Max Talbot - Pittsburgh's ultimate roleplayer

by FrankD on May 7, 2009 6:19 PM EDT in News

Max Talbot is getting his fair share of praise today on the Penguins site and Post-Gazette, so I felt it was only right to do it here as well.

World of Warcraft and Dungeons and Dragons aside, Max Talbot is THE ultimate roleplayer for the Penguins and it's really showing in the playoffs. That is if you allow yourself to look past the goals, saves and hits of the series.

It's the little things Max does on a consistent basis that often go unrecognized.

Last night Max opened up a lead pass from the sideboards in Pitt's zone that Ruslan Fedotenko quickly developed into a 2-on-1 and Pittsburgh goal. His ability to win fights in the corners, find the tape on a teammate's stick and keep the tempo cranked to 11 is nothing out of the ordinary for Max Talbot, a.k.a Supa-stah.

Two points over nine games may not be the most flattering of statistics, but it's also not his job to pick up the points. Those obligations are reserved for 71, 87 and 55. But in a series comprised of the top three scorers in the league, it may come down to the consistent play of a guy like Max to ultimately shift the momentum and tilt the ice in favor of Pittsburgh.

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keep him

on the second line with geno. see if we found our little bit of lightning in a bottle

by oldtimehockey09 on May 7, 2009 6:23 PM EDT reply actions

World of Warcraft and Dungeons and Dragons aside, Max Talbot is THE ultimate roleplayer for the Penguins

Ha. thats funny. I also like the Spinal Tap quote. 11. classic. But this guy is great and I hope he stays with the Pens. The role player that every team needs. And I know no one wants to admit it but when role players leave (i.e. Ryan Malone) the team misses them

Lifes rough, wear a helment

by lambofgad on May 7, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions

If I could find a Talbot jersey I would totally get one. The Pens signing him long-term (when compared to other role players) is another one of the savy, yet unnoticed Shero shrewed moves(Stall and Eaton being the others). Does anyone know where to find a Mad-Max jersey?

See, he is not just one of the funniest car commercial actors ever!!!

Life is about one simple choice, get busy living or get busy dying

by Dr Tre on May 7, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions

that should be a commercial of mace or some sort of self defense class for women. Not cars. It was sooooo bad

Lifes rough, wear a helment

by lambofgad on May 7, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Dr Tre: here’s a link to shop.nhl.com but their customization kind of looks shoddy for replica jerseys. At $169 it’s kinda pricey too, but that’s about what you have to pay for a custom jersey on-line

Other good places to go include River City Sports.

by Hooks Orpik on May 7, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Did you check the team store at the Igloo?

Success without honor is like an unseasoned dish, it will fill you up but it won't taste good. - Joe V. Paterno

by carolinaeasy on May 8, 2009 7:40 AM EDT up reply actions

maf post game yesterday. funny

by oldtimehockey09 on May 7, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions

by oldtimehockey09 on May 7, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions

lol, doh

by oldtimehockey09 on May 7, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions

love max, one of my favorite players. looking to get a shirt of his this year.
and mafs post game… totally hilarious! hahah.

by jetpen89 on May 7, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions

Max Talbot T-shirt

I finally found one this past December when I went to Mellon Arena for a game. The massive Pens Store on the main floor is the ONLY place I’ve seen the wide variety of player t-shirts. So far I have 6 – Crosby, Malkin, Staal, Gonchar, Talbot, and Whitney (big mistake, I’ve thought about taking it to a place that does custom shirt graphics and get it changed to a Kunitz shirt!). Since I’m poor and can’t afford the real nice jerseys (I only have a Geno practice jersey), I’m slowly collecting a bunch of the player shirts. Next up is definately Fleury, then maybe Letang or Kennedy. At least my addiction only costs me $20 to $25 a shirt!

by GenoTheGreat on May 8, 2009 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions