Pens links: Rupp for power play? Max's attitude and a whole lot of Crosby love

by Hooks Orpik on Dec 2, 2009 12:38 PM EST

Is Mike Rupp the missing piece? (On the powerplay, that is) [Bleacher Report]

Max Talbot has a great attitude [NHL.com]

Max Talbot has a great attitude, part two [CBC.ca]

Sidney Crosby is third among NHL centers who've taken 400 faceoffs. [NHL.com]

Crosby: 50 goal scorer this season? [NHL.com]

Seth serving up hits: here's the last time the Pens have won in every city. [Empty Netters]

Pascal Dupuis wants a drawing of him with hands (and a smile) one day. [Post-Gazette]

The Penguins success can be traced back to Ray Shero's decisions. [Tribune Review]

No Pittsburgh player cracks Mirtle's early look at top defensive defensemen -- but given some of the players in there (Mike Weaver, Darryl Sydor) maybe that's not too bad. [From the Rink]

The Penguins have an impressive week, yet drop one spot in the SBN power rankings. What is this, the BCS? [SB Nation]

Stephen Johns, eligible for the 2010 draft, is the latest Western PA product to be considered a very good NHL prospect. [Penguins.com]

When it comes to Canada's desire for another team, Gary Bettman says: "we are interested in that interest". Smooth, that Bettman. [Puck Daddy]

Justin Bourne tries to reason with old school coaches. I'd read this, but I don't want a bag skate at a special 6 AM praccy...[USA Today]

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Bla Razor and myself have both mentioned putting Noted on the PP in front of the net.

by PensFan024 on Dec 2, 2009 12:46 PM EST reply actions

I think it’s worth a shot. Having Guerin is good for another right handed shot, but he’s not creating too much right now. Someone simple like Rupp would know his role, let the big boys do the heavy carrying and clean up the garbage when possible.

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You come at the king, you best not miss.

by Hooks Orpik on Dec 2, 2009 1:07 PM EST up reply actions

I’m all for it. He could fill a role similar to that of Ryan Malone from a few years ago. Preferably without the puck to the face.

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by FrankD on Dec 2, 2009 1:13 PM EST up reply actions

Living in Ohio, I tend to miss a few things here and there. How did Rupp get the nickname Noted?

by Hansmoleman on Dec 2, 2009 1:22 PM EST up reply actions

I have the same question…let me lend my significant (irl) weight to the inquiry.

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by Hockey Beard in SLC on Dec 2, 2009 1:26 PM EST up reply actions

Offhand, I referred to Rupp as a noted goal scorer in a recap, back when he scored his second or third goal of the year. Then he started to heat up and people around here have clung to it. So jump on the bandwagon now!

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You come at the king, you best not miss.

by Hooks Orpik on Dec 2, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Yeah, and as far as I can remember it was a shot “that normally only a Noted goalscorer would be able to pull off”… and the rest is history:)

I think we should make an action plan on “How do we get the Noted’s nickname all across”… and after the last game now it’s the best time, people will buy it!

You have to see it for yourself...

by Bla Razor on Dec 2, 2009 4:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Could it hurt to try it out for a game? I mean honestly? We aren’t exactly lighting it up on the PP, lets try it out…

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by Hockey Beard in SLC on Dec 2, 2009 1:27 PM EST up reply actions