Friday links: No fishing for Sid, Mats Sundin = Brett Favre, Patrick Kane apologizes

by FrankD on Aug 28, 2009 6:00 AM EDT in News Comment 8 comments

Ya know, we're all worried about seeing our guys get hurt in Olympic camp or preseason play, but maybe Sidney Crosby needs to wear a helmet when he goes fishing. Apparently he has an issue with hooking himself in the head. [Post-Gazette]

Mats Sundin is quickly posing as the Brett Favre of the NHL. While I'm sure he won't sign with Minnesota, there is some talk of him considering the Rangers - or is it the Rangers considering him? Either way, we'll know after he gets hitched. [THN]
The Patrick Kane ordeal is through. All he has to do is apologize. And pay over $125 in court fees. [From the Rink]
Did ya miss Team Canada's Red and White scrimmage? I know I did. According to the final assessment, Martin Brodeur and Roberto Luongo are still top contenders for the starting role, but Marc-Andre Fleury is getting a lot of respect from Brodeur. If you saw the game speak up. I'm really interested to hear how it went down. [NHL.com]

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The important word is "almost".

At least Crosby didn’t attempt golf, what with those clubs and pointy tees.

Mats Sundin and the Rangers deserve each other.

I still anticipate lots of “Patrick Kane Taxi Company” T-shirts and “20 Cent” fan-made jerseys at Blackhawks games this season. Hopefully Kane won’t use fan hate the way Crosby can.

"Darling, you say Brooks Orpik 'checked' that guy. He did not 'get under him and put him into the wall'."--Beloved to me, Winter 2007

by GreenEyedLilo on Aug 28, 2009 10:39 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Team Canuck red/white

A few of my thoughts from the scrimmage last night:

Jordan had a strong game in my opinion, some nice touches and good presence around the net. He also got 2 penalties, no mean feat for the equivalent of an all star game. Sid also enjoyed the box for 2 mins, if I recall correctly Pens players accounted for about 75% of the penalties.

The top line with Iginla didn’t really stand out too much for me, I would have liked to see more of St Louis – I like his speed.

Pronger was booed. But not as much as Heatley.

Some fat guy was apparently paid by Pepsi to shake his ass and sweat all over T-shirts and towels before throwing them to the fans. He kept this up the entire game.

Brodeur & Luongo were outstanding in net, Marc looked good too though – particularly in the shootout, he only let in St Louis & Crosby. Boy was he PO’d at letting that Crosby shot in! I’ll take him as third goalie on this team.

Two thumbs up for mini donuts at the Saddledome, but beer is getting more expensive – dammit.

by Sue77 on Aug 28, 2009 11:27 AM EDT reply actions

I think with a little practice the Iginla/Crosby/Nash line can really be something. I mean, on paper alone it’s intimidating but sometimes those things might not work out.

I’ve seen a bunch of people praising MAF today, and Brodeur is one of em.

And btw – mini donuts at a hockey arena? That sounds awesome.

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by FrankD on Aug 28, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions

Thanks!

I didn’t watch. Even if I had, it’s nice to have some impressions from someone who was there. I can definitely see Heatley getting booed!

I wonder why the Penguins players accounted for that amount of penalty time? (I know it’s not a lot compared to a regular season game, but it is disproportionate.)

"Darling, you say Brooks Orpik 'checked' that guy. He did not 'get under him and put him into the wall'."--Beloved to me, Winter 2007

by GreenEyedLilo on Aug 28, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions

I wached the game…I didn’t see Sid dominate, but he did some good things, and obviously everyone had to get some ice team. I think that everyone is assuming he’ll make the team, but I hope he lights up this season to prove to the haters he belongs because of his skill, not just cuz of what his name is.

Now that I think of it, the haters will always hate no matter what he does.

Marcy

by GoPenguins on Aug 28, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions