A Pre-Game Letter From a Senators Fan

by FrankD on Apr 11, 2008 10:52 AM EDT in News

It looks like some Senators fans took offense to the loss on Wednesday night. Either that, or they took offense to my previous post. In any case, Pensburgh received a letter of love from Lost Cojones, a Senators fan at Five for Smiting. I guess missing an Untouchables reference was really a touchy subject (buh dum tis - lame).

Dear Pittsburgh,
Gary Roberts did you no favours. While you may revel in your utter domination in Game 1 (and I will freely admit, that is what exactly what was [sic]), what Roberts did at the end of that game by cheap shotting a rookie with a minute left in a 4-0 game then "challenging" the Senators while hiding behind three officials, may well have served to do what we, ourselves have been unable to do since early December, namely wake the giant.
The consensus in Ottawa is that we weren't anywhere near as physical as we have to be to win this series, and light years away from the team that literally beat you into submission last year. I have a feeling that may change. And all because of a Gary. So buckle up, this series starts tonight.
Hugs,
Senators Lost Cojones
Five For Smiting

He may go by the name Lost Cojones, but he definitely has a pair to think Ottawa is going to take game two. Pensburgh responded in kind. You may see it posted here.

Anyone else out there in Senator land care to step up?

The victory tonight will silence you once again. Maybe after two losses you guys will get it...

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Furthur assurance

that I need to hide with all the lights off and doors locked, the Sens Army is out for blood tonight.

Kidding, kidding. The Sens are definitely going to come back with a vengeance though, but I think the Pens are just too hot at home.

by Dayna on Apr 11, 2008 12:43 PM EDT reply actions

Which I suppose

may change things up on the road. Best case scenario is Pittsburgh heads into Ottawa up 2-0. I think there will be a game five back in Pittsburgh, where the Pens will take the series 4-1.

FrankD from Pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Apr 11, 2008 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions

I've always

been a fan of the premature use of "you've woken the sleeping giant" because it's a term that's really meant for after a strong answering has come. To say it beforehand, you run the risk of a failure to deliver, in which case your stuck saying "What I meant was, the giant woke up, brushed his teeth, then decided to go back to bed. It was a long night for him, after all. Just wait til he gets a few more hours of sleep. Then you'll see!!!"

I love it.

I wish I had used a genitalia reference in my user name instead of going with my last name. What was I thinking?

But to the matter at hand, I read his rant on Roberts and he keeps yelling that he hit a rookie. So what if the guy's a rookie? Are you not allowed to hit a guy if he's not a veteran? I was not aware of this rule, but I haven't dusted off my NHL rulebook in a while. Wait a minute...they HAVE to wear helmet's now?

by JDunman on Apr 11, 2008 12:58 PM EDT reply actions

hah

believe it or not - the goalies are wearing masks these days too. This sports is just going straight to hell.

I agree - if hitting a rookie is unacceptable than perhaps rookies shouldn't play. Sid took a pounding his entire rookie year and Malkin sure as hell took his share of shots. In stature alone Malkin was just better at absorbing them, but it's not to say the two of them weren't on the receiving end of some hard hits.

If you want to play playoff hockey you have to elevate to that level. If Roberts is going to go there, he'll take you out whether you move up with him or not.

I'm still thinking we'll see a Schubert/Roberts fight tonight. I guess we can call that my Tales of the Tape prediction.

FrankD from Pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Apr 11, 2008 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions