Carolina and Pittsburgh...By the numbers
by Hooks Orpik on May 15, 2009 10:45 AM EDT
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1 -- The number of starting goalies still alive in the playoffs who haven't won a Stanley Cup. (That, of course, would be your Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury)
3 -- Hurricanes who have scored four goals or more this playoff series (Eric Staal, Jussi Jokinen, Sergei Samsonov)
5 -- Penguins who have 4+ goals this playoffs (Crosby, Malkin, Guerin, Fedotenko, Eaton)
1 -- Penguin who used to play for the Carolina Hurricanes (Craig Adams) Mike Ziogmanis, injured, also was a Hurricane. Thanks to "bubba" for pointing out my initial miscue
0 -- Hurricanes players with Pittsburgh ties (though Ron Francis and Tom Barrasso are in their organization)
499 -- The number of more assists that Francis has as a Whaler/Hurricane over #2 on the franchise's list (Kevin Dineen)
0 -- NHL playoff series Cam Ward has lost
0 -- times Cam Ward has played a playoff series against the Penguins
19 -- Playoff record for most goals in a single spring (set by Jari Kurri in 1985)
12 -- Goals Sidney Crosby has these playoffs
17 -- career points Crosby has (5 goals, 12 assists) in 14 matchups against Carolina
11 -- career points Malkin has (4g + 7a) in 11 games against Carolina
19 - career points Eric Staal has (10g + 10a) in 20 games against Pittsburgh
7 - months; which was how old Jordan Staal was when Rod "The Bod" Brind'Amour made his NHL debut in the spring of 1989. As in 0 years, 7 months old.
Infinity -- the number of times it'll be pointed out that Jordan and Eric are brothers by television, newspapers and blogs....You may also hear they have two other brothers who play a little puck.
6 -- Number of Penguins and Hurricanes that have game winning goals this spring
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Although I got a chuckle out of the “infinity” mention, I also laughed at this one:
7 – months; which was how old Jordan Staal was when Rod “The Bod” Brind’Amour made his NHL debut in the spring of 1989. As in 0 years, 7 months old.
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by FrankD on May 15, 2009 11:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They should call him Rod the Schnoz, for obvious is reasons. I know it doesn’t rhyme, but his nose is insane. It make’s Milan Lucic’s look only slightly hooked.
by kellyn on May 15, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or beeker
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by oldtimehockey09 on May 15, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but my issue is that he has been a penguin killer for virtually his entire career…the jerk
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by oldtimehockey09 on May 15, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Craig Adams also played for the Canes. Was on the Cup team in 2006 and a couple of years previously. ;-)
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by Bob Harwood on May 15, 2009 11:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Duh, good catch bubba. Don’t know what I was thinking on that one, thanks for pointing that out.
by Hooks Orpik on May 15, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sweet article Hooks. I love this little tid bits of information.
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by lambofgad on May 15, 2009 11:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That Kurri record is certainly in danger, especially if it’s a long series and definitely if the Pens move on.
by hip_check on May 15, 2009 12:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Staal Drinking Game: playoff edition
Everytime the Staal brothers are mentioned, take a drink.
If either of the oher two brothers is mentioned, take two drinks.
If the parents are mentioned, especially how hard it is to watch their boys play each other, take three drinks.
If Eric and Jordan drop the gloves, drink the whole damn bottle!
Still not a crook!
by TrickyD26 on May 15, 2009 1:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what if the both score a goal?
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by oldtimehockey09 on May 15, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i wouldn’t make it to the first intermission..
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by lambofgad on May 15, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Eric and Jordan drop the gloves, drink the whole damn bottle!
Keith and Wayne Primeau got in a fight once. I don’t think it was in the playoffs, though.
by Hooks Orpik on May 15, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So did the Lindros brothers, although I think they both went off for roughing calls.
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by FrankD on May 15, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can we water the booze down so as to be able to stay conscious and actually watch the games?
by ahtrap on May 15, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
After passing this around the office we now have a pool going as to how many people will show up to work on tuesday.
by PensFan024 on May 15, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
get the religious types to start another one for “church on sunday”
by ahtrap on May 15, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I get alcohol poisoning and die,
I’m holding you liable. Of course I’ll be dead, so it’ll be difficult to sue…
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by Orion Moony on May 16, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scribble a drunken note before you go.
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by FrankD on May 16, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and make me
the benefactor of any monies gained.
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by lcd2you on May 16, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if the Pens make it to the SCF, you gotta think Sid’s gonna blast through Kurri’s record.
I think Johan Franzen might have done it last year, had he not got hurt, and missed essentially a full series worth of games (he scored 13, playing 16/22 games, and was just coming off a 9 goals in 4 games spurt against the nordilanche when he got hurt)…actually, looking it up just now, he had 12 in 11 games, including game 1 of the WCF, when he got hurt…
by ahtrap on May 15, 2009 2:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know…Crosby’s never been a pure goal-scorer, but he’s never gone to the net in the NHL level as much as he did during the Washington series. It didn’t hurt that Washington’s #1 defenseman had a bum shoulder and Washington didn’t have the muscle on the blue-line to defend him.
I don’t think Crosby will be able to score 4 even strength goals again from right on the door-step like he did agains the Caps.
Sure would be nice if Sid has 7+ more goals in him this season, you’d really have to like the Pens chances if you knew that.
by Hooks Orpik on May 15, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly, add in the fact that virtually every key player produced in the caps series at key times and this team may not have peaked back in feb and march, they may be peaking now. which is a very scary thought
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by oldtimehockey09 on May 15, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
7 goals in 12-14 games
You gotta assume that this series will probably go 6 games and the finals will go 6 games regardless of who the Pens play. It could happen, but I have a feeling goals are going to be a hell of a lot harder to come by against the Canes than they were against Washington and Philly, which is saying something because they weren’t easy to come by in either of those two series.
by catesinator on May 15, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, don’t forget that Marty Biron and Varlamov aren’t exactly on the same level as Cam Ward…
Still not a crook!
by TrickyD26 on May 15, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One must also not forget that Drury and Savard are not Crosby and Malkin.
by PensFan024 on May 15, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Touche. Should be an exciting series. I’m just surprised how Penguins fans are the exact opposite of Steelers fans.
Still not a crook!
by TrickyD26 on May 15, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For the record.
Ovechkin wouldn’t have played more than 3 minutes in the series if Hines Ward and James Harrison could skate.
Just saying.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on May 15, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Staal Brothers...
Don’t forget, one of them is also Alexander Semin’s bongo drum…. :)
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on May 15, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
play me a Bob marley tune Semin
Lifes rough, wear a helment
by lambofgad on May 15, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The way he looked in that fight...
…he may have been playing a Wiggles tune… (Parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts will get this…)
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on May 15, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you mean this fight?
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by oldtimehockey09 on May 15, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
doh
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by oldtimehockey09 on May 15, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That fight was pure comedy
And needs to be mocked until the end of time.
by gorgalor on May 15, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMG….hahaha. I’ve never seen that clip before. That is the loudest I have ever laughed while sitting in my room alone. He went straight up Donkey Kong on his ass.
by BurtonSB on May 16, 2009 2:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
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by oldtimehockey09 on May 16, 2009 4:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The best still is the Sens vs Sabres
Biron and the other goalie going for it.
Too much
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by lcd2you on May 16, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was Ray Emery, right? I think I remember seeing a sly grin come across his face when he faced off with French Toast.
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by FrankD on May 17, 2009 2:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
one of the best Goalie fights ever is R.Hextal Vs. F.Potvin
Lifes rough, wear a helment
by lambofgad on May 17, 2009 4:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want to see the Staal face-offs.
If I had to fight for the puck with my older brother, there would be blood before long.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on May 15, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Love the Staal drinking game idea. I’m a Canes fan & am so grateful to be playing the Pens. At least now I don’t have to hear from the idiotic fans in Jersey, Boston or have to put up with the nonsense from Ovechkins crew. I’m looking forward to a good series & I think this will be the most entertaining series start to finish this year. Both teams are good, young, quick & extremely talented. The problem with Boston, Jersey, Washington & Philly is that they are built big, slow & defensive oriented (perfect for the season) then they get worn down & out “Offensed” & can’t go a complete post season. Pittsburgh & Carolina are 2 examples of being built for the post season. On the West side, Chicago will be soon. They are another young quick team. I look forward to this series & wish both teams the best of luck. GO CANES!!!!!!!
by Davefromthebeach on May 15, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, you’re right, though somewhat oddly. It used to be that big and defensive was exactly the way to survive the playoffs. Oh how things change…
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by pascaldupweevil on May 15, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Err...
Since when has Washington been “defense oriented”? They’re big, but they’re very fast and aggressively offensive to a fault. Hell, if they had anyone who knew how to backcheck, they might even have one the series. That’s a pretty big “if”, though, and clearly they don’t.
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by Orion Moony on May 16, 2009 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
all built on one guy
Semin? Is that his name?
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by lcd2you on May 16, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool article Hooks
I like statistical tidbits.
-David
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by pascaldupweevil on May 15, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just stopped by canes country
and one guy actually said orpik attempted to kill cole. this one could get very ugly very very soon
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by oldtimehockey09 on May 16, 2009 12:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If I remember correctly, Orpik felt extremely bad after he hit Cole from behind and broke his neck. And, if my memory serves me correct, Orpik tried to reach out to Cole through Recchi after he was traded to the Canes mid-season and Cole gave him the cold shoulder. I don’t know if Cole and Orpik have kissed and made up since. I guess we’ll see what happens this series.
by gorgalor on May 16, 2009 1:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No doubt Orpik didn’t intend a broken neck with the hit, but I don’t know what Coles feelings are now. In any case, Cole plays hard, and can be a physical player on the ice, but I don’t see him or any of the other skaters singling out Orpik. That’s just my uneducated guess, so as you said, I guess we’ll see what happens.
Looking forward to a good one Pittsburgh. Can’t wait till Monday, and there are 3 instances of 2 days off between games. Aargh!!
by Cardiac 'Canes on May 16, 2009 2:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's only getting ugly
if some of us put our picture as our avatar.
Of course, those who look like that lovely lady who is jumping on the ‘Canes bandwagon from the Canuck’s page are welcome, nay encouraged to use their pictures as their avatars.
Consider it a blogging beautification project.
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Power Corrupts!
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by lcd2you on May 16, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
brindamour will be a minus player in this series.. but he’ll be 60% on faeoffs
Phili B
by ColeHarbour on May 16, 2009 12:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Considering that has proven a pretty detrimental stat against the Pens during the playoffs I’d say that counts as a plus in the big picture for Carolina.
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by FrankD on May 16, 2009 2:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they need to match sid against the ancient one when possible. if theres one thing we are missing its a sure fire faceoff guy. sid is about the only one who MAY be able to hang with him
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by oldtimehockey09 on May 16, 2009 4:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cooke is surprisingly good in the dot too. In one game last series I think he was 6/7. It’s times like these when you wish Zigomanis was available, if only for PP faceoffs.
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by FrankD on May 16, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is Zigomanis even skating yet? I though he was due back by now.
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by lambofgad on May 16, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No clue. He had surgery but I’d imagine at this point his body would not be in playoff shape. Probably best if he just heals it up and expects to come back next season.
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by FrankD on May 16, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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