Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers [Open Thread]
by FrankD
on Jan 5, 2009 6:00 PM EST
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PITTSBURGH PENGUINS (19-16-4) vs NEW YORK RANGERS (23-14-3)
IN NEW YORK @ 7:05
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NOTES
Get your SPG picks in for a chance to win a Penguins wall clock courtesy of Carrolls Cove.
Fleury will be in net for the Pens.
Lundqvist is expected in net for Rangers after sitting out last game with the flu.
By the look of things in the pregame story, expect Satan to make an appearance on some of the deeper lines. He's listed here as a fourth line winger.
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Keith Jones on VS says look for Satan to break out.
Is it possible to break out on the 4th line with 4-6 minutes of ice time?
by GoingFiveHole on
Jan 5, 2009 7:08 PM EST
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haha that’s a good analysis. Satan is awfully quiet lately and his demotion to the lower lines may be the calm before the scratch.
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:11 PM EST
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I’m not sure how much thought Keith Jones usually puts into these things. I think sometimes he just looks at the roster, picks a name he knows and says “watch out for this guy!”
by JasonB on
Jan 5, 2009 7:12 PM EST
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Psh, I believe that. He couldn’t even write his own book with Buccigross’ help.
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:13 PM EST
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Keith Jones worked in Philadelphia for years as a morning radio show sidekick and a local between periods Flyers pundit on comcast before he got the Vs gig.
He was always a pretty funny guy, but never seemed to me like he’d be a national studio analyst…
by JasonB on
Jan 5, 2009 7:15 PM EST
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I guess that would explain why he’s at VS – studio’s right across town, isn’t it?
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:17 PM EST
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Oh and this is great – give the Rangers a PP to kick things off.
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:12 PM EST
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Wow – that was quick
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:12 PM EST
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I’ve dubbed it the short bus chorus
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:13 PM EST
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I just hope this doesn’t end 1-0 and I have to sit through 59 minutes of pain.
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:15 PM EST
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Orpik – BLOOD – 4 minutes
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:16 PM EST
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That looks stitch-worthy
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:17 PM EST
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Crosby looks fired up tonight. Guess that…uh, ‘fight’ brought the best out of him
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:18 PM EST
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Crosby looks pretty goal hungry on this PP.
by Dayna on
Jan 5, 2009 7:18 PM EST
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Pens better score here… it would be pretty demoralizing to have this much advantage and not get a goal or two…
by JasonB on
Jan 5, 2009 7:19 PM EST
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Demoralizing? Welcome to the 08/09 season
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:21 PM EST
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Oh good lawd Malkin’s shot was pretty but not pretty enough
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:21 PM EST
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good laed you’ve been kidnapped by Aunt Jemima(sp)
by AngelaMc on
Jan 5, 2009 7:23 PM EST
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haha I know. He looks like one of the Whos down i Whoville
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:24 PM EST
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“down in Whoville”
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:24 PM EST
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what is this business about the Staal’s being brothers??
by GoingFiveHole on
Jan 5, 2009 7:24 PM EST
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Gasp. You didn’t know? They like hammocks and chocolate, money and tacos. They are from Thunder Bay, Ontario and their parents are sod farmers. They also might have another brother in the league but I’m not so sure. Oh, and another one that MIGHT be an NHLer some day
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:26 PM EST
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I hope Jordan got that hammock for Christmas or there might be a throw down between the brothers tonight.
by Dayna on
Jan 5, 2009 7:27 PM EST
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I’m trying to watch both this game and the WJC coverage – I’m already confused. Eek.
by Dayna on
Jan 5, 2009 7:25 PM EST
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my computer not fast enough to flip to WJC, keep me posted, go canada.
by AngelaMc on
Jan 5, 2009 7:27 PM EST
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Marc has already been through enough of late, what with Semin beating him like an 80-year old grandmother who had her purse stolen
by GoingFiveHole on
Jan 5, 2009 7:27 PM EST
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That was more emotional than physical I’m sure.
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:28 PM EST
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Technically the Penguins are winning right now with the spread that was in the paper today. Rangers are giving 1 1/2 goals.
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:28 PM EST
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sorry Michel, a good sign would be pucks going in the net, not off the post
by GoingFiveHole on
Jan 5, 2009 7:29 PM EST
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They’re shooting. At least we have that…for now.
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:31 PM EST
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…and still overpassing as soon b Geno
by GoingFiveHole on
Jan 5, 2009 7:32 PM EST
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Well, at least they’re consistent
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:35 PM EST
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Wow Staal’s shot went wide? You don’t say…
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:32 PM EST
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Would’nt it be funny if it something simple, like they all needed new precription contacts
by AngelaMc on
Jan 5, 2009 7:36 PM EST
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That’s it. They’re not using the right contact solution.
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:37 PM EST
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Or they’re wearing them in the wrong eyes…
by Dayna on
Jan 5, 2009 7:38 PM EST
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or they don’t know that the rose goes in the front :)
by digital_cable on
Jan 5, 2009 8:35 PM EST
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Canada goes up 1-0 on a PPG within the first minute… PK Subban
by GoingFiveHole on
Jan 5, 2009 7:40 PM EST
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Is that the same kid who saved the day the other night?
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:41 PM EST
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Ah ok. I’ll admit I haven’t followed the juniors this year as much as I would’ve liked.
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:43 PM EST
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Me neither – that game was the first one I watched this year.
by Dayna on
Jan 5, 2009 7:43 PM EST
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Within 60seconds, sounds like this game.
by AngelaMc on
Jan 5, 2009 7:41 PM EST
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is it robbing when the puck is shot directly at you?
by GoingFiveHole on
Jan 5, 2009 7:46 PM EST
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Just sounds like a regular ol save to me
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:48 PM EST
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By the way Sean – did you see this piece by Big Georges? Good stuff.
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:48 PM EST
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good read. so Sid broke the Code I guess for jumping to get a head start?
Also, usually these things are run by a teams PR staff before they get the green light…who let Georges start if he wasn’t supposed to?
by GoingFiveHole on
Jan 5, 2009 7:51 PM EST
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There’s been a lot of talk regarding the Code these past few days with Semin, Crosby and to a way lesser extent Weight.
Georges said he was going to start and no one complained I’m sure.
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:55 PM EST
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I love Larocque! I hope he gets to finish his career in Edmonton. I think his presence is missed, on ice and off for the Pens.
by AngelaMc on
Jan 5, 2009 8:04 PM EST
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Montreal isn’t even using him that much. He’s been a regular scratch for them this season. I guess that gave him the time to type up that piece.
I miss him in Pitt. I think they could’ve kept him on board…
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 8:08 PM EST
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He’s just having a good time out there
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:49 PM EST
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That was weird. Fleury rushing out of the net like that.
by Dayna on
Jan 5, 2009 7:48 PM EST
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Keith Jones wants to change his break out prediction from Miro Satan to Terry Ruskowski
by GoingFiveHole on
Jan 5, 2009 7:53 PM EST
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Zarley Zalapski and/or Rico Fata will have breakout games tonight. You heard it here first.
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 7:55 PM EST
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Team Sweden looks like a bunch of Easter Peeps skating around in those yellow jersey’s
by GoingFiveHole on
Jan 5, 2009 8:07 PM EST
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i need to pick me up some international jerseys this year. I’ve said it for a while now but I guess I should make it a resolution. And yes, I understand a resolution is something to better yourself – but this does better myself.
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 8:10 PM EST
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best wait until around Olympics time in case some countries release new looks
by GoingFiveHole on
Jan 5, 2009 8:11 PM EST
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Good point. What’s one more year anyway?
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 8:12 PM EST
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no one keeps resolutions anyway, so there’s your excuse
by GoingFiveHole on
Jan 5, 2009 8:14 PM EST
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Come on you Penguins
The Devils fans would like to see Pittsburgh beat the Rangers. On the basis that we hate the Rangers. Oh, and it would help us out in the standings.
Devils in my heart! Devils in my mind! Devils in my eyes! Devils until I die!
by John Fischer on
Jan 5, 2009 8:09 PM EST
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That’s how I feel about the Devils when they play the Rangers.
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 8:10 PM EST
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That was the chance right there. Not going to get a better look than that.
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 8:19 PM EST
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Rico Fata would have buried that
by GoingFiveHole on
Jan 5, 2009 8:20 PM EST
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Damn right
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 8:24 PM EST
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Sweet. That was a two second power play
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 8:27 PM EST
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He’s killing the PP. He’s a dishonorable fight. Trade sounds like the best option at this point. Yes indeed.
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 8:30 PM EST
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ghdshg mhnef jdh , that is what I have to say!
by AngelaMc on
Jan 5, 2009 8:28 PM EST
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Frank, what do you think of my Grey Goose-inspired move for RS:
Since Gaborik’s value has greatly diminished, he’ll likely only want to do a 1-yr deal to build his value back up. Pens sign him on July 1 for a one-year deal for between $3-5 million as a winger for Sid.
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Jan 5, 2009 8:31 PM EST
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RS?
I was all for keeping Gaborik on the radar before he went down the other day. Now he’s out for 10 weeks. Seeing as how Fedotenko and Satan will be free agents after this season, and I don’t necessarily see them re-upping, I’m in full support of your suggestion.
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 8:34 PM EST
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Bah, of course. I don’t often refer to him by acronym, my bad. I say he has to do something that’s for sure. I don’t think they’re entirely out of the picture by the deadline either. I still think they’ll go after some kind of forward
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 8:37 PM EST
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Hurray another stupid penalty
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 8:35 PM EST
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that’s how you score on a 2 second power play
by GoingFiveHole on
Jan 5, 2009 8:36 PM EST
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This is amazingly nauseating
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 8:37 PM EST
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NEED a goal here
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 8:38 PM EST
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2-0 Canada, btw…..Angelo Esposito with the second goal
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Jan 5, 2009 8:38 PM EST
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Ah a former Penguin prospect. Very nice.
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 8:39 PM EST
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:(
This game has been so ugly to watch. It seems like they have no sense of urgency on the PP and even when they have a chance on a rush, they try and slow up and make bad passes that crush any chances.
This team needs a spark in the most serious way right now. It’s getting hard to watch.
by Lavender on
Jan 5, 2009 8:56 PM EST
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After the Rangers scored one minute it I prayed it wouldn’t be it for scoring. Of course I also hoped the Pens would get a goal or two of their own…
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 8:59 PM EST
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I think I’d like to go back to that period of time when all of our games were going into OT – at least then we were getting points. The PP is a disaster – I thought I heard earlier that they hadn’t scored in their past 28 chances (but I’m watching two games at once – so I could have that really wrong).
by Dayna on
Jan 5, 2009 9:02 PM EST
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If Staal’s stick didn’t break, probably would have tied it up last period. Now they need a fight or something just to get a fire under them.
by Lavender on
Jan 5, 2009 9:03 PM EST
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I’m all for a fight but I think we have to be even strength first.
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 9:04 PM EST
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There have been some good chances (Crosby had a few on the first PP of the night) but nothing converted. Urg.
by Dayna on
Jan 5, 2009 9:05 PM EST
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so…the question now becomes if we walk out of Mellon tomorrow night vs Atlanta with 0 points, how soon does the shit hit the fan and firings and hirings commence? Immediately?
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Jan 5, 2009 9:05 PM EST
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I really thought tonight would pose as the firing/hiring game. Five in a row is not pretty
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 9:06 PM EST
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A team of this caliber shouldn’t lose to the Panthers, Lightning (shutout no less) and Coyotes, just to name a few. Time to let the ish hit the fan and do something about it.
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 9:07 PM EST
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I don’t think they’ll fire anyone between back to back games, but I wouldn’t be surprised if there are a few shakeups coming.
by Dayna on
Jan 5, 2009 9:09 PM EST
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if I see this Staal brothers homemade video one more time…
by GoingFiveHole on
Jan 5, 2009 9:14 PM EST
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You’ll go out and buy yourself an awesome neon snow suit? That’s what I want to do everytime I see it.
by Dayna on
Jan 5, 2009 9:17 PM EST
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Greeeeat. Bust out the chorus again
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 9:16 PM EST
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Good night
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 9:17 PM EST
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That stupid sign, “Vengeance is ours.” They do realize it’s an entirely different world in the playoffs, right?
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 9:16 PM EST
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Hey, one Cup in 68 years is something to puff your chest out about!
by GoingFiveHole on
Jan 5, 2009 9:18 PM EST
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I have to say… I do so begin to dislike the Rangers with a passion while watching this game >_<
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Jan 5, 2009 9:19 PM EST
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Dislike is so gentle. You must hate…HATE HATE
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 9:20 PM EST
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Hate it shall be!!!
Ugh, freaking hell… I can’t believe it’s 3-0 >_<
It just breaks a heart.
My oh so fragile heart.
Bastards Rangers >_<
by AppleSweetRose on
Jan 5, 2009 9:27 PM EST
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Make that 4-0 :’(
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 9:30 PM EST
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Looks like Orr hurt his hand. Boo hoo
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 9:26 PM EST
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Well I’d like to say good game, but that was hardly a good one. Great talk though and hope to see you guys and gals stopping in tomorrow night against the Thrashers.
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 9:33 PM EST
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When?
And yups.
I keep waiting. And waiting… for a break-through.
When in the world will they start turning things around??
That was a crap game!
by AppleSweetRose on
Jan 5, 2009 9:33 PM EST
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Therrien will be fired soon
I promise that.
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Jan 5, 2009 9:33 PM EST
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I’m not sure if he’s the problem though.
Granted, I don’t really like the guy, and I think he made a fatal mistake in switching goalies the other day.. but still.
Ugh.
by AppleSweetRose on
Jan 5, 2009 9:34 PM EST
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When
When did the play of players not effect a coach getting fired?
by raimman on
Jan 5, 2009 9:35 PM EST
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It’s definitely getting interesting out there on the coaching front. A loss tomorrow night could be it. Six in a row? Since when does a coach drop six in a row and not get ousted? (Islanders excluded)
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 9:37 PM EST
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Hahah Islanders are a different story yups lol
Who then would be a fitting coach for the penguins?
by AppleSweetRose on
Jan 5, 2009 9:39 PM EST
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I don’t know. I don’t even want to think that firing Therrien would put Mike Yeo in charge of things. He’s a nightmare with the power play. I can’t begin to imagine how bad he’d be with the entire team.
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by FrankD on
Jan 5, 2009 9:44 PM EST
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Ugh it’s terrible >_<
I’ve almost given up at this point for the playoffs lol
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Jan 5, 2009 9:58 PM EST
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