Madden Interviews Orpik

Check out the podcast from Wednesday (May 19). Say what you will about Madden, but this is a great interview. Brooks stays classy and doesn't name names in a blame game (except when he makes fun of Kris Letang), but he gives some great perspective on everything from Round 2, to leaving Mellon, to how they rebuild for next year. I recommend it as 15 minutes of your time well spent!

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Thanks for pointing out the interview. It was good. As much as I do, often, disagree with some of the things Madden says, he has done some really good interviews. The one back in February with Crosby is excellent, too.

by SuMac on May 24, 2010 10:05 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah … he’s a bit much to take when he’s just talking, or railing on callers. But when he’s talking to someone he respects he asks some really good questions, and tends to just let them talk. Which is what an interview is all about, afterall!

Go, Shero, Go!!! And also Brian Burke.

by PopRocks on May 25, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks I got to check it out too.

Did like how obviously Orpik’s real serious and not too happy given how things went down, but even he took a second to chuckle and crack a joke about Letang. That’s good stuff.

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by Hooks Orpik on May 25, 2010 2:51 PM EDT reply actions

Heh … it was a great moment. One of those where it took me a second to realize he was joking — but obviously if he trash talking Letang, he’s messing with Letang. No other explanation!

Go, Shero, Go!!! And also Brian Burke.

by PopRocks on May 25, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions

He may have meant it in a joking manner, but Letang does often ask a lot of questions and “follow people around” often….

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by Hooks Orpik on May 25, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions

That is to say, from what I have heard.

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by Hooks Orpik on May 25, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Hm. Maybe he was less kidding than I thought, then.

Or … wait … “from what I’ve heard”???

You’re really Mike Rupp in real life, aren’t you? Or … no … probably Max Talbot. That “new intern” at work (I’ve been stalking you via Twitter)? More like some hot chic you met on a beach, I bet.

Your behaviour is very, very suspect …

Go, Shero, Go!!! And also Brian Burke.

by PopRocks on May 25, 2010 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Haha, oh I wish I could confirm your theories. Sadly, can not.

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by Hooks Orpik on May 25, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Madden Interviews Orpik

Right after the interview a caller asked Madden what Orpik meant when he said something like “don’t give too much to Tanger, he’ll get confused”. Madden said Letang is VERY bright, but he is an airhead sometimes and they like to tease him. Madden also added that he loves the kid, and “nobody has a bigger heart than #58”. It actually surprised me because usually Madden answers callers with some wisecrack, but this time was very serious.

by tmpens on May 27, 2010 8:23 AM EDT reply actions