PITTSBURGH PENGUINS ARE YOUR 2008-09 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS
by Hooks Orpik on Jun 12, 2009 11:21 PM EDT
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Not much analysis tonight, time to celebrate.
An unreal ending to a most unlikely of season turn arounds.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have won their third Stanley Cup in franchise history. Sidney Crosby is the youngest captain to lead his team to the Stanley Cup. Evgeni Malkin is the playoff MVP. Marc-Andre Fleury has redeemed himself from his previous playoff and tournament woes.
Life is good. Enjoy it everyone and thanks for sticking with Pensburgh all season long.
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CONGRATS PENGUINS!!!!
From all Avs fans – THANKS FOR BEATING THE WINGS!
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jun 12, 2009 11:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You’re welcome. Thanks for the support.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ditto
I was in philly this week, cheering (and getting boo’d) in a bar cheering for the Pens…
Thanks for winning 2 in a row to make me look good.
Oh and making the Wings look like losers, because that’s always nice.
by Jibblescribbits on Jun 13, 2009 2:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As another Avs guy, I agree with ole Jibbles. Evil Empire…SO LONG. And Hossa is now a two time loser. Amen!
by chiavsfan on Jun 13, 2009 6:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finally my computer gets a new wallpaper. It’s been stuck on the Winter Classic since January 08.
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by FrankD on Jun 12, 2009 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
need to get some stationary for my company email. two of my enginers and a program manager are about to eat some seriious crow
" I AM CAPATIN CHAOS, and this is my trusty Sidekick cato. Say hello Cato"
Dom Deluise 1933-2009, Cannonball run
by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 12, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For the first time since writing for SBN (December, 2007) I am changing my profile picture to this. I said when I came on board that I wouldn’t change it until the Pens won. Well, here we are.
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by FrankD on Jun 12, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t see your picture changed yet ;)
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by gorgalor on Jun 13, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It won’t change in this thread but it’s changed on the main page.
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by FrankD on Jun 13, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or…with the new comment apparently.
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by FrankD on Jun 13, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sid’s Cup celebration was amazing…how often do you see that? He picked it up and screamed, “WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO”
Staal did the same thing. Geno yelled, “YEAH!!!”
I love these kids.
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t change mine. It’s me wearing my lucky Malkin baby blue at my first Pens game. I was one Geurin short of seeing the full team that’d take home the Cup too, Kunitz first game.
Gonna be hard to tell which posts are yours now, FYI ;-)
PensBurgh penalty - Lavender - 2 minutes for hijynxing.
by Lavender on Jun 13, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh, I think people will get used to it. I’d say it’s a picture we can all get used to very easily.
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by FrankD on Jun 13, 2009 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could get used to this picture...
Very easily!
go pens!
by cyroose on Jun 13, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like it, Frank. C’mon man, you made this place happen and here we are, Stanley Cup champs on your webspace. I’m beyond happy, man. Soak it up.
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scuderi probably just made himself a ton of money
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
by bren on Jun 12, 2009 11:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No joke. Every blocked shot registered in his ears as “kuh-ching.”
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by FrankD on Jun 12, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
orpik had 5
" I AM CAPATIN CHAOS, and this is my trusty Sidekick cato. Say hello Cato"
Dom Deluise 1933-2009, Cannonball run
by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 12, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As a Scuds supporter for a long time, I really hope they find a way to keep him…but if they don’t he got his name on the Cup as a Pen…thank you, Rob.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn’t call it a ton of money. He’s not going to get $5M+ a year. He will get a hefty raise, but not Noris Trophy like money. I’m guessing $2-3M a year, with a discount to stay with the pens. Your thoughts?
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by gorgalor on Jun 13, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ya will lose some….we did after 06……..glad to see someone kill the Dead Things…..
by lrcaniac on Jun 13, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dont know, depends on if the town grew on him. i kept hearing throught the season especially after the deadline that guys were screaming to come back. guys like malone and army. just because of the locker room
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by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 13, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Said it before
I’d love to have army back, Malone makes way too much. But I’d take army any day, that kid was great for a team.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 1:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i gaurauntee ryan would have taken a huge pay cut to get that cup. you gotta be thinkging he so happy for the guys bbut at the same time kicking himself right now
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by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 13, 2009 1:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scuds was drafted by the Pens, so he’s been here his entire career. Look at Orpik. Even though he could have walked away for more money elsewhere, he still stayed with the organization in spite of Therrien sitting behind the bench. They didn’t have the most comfy of relationships. As long as the Pens give him a reasonable offer, he’s staying.
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by gorgalor on Jun 13, 2009 3:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I agree
I think if it’s a reasonable offer (and don’t you think they’ll give him one and perhaps let Gill walk?), he’ll stay.
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by CBKWit on Jun 13, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More than any other UFA, I hope they keep Scuds. I absolutely man-love “the Piece”.
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope the keep the Tank…hes a UFA too isn’t he?
"Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action." - George Washington
by Hockey Beard in SLC on Jun 13, 2009 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
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by FrankD on Jun 13, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tank would be nice to keep as well, but the Piece…c’mon…
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely, The Piece is just that, The Piece to the Puzzle. Would like to keep some consistency on our wings though, to benefit our stud centers.
"Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action." - George Washington
by Hockey Beard in SLC on Jun 13, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was so impressed with Malkin and Staal playing tired to fill the hole that Croz left with his ‘midsection injury’(knee, lulz, love ya Sid).
The team stepped up bigtime without their Captain and eeked out the road win for the Cup.
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention Talbot and Adams.
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by Hockey Beard in SLC on Jun 13, 2009 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adams
Seriously is Shero a genius, I was among the throng of WTF when we got Adams, he seemed like an emergency depth player, like only if we had nobody else, and he turned out to be so valuable, he was killer on the PK, and polayed awesome tonight.
Polayed, gotta love the vodka.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 1:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well I think he makes 750K
so 2-3M is quite a bump….they gotta retain him; he’s just scratching the surface
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
by bren on Jun 13, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, I’ll worry about that tomorrow night. Scuderi is a Pittsburgh gem to me. Thank you for an awesome, blue-collar year, Robbie!
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't felt pain like this since '95
hope it’s just heartburn
by JazzyBBP on Jun 12, 2009 11:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
welcome to the 2007-2008 penguins
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Dom Deluise 1933-2009, Cannonball run
by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 12, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hear ya. Well….the Tigers beat the Pirates tonight, does that count for anything?…
pretty weak, I know…
I’ll just show myself out…:)
by JazzyBBP on Jun 12, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
great series jazz, lets hope we dont see eachother next year, us old folks cant take it
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Dom Deluise 1933-2009, Cannonball run
by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 12, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
idk, this could be the start of another beautiful rivalry. The heart palpatations lets us old folks know we’re still alive. lol
by JazzyBBP on Jun 12, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you were one of the few WIngs fans that played nice……no hammer for you……just warn the trolls though……..
by lrcaniac on Jun 13, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
You’ve been very cool through this series, and we thank you for keeping it cool. Hope we see y’all in next year’s Finals.
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d take more games like this series, this was great hockey, this is what the league needs more of.
and by that I mean Penguin Stanley Cups.
But seriously, lets do it again, we need a tie break.
You might want to get rid of Conklin and Hossa though, apparently they lose cups.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 1:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who are the Pirates?
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, they hang out at the beautiful Park in the North side. It’s a real nice place, especially when the Pirates aren’t there.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 1:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmm
That sounds familiar. I used to play softball there on Saturdays with my friends. Were the Pirates those guys who were always yelling “We got the winners”?
Sorry, that’s mean. Go Buccos!
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 1:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I’m a Bucs fan too, I fell in love with the bleacher reserve seats, it’s just such a lovely park, someday we’ll be winners.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 1:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
congrats pens fans
this was a fantastic series…would not be surprised if there was a round 3 next year
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 12, 2009 11:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That would be great, best hockey I’ve seen in a long time.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 1:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats!!
Dear PITTSBURGH Fanz, I have been a wings fan since 1964. ( watched Howe)
I grew up in Detroit. The pens really do have 2 great players 4 sure.
But I did not think they could play together as an entire team.
WoW I was wrong. They had to play as a team to beat the skilled Wings and
they did. So congrats u now have 2 champions.(steelers)
Enjoy this. Your great city deserves it.
From true Wings Fan
by Danothe mano on Jun 12, 2009 11:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks so much. This is just an unreal feeling.
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by FrankD on Jun 12, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well said, ty
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Dom Deluise 1933-2009, Cannonball run
by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 12, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
unreal grace.
I have been surrounded by Wings fans for the past five years…I now understand that they have NO understanding of what it means to be “Hockeytown”.
That said, I REALLY don’t want to see you assholes again…ever :)
I just won a t-shirt tearing contest against the Tennessee coaching staff
by Stuck in the Plains on Jun 13, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gracious and well said from what takes a strong heart to post it in these early hours. Thanks so much, and it was a hell of a series for sure..
by eve11 on Jun 13, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks dude
We’ve had our share of obnoxious troll fans on this site, but I will take this at face value and thank you. What an amazing series. And your graciousness vis-a-vis game 7 is appreciated. See ya next year.
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you. I have so much respect and awe at the Wings team. They’re the best and that’s what we beat tonight. I don’t really know if the Pens were the better team, but I have nothing but respect for the Wings and the greatness of their franchise.
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
your sig says it all...
I just won a t-shirt tearing contest against the Tennessee coaching staff
by Stuck in the Plains on Jun 13, 2009 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I honestly didn’t think we could do it. In my opinion the old dogs just have too many tricks up their sleeves. But I think the Pens learned from the wings this series, they were a totally different team these last two games.
You’ve got a great core with some years left, and some really good youngsters. If you can find a few more depth players next year and the Pens can keep it together in FA, next year we could do this again.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 1:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m still full of adrenaline. Can’t believe how great this series was, and what a way to finish it, just like last year, sides swapped, but on a whole different scale.
Also, I had to buy this for some reason or more.
PensBurgh penalty - Lavender - 2 minutes for hijynxing.
by Lavender on Jun 12, 2009 11:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I bet Talbot’s Jersey sales are gonna sky rocket after tonight…
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by Hockey Beard in SLC on Jun 12, 2009 11:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
already bought mine!
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by CBKWit on Jun 13, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
anybody buy anything yet?
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by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 12, 2009 11:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m buying the blue champ shirt and the kit Lavender linked above.
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by FrankD on Jun 12, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the Black Roster one
only 17 bucks for all of those, not bad
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
by bren on Jun 12, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
think im buying a polo for work, a cup to put up at my cubicle and a cup replica
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by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 12, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
er the video. not buying 2 cups…thats silly
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by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 12, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. Not till next season.
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where did you find a blue champ shirt?
That sounds pretty stylin’ to me! Can you post a link to it for me please?
go pens!
by cyroose on Jun 13, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
go to nhl.com
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by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 13, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw a Talbot interview a few nights ago, and he was wearing a Pens track jacket that looked awesome, all decked out with his number and name. If anyone knows what I’m talking about, and has a link to where I can get one, let me know!!!
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by gorgalor on Jun 13, 2009 3:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw that too. Each player has one with their number on the sleeve. I’ve yet to see them available anywhere.
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by FrankD on Jun 13, 2009 3:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats guys!
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by Andy Newman on Jun 12, 2009 11:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TY MUCH!
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by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 12, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Press Conference
They just nailed the Wings fans of cheering when Crosby got hurt, great question from a Detroit writer
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
by bren on Jun 12, 2009 11:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice
" I AM CAPATIN CHAOS, and this is my trusty Sidekick cato. Say hello Cato"
Dom Deluise 1933-2009, Cannonball run
by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 12, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woooo!!! As a die-hard Pens fan since I started following hockey in California, this feels so sweet because I’m finally old enough to appreciate the impact of this win.
Keeping with the theme, the Pens DEFIED THE ODDS.
Congrats to the Penguins. So happy!
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by Will Bulldozer on Jun 13, 2009 12:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m 27 and I feel like I’m 12 all over again…still can’t believe this is reality against that great Detroit team….WOOOOOOOOO
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Big thanks to Frank and Co. for creating this site and giving me a new home for my Penguins passion…not to sound too cheezy, but you guys have made this year that much sweeter, giving me a place to put all my thoughts down and talk with other smart, rabid Pens fans….WOOOOOOOOO We did guys….we really did it….to a long and happy summer!
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup yup
This season was so much more fun having other Pens fans to talk to. Thanks Frank! And GO PENS!!
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I couldn’t agree more. This to me is better then the super bowl. City of CHAMPIONS baby!
by jeremystyle on Jun 13, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wooooooo
I got to hold the cup today. 6/13/09
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by SteelersChatPack on Jun 14, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
awesome!
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by FrankD on Jun 14, 2009 2:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perfect moment
Mario and Jagr also brought the Cup to my school when I was 12. All in all it was a great satisfaction to see Stanley again. Yeah I actually missed Stanley for 17 years.
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"Stairway To Seven"
by SteelersChatPack on Jun 14, 2009 2:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats all
It’s been a great year :)
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by Gravity on Jun 13, 2009 12:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
such a great game
Thank God we can all call Hossa “Kryptonite”. Thank God. Just goes to show: when a team offers you $42 mil to play for them, you might want to take it.
But thank God he didn’t.
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
His market value tanked. Boy, NBC really milked that at the end, showing Hossa’s failure quite a bit. You know, Hossa is still a world-class player, but no goals in 7 games against your former team in the Finals? No. No, Hossa. You don’t deserve the Cup. Not for $7 million a year. There’s something you can’t put a price tag on, and that’s…
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
This Pens team had more heart than any sports team I’ve ever seen. Period. Which is why I’m teary-eyed tonight.
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tried to force some tears when Croz and Sarge skated the Cup but they didn’t surface(cause Malsby is a manly-man, of course). What did surface was a huge smile – a satisfied, happy smile – from a life-long Pens fan who wondered if he’d ever see the Cup-happiness again. I did; and I’m at a loss for words as to my happiness.
We did it, Pensburgh. We f**king did it. You can say ‘Crosby sucks’ or that MAF isn’t championship-material until your pillow-cases saturate with tears. We won the Stanley Cup. WE. WON. Yes, we as fans of this team won big tonight. Enjoy it. Hug your loved ones and soak this in, because who knows when we might feel this righteous again?
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
for my part
I was more involved in trying to keep the NHL from moving the Pens elsewhere than I care to say. To me tonight is more vindication than I can verbalize. Thank you Pens!
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, imagine if the KC Penguins had just won
I had a list of three teams I was gonna follow if they moved to Kansas City; thats just not right, and get the Coyotes back to Canada while we’re at it
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
by bren on Jun 13, 2009 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I cheered pretty damned hard when the Godfather held the Cup in a tux. That’s pretty f**king epic.
I said to my father, ‘I wonder if this one means more to him as an owner/chairman than as a player?’ What do you guys think? I think it does.
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think it completely does, particularly considering the venets within the orginization and the city over the past 2 years
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by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 13, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know if it means more because i doubt anything can ever top a player’s first Stanley Cup championship. But I think it’s some sort of – I don’t want to say closure – so maybe it’s just that feeling of anything is possible even after hockey.
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by FrankD on Jun 13, 2009 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And by after hockey I mean as a player.
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by FrankD on Jun 13, 2009 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did reach some sort of closure, I suppose. Good point. I always felt badly that the Godfather never won the Cup again after 92…but…now he did, and in a much bigger role than as a measly pawn on the board. He’s the King.
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Considering all that happened, I’m sure it means a lot. Mario came to Pittsburgh not knowing what he would ever mean to the city. This is his first huge victory knowing exactly what he means to us.
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would still be vomiting out my intestines had that happened. You listening, Gary Bettman?
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, big props to D-town fans booing the Commish.
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone hates Bettman. With good, good, good reason.
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitt fans booed him last year too. I think it’s just something he’s used to.
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by FrankD on Jun 13, 2009 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
quick question
Have any of you ever seen a team win such a big game on the road?
I haven’t. And that’s part of why I’m so psyched about this Pens team tonight.
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This was a tremendous road effort. The guys played great and just like Game 6…they scored early and held on for dear life against this strong Wings team…what can you say? They did it.
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is a text book way to win a road game in the playoffs. survive the first and grind out the remainder of the game, fyi max talbot joins none other then tank as one of the only 2 goal scorers in the finals game 7
" I AM CAPATIN CHAOS, and this is my trusty Sidekick cato. Say hello Cato"
Dom Deluise 1933-2009, Cannonball run
by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 13, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The New Jersey Devils came back from a 3-1 series deficit to defeat the Flyers in the ‘99-’00 Eastern Conference Final. Less than halfway through the first period of Game 7 in Philadelphia, Eric Lindros attempted to rally the Flyers, who already trailed the Devils by a goal, by gathering the puck in the neutral zone and skating it across the Devils blue line in what looked like an attempt to set up a scoring chance but ended with Lindros lying prone on the ice after Scott Stevens swept in from left to right and nailed him with an open-ice bodycheck, which crushed any of will to win that may still have remained in the Flyers. The Devils would win the game and the series, advancing to the Cup Final which they would go on to win, so that was a pretty epic Game 7 road win. But this Penguins victory is just as, if not more, epic than that game.
by kellyn on Jun 13, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i remember that game
And it was awesome. I would only argue that this is greater because it was a Cup-clincher.
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree. That’s why I give this one the nod too. That and the stunned look on Marian Hossa’s face when NBC switched the video feed from the Penguins celebrating to the dejected Detroit bench. I believe that is what my literature textbook refers to as ‘situational irony,’ or, as I like to think of it, poetic justice.
by kellyn on Jun 13, 2009 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your textbook might also refer to it as “suck it m——-rf—-k-r”. But that depends on the textbook.
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is true. Most examples of situational ironies can best be summed up by the following statement: “Lol. Dumbass.”
by kellyn on Jun 13, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about a good ’ol fashioned #*!@ YOU!!
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by Hockey Beard in SLC on Jun 13, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As probably one of the few...
Congrats from this Flyers fan. You’ve put together, and kept, a great core and team of players. The right moves were made, and you played your best hockey when it matters most. You’ve earned this one, so enjoy it!
And you better believe we’ll be gunning even harder next season!
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by IcersGuy on Jun 13, 2009 12:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
as always we welcome the challenge, and ty
" I AM CAPATIN CHAOS, and this is my trusty Sidekick cato. Say hello Cato"
Dom Deluise 1933-2009, Cannonball run
by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 13, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks man
If it means anything, your Flyers scared the piss out of me in the 1st round. So take some comfort in knowing that your team gave the champs all they could handle. Because your team did that.
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for posting. I think the Flyers are a great franchise and in some ways I feel bad that you guys have lost a couple years in a row to the Pens(seriously). I think Richards and Carter are two young stars that will continue to grow and I think we’ll see plenty of Pens-Flyers rivalries for years to come. I do appreciate the congrats though.
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the road to the cup for the next few years rolls from dc north to philly, then hangs a hard left west to pittsburgh.
" I AM CAPATIN CHAOS, and this is my trusty Sidekick cato. Say hello Cato"
Dom Deluise 1933-2009, Cannonball run
by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 13, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
congrats from another flyer fan
game 6 was the most devastated I’ve felt in a long time. You won, theres nothing that can change that, I had to witness the celebration firsthand here, you’ve gotta earn the right to let loose. I just hope the franchises’ future is as bright as the penguins are already. damn you son of fred shero! your flyers hockey roots!
by kolparty on Jun 13, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First off I would like to thank Mr. Hossa
I would like to thank Marion Hossa for choking during the playoffs. I would like to thank you for saying the Red Wings give you the best chance to win the cup, and I would like to especially thank you for showing what it truly feels like to have the world in your hands and completely lose it all at one time. Without you Mr. Hossa we wouldn’t have Marc Andre Fluery, Brooks Orpik, or maybe even the superstar Max Talbot. So thank you for being a tool.
Of course thank you to the Pittsburgh Penguins for an awesome season, and an even better post season. the big run came late this year, but it was worth. Looking forward to next season when Disco Dan Bylsma has a whole season to work with this team.
by paps35 on Jun 13, 2009 12:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hohhhh-saaaaa!!! Hohhhh-saaaaa!!!
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey hey, goodbye!
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
After last year’s Finals…I’m not sure I disagree with his analysis. The guy just wanted to get his name on the Cup.
Still, as a Pens fan….wooooooooooooo suck it, Hossa. :p
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a season!
Well it sure had its ups and downs, but throughout the whole season, the Pens showed tremendous heart! This team dealt with losing Gonchar for a large part of the season, came back from two 2-0 deficits in the playoffs, and won the stanley cup in a game seven on the road!
I am so happy that all the players and coaches got the satisfaction they deserved in a stanley cup. And thanks to everyone here for making it more fun.
go pens!
by cyroose on Jun 13, 2009 12:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The first team to win two series in the Cup Playoffs when down 2-0 in a series. Heart. Heart. Heart. Proud to follow this team.
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly
I said that last year’s team was the hockey team I was most proud to cheer for. This year’s team is off the charts. If the hard-nosed Steelers hadn’t won a few months ago, I would say this was my favorite sports team ever. So I’ll just say they’re my favorite sports teams of the past couple months.
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and we can now put to bed which team was better last years or this years.
so which team is better this years or the 1991-92 cup champ pens?
" I AM CAPATIN CHAOS, and this is my trusty Sidekick cato. Say hello Cato"
Dom Deluise 1933-2009, Cannonball run
by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 13, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Pens of the early 90s were dominating.
These Pens? Resilient and strong champs, but not as powerful. Still, they were the league’s best this year and I’m so happy for Croz and Geno and all of them. Hats off, guys.
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this team is absolutely better
The early 90s teams were awesome, but never had to win a playoff series against a team like the Flyers, the Ovechkin-led Caps, or the Red Wings. No question in my mind.
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
They earned tonight. No question.
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My song for tonight
Is Queen’s A kind of magic. As soon as we forced game seven it popped in my head. So fitting for a game seven.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 12:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Baba O'Riley
Personally . . .
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not listening to anything other than the beautiful bliss of victory.
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. Though, I do get a giggle thinking of the song Jaded, by Aerosmith, and Mr. Hossa, who I still haven’t heard a comment from. Sort of feel bad for the guy, but sort of don’t all at once.
PensBurgh penalty - Lavender - 2 Minutes for Excessive Stanley Cup Raising.
by Lavender on Jun 13, 2009 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah…I feel the same way. I wonder though(and this isn’t sheer gamesmanship), does Hossa have what it takes? He was great for the Pens last year in the Playoffs, but this Finals…he was very invisible.
I was a guy who was very angry when I heard of his signing with the Wings…but now? With the Cup in our hands? No, I really don’t care about Hossa. He made a professional decision, and he was wrong. It happens.
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was his point total last year because he was with Crosby? or was Crosby’s point total because he was with Hossa? How many licks to the center of a Tootsie Pop? The world may never know…
"Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action." - George Washington
by Hockey Beard in SLC on Jun 13, 2009 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would argue that Kunitz and Guerin weren’t amazing this Finals, but benefited from playing with the Kid. With K-gun, we’ll see, since we have him signed until 2011(I think), but with Billy G…honestly, considering the respectable amount of tears he shed tonight, I think his hockey playing days are done.
And as a side note, I never thought much of Bill Guerin before this year. I have a unexpressable amount of respect and love for that guy after this spring. Best move of the year, and thank you, Bill for your leadership and effort this spring. I will always remember your play this Playoffs. Congrats on your 2nd Cup!
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
They played well, even if neither was in the Conn Smythe running. We would not have won without either. Can we count the number of clutch, money goals Billy scored this postseason? A lot for a 39-year-old. And Kunitz played well even when he wasn’t scoring.
Both these guys earned their engravings along that silver trophy.
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think K-gun was distracted with his first child(and with good reason), but his physical presence was solid even when he wasn’t filling the net.
I’m gonna say it again, folks, Hossa IS a world-class player. He really is. I cheered him on a lot last spring and he made a choice this summer. Did it prove it to be wrong? Yes. Meh. We won, let’s get over Hossa and enjoy what’s ours.
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm already drunk
I’m enjoying it. Believe me.
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
tonight? really?
I don’t give a crap about Hossa. I said a few months into the season that his not signing would be good for the Pens’ ability to piece together a deep roster. And yeah, I feel a llttle vindicated. So Hossa can suck it. He didn’t want to play with us, and he can live with that choice.
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I’d counter that with a flipside of Malkin this year to last. Sometimes, players just get defended very very well. Certainly was the case for Sidney Crosby, and, from watching tonight’s game, it’s not like Hossa ever truly had a clear cut quality chance to do anything. He may have had a chance for a rebound early in the 2nd, but rebounding is a hit or miss kind of profession.
I think he’ll get a load of stick for his choice last offseason, but, for me, I just see it as the beauty of irony striking it’s humongous and humorous hand once more.
PensBurgh penalty - Lavender - 2 Minutes for Excessive Stanley Cup Raising.
by Lavender on Jun 13, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love the sig change, bud. There is no such thing, really, as long as you aren’t being smarmy to opposing fans.
Hey, Pens fans/supporters/defenders…WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i would go a little further
To all the Flyers/Caps/Rangers fans: how much does Crosby suck now? Because he’s raised the Stanley Cup as many times as any of you can remember.
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s what I was thinking of and I believe said when Sid raised the Cup. Actually I recited ‘Crosby sucks’ in jest a few times when he skated it. Hats off, Sid, hats off. He’s the face of the NHL and even in his celebration the 21-yr-old Captain gave great interviews. What a guy.
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats on the big win...
…to all Penguins fans. Thanks for beating the Wings.
Your pals (until next year),
Leaf fans.
jrwendelman
The Artist Formerly Known as "Junior", who blogs at heroesinrehab.ca/blog
"But if someone so eager to engage into fist talk, we can always meet after season end in Minsk." (Mikhail Grabovski and a well-meaning but not particularly skillful translator)
by jrwendelman on Jun 13, 2009 12:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, bud. I think Burke will turn that team around eventually.
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did so in Anaheim very quickly. So yeah, I see the Leafs becoming miserable to play against in a few years; and I mean that in a positive, hockey way.
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats, Pens fans! The Pittsburgh Penguins are the Stanley Cup Champions, and I honestly can’t think of a team more deserving the honour after all of the adversity and hardship that team has faced faced, from losing last year’s Cup Final to the regular season struggles that saw a coaching change and many player personnel movements to another four round playoff run, and overcame all of to finish what they started over a year ago. Enjoy it! They (and their fans) deserve it!
by kellyn on Jun 13, 2009 12:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, man(or woman?)
This was a trying Playoffs and I never would have thought in say…2001 or 2002 that we would be here, now with this level of talent hoisting the Cup. Happiness is…
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As for the Number one star of Game seven
We already knew he was a Superstar, because he told us so. tikka da da, tikka da.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 12:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously. They should name babies or a street after him in Pittsburgh because he was huge for them in this playoff run. If he wasn’t a sports legend in Pittsburgh before this, he definitely deserves to be one now.
by kellyn on Jun 13, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just call me Max, or Cup champion.
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or “Mighty” Max
"Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action." - George Washington
by Hockey Beard in SLC on Jun 13, 2009 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no argument
Max was just unbelievably huge in this game. Given the nature of the game, we needed a 3rd-liner to step up, and he really did. Thank you Max.
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you Mario
For keeping the Pens in Pittsburgh where they belong. You gave your hard-earned salary to keep this team here and you earned every bit of your Cup celebration tonight. Thank you, Godfather…not just for your amazing memories as a player, but for what you did as a friend/owner/chairman/teammate/citizen/Pittsburgher.
Thanks for the memories, Mario.
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 1:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He deserves to be knighted. Oh wait, he’s getting that.
Mario is a real Pittsburgh hero, now three times over.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can really watch the SportsCenter highlights tonight, every night, for the rest of my life. Anyone else?
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 1:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep…I’m definitely gonna get my hands on a hat and a t-shirt from this season.
You never forget your first, and this was the first for this era of Penguins hockey. Where they go from here is still in the cards, but they beat the best in Detroit in 7, and I’ll never forget this one.
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1991 was my first. But this really means just as much.
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I couldn’t grow a beard in Junior High, when they won the first two. Once I shave it, my beard will go in a ziplock bag to be kept forever.
-David
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by pascaldupweevil on Jun 13, 2009 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
Your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions won every series on enemy ice. That’s really incredible when you stop and think about home ice and how hard it is to win on the road.
Flyers in 6 in Philly.
Caps in 7 in Washington.
Canes in 4 in Raleigh.
And Wings in 7 in Detroit.
Well, at least these Pens will bring it home for the parade. :)
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 1:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thought about that today, actually. Incredible. Such a hard-nosed team.
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 road game sevens, that’s not an easy task, and they were the clearly better team in both those games.
Incredible how we were able to just hold defensively for almost the entire third. That was stellar.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 1:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i’ve been looking everywhere an i have yet to find a Hossa post game interview… where is it.. anyway off to play some Prototype… have a great night all. Pens are the Stanley cup champs. Go Pens Go
Lifes rough, wear a helment
by lambofgad on Jun 13, 2009 1:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NHL.com
has it…
someone asked if he regretted his decision to leave Pittsburgh, and he said if I didn’t leave, Pittsburgh wouldn’t have gotten together the team it did together…
and he’s right, we prolly wouldn’t have made it again.
"You can park wherever you want!" BWW09
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by amandakt on Jun 13, 2009 1:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont know about that
Hossa is certainly better than Fedotenko/Guerin/Satan combo we ran out on the wings this year, and lets not forget we won the Cup by one goal and by one game, so its not as if it was a blow out; Hossa just played really poorly.
We got huge contributions from role players, which you can always rely on, but Im certainly glad they did, but I think if we ran out Crosby/Malkin/Hossa/Staal we wouldve had a chance at getting back. The performances of Malkin/Fleury from last year to this year was the real difference
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
by bren on Jun 13, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
*cant always rely on*
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
by bren on Jun 13, 2009 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Food for thought:
Before the Penguins tonight, the last team to win a Game 7 on the road was the 1979 Pirates. Before that, the 1971 Pirates. And the Steelers were the first Super Bowl team to win all playoff games on the road in 2005.
Pittsburgh sports…doing it the hard way, but damn does it feel good!
"You can park wherever you want!" BWW09
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by amandakt on Jun 13, 2009 1:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I heard them say that…Oh, well.
This Pens team showed me a lot. Is this the start of a dynasty? Will we become ‘the evil skating Penguin’? I don’t know. This was a pretty special team though, and I’ll never forget it.
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what if the pirates win the NLB? or will that even happen this… i don’t follow baseball BTW
Lifes rough, wear a helment
by lambofgad on Jun 13, 2009 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it would take some kind of miracle for that to happen. the pirates are pretty much a farm team now in an amazing ballpark
Pittsburgh: the City of Champions!!
by amandakt on Jun 13, 2009 1:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give us a few years and we’ll be a good team.
We aren’t going to win the series, Baseball just doesn’t work like that, but if we can win more games than we lose, I’ll be happier spending summer evenings in the best park in America.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 2:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great Night!
I think I was more excited tonight than I was when the Steelers won the Super Bowl in February. I mean, I had seen them do that before. The last time the Pens won a Stanley Cup, I was 12 and didn’t watch hockey, might as well had happened 1979…
So tonight, even though I’m not from Pittsburgh, I’m happy and proud to be a Pittsburgh sports fan, it’s really the best city I’ve ever been to and has the greatest football and hockey fans I’ve ever met.
by IAPiratesFan on Jun 13, 2009 1:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
im still in shock
" I AM CAPATIN CHAOS, and this is my trusty Sidekick cato. Say hello Cato"
Dom Deluise 1933-2009, Cannonball run
by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 13, 2009 1:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You and me both. So long since this happened.
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 1:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
you hope for the key guys to have a game like that. we all told ourselves
flowers due
pens have won thier series’s on the road
sid and geno are due
max has been quiet since game 3
tanks clutch hell play well
but for flower to show the world what he showd tonight is just flat out unbelievable. he was instrumental in WILLING this team to a victory. couldnt happen to a nicer kid, all of them
" I AM CAPATIN CHAOS, and this is my trusty Sidekick cato. Say hello Cato"
Dom Deluise 1933-2009, Cannonball run
by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 13, 2009 1:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think
the best thing about this win is flower, we watched a guy kid grow up and tell everyone F U im tired of you guys talkin smack
" I AM CAPATIN CHAOS, and this is my trusty Sidekick cato. Say hello Cato"
Dom Deluise 1933-2009, Cannonball run
by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 13, 2009 1:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Iron sharpens Iron. The teams, like the city, don’t do well in the good times, but when things get rough, we rise to the top.
It reminds me of the Uof M sign “those who stay will be Champions.”
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 2:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I said when they won, ‘I don’t think this will settle in for days’.
Detroit is/was SO good…it’ll take some time to realize just what’s happened here.
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 1:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
totally
I said at the beginning of the postseason that I wanted the Pens to have to go through Detroit: if they were going to be the best, I wanted them to have to beat the best. And they just did.
Just a great game by every Pen that needed to play a great game. I still can’t believe I just watched a Pens team play a game like that in such a big moment. I really can’t.
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by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 1:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually wanted nothing to do with Detroit, they are so good, they execute and defend so efficiently it’s incredibly frustrating. But the Pens got them, blocking shots and forcing turnovers as well as Detroit sits in passing lanes and traps puckhandlers.
This team is way better than they were at the beginning of the playoffs, in fact they are way better than when the Cup series started. this time they learned the Wings game and managed to take their game to the same level. It was phenomenal to watch.
Whats left is to see if Detroit is willing to pass the mantle, or if they will take it back. And what teams like Washington and Chicago will do to get to the next level.
Not to mention the Philadelphias of the world and their 87 straight minor league titles. They aren’t going away any time soon.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 2:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i wanted them just because there can be no arguement now as to who the best of he best is. if the pens would have won the cup against chicago or anaheim or sanjose the comments would have been.
“but they didnt beat detroit, the still would have lost to the wings”
" Lord Stanley, etch thier names on your fabled cup" Mike Lange june 12, 2009
by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 13, 2009 2:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup
They had to beat the best, on the road, and they did it. Whatever happens after, happens after. That’s next season. Not worried about that now. G’night y’all.
P is for Latrobe.
by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 2:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if any of you guys in the burgh go to the parade and dont post pics or a video…im gonna be pissed. unless of course i hit the lotto tonight
" I AM CAPATIN CHAOS, and this is my trusty Sidekick cato. Say hello Cato"
Dom Deluise 1933-2009, Cannonball run
by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 13, 2009 1:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m scoping plane tix right now. I don’t want to miss this parade for anything.
P is for Latrobe.
by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 1:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i’m hoping the parade route will go by my building at work. or i’m already off work next friday so it would be really nice if it was friday…
worst comes to worse…cough cough…i might be sick that day.
i am sooooo glad i moved back to pittsburgh
Pittsburgh: the City of Champions!!
by amandakt on Jun 13, 2009 1:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats, Pens fans.
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by Travis Hughes on Jun 13, 2009 1:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ty ty
" I AM CAPATIN CHAOS, and this is my trusty Sidekick cato. Say hello Cato"
Dom Deluise 1933-2009, Cannonball run
by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 13, 2009 1:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks dude
I know it’s hard to type that. But thank you.
P is for Latrobe.
by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 1:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you.
Reload next year, we both need a tough division to make us better. The East is catching and passing the West. We’ll show the nation next year.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 2:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
quick question
Can’t find it on the web, but does anyone know what day the parade is?
P is for Latrobe.
by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 1:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i don’t think they have announced it yet…probably announcing it tomorrow
Pittsburgh: the City of Champions!!
by amandakt on Jun 13, 2009 2:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah they wouldnt announce it so soon, hell city leadership is probably in jail with the other 80 guys who got busted for loosing thier minds tonight
" I AM CAPATIN CHAOS, and this is my trusty Sidekick cato. Say hello Cato"
Dom Deluise 1933-2009, Cannonball run
by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 13, 2009 2:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ravensthahl is driving the hummer back tonight, so they won’t figure out he borrowed it to go to Detroit.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 2:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
It is time to get to bed tonight. Thank you Pensburgh and thank you Pittsburgh Penguins for the greatest hockey season ever for a Pens fan!
P is for Latrobe.
by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 2:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wonder where evilwheel is…time for him to eat a healthy serving of crow
" Lord Stanley, etch thier names on your fabled cup" Mike Lange june 12, 2009
by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 13, 2009 2:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol…
I just ordered some glasses and celebratory stuff…is it overpriced? Yeah…but c’mon…I’ll have that stuff forever and why not? It’s only money. This season lives forever.
Heart. Max Talbot has it by the mile. Learn from him. Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 2:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m too drunk to order, I hid my card and can’t remember where.
Good thing too, I’d end up buying the wrong stuff.
God bless you Pens, and God bless you vodka!
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 2:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
btw
I guess it wasn’t unlucky for Sid to touch the Wales Trophy after all. Oh well . . .
P is for Latrobe.
by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 2:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So much talk about superstition…and I buy into it too.
The boys played well tonight…got a big break on that crossbar shot…but, whatever…Cup champs
Heart, Max Talbot has it by the mile. The Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 2:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i for one am glad he touched it… he started a trend…
Lifes rough, wear a helment
by lambofgad on Jun 13, 2009 2:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang straight, don’t follow the crowd, make your own superstitions.
And seriously, making it out of the East was nasty this year.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 2:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They lost all of 2 games last season before playing Detroit.
I honestly believe going down 2-0 to the Caps and winning in 7, playing a tough 6 games against the Flyers…that made a big difference.
Heart, Max Talbot has it by the mile. The Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 2:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Iron Sharpens Iron, and yeah, we learned to adjust to the team we were playing, not just beat them with talent.
Look at the cup series, we learned a lot from Detroit. this game 7 team was a different team from game 1. Really different.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 2:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
completely
Last season’s run was a taste of things to come, but that team wasn’t ready to play a good team on a big stage. They learned from playing Detroit last year; and this year they had to play a nasty series against Philly, and a gutty series against Washington. I will always believe it helped them to know how to step up in games 6 and 7 of this series.
P is for Latrobe.
by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 2:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
After the 900 posts and crossbars the Pens hit in games 1 and 2 I don’t feel bad in the least.
P is for Latrobe.
by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 2:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watch the replay, that shot hit Fleury’s shoulder. That kid was blessed in that game.
Forget MAF, he’ll always be The Flower to me.
Shine on you crazy French Canadian kid, I’ll love you forever for that diving save with time running out.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 2:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love how afterward Staal was really the only guy who realized the game was over and they won…at first, anyway. The other guys were still involved in the play, and Jordan was like, “f**k it, we won! weeeeee”
Heart, Max Talbot has it by the mile. The Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 2:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love Staal. I’ve always said we would have to get rid of him to win a cup, simply from teh idea that we’d need that money for wingers. But heck, I love that kid, he’s more polished at 20 than some centers ever get to be.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 2:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bag on that kid a lot, mainly because I still think he has a 30-goal scorer in him…but, man he was big in Games 6 and 7.
If you can put this Game 7 win on individuals…I give it to Superstar, Stalsy and Maffer.
Heart, Max Talbot has it by the mile. The Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 2:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s a young Ron Francis I tell you. Maybe not the points Ron put up, but he’s that good.
And seriously tikka da da, tikka da.
And Geno gets the jag.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 2:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You need all types to win a Cup. Staal might not be an elite scorer but you need those big, nasty forecheckers who can kill penalties too. I for one am so happy we didn’t sign Hossa and sacrifice Staal to the salary cap.
P is for Latrobe.
by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 2:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the Pens team were the best ‘role-playing’ team I’ve seen in a long-time, in any sport. They all had their roles and they stuck to them so clearly. Staal’s job was to be the defensive-minded center, the grinder…and he did his job admirably. Hossa’s snubbing was the best thing that could have happened to this franchise. Hopefully we’ll have a little money this offseason to try and re-sign the Piece…if not, maybe Tank.
Still, we won THIS year. What happens next year is in the ‘whatever’ bank right now.
Heart, Max Talbot has it by the mile. The Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 2:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, I think Talbot is signed for next year, so bring whatever you want, the Superstar is here baby!!!
Yeah that’s right I’m gonna keep beating a dead horse. I’ll beat it till it signs.
Tikka da da, tikka da.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 2:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
also, seriously it’s down to three of us posting on two different threads. this is a great night. Even if it is taking me three minutes to type a sentence properly.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 2:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
I’ll worry about next season next season. Tonight I am happy beyond words. Last year’s Finals, oddly, convinced me what this team could do, and tonight I feel very vindicated. And, of course, my beloved home town in celebrating. Have an awesome night Pittsburgh!
P is for Latrobe.
by holiday park on Jun 13, 2009 2:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats cuz no one could hear the whistle…whatta game
" Lord Stanley, etch thier names on your fabled cup" Mike Lange june 12, 2009
by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 13, 2009 2:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m out…I’ll catch you guys tomorrow for more chatter and celebrations.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Heart, Max Talbot has it by the mile. The Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.
by Malsby on Jun 13, 2009 2:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for everything Malsby. Enjoy it brother
by Hooks Orpik on Jun 13, 2009 2:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good night man, enjoy the sleep of champions.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 2:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hero and goat post
max talbot here of game 7 and the finals, 4 goals, two in muist win game 3 and two in game 7. wtf can you say about that other then clutch.
maf
maf seriously, dude you are insane. shut down performances when it was needed, all four wins he was pehnominal
undue goat
stuart. people will look at both goals scored coming from mis cues by him. but the fact is there were a ton of oppertunities for the wings that they coudlnt convert on
" Lord Stanley, etch thier names on your fabled cup" Mike Lange june 12, 2009
by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 13, 2009 2:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MAF and Max. Wow.
Stuart might be a goat, but he scored a huge goal earlier in the series to help the Wings.
Brad Stuart and Brooks Orpik have the same contract…..All in all, I’m good with Orpik.
by Hooks Orpik on Jun 13, 2009 2:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can’t leave a D-man like that. Rob Scuderi would’ve been fine, but you can’t blame Stuart when he’s going against Malkin and The Superstar.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 2:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly but there is always someone to point blame. he’s now the buckner of the wings
" Lord Stanley, etch thier names on your fabled cup" Mike Lange june 12, 2009
by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 13, 2009 2:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which is sad. The play of the game for me was Eaton fronting Zetterberg on what should have been a goal, he just got in his face and Z couldn’t see anything, the whole Pens defensive effort won that game.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 2:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Max Talbot Superstar
Tikka da da, tikka da.
Sure he can score goals, but can he cook?
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 2:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ive got a great tribute post brewing that i will post tommorrow, im sure we all hae on brewing in our heads. also its time to try and orginize that nhl09 league
" Lord Stanley, etch thier names on your fabled cup" Mike Lange june 12, 2009
by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 13, 2009 2:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but im out, time to go home…. glad i worked tonight every time i worked and was on here, pens won!
" Lord Stanley, etch thier names on your fabled cup" Mike Lange june 12, 2009
by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 13, 2009 2:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if you guys havent heard the mike lang highlights, your missing out. go to the official site and subscribe to the podcast. its awesome
" Lord Stanley, etch thier names on your fabled cup" Mike Lange june 12, 2009
by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 13, 2009 3:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I listened to the game on the radio, delay or not, Mike Lang is the bomb. And this game was stellar from his lips. That might not make sense.
Max Talbot is The Superstar.
Tikka da da, tikka da.
by Phantaskippy on Jun 13, 2009 3:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Putting that on my to do list!
"Oh, buy Sam a drink and get his dog one too!" - Mike Lange
by gorgalor on Jun 13, 2009 3:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
plus you could tell right from the start, he put his non bais brodcaster hat away (like he does most nights anyway) and put on his fan hat. best called game i have heard in a long time
" Lord Stanley, etch thier names on your fabled cup" Mike Lange june 12, 2009
by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 13, 2009 4:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Oh, buy Sam a drink and get his dog one too!" - Mike Lange
by gorgalor on Jun 13, 2009 3:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Your thoughts?
"Oh, buy Sam a drink and get his dog one too!" - Mike Lange
by gorgalor on Jun 13, 2009 3:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaHossa
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by furcifer on Jun 13, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
17 yrs ive waited for this and finally!!!
woot great job pens : )
by pens_devil on Jun 13, 2009 4:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The 3 heroes of the Stanley Cup final
1.Jordan Staal…His short-handed goal in game 4 turned the red tide into a sea of black and goal
2.Rob Scuderi-not once, not twice, but three times he stonewalled the Wings in game 6 when MAF was out of position, thus keeping the game from going into OT
3.Maxine Talbot-The Stanley Cup game-winner…what else can I say
We crashed the Flyers, lowercased the Capitals, depressed the Hurricanes and slew the Red-Winged Goliath!!!!
To quote Ron Simmons:DAMN!!!
Geek of the Steelers nation!!!
by steelthunder75 on Jun 13, 2009 7:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweeeeeet!!!
As a native yinzer (from Western PA), I currently reside in the Detroit area. Most people in Detroit thought it was forgone conclusion that the Red Wings would win this series. I said from the beginning that it was going to be a close series between the two best teams in the NHL; even after game five. Red Wing fans were handing out condolences to me after that game and I adamantly insisted that the result of the series was still up in the air. Of course, RW fans scoffed and offered any number of reasons why I was full of it. Well, I guess I was right after all. RW had 3 things working against them, age, injuries, and a hungrier opponent. Fleury’s last minute saves in game 6 & 7 were awesome. The third Stanley Cup since 1967 (the RW only have 4 in the same time). Seeing Hossa lose PRICELESS. The good news for Penguins is that the team is not salary cap strapped and perhaps the acquistion of Jordan Leopold and another cup-run is quite possible.
by AquinasMan on Jun 13, 2009 12:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What a great win. Business Finished! Until next year. Really proud of the effort from the entire team, the entire Playoff run. Everytime they needed to sum up a clutch performance, the Penguins pulled it off.
Game 6 down 3-0 at Philly…G3 OT win vs. the Caps, G7 win at Washington, G3 vs. Detroit weathering a tough 2nd period and getting back in the series. G4 stopping back to back Wing PPs, scoring a shorty and tying the series at 2. G6 and G7 Win or you’re done, bouncing back from the embarrassment that was Game 5 and slaying the mighty Redwings. After the disappointment of losing last season to a Wings team that was clearly superior it was great to see the Pens battle and match Detroit hit for hit, shot for shot and have Fleury and role players like Talbot, Staal and Kennedy be the difference makers. A Championship well earned and greatly savored!
by Dutch71 on Jun 13, 2009 2:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations!
Nice to see the Red Wings lose
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by furcifer on Jun 13, 2009 2:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweet Revenge!
Well after battling redwing Trollz on the Yahoo site for the past 2 years, especially when the dirtballs would break into Eastern Conference Playoff boards to proclaim that anything going on outside of Detroit was pointless, it is with much satisfaction to see the Penguins earn the title and skate the Cup at Joe Louis arena. Pretty much a house of horrors for Mark Andre Fleury, but not when it really mattered! Add this to the fact that unlike last year when the Pens had all kinds of contract issues to deal with, that’s not the case this year. The World didn’t end when Maid Marian bolted on the first day of Free Agency, and guess what, his leaving made the Pens a better team. I actually wish Hossa was more of a Terrell Owens type of guy, would have really made rubbing his nose in it sweet, but oh well, still satisfying, never like seeing Mercenaries bolt for the perceived best team, especially when they leave from a promising, skilled team already. Oh well, tough luck Maid Marian. The PENGUINS were obviously the better team and the better choice. Woo Hoo!
by Dutch71 on Jun 13, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Big ups to PittsburghCaniac
after the Pens tied the series in game 4, he said the wings would take game 5 but the Pens would win 6 & 7 to take the cup. Well done, sir!
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by CBKWit on Jun 13, 2009 5:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Congrats boys.
All of St. Louis was pulling for you. If the Blues ever meet the Caps or Flyers in the finals, we’ll be sure to return the favor.
Oh yeah – Suck it, Marian.
by hullnoates on Jun 13, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy Crap…..another St. Louis person. He wasn’t kidding thought the lou loves you guys and I know I will never take this jersey off again. PENS WIN!!!!!!!!!!
by Hockey'syoungergun on Jun 14, 2009 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
st. louis
thanks for beating those pussy swedes
by DasBlues74 on Jun 13, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations
For what it’s worth this Leaf fan was cheering for you guys hard to take out Detroit. And you did it in the most dramatic, heart-stopping but ultimately most satisfying way of all. You slew the evil red dragon in his lair, and got vital contributions from everyone, not just Sid and Geno. As someone who hates the Wings as much as the Habs and Sens (and anyone who knows hockey rivalries knows that Leaf fans hate those teams a LOT), I was so happy to see the Penguins pull it out. Party hard boys and girls, you deserve it!
Being a Leaf fan here requires one to be sufficiently lubricated!
by stucky on Jun 13, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can’t wait to follow next season with everyone here! I don’t know how this season’s roller-coaster ride will be topped, but if I’ve learned anything, it’s that I can count on the Pens to defy the odds and deliver the excitement.
by GreenEyedLilo on Jun 15, 2009 12:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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