jimreb]

Well, they lifted the stay in order....at least the Pens can go out and get some fresh air, lol

And transit and such are reopened. Sounds good for a game tomorrow.

Yeah, it will likely take fans about 3 hours to get through security for the game.

[columbia]

Hmmm.....I have family from out of town visiting this weekend, so I'll have to DVR the game.
I guess it will be on NHLN (as was scheduled tonight)?

Survey says......yes:
http://www.nhl.com/ice/schedulebyday.ht ... 04/20/2013

[Gaucho]

I'd be mildly surprised if the game was played tomorrow.