Penguins Re-Acquire Forward Alexei Kovalev
by Hooks Orpik on Feb 24, 2011 12:37 PM EST
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The exodus in the nation's capital continues as the Ottawa Senators have shipped veteran forward Alex Kovalev to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a seventh-round pick.
The Penguins acquired Kovalev in a trade with the New York Rangers in 1998, with Petr Nedved being the principle piece traded the other way. From then until 2003 Kovalev skated 345 games with Pittsburgh, putting up 347 points (149 goals, 198 assists). In 2003, with the team plunging into economic turmoil, the Pens had to trade Kovalev back to the Rangers, with this time the principle piece being $5 million dollars coming back to Pittsburgh.
Since leaving Pittsburgh, Kovalev's reputation has taken several hits. New York traded him to Montreal in '04, tired of his inconsistent play. His time in Montreal would be a roller coaster of good times (like when he scored 84 points in '07-08) and bad points, again plagued by a lack of team mentality and run-ins with the Montreal media. Then Kovalev jumped ship to Ottawa in the summer of '09, where he was mostly a bust.
This is the final year of his $5 million contract, and ironically, Pittsburgh is now one of the few contending teams that can afford him under the salary cap and was obviously willing to have him.
To acquire Kovalev at a pittance of a seventh round pick shows there was no market for him, no other bidders. Ottawa was happy just to get something for him and clear him off the books as they move to rebuild.
What does it mean for Pittsburgh? We told you here it wasn't crazy for the Pens to consider it, Kovalev is one of the few vets with skill that wouldn't cost a heavy price on the trade market.
Will he fit the Penguins style? Pittsburgh wingers are notorious for being low on skill and high on work ethic/positioning and "buying in" to the team concept. Alexei Kovalev is a polar opposite. No one knows if he will fit on this team, but even if it doesn't work, surely he'll be benched much like Alexei Ponikarovsky, Miroslav Satan and Petr Sykora have been in recent years. That didn't hurt team morale or cause any problems and neither will this move.
Acquiring Alex Kovalev for a 7th round pick is a low-to-no risk move with a potentially nice return. He's not a 80-90 point guy anymore, but he can add some desperately needed skill, especially when you look at who the team has had to resort to playing on the power play lately.
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Brilliant move
not that I think Kovalev is the savior or anything.. but anytime you pick up a player for a 6th or 7th round pick that could even possibly help your team, it’s a good move IMO
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opportunity cost
to acquire anything more Shero would have had to give up MUCH, MUCH more
this is a phenomenal VALUE investment
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I like the deal that Shero got, but I don’t see the trade working out. Kovy just will not fit into the Pens system. Still, this is some more magic by Shero. If (and when) this doesn’t work out, the risk wasn’t high anyway.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 12:40 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Yeah. I see no good reason not to do it. Economics fit, time frame fits, gave up essentially a worthless commodity for him.
I would’ve preferred to see Shero get another player that would fit better, but he (Shero) obviously thought this was the best he could do at the cheapest price.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, that’s what I meant. This was the best he could get at a 7th round pick,
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 12:53 PM EST up reply actions
Why the pessimism? Last time Kovalev was on a halfway decent team, he put up 65 points, and the year before that 84.
"Those goals just rip the heart right out of your stomach." - Edzo
Our system isn’t for a guy like Kovy. Besides, he can be lazy and lacks desire. At other times, though, he looks fantastic. It’s just his inconsistencies are a big downfall—you don’t know what you’re going to get.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
Could say the same about Geno. Still a valuable guy to have. If you have a team full of Tyler Kennedys and Pascal Dupuis and Craig Adams, you have well…the last few weeks.
"Those goals just rip the heart right out of your stomach." - Edzo
He’s not Geno, he’s 38 years old. And, Geno’s inconsistencies are nothing compared to this guy’s.
Kovy is a good guy to have, when he cares. When his heart’s not in it, it’s obvious. Let’s just hope his heart is in it because if it isn’t, Kovy isn’t going to do much.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 12:50 PM EST up reply actions
He said when he got to Ottawa he’d rather be in Montreal. If he’s excited to be in Pittsburgh, he’ll care.
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Let’s hope so.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
He’s still got a lot to prove with me.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 12:53 PM EST up reply actions
I disagree with this. He got kicked out of Montreal. Weeks before his trade, he was left behind by the coach on a 1 week roadtrip. “To gather his thoughts”i.e. put your sh.. together.
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That was more Bob Gainey’s doing than anything, I suspect.
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
I was under the impression (at the time) that Montreal would have been happy to keep him. Of course, that might have been entirely based on things my Habs-fan-friends said.
My feet are wet.
Montreal wasn’t going to give him $5M/yr, I think thats why he ended up in Ottawa. But Kovy wanted to retire in Montreal, his words.
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 5:55 PM EST up reply actions
Yes. Sorry, I should have been more specific: Montreal would have been happy to keep him at the right price. Much like Gonchar chose to go Ottawa, so did Kovalev.
My feet are wet.
Yep
Pretty comparable situations. And they both regretted every minute of it :D
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 6:25 PM EST up reply actions
Sometimes Malkin is lazy and lacks desire to
but if you have skill, you’ll fit in anywhere… only time will tell how kovalev fits here
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The guy is 38 years old….he’s not Geno.
Like I said, it’s a good deal. But, as evidenced by the 7th round pick we got for him, Shero wasn’t all that willing to pay much more for Kovy. Don’t expect him to make a huge difference.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
i don’t expect a huge difference, either, but I think that given our current scoring depth and the fact that Kovi has been sitting with the Senators this season, he’ll be hungry at least to start with. For a 7th round pick, if he doesn’t work his butt off we can sit him once our players return. I hope he sees that fact, sees the potential for going deep in the playoffs (Crosby pending) to add to a switch to a new team, and uses it for at least a little more consistency to the end of the season. I’d be more concerned if he were signed for next season.
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by PensFanInDenver on Feb 24, 2011 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
Kovy isn’t Billy, by any means.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
What's it going to hurt?
hey MAYBE Kovalev gets a streak of inspiration and actually plays hard most of the time. He didn’t cost the Penguins anything and that is why GMRS made the deal. He is hedging his bets. Having a veteran forward in a lineup as devastated by injury as the Pens is a plus. Giving up a relatively meaningless pick to get him means what I expected of the deal, see how Kovy does, don’t expect much and if he helps great if not, you lost nothing other than a bit of extra salary. Go Pens Go!
That’s basically what everyone’s saying.
But…no one’s getting their hopes up either.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
For Kovy? I hope not…
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 1:43 PM EST up reply actions
That's his deserved knock..
…however he bought into Constantine’s system when he was here, and did well in Guy Carbonneau’s system in Montreal. I have a feeling that Bylsma will get the most out of (the original) Kovy…
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
He’s been streaky all his career and he’s getting a little long in the tooth. I doubt he’ll put up that many points again, regardless of whose line he plays on.
Guerin was old and still put up good numbers.
"Those goals just rip the heart right out of your stomach." - Edzo
Have you written Sid off for the year? And is Staal not good?
"Those goals just rip the heart right out of your stomach." - Edzo
Stall may be good, but he’s not nearly as good as Sidney Crosby. And while I wouldn’t write Crosby off just yet, he’s been out for at least twenty games, if not more, and he hasn’t even started skating yet. It’s not looking good.
why is realism the new pessimism? The main problem is he’s going to be playing with a bunch of pluggers and not high-end skill level players that will elevate his level of play. He just does not fit into this system, but maybe we can catch lightning in a bottle and he scores some goals. We could use that very much.
Staal is a complete player, not plugger. Neal is a sniper, not plugger.
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 12:49 PM EST up reply actions
we’ll just have to disagree. I’m not talking about potential. I’m talking about what I see and have seen.
Did you see Jordan score 29 goals before? Or get nominate for the Selke? Thats fact, not potential.
Unless you are a Stars fan, I doubt you’ve seen enough of Neal either way, but I am leaning towards goal scoring power forward than plugger.
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
20 goals a season is also a fact. I wouldn’t call Neal a plugger either. I can’t see how either one is a plugger. By AV’s logic it seems that everyone besides Cosby and Malkin are pluggers.
Put on your dancin' shoes.
Good point, PensFan024
20+ goals for 3 seasons straight, on pace for a career high 29 right now…
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 1:03 PM EST up reply actions
Staal isn’t a plugger, but he isn’t a world class playmaker either. He is great at passing and won’t be a big assist guy.
That doesn’t make him a plug, but that’s who he is.
"Game's the same. Just got more fierce."
do you like grinder better? Plugger has seem to struck a nerve.
Crosby – playmaker/sniper/grinder hybrid
Malkin – playmaker/sniper/dangler hybrid
Neal, Kunitz – high skill grinder
Kovalev – dangler
Staal – shutdown 2-way center (leaning heavily 1 of those ways)
TK, Talbot, Dupuis – plugger! (there it is)
obviously this is not everyone….but that’s my view on them
TK is a ‘plugger’. He plugs away and works until he gets his goals. Neal/Staal etc. will be putting them in more often than not, taking advantage of their chances alot more.
TK is also someone you can ‘plug’ into the lineup anywhere from #1 to #4 lines, if necessary.
That’s how I define a ‘plugger’
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 1:02 PM EST up reply actions
To be fair, Staal hasn’t scored twenty-nine goals since his rookie season. He’s a twenty-goal guy, not a thirty-goal guy.
But Staal also hasn’t been in an offensive role since then either…
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
I did and I did.
I’m a Pens fan. I’ve sean Neal plenty. He’s going to be a 30+ goal scorer on Sid’s line. He didn’t get much PP time with Dallas, which tells me things.
Plugger is a little harsh, i’ll agree. But i call Crosby the most talented grinder in the game, so that might help knowing that for you. You don’t need to get offended over either guy. I love them both. Neither elevates his teammates
I completely agree with calling Crosby the most talented grinder in the game. He has taken the Grinder/Plugger to levels never seen before. He doesn’t have Ovechkin’s shot, or Datsyuk’s dangles. He’s not the biggest or the fastest. He seems to excel at everything without being the best at any one thing. He is truly a unique player and we are all privileged to get the chance to see him.
Put on your dancin' shoes.
by PensFan024 on Feb 24, 2011 1:34 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
He seems to excel at everything without being the best at any one thing. He is truly a unique player and we are all privileged to get the chance to see him.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
Well, ol’ AG did invent the internet, so all of us here have him to thank!
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 5:00 PM EST up reply actions
And by the way...
…as i sit here preparing for the next 6-8 inches of snow we’re getting tonight, no one with an outhouse degree in anything can take a 20 year period in the history of the world and declare it unequivocally; “GLOBAL WARMING”.
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 5:03 PM EST up reply actions
ok, thats not supposed to be struck through.
Minus 25 degrees celcius like we have right now its supposed to say
had a feeling that didn’t come out quite right. hehe
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 5:08 PM EST up reply actions
by my calculations
THAT’S cold!
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 5:10 PM EST up reply actions
Its -24 here in Brandon, MB today…more like -40 with the windchill!
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 5:57 PM EST up reply actions
No doubt, prairienuck! Nothing to stop the wind gusts, lol. By your handle, sounds like you know all about it.
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 6:16 PM EST up reply actions
-40 windchill in Regina this morning as well, though, standing in the giant wind tunnel that is Victoria Avenue, it had to have been colder than that.
by Hatt the Moople on Feb 24, 2011 6:21 PM EST up reply actions
I would agree with this assessment. Crosby is not the most talented player in the league. He can’t dangle like Datsyuk, he doesn’t shoot like Ovechkin and he probably doesn’t have as much raw skill as Malkin. But do you want to know what makes him special? His work ethic. He works ten times harder than any other player in the the National Hockey League, and that’s why he’s the best hockey player in the world right now.
Not being the best at any single thing also doesn’t necessarily mean he isn’t the most talented player in the league.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
Being the most talented doesn’t mean someone’s the best in the league.
But, seriously, there are other players with more talent and more skill than Sid. His work ethic puts him in front of the pack.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
I said it was a good deal, how is that pessimism? I just said, I don’t see it working out well. Given Kovy’s history, that’s not too much of a stretch to say.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 12:51 PM EST up reply actions
5 on 5 I don’t think kovy is a good fit. But with all the injuries the pens have, for them to win some games their PP is going to have to come thru and I think that’s where the pens are figuring kovy will help. Staal Neal Kunitz all good players, but not great at creating their own shot kovy can help with that
by genomachine-O on Feb 24, 2011 4:46 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Funny shit…a couple wingers who can play with Crosby and where is Crosby? out for who knows how long. Just amusing.
Crosby is going to give himself headaches with the excitement from these new wingers he can’t play with.
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by ipenguin67 on Feb 24, 2011 12:43 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
shhhh
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by mummabear87 on Feb 24, 2011 12:45 PM EST up reply actions
I'm guessing he won't
but I didn’t think Neal would take 18 either so.. what do I know.
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no, he should keep it…
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by mummabear87 on Feb 24, 2011 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
not a chance. He owns that number and has more than earned the right to keep it. Really, can anyone say that there are minutes more difficult than PK minutes? He does them all the time on the most penalized team i the league. He keeps his number.
Kovalev was a star and has never worn another number in the NHL. If Kovy wants the number and Adams doesn’t give it up, that’s really disrespectful IMO. After all, Adams has worn other numbers before.
by JustinM on Feb 24, 2011 1:34 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
Adams is a good guy, I think he gives it to Kovy.
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 1:46 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Agree with you SuMac, a gift from his friend Mario. Who say it doesn’t pay to have friends in high places. Kovy is not the type of player Shero or Blysma like. Reach your own conclusions.
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For the record, you feel that Mario pressures Shero to make choices he wouldn’t otherwise make? I don’t think that opinion of our GM will sit well with most folks around here.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 6:37 PM EST up reply actions
I’m surprised that you would doubt that this is possibility. It wouldn’t be the first time an owner pressured a GM into making a move that he felt wasn’t in the best interests of the team.
I agree.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
I don't buy it
Have we all forgotten that it’s Fred Shero we’re talking about? The czar of GM’s? But let’s, for the sake of argument, say if, #66 had his hands in on this, don’t you think he would be damn sure that Alex was going to play his @ss off for him?
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
It’s Fred’s son we’re talking about.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Mario contacted Kovy (if it’s allowed).
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
I think I remember hearing...
…that Mario put a bit of pressure on Shero to pull the trigger on the Hossa deal too.
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 8:49 PM EST up reply actions
Me too. Forgot to mention that earlier.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
Source? Reliable, I hope.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
I think one of the TSN panel guys said it the day that the trade went down.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
Same guy that Leafer’s mom heard say that Sid was back on the ice?
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
i’m w/ PAYD on this
first, there is no evidence
second, its not Mario’s style
third, its not Shero’s style
do they ever talk? sure.
but i doubt there was any “pressuring” from either party
on Kovy or on Hossa
Bob McKenzie said he did, but, like you guys, this writer thinks that McKenzie is wrong (the orginal article isn’t on TSN.ca anymore).
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
Not so much a fan of McKenzie…
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Yeah, well, he gets his stuff right, so I respect him for that. However, I usually don’t agree with his opinions. For example, he tried to say on Twitter that the Goose-Nisky/Neal deal was a draw. Rightttt.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
Why?
He is the most accurate, most knowledgeable, and most reliable ‘hockey insider’ there is. Doesn’t say stuff just to say it, and usually has the scoop on just about everyone.
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 9:54 PM EST up reply actions
This. If he says something like Mario wanted this trade and suggested it, then I believe that that’s probably what happened.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 9:56 PM EST up reply actions
oh, I can agree with Mario having his influence but I think Shero would have been of the sazme mind in order for his face and reputation to be all over it. i don’t think he would do it if he didn’t think it could work.
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by mummabear87 on Feb 24, 2011 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
dunno guys, he is often right but I don’t like him. I don’t usually like his take on things and i find him a bit smug. I’d be smug too if I had the inside line on all that is hockey so maybe I’m just jealous….
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by Hatt the Moople on Feb 25, 2011 7:13 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
You agree that Shero unwillingly traded for Kovalev? What an odd assertion to make.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
No, I’m saying that there may have been an extra push from Mario. I think that Kovy was on Shero’s radar, but Mario was the one who sealed the deal.
I don’t think Shero would go for a trade that he didn’t like just because Mario wanted it, nor do I think that Mario would over-step his boundaries and push for a trade that he knew Shero didn’t want to make. All I’m saying is that there’s a possibility that Mario’s input was taken into consideration by Shero; not only in this trade, but in others as well.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks for clarifying your position. Outcast’s comment was going unchallenged as far as I could tell, so I started thinking everybody agreed with him.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed, with Allie
I don’t think that Shero would ever make a trade he really didn’t want to, and I don’t think Mario would ‘force’ him too. Pressured is too strong a word maybe. But, I distinctly remember hearing the TSN panel (I’ll look for a link) saying that Mario wanted to make a serious run that year, instead of waiting for another year for the young guys to develop, and ‘asked’ Shero to make it happen with the Hossa trade.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Mario made his feeling felt this time around too, considering his history with Kovy. Didn’t force anything, but influenced the deal, I’m sure.
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
But, I distinctly remember hearing the TSN panel (I’ll look for a link) saying that Mario wanted to make a serious run that year, instead of waiting for another year for the young guys to develop, and ‘asked’ Shero to make it happen with the Hossa trade.
See that’s exactly what I remember.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 9:53 PM EST up reply actions
That’s a far cry from signing a guy as a gift from the owner to that player even though the GM and Coach supposedly are against it. It’s good communication for an owner to let the GM know that the purse strings are open and he can set the controls for the heart of the sun.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 9:55 PM EST up reply actions
Well, I wasn’t going to go so far as say Kovalev was a gift to Mario, thats pretty far fetched of course.
Just saying, that Mario has an influence on the moves Shero makes, that’s all. Not the final say, but may nudge Ray into a direction that he may have been hesitant to go on his own.
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
Well, like I said, the original comment (not by you) went unchallenged and when I disagreed with it there seemed to be a few other people who believed it.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
Isn’t that just good communication betweeen an owner and a GM?
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 9:54 PM EST up reply actions
Damn, you beat me to it.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 9:55 PM EST up reply actions
You just think that because you’re a Devils fan.
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by PopRocks on Feb 24, 2011 8:20 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Why would I think that just because I’m a Devils fan? Lou’s probably had more leeway that any other GM during his twenty-two year tenure as the Devils’ general manager. Ownership only started interfering in the past couple of years. Like the whole Kovalchuk thing. Lou would never have signed Kovalchuk if left to his own devices. He’s let many a talented player walk out the door for an asking price the he thought was too high.
I realize Lou has been mostly free in the past, but the Kovalchuk thing is really what I’m referring to.
But I also think that in terms of the Pens organization, Mario has always been extremely aware of what it means if he even expresses an opinion — whether it be with respect to which players end up on the team, or how they play the game. To think that he somehow “forced” Kovalev on Shero is to go against the character of both Shero and Lemieux, and the nature of their relationship as we (from the outside) understand it.
Also, I was being a bit of a smart@$$.
My feet are wet.
by PopRocks on Feb 24, 2011 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Smart@$$ or not, I completely agree with everything you said.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
First, I didn’t say that I doubt that it is possible. I just doubt that it actually happened. There is a difference between an owner possibly pitching in with his ideas and what you and Outcast are hinting at, that Mario came right out and ordered Shero to make this move. If you think it is such a sure thing, please feel free to mention other such cases that you have seen it happen between Mario and Shero.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
It would be weird to see someone other than Adams in #27 (with Adams still on the team, anyway). Maybe Kovy can be convinced to be AK47?
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by PopRocks on Feb 24, 2011 4:01 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
You’d think Kovalev would be worth more to Ottawa than a seventh round pick. Is his contract up this summer?
It makes sense that they would trade him for such a late round draft pick. Might as well get something rather than be forced to let him go in July for nothing.
Ottawa was looking for a cash drop
Ottawa is NOT going to the playoffs (maybe if they’d got Chris Anderson sooner… ;) ) anyway, they’re NOT re-signing Kovalev in the off-season. so why not get a salary dump through the end of the year. The way I read the deal Ottawa is looking at getting a 6th Round pick. Not much but maybe something they can throw in a trade deal in the off-season.
I'm a stickler, lol.
Craig Anderson.
And I don’t think he could have saved them…lol.
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 1:04 PM EST up reply actions
Anderson didn’t help Colorado when they needed him this year. The Ottawa defense is not playoff caliber in my opinion, and that was their main downfall.
There’s a mass exodus in Ottawa. They’re rebuilding big time.
by SlayerGhaleon on Feb 24, 2011 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
“Rebuilding” might be overstating. At the moment they’re in demolition mode. We’ll see if they have enough smarts to move on to rebuilding mode once this part is done.
(That’s right. I said it. Ottawa is stupid!)
My feet are wet.
Still better than the Leafs version of ‘rebuilding’. Note to teams: If rebuilding, trading multiple first round picks is NOT a good idea. At least Murray is stocking up on picks…
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 5:59 PM EST up reply actions
HEY WE HAVE PICKS NOW
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Yeah, but in the 25-30 range instead of 1-10… Don’t tell me you actually like the Kessel trade? Ol’ Burkie is making JFJ look good! :D
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 6:11 PM EST up reply actions
I actually do like the Kessel trade. So far in the season, Phil has 13 more goals, 6 more assists, 19 more points, and 6 more PIMs than Sequin and no-name 2011 pick combined. Also Sequin’s been scratched a few times this season.
PS. Even Lebda doesn’t make JFJ look good. Burkie is awesome :D
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by Leafer87 on Feb 24, 2011 6:37 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Ha, well, Phil is also in his 5th season, and playing top line minutes… Seguin is a rookie, who has trouble getting minutes in the extemely deep Boston Bruins lineup. Also the reason Seguin has been scratched a couple times…
I guarantee that by Seguin’s 5th season, he is outscoring Kessel, and who knows what the other 1st rounder will be up to by then…
Still, never meant to bash your Leafs, just saying I like the way Ottawa has gone about rebuilding so far. If you are happy with the way things are in T.O., then I am happy for ya! Good luck the rest of the season and beyond.
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, but Phil’s on one of the crappiest teams in the League and playing with two AHL-caliber linemates. Who knows what happens in 5 years, I can take the chance.
I do have issues with some of the stuff happening with the team, I’m just tired of people calling the trade a complete fail. Anyways, no harm done :)
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that first paragraph there, is the exact reason PK should not have been acquired. He’s not a difference maker night in and night out. I think Seguin will be that guy, and he will be that guy in probably another year or two. If PK was the guy to put them over the top, then it would have made sense, but I don’t think very many people saw the trade working out that way even when it happened.
Kessel’s not a franchise player, he’s just one of the pieces of the team and our main offence. He’s a streaky scorer, that’s true. Who knows what Sequin will be in the future; he could be the next Crosby or he could be the next Daigle.
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They got Svatos too. So essentially in their eyes they got Svatos for Kovalev. Also, Zetterburg and Datsyuk were 9th rounders.
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Ottawa does not draft nearly as well as Detroit. And when they do draft well, the player usually wants to leave after a few years in purgatory.
Detroit’s skill in drafting is largely illusory.
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by JustinM on Feb 24, 2011 1:40 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Sigh.
I don’t know. Let him make me change my mind. Until then…
Sigh.
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Let me just add that at the expense of a 7th rounder, it’s not a bad deal. Much better than an AHL guy taking the plunge into the postseason at least.
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I’m not expecting him to be Geno or anyone like that, but I’m still excited about this deal. Would a guy like MacDonald or Ryder have been a better fit? Sure. But we don’t exactly have a lot of bargaining chips we are willing to part with. And Kovy has skill. Good deal all around, and exactly what I was hoping for.
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Even if we had more bargaining chips, I think Shero wouldn’t have given up anything significant at all for any rental player for this season. This season is too much of an enigma to gamble your assets on.
Basically, if we got anybody else we had to either a) inherit a reasonable contract b) not give up anything that would hurt much.
I agree completely, well said illbottleya.
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
Now I’m reading this heresay about getting a defenseman? Wonder who it would be and how we’d get them. Hopefully Shero doesn’t make me eat my words by making a ballsy move on a rental player.
He won’t. It’ll be a 5th or 6th guy at most. I would be shocked if he traded for a big name guy that wouldn’t help in the long run.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 1:59 PM EST up reply actions
Not interested...
…but Lebda from the Leafs? Could be had on the cheap and is on outs in T.O….
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 2:01 PM EST up reply actions
I really don't want to!
Just a possibility, no matter how unappealing…
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
So you’re going to disagree with people all day, but not say why…
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 2:11 PM EST up reply actions
I actually thought he was agreeing with you above...
about Kovelev. Thought that the ‘Keep fighting the good/right fight’ was an olive branch, meaning that you agree on something.
I could be wrong though…
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 2:12 PM EST up reply actions
Pretty sure he was being sarcastic, but whatever.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
Stop.
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At least it doesn’t look like a dead caterpillar, a la Dupuis
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I like Duper’s stache!
But I also like Sid’s stache too, so there’s that…
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 2:17 PM EST up reply actions
Sid’s stache was pencil drawn. Duper’s was a manly man. Michalek’s is the definition of why this is considered punishment for losing the shootout.
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by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
Michalek’s is a hell of a lot better than I thought it would be.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 2:23 PM EST up reply actions
I think so too...
…hes a babyfaced dude, thats for sure.
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
he’s gonna lose that as he keeps going down and blocking those shots!
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 2:25 PM EST up reply actions
I’m just impressed that guys so young can grow a better one than me. Well, not Sid, but the rest of them. :)
Sid’s wasn’t all that bad. I’ve seen pics of what his looked like from when he was 17 and OMG. What a difference 6 years makes.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 2:26 PM EST up reply actions
I wish I had that problem!
Lol, I have a 5 O’clock shadow by 10 am, sigh!
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 2:26 PM EST up reply actions
WOW.
Mountain man?
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 2:28 PM EST up reply actions
Prairie boy, actually, :P
I’ve got Duper powers in the beard department, lol. Thank goodness it doesn’t apply to my eyebrows and, ugh, back, etc. lol!
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 2:29 PM EST up reply actions
I’m pretty sure this is a hockey blog. how the hell did we get so far off the rails?!?
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 2:30 PM EST up reply actions
It’s like cutting your lawn. No sooner do you get done, you need to start all over again.
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 2:29 PM EST up reply actions
I want the ability to grow a beard on demand. I can’t do it even if you give me a week, though. It’s not patchy like Sid’s, it’s just not full. It’s more like many individual hairs rather than a single entity. :p
A beard divided cannot stand! lol!
I grew my beard for the playoffs in ’09, it was ridiculous. But, it worked! And, I shaved it early last year, and look what happened!
My fault, sorry peeps!
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 2:32 PM EST up reply actions
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA PLEASE TAKE HIM
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Lol, hopefully this convinces everyone of what a bad idea this is.
Lebda’s not quite as bad as he’s made out to be by some, but he’s also definitely not worth trading for.
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He’s been on the ice for like 3 goals all season, two (I think) of which were on the PP. Why he was on the PP in the first place, I dunno.
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He also singlehandedly destroyed both of our 4-game win streaks
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How’s that? =P
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Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
He was scratched/injured during both of our 4-game win streaks. For the fifth game, dear old Ron Wilson decided to play him and we lost. Check this out for more evidence.
Dude’s cursed
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HOLY CRAP LEBDA SCORED
FIRST GOAL IN 86 GAMES, HE COULD’VE WAITED ONE MORE
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Lebda’s not quite as bad as he’s made out to be by some
-wg1of5, less than an hour before tonight’s Leafs’ game
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Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
haha, you don’t get the credit because there’s a PPPer who’s been predicting a Lebda goal for like half the season
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Well, he was wrong every time except once. I’m batting 1.000, though. =P
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Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
well in that case, when’s Sid coming back?
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Hmmm. I don’t want to be too terribly optimistic, but then, I shouldn’t break Leafer’s heart…hmmm.
Three weeks.
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Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
Ok. You’ll break my heart if it doesn’t happen in 3 weeks :)
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…uh-oh.
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Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
Oh my word. How did I miss this suggestion?
If the Pens take Lebda, my universe will implode.
My feet are wet.
For the record
I wasn’t suggest we should get Lebda, just that he was available….
I have no interest in Lebda whatsoever, in fact, I would rather stick with our defence as is, and not make a deal…
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 8:39 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah
I’m not impressed with this deal. Oh well. Shero did the best he could.
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by PensFanInDenver on Feb 24, 2011 12:51 PM EST up reply actions
Whats there to lose
Shero did the best he could.
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 12:56 PM EST up reply actions
I really liked the Neal deal
Will have to wait and see what Kovy does or can do. Gotta have hope.
God I wish Sid was back….
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by PensFanInDenver on Feb 24, 2011 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed, but I don’t know how you can’t like the deal given the price.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
Kovalev is a poor man’s Evgeni Malkin, but considering we pretty much gave up nothing for him, and he’s UFA in the summer, I say good move. Like this WAY better than giving up a 2nd and Caputi for Ponikarosvky (however u spell it)
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Mhmmm
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
Wrong...
Kovalev is an OLD Man’s Evegeni Malkin! LOL
lol
took the words right out of my mouth, Dutch!
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haha well played
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Perfect
Now the big question. Does he get #27? Or would he wear something like #72 or #47?
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Yeah, they are definitely one of the top contenders in the three-digit department.
Or maybe, “Starting in goal, number 31-B, PLAYERRRR NAAAAAAMMMMEEE”
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lmao
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haha nice work on adding the ‘u’ and apostrophe
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I think that’s the highest compliment one can give, really.
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by PensFanInDenver on Feb 24, 2011 1:00 PM EST up reply actions
Yes <3
I swear to God, I trust Shero so much that if he told me to go rob a bank because I would be guaranteed not to get caught, I would drop everything and do it.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 1:01 PM EST up reply actions
If close to healthy, how’s about?
Neal-Staal-Kovalev
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Cooke-Jeffrey-?
Adams-Talbot-Rupp
Last spot to be filled Asham/Tangradi/Conner or even another trade?
And, oh goodness, if Crosby can come back now..
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Neal – Staal – Kovalev is a beast line… well it could be lol
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by GoPenguins on Feb 24, 2011 1:00 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Why? Would you rather have Adams center Kovy on the 2nd line? LOL
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 1:18 PM EST up reply actions
Yes! NO! i have a problem with beast line part. That is a poorly constructed line, but it’s what we have so let’s roll with it.
Neal needs a playmaker
Stall is not a playmaker (we don’t have one healthy currently)
Kovy needs something (Malkin maybe)
So…what’s your solution? Sorry, I just have a problem with people who just disagree but don’t have a better idea. I mean, it’s not like the Pens have many options right now.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 1:31 PM EST up reply actions
pray for Sidney. That is all.
I have a problem with people who get unrealistic expectations of how everyone will automagically fit well together and we’ll be a well-oiled machine.
All, all i’m trying to say is the cup is out of reach without Sid.
I have a problem with people who get unrealistic expectations of how everyone will automagically fit well together and we’ll be a well-oiled machine.
LOL have you read any of my other comments?
I have serious doubts about Kovy’s fit with this team.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 1:37 PM EST up reply actions
Like I said, whatever.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
Dude, let it go. Agree to disagree.
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 2:12 PM EST up reply actions
i feel a feng shui moment on the horizon
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 2:34 PM EST up reply actions
the cup is out of reach without Sid.
I sort of feel the same way but with all the moves Shero is making I’m starting to gain some confidence in what I labeled as a “rag tag group of guys” in an earlier comment. I’d love to see this team do incredible things, but I also have my doubts. Any time the superstar is out like this you will have your doubts, so I see where you’re coming from.
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The solution would be to call it something other than beastly. AV is right. That is the best we can do but it is hardly a beast line. You’re changing the argument.
Put on your dancin' shoes.
How am I changing the argument?
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
So…what’s your solution? Sorry, I just have a problem with people who just disagree but don’t have a better idea. I mean, it’s not like the Pens have many options right now.
You are asking him to find a better line. He didn’t say there was a better line. He simply said that a Neal-Staal-Kovy line was not a beast line.
You changed the argument from that line is not a beast line to give me a solution.
Put on your dancin' shoes.
I asked for a solution in the first place, so I’m not sure how I’m the one who changed anything.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
the main premise of the post was that Neal – Staal – Kovy was a “beast line”
that’s a good second line on a good NHL team. I had an issue with calling it a beast line.
A beast line would be (ovechkin – backstrom – semin) or (marleau – thornton – heatley)
I fully realize that that’s the best we have and that alone should temper anyone’s expectations a bit.
Try to follow along here.
Neal – Staal – Kovalev is a beast line… well it could be lol
Ok. Gopenguins says that this is a beast line.
i’ll just say i disagree
AronV disagrees.
Why? Would you rather have Adams center Kovy on the 2nd line? LOL
You asked why and then asked if he would rather Adams center the line. which has nothing to do with the original line not being that great. Just because the Pens don’t have a better line doesn’t mean that the line mentioned is “beast”. This is where you start derailing the argument.
Yes! NO! i have a problem with beast line part. That is a poorly constructed line, but it’s what we have so let’s roll with it.
Right here AronV points out that yes it is the best they have but it is not a well constructed line. Are you seeing how the two points are separate yet?
So…what’s your solution? Sorry, I just have a problem with people who just disagree but don’t have a better idea. I mean, it’s not like the Pens have many options right now.
Here, you are still asking him for a solution even though that is not related to AronV’s original post.
So, to summarize. He said that the line mentioned is not very good. You countered that by saying that it was the best they had. Which, in now way makes the original line mentioned any better. If all I have to eat is a turd sandwich the turd sandwich will still suck.
Put on your dancin' shoes.
Sorry you went through all that trouble. All I’m saying is that I asked for a solution in the first place and one wasn’t provided.
How was I supposed to know he disagreed with the term “beast line” and not just the line of Kovy-Staal-Neal? He didn’t specify.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 1:56 PM EST up reply actions
Don’t take it personally. Some people would just rather drink from a half-full glass and then wait for someone else to buy them the next one.
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 1:59 PM EST up reply actions
off-topic
Welcome!
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' i have a problem with beast line part'
That would be my first clue, :P
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 2:09 PM EST up reply actions
*Sigh.
By that time, I was looking for a solution.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
I know that.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 2:17 PM EST up reply actions
Sarcasm was not what I was looking for.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 2:12 PM EST up reply actions
The pens have enough, provided Crosby comes back. They have displayed a hunger in a team that i haven’t seen in years.
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
wow this has caused a lot lol… the beast line thing was because they are our only skilled players…. u guys gotta stop reading so much into things lol… but thanks for the support allie :)
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
Not McCabe. not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe not mccabe
Or … you know … whatever!
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by PopRocks on Feb 24, 2011 4:11 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
oh please not McCabe
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I know we’re not talking about him until late March at the earliest, but what about Comrie? I’m still not giving up on that guy to score a big goal or two in the playoffs.
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Neither am I. He could end up being a Satan like player of 09 for us.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 1:30 PM EST up reply actions
Absolutely...
…could be another great late season addition, and even cheaper than Kovalev :P
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
Shero is STILL not done
I love this man.
According to Rob Rossi of the Tribune-Review, Penguins are looking to acquire another defenseman before Monday’s deadline.
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I'd roll with what we have...
…but obviously trust in Shero.
What makes you think they don’t have a choice, Slayer? Unless you think they are chasing a PP specialist, which we lost in Gogo, and which I guarantee that we aren’t….
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
Personally, I would still roll with what we have, instead of dealing for someone who will immediately drop down the depth chart upon Orpik’s return. But, if it doesn’t cost much like the Kovy deal, then why not I guess.
Like I said, Shero won’t steer us wrong either way.
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 1:16 PM EST up reply actions
With Orpik out (4-6 weeks, supposedly) they could use whatever
Martin-Letang
Engelland-Michalek
Niskanen-Lovejoy
is how it’s going to look for a while if no upgrade are made.
Even if it’s not a PP guy, getting a solid top 4 guy is going to be crucial to limiting the minutes of the 3 weaker (and more inexperienced) dmen
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If they don’t stop trading, they’re going to have to start digging into prospects rather than draft picks. I wouldn’t do it simply because Crosby’s continued absence has the potential to negatively impact their performance during the playoffs. They can win without Malkin. They can’t do it without Crosby.
I'm not worried about getting by Washington...
…but Philly and Boston make me nervous.
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
They should. The Flyers have been good all year, and under Claude Julien the Bruins plays a very stringent defensive system which the Penguins have struggled against in the past few playoffs. The Penguins inability to beat the trap is what cost them the series against Montreal last year.
Yep
That’s why I am nervous, lol.
Washington still hasn’t convinced me they are a playoff team…
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 1:25 PM EST up reply actions
They look built for the playoffs this year. Playing strong D, scoring ugly goals…
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by blackjackfishtaco on Feb 24, 2011 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
Too bad they’re way too inconsistent to actually go very far…
They’ve got a lot to do before I would consider them a deep playoff run team. I admire Boudreau’s effort to turn them into a more defensive team, but it may take another season for their execution of that system to be good enough for a deep playoff run.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 1:29 PM EST up reply actions
Oh and Mike Green’s out. That should help their chances.
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by blackjackfishtaco on Feb 24, 2011 1:30 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I think what the Penguins lack is patience and the ability to adapt to the way the other team is playing. They need to accept the fact that a good trapping team will prevent them from playing the uptempo style of hockey that they like to play. They need to learn to adjust their game. If they don’t, the other team will continue to put their defensive errors in the back of their net and sit on it. Trying to score on a trapping team that has the lead is like trying to break into Fort Knox with a hairpin.
Hopefully Shero calls Ottawa back up about Phillips. He’s got a lot of playoff experience and work going against top players.
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I wouldn't pay the asking price...
…that Ottawa is going to want. Odds are that he re-signs in Ottawa like he prefers.
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone know enough about our cap situation to see what we can afford at this point? I assume if he is looking for a top 4 defensemen then we are going to part with a starter that has a decent cap hit.
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No surprise, Mario Lemieux, given his history with Kovalev is believed to have had significant input into todays trade.
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He’d have to go through waivers….if it even happens. So, that all but guarantees he won’t be a Pen.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 1:15 PM EST up reply actions
Haha EK is such a joke, so is his website.
The Penguins play on Friday vs the Carolina Hurricans (e4)
by Geno McFleury on Feb 24, 2011 1:16 PM EST up reply actions
Wth is e4?
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
It’s a reference to HockeyBuzz.com, the worst website in the history of hockey news. Eklund, the so-called editor, refers to the likliehood of a trade by denoting it on a scale of 1-5, but prefacing it with his initial. So if a deal is unlikely, it’s an E1. Very likely E4. And if it’s a done deal, E5.
They measure earthquakes on a similar scale, but even plate tectonics can’t destroy an area as much as Eklund has destroyed hockey blogging.
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hah oh I’ve seen it. Always good for a laugh.
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Do they? They better win. A Carolina loss would make the Devils playoff hopes and dreams easier to attain.
Nevermind. We’ll let the Canes win, then.
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by PopRocks on Feb 24, 2011 4:13 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
He’d have to go through waivers, so I don’t see the point.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
I feel like I also saw comments, though I don’t remember where, that the Pens organization believes Ottowa holds some of the blame for some of Kovalev’s recent struggles. They think they can get more out of him. I got no idea why they got that impression or how they intend to do this, but well, I’ll temporarily suspend disbelief for Shero and Lemieux any day.
Like taking candy from a baby...
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 1:17 PM EST reply actions 5 recs
The Youtube is even creepier. The most eerie comment?
Half expected evil laughter and a pan out to reveal AK27
Made about 12 hours before the Kovy trade haha.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 1:39 PM EST up reply actions
He looks like he could have been Jack Nicholsons’ stunt double in “The Shining”!
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 2:05 PM EST up reply actions
Still don't like Kovy's on ice effort
Maybe coach DB can do some hypnosis on him to turn on his talent. Still don’t like Kovy’s lack of effort. It’s not what we need specially now, when all the other guys are busting their a.s.I did not think Shero would do it, still trust him though.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 1:23 PM EST up reply actions
2011-2012...
Stew on this one for a second. We all know the magic Shero possesses in his ability to sign guys. So WHAT IF, he can pull the trigger on signing Kovalev next season for minimal value. Just think about it for a second.
Neal-Crosby-Kunitz
Dupuis-Malkin-Kovalev
Cooke-Staal-Kennedy
Rupp-Talbot-???
There’s a heap load of talent right there. I know it’s a pipedream, but stranger things have happened in the world. Just imagine if he could asseble this talent for a full year. What do you think?
I didn’t add the D because we all know how strong they are.
by LightningCoach on Feb 24, 2011 1:32 PM EST reply actions
Lol Dupuis. I would like to see a Malkin-Staal-Kovy line, but then we might be putting too many eggs in one basket.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
Yay an explanation! What a novelty…
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
Glad you can keep your sense of humor! :)
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
I would agree, but with Letestu proving he can handle third line duties, I think the Staal-Malkin thing is worth another shot next season.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, at the end of last season I def had my doubts about putting Staal with Malkin, but Testtube has put that to bed. Who woulda thought?
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
I know!
I love the emergence of our Baby Pens!
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
Sterling is the guy who’s going to blow us away IMO. As he gets more time and more comfortable, watch out!
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 2:21 PM EST up reply actions
why do you say things like this? what does that mean? Sterling may not even get an NHL contract next year and you’re talking him up as the solution to all our problems.
If I were a fan of another team and read some of the comments on this blog as i’m sure they do, because i read theirs, we would look foolish to pin our hopes on Kovalev and Sterling the way that most people are doing.
The Kovalev trade was fantastic, but there’s a great great chance it will not work out for many many hockey based reasons.
Agreed
Sterling ‘blowing us away’ could mean earning a spot and scorng 15-20 goals next year. Not sure if he can do it, but that WOULD blow me away.
Wouldn’t be the solution to all of our problems, no one is saying that, I don’t think, but he could definitely surprise us, ala Letestu this year…
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 2:47 PM EST up reply actions
Or in terms of this season...
…Sticking around once we are back to close to full strength and scoring some timely playoff goals.
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 2:49 PM EST up reply actions
Thank you. Definitely didn’t say the solution to all our problems. I just see the kid has talent and a nose for the puck. He has good ice awareness and has had some great saves made on him. I agree with the Testtube comment, and i think he has better hands. Definitely works his butt off and not afraid to mix it up
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 3:00 PM EST up reply actions
He's got the goal scoring touch
Thats for sure… hopefully he can progress and keep it up at the NHL level.
Not expecting big things from him, but if he can continue to improve, he could be a cheap option on the 3rd or 4th line…
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 2:44 PM EST up reply actions
We’ll see. He’s had some great games in a Pens uniform, but his performance against the Sharks was sub-par in my opinion. Still … he may yet prove you right :)
My feet are wet.
I’m not sure if he can do it, but that would be great. Unfortunately I missed most of the SJ game, so I didn’t see his performance. But I have been pretty impressed so far, compared to my expectations.
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 6:02 PM EST up reply actions
The thing to remember too is
that they are not losing to bottom half teams as of late. Chicago, Washington and SanJose all played very well in those games.
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 6:43 PM EST up reply actions
Which brings us to the gist of it all. This falls on Bylsma. The talent is there, just finding the right combos is what it’s all about.
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 2:20 PM EST up reply actions
i disagree with most of what you just said. Without Crosby and Malkin you are telling me that the talent is there? For a stanley cup? really?!
You think Byslma should be fired/reprimanded in some way if it doesn’t work out?
No. As I said elsewhere, all bets are off without Sidney, but I do think they can win it all without Malkin as long as Danny B puts them in the right places.
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 3:02 PM EST up reply actions
and really didn’t say anything about firing/reprimanding Bylsma. When I said it falls on him, I meant that it’s his job to put the pieces together, which he has a knack for. I love the guy!
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
Hey, we’re all on pins and needles waiting for #87 to rush the net! Sadly too, we all have pretty much resigned ourself to the fact that we are an entirely different team without him. :(
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 3:33 PM EST up reply actions
...
Before you guys start destroying lines…take those ones with a grain a salt. Just thinking and typing…
Could move Staal up and put Letestu between Cooke and Kennedy.
by LightningCoach on Feb 24, 2011 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
Still need to sign Dupuis, Talbot, Rupp, TK.
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by blackjackfishtaco on Feb 24, 2011 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
I think they'll keep Rupper, TK (with how he is playing right now)
The other two…hate to say it, but we’ll see what happens with them.
by LightningCoach on Feb 24, 2011 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
I hope they keep Rupp. I’m not sure how RFA works in the NHL, but it could help with re-signing Talbot.
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by blackjackfishtaco on Feb 24, 2011 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
NHLnumbers.com has him as a RFA
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NHL 11 confirms that they (and I) are wrong.
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by blackjackfishtaco on Feb 24, 2011 5:24 PM EST up reply actions
TK may be on a hot streak but I think he is the most expendable on that list along with Rupp. Talbot and Dupers fill a number of rolls the other don’t.
Put on your dancin' shoes.
that’s a hard call, i guess there’s still time for evaluation. TK is definitely making a good case lately.
People always want to trade TK, but I am in favor of keeping him. He’s the only guy out of our grinders that will actually shoot the puck and take it to the net, instead of endless cycling, cycling, cycling….
And as evidenced by this recent hot streak, he CAN put the puck in the net.
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 1:59 PM EST up reply actions
Thinking the second line will end up being Neal-Staal-Malkin. Both Kunitz and Neal are LW, and Kunitz has shown too much chemistry with Sid to break it up.
by SlayerGhaleon on Feb 24, 2011 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
Kunitz is versatile...
He’ll play anywhere. He did it in college.
by LightningCoach on Feb 24, 2011 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
Neal is with Sid, I can almost guarantee it. If nothing else, Neal gets put with Sid first. If he doesn’t work out with Sid, on then does he gets put on the second line.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 1:40 PM EST up reply actions
If he doesn’t work out with Sid, only then does he gets put on the second line.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 1:41 PM EST up reply actions
that could very well happen, but Kunitz and Sid had something special going. Wouldn’t it be easier getting Neal a look with Malkin first and if it doesn’t work out then go to Sid. Sid’s line was very productive as it was with Kunitz and Dupuis. Why mess with it?
I absolutely love the 2011-2012 comments. Working on next years lines when Neal has one game under his belt and Kovalev hasn’t even hit the ice for practice yet is hysterical.
And yes, there is over an 87% chance this comment is sarcastic!
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 2:01 PM EST up reply actions
OK good...
Cause I already posted a fan post on it. Geez. I about deleted it.
by LightningCoach on Feb 24, 2011 2:05 PM EST up reply actions
Because Neal would make the line so much better, he and Crosby fit perfectly. Neal is like a more skilled Kunitz.
Make no mistake, the Neal trade was for Crosby. Even if Kunitz gets taken off the line, Neal will be the constant.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 2:02 PM EST up reply actions
I agree that Neal may be the better fit, but we “know” that Kunitz fits. You’re not suggesting there was something wrong with Crosby’s line this year are you?
I think we can all agree that Danny B likes to shuffle them all up.
So, basically, I have no doubt they’ll all get playing time together.
by LightningCoach on Feb 24, 2011 2:18 PM EST up reply actions
It's a lot like when Kunitz was traded to Pittsburgh..
Sid was injured and Staal and Kunitz had INSTANT chemistry from the first game against the Hawks where Kuny got two goals. So, we’ll see what happens.
by LightningCoach on Feb 24, 2011 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
Yup, I distinctly remember people clamoring for Staal to get to “keep” Kunitz. I honestly can’t remember if I was one of them or not.
The addition of Neal may actually allow Staal and Kuni to be reunited. We’ll see what happens.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 2:22 PM EST up reply actions
I’m not, I’m just saying that Neal would make Crosby’s line so much better than Dupuis is. Like I said, make no mistake, Neal is Crosby’s winger.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 2:20 PM EST up reply actions
its way too early to say something like that
Neal is likely to end up on Crosby’s line, but the coaching staff needs to see who plays best together in live action, who is healthy and able, who is under contract (next year), etc.
I don’t think so. If nothing else, Crosby and Neal at least get tried together first. If that doesn’t work out (which I can’t see not working out), then Real Deal gets put somewhere else.
I’m telling you, there’s a reason they got another guy like Kuni. It’s not for Geno and it’s not for Staal either. The preliminary hope is that Neal will find chemistry with Crosby. Given the fact that Sid and Kuni work so well together and that Neal is pretty much a more skilled Kuni, I don’t see how he isn’t Sid’s permanent line mate next season.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 7:32 PM EST up reply actions
again, this could very well be 100% true, BUT you have to take into account that Sid’s line does not need fixing, it’s the other line and PP that i’d be more focused on. Neal needs Sid more than Sid needs Neal. If Neal and Malkin work out and there’s no reason it shouldn’t, then we suddenly have two excellent scoring lines.
Sid’s line doesn’t need fixing, but it could be so much better than it is. Sid deserves better than Pascal Dupuis, it’s just that he’s never had anyone that worked as well with him and Kuni—until now. Now that he has a teammate who obviously plays the same way he does, it’d be pretty unfair (and, quite frankly, sad) to see Neal get put anywhere else. Like I said, make no mistake, there’s a reason the Pens went out and got another guy like Kuni—for Sid. I would bet a lot of money that that’s where Neal gets put as soon as Sid comes back (whenever that may be).
Plus, Staal and Geno. That line will do just fine.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 26, 2011 2:33 AM EST up reply actions
We all forget that we’ve yet to really see Staalkin working a line together. Hopefully Geno comes home before training camp & they can iron out the kinks. That & Letestu’s good work means that losing Staalsy from the 3rd line isn’t going to be as bad as it once was.
I’m with Allie on this. We’ve been trying to find a big physical winger to play with Sid. We used to think Tangradi can grow into the role but Neal’s a better fit (not to mention more immediate, even with Eric’s concussion).
If Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too.
To be clear, I’m saying Neal, Crosby, and Kunitz are going to be the first line. I’m not advocating that we take Kuni off Sid’s line or anything. I’m saying that we add Neal to that line.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 2:21 PM EST up reply actions
It all depends. Who knows who we sign (or don’t sign) next season. Kuni may even be taken off the first line, but Crosby and Neal are put together first and foremost.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
The answer is no. Please don't sign him
We will have enough of Kovy this year. But maybe when comes to Shero, it may be self preservation instinct, for Shero that is .
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First I have to say that i love this blog, so much in fact that it has been painful waiting the 24 hours for it to activate. plenty of great contributors, names withheld at this point for fear of sucking up. lol Anyways, as a transplanted ‘burgher to western NY, I don’t miss a thing when it comes to Pittsburgh sports. Human nature screams right now that this is a fantastic move. if it wasn’t, there wouldn’t be 140 + comments and rising already. I understand the pessimism, to a point. Putting a guy with great hands and the ability to clog up the middle out there is paramount right now. i see his value the greatest working with the kids (Sterling, Jeffrey, etc.). a guy who can put the puck on their stick in traffic is what they need, not having guys like Adams and Talbot try it who don’t have that skill. Plus he CAN put the biscuit in the basket when it’s delivered. Also, I can’t see Bylsma and Granato not getting him “motivated” for a run at the Cup.
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 1:36 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Welcome to the site and thanks for commenting. You’ll find it’s a healthy debate here, but it seems the majority of people here have concluded that the deal is good for the price, but we might be disappointed in Kovalev’s play by year’s end. We shall see.
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Thanks 4 the welcome. When it all boils down to is does this guy still have the fire. The answer is yes. a true professional athlete will perform because in the end, that’s what he does, especially when he is in the twilight of his career. Comparing him to Satan is unfair for the simple reason that Satan’s skills were well eroded by the time the Pens got him. I don’t see that with Kovalev
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 1:57 PM EST up reply actions
thank you both. hopefully my (too) many years of Penguins fandom can bring something to the site. Many great posters with a wide range of views here.
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 4:21 PM EST up reply actions
Just askin'
Frank, why do you have a 24 hour waiting period? It seems like all the other sites have immediate access once you sign up.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
yeah Frank. Why? Hated waiting 2 hours after the signing to rattle off my pearls of wisdom, only to have to take up for Allie against Dr. Doom (a.k.a. Aron).
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 7:36 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve encountered quite a few others that make you wait. It sucks.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 7:48 PM EST up reply actions
But why…WHY?!!??!!
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
I can see how it would serve a purpose. It would be best if all “members” spent a time observing the action before jumping in. Most probably do, but for those who don’t, the waiting period at least gives them a chance to do so. Also, it could cut down on the amount of kneejerk commenters you get. Something controversial happens (Cooke hits somebody), so fans of every other team want to come here and shove it in our face. Better to make them wait, if they aren’t already members.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
Good explanation.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
Good point
I too wondered about the 24 hr thing but that makes perfect sense. I guess it just never crossed my mind that someone would want to sign up just to insult…
ah well, on a side note, it’s quite the discussion ya’ll have going here!!!
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Get better soon Sid...
I guess it just never crossed my mind that someone would want to sign up just to insult…
yeah, tell me about it
/looks in the mirror
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 9:33 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve joined a couple football pages, and I had to wait 24 hours. Baseball as well. I thought they were all like that
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The other sites may have a good number of trolls and haters, but I found after the first two years that this site attracts a lot more, courtesy of Crosby and Malkin. If the average troll just wants to comment once, I’ve found they don’t return to make that one, dated comment. It’s self-protective and all the more reason to appreciate the loyal readers and commentors who will return to comment the next day.
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I had no problem with it. well worth the wait. As you said, a healthy forum here. Thanks for Day 1. Great site!
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 11:40 PM EST up reply actions
Welcome :)
Looks like you’ve already fired things up!! Good work…
Hometown Proud :)
"He loves hockey. He has soul." Mike Babcock about Sidney Crosby :)
Get better soon Sid...
yipper ;)
Hometown Proud :)
"He loves hockey. He has soul." Mike Babcock about Sidney Crosby :)
Get better soon Sid...
by mummabear87 on Feb 24, 2011 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
Go shero! Heard a rumor we have 2 7th round picks this year? Anyone verify? Anyways what a great pickup we all had a 5th stubbed and Shero once again upped us. Rumor: Shero is looking to add a D-man, too before Monday at 3.
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Well, we HAD 2 7th rounders. Seems one just went out the door. =)
by Zuhbeenick Mickhawlick on Feb 24, 2011 1:39 PM EST up reply actions
Sick sick sick…so Shero got him for free…LOL epic win!!!!!!
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by PensForTheWin on Feb 24, 2011 1:45 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, but giving that up lured in M&M
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by PensForTheWin on Feb 24, 2011 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
Yep, was just about to say that…
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 2:16 PM EST up reply actions
AGREED!
Good thing we didn’t keep that guy, eh?
by LightningCoach on Feb 24, 2011 2:22 PM EST up reply actions
And really, the odds of a seventh rounder panning out are pretty slim as it is…
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No, no, no, no, no. We just lost a SIXTH rounder. HAVE SOME OPTIMISM, PEOPLE! WE WILL MAKE IT TO THE SECOND ROUND, AND KOVALEV WILL PLAY AT LEAST HALF THE GAMES!!!
My feet are wet.
by PopRocks on Feb 24, 2011 4:19 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
you take that optimism somewhere else mister, it’s not welcome here.
Did you hear there are whispers about Sid being out for the season…. ugh
The same whispers said that Lady Gaga used to be a Lady Guyguy
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 4:22 PM EST up reply actions
BTW
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEXEI KOVALEV!!!
What a present!
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 1:39 PM EST reply actions
Agree, happy birthday welcome to the club
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by PensForTheWin on Feb 24, 2011 1:45 PM EST up reply actions
I can’t see this posted, but the Pens site notes it’s a conditional pick and could be 6th round
The pick will become a sixth-round selection if the Penguins win the first round of the playoffs and he plays at least 50 percent of the games in the first round.
To me this shows not just the Sens willingness to give him up, but, I think, an open acknowledgment by the Pens that Kovi is an enigma and they know the skill and want him, but also know the potential downside.
It’s like saying you’ll pass on the grilled cheese sandwich at the seafood buffet!
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 2:09 PM EST up reply actions
It also shows how few teams were interested and/or capable/willing to make an offer for him.
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Lot of you above agree with me Shero is going after a D man next (Rossi is usually right too)
Who do you guys like that we could get?
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Nothing. I don’t want to give up any assets, and a D man isn’t coming here unless salary moves the other way. Or if they know Sid isn’t coming back.
There may not be another choice with Orpik going down.. This way when Orpik does return the you’ll have 6 experienced defensemen: Orpik, Letang, Martin, Michalek, Niskanen and whoever they acquire.. It should continue to be obvious Engelland and Lovejoy; Engelland especially are a liability in their own zone..
really? crap. he would have been awesome here
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by PensForTheWin on Feb 24, 2011 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
Does it matter?
Sorry if I upset any of you but does this matter? Orpik is out for a while.. Martin hasn’t played in the last 2 games.. Which means more of Engelland and Lovejoy in the lineup together (very scary) Sid may not return at all. Now we acquire a winger who lacks desire to play and isn’t good in his own zone.. I’m so excited.. I’m sorry but this season is over.. Either we miss the playoffs entirely or we exit in the first round.. Too many injuries and bad luck will do this team in eventually. I want to be wrong but something new and unlucky happens every other day for this team…
I still can’t believe people crap on Lovejoy so much when it ought to be perfectly plain (especially after last night) that Engelland is the worse of the two and we’ve been playing him all year.
by JustinM on Feb 24, 2011 2:22 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Rec’d until it can’t be rec’d no more.
Which means I rec’d it once.
Because the stupid site is set so that I can only rec your comment once.
Which is really kind of silly, because your comment is totally rec-able, and deserves to be rec’d until it turns green.
Green with envy, that is.
I mean, who wouldn’t be envious of such a remarkably true comment?
My feet are wet.
it could. Orpik should be back for the playoffs, Martin only has missed 2 games and will probably play the next one. That discounts your next line about Engelland and Lovejoy. Then we come to the crux of the argument…same as it ever was… Without Sid there will be no cup.
But it’s all worth it and it all matters to us as fans.
completely agree, season is a wash. Love that they are trying though
Life is about one simple choice, get busy living or get busy dying
Please, either of you, describe a plausible scenario wherein we actually miss the playoffs. Have you seen the standings recently?
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
Definitely NOT a wash. We have to play something like .340 hockey the rest of the way to make the playoffs, pretty doable, even with this lineup.
And everyone knows, once there, it’s anyone’s game. With our goaltending and defence, we could do damage, even without Sid. Just like Montreal last year.
And with out reinforcements, and possibly Sid, we have as good a shot as anyone at bringing home Lord Stanley…
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
Oops
*with OUR reinforcements…. big difference, lol.
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 24, 2011 8:53 PM EST up reply actions
Freudian slip
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Get better soon Sid...
Right. I’m not suggesting for a minute that we are favorites to win the Cup or even get to the finals, but I can’t see too many teams being thrilled to have to face us. Frankly, it could be kind of fun to watch with some of the pressure of recent years taken out of the equation. Not that I’ll be any less upset if we lose.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
I totally agree with the sentiment of watching them play without the pressure. One of the things I’ve really enjoyed lately is watching games without much in the way of expectations. If the Pens lose there’s a sort of “oh, well, I suppose that’s the way it goes when half your roster is injured” shrug at the end. And when they push it to overtime and/or win, it’s extra exciting. Yeah, I’d like to get everyone back, but just watching and seeing what they can do has been really fun, imo.
My feet are wet.
I was totally devastated with Sid’s injury, as we all were, and found the games a bit hard to watch at first even though I was totally rooting for the guys. NOW, I find the games quite interesting, the commentators are finding more to talk about, I’m finding out lots of neat stuff about the guys and you just never know what the heck is gonna happen or who is gonna be the hero that night. And if they lose, well, they tried, and if they win it’s a friggin’ celebration!!!
All that being said, this is the silver lining, I want Sid back…
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Get better soon Sid...
McCabe to the Pens?
Apparently, an imminent trade, according to ESPN insider. Would it for Duper? As mentioned already with Orpik out, there’s a need for defenseman.
The Hockey Dr.
I’ll believe it when I see it, but just for fun if it does happen… bold prediction:
Niskanen + pick to FLA
McCabe to PIT
Why not? Like I said, a prediction for fun. Plus it would save us from listening to/reading all the inevitable hate because he dare commit a neutral zone turnover.
It’s funny, but I’m so much less likely to give him the benefit of the doubt in that regard simply because everyone seemed to happy to see Goligoski leave.
Yes, I know, spite much?
You lost me there… you almost want people to harp on Niskanen in hopes that they’ll realize they were to hard on Goose (and Whitney… and Gonchar… and…)?
Nah, I don’t care if other people harp on him or not. I meant that I’m less likely to give him the benefit of the doubt myself, personally. Like last night when he coughed up the puck at the blue line that resulted in a breakaway, I thought, “Oh, that’s why Dallas soured on him,” not, “Oh, you’ll have that sometimes with an offensive defenseman.”
I think it doesn’t help that I felt at times that I was sticking up for Goligoski by myself while everyone else hated on him. I know that wasn’t true, but boy it seemed that way.
I don’t think I was very vocal about it on here, but I always felt he got a raw deal from the fans. I can even see me lumped in that group because I said multiple times I thought Shero would eventually trade him… easy to confuse with wanting him traded in the post first read later world of the internet.
We don’t have the cap do we? Rangers have more to offer for him anyways. He goes to NYR IMO.
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by PensForTheWin on Feb 24, 2011 3:30 PM EST up reply actions
Source? And ESPN is a joke for hockey, man.
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by PensForTheWin on Feb 24, 2011 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
ESPN Insider will link to unreliable sources all the time. Unless TSN or some of the big personalities start chatting about it I’d stay hands off on that
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Le sigh.
My feet are wet.
by PopRocks on Feb 24, 2011 4:23 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Wait, what? I, with complete sarcasm, post that Shero is going to trade Dupuis for McCabe and now it’s an actual rumor? Either this is a terrible coincidence or Eklund is behind this.
HOEFULLY THERE'S ONLY ONE!
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 5:11 PM EST up reply actions
One is more than enough
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I played franchise mode on NHL ’08 as the Devils, and John Madden was the top scorer on the team. He scored, like, thirty goals. Mostly because I played as an awesome shut down defenseman who could also feed the puck to him up ice, but yeah. Further proof that video games have absolutely no bearing on reality.
Heck, we went 1/2 hour on mustache’s. why can’t we go at least that long on video games!?! lol
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 3:40 PM EST up reply actions
It was all in the genre of “spirited” conversation". You didn’t piss anybody off, as far as I could tell. :)
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
i’m glad you saw it that way, it was definitely not intended badly. It’s hard to come off the right way in print
as we saw firsthand today, many times
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 3:58 PM EST up reply actions
anywhere away from the snow is fine with me
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 4:02 PM EST up reply actions
Sure
I’m a big fan of sports games. I did the Neal trade the other night and set up the lines with all the injured guys out. Then I cried and turned my 360 off.
Every time the Pens make a trade I have to update all the friggn injuries and it takes like 20 minutes. No lie.
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by PensForTheWin on Feb 24, 2011 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
Scratching like 12 players takes forever, and setting all the lines. Not literally 20 minutes imbecile.
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by PensForTheWin on Feb 24, 2011 6:11 PM EST up reply actions
Aron has been about 2 miles past “testy” all day. Don’t take it personal..He was 1/2 way up Allie’s intestines earlier! lmao
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 6:13 PM EST up reply actions
I see….welcome to the blog BTW! Having fun so far? Wiley group this one is, eh?
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by PensForTheWin on Feb 24, 2011 6:23 PM EST up reply actions
Oh yes
Thank you. I’ve been following the blog all season since i got on FB and it’s always entertaining! Picked a great day to start! This far into the day I’m amazed at the "VERY cautious optimism…..ok, negativity about the trade. Everyone (myself included) is suffering from the same concussive symptoms since 87 went down, then 71, then, well everyone else, but I see a fire in this team as I posted earlier. They have the heart of a champion. Getting the lines right is going to be huge, and I for one figure 8-10goals down the stretch for Alex. I think this trade will make the new “Top 20 Trades” article next time around.
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 6:28 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I like the way you think.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
That sounds so wrong on so many levels.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 7:40 PM EST up reply actions
He was 1/2 way up Allie’s intestines earlier! lmao
How does he go about getting into my intestines? 0_O
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 7:46 PM EST up reply actions
LOL lol…no it’s even better that you didn’t realize it.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 7:48 PM EST up reply actions
The funny part is I usually say “colon” but thought better of it! lmao
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
He misinterpreted something else that I had said later in the p.m. and he realized the folly of his ways! hehe
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
Rule #3 of commenting on this site: don’t be sorry about making dirty jokes
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you pig!
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
i'm sure that wasn't directed at me!
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 7:54 PM EST up reply actions
No, to Leafer.
It’s an inside joke. =]
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
i wouldn’t expect anything less from the Leafer. Why else would he hold the gospel of Tomas Kaberle in his signature? the guy rented the Concord to get out of town!
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 8:01 PM EST up reply actions
man, I need a scorecard. bad! Apologies. I’m assuming Allie is a she, but until I get confirmation…….
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
There was a fanpost poll awhile ago. Turns out there are a lot of us roundabout these parts.
Mostly puck bunnies, though.
My feet are wet.
and as most pittsburgh fans are
no matter what the sport; KNOWLEDGABLE!
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
you know it.
sidney crosby is better than me.
by katielynn906 on Feb 24, 2011 9:15 PM EST up reply actions
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
Not where my head was at, or for that matter Aron’s. It was just getting a bit too contentious. I’ll pick a more politically correct body part next time. :)
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
Oh gosh…so many bad things came to mind when I read that last sentence.
He was 1/2 way in Allie’s mouth earlier! lmao
He was 1/2 way up Allie’s … earlier! lmao
LAWLZROFLLMAO
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
Sounds like some highly unnatural sex act to me. ;)
Holy shit dude!
If Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too.
by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 8:53 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
haha…I mean, really. What “more politically correct” body part is there to put in that sentence?
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
Feet! BWHAHAHAHA!
ThIs whole thread is cracking me up!
If Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too.
by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 9:01 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Feet, eh? Methinks Rex Ryan just got a hard-on. ;-)
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
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Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
Can’t do this anymore. 2 more comments in, we might have to send all you kids to bed early first.
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by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 9:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
psht, we ain’t going to bed now!
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I feel like I should say separate beds
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Allie! Get back here! You started this mess for crying out loud! Hahah
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by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 9:31 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Whadda want?
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
We need a new convo topic quick or I’ll inadvertedly end up teaching wg & Leafer where their kid brothers came from.
After all, it’s your damned intestines that started it!
Speaking of intestines… Lunchtime!
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by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 9:40 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Are we getting the Talk?
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You haven’t gotten that yet? =P
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
No prob, everyone. I can tell Leafer all about it if she hasn’t been told already. =D
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
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ARE YOU F#$%ING KIDDING ME!!!! ADAMS!!! JESUS TAPDANCING CHRIST YOU HAD 24 SQUARE FEET AND YOU MISSED IT ALL!! - OlenWhitaker
Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
HEY I KNOW!
I called you here to help me with the Talk, not make fun of me :P
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But making fun is…well, it’s more fun!
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
Hard work always beats talent if talent doesn't work hard.
ARE YOU F#$%ING KIDDING ME!!!! ADAMS!!! JESUS TAPDANCING CHRIST YOU HAD 24 SQUARE FEET AND YOU MISSED IT ALL!! - OlenWhitaker
Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
ha, I think my parents just figured I knew :P
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Aww seriously? They just assumed?
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
My parents figured with two older brothers, there was nothing left to say.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
yup. And I did know. Kids learn about this stuff earlier and earlier.
My little cousin (5 years old) told me very secretly just last week what she found out about baby-making. Thankfully we were interrupted before I had to deny/confirm it :P
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Oh geez.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 9:54 PM EST up reply actions
Wow. I’m glad I don’t have your cousin. =P
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
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ARE YOU F#$%ING KIDDING ME!!!! ADAMS!!! JESUS TAPDANCING CHRIST YOU HAD 24 SQUARE FEET AND YOU MISSED IT ALL!! - OlenWhitaker
Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
5 awesome and 5 horrible topics of conversation
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
Haha, “serial killers and other creep subjects”…but serial killers are so fascinating! ;-)
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
They are!
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
Good to know we’ll have plenty to talk about…other than hockey, of course.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
Can’t get enough of Criminal Minds just for that reason.
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 10:53 PM EST up reply actions
Totally addictive
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Get better soon Sid...
by mummabear87 on Feb 24, 2011 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
what’s ION ?
Hometown Proud :)
"He loves hockey. He has soul." Mike Babcock about Sidney Crosby :)
Get better soon Sid...
by mummabear87 on Feb 24, 2011 10:57 PM EST up reply actions
It’s a network. they show a lot of Criminal Minds, Without a Trace, 2nd run movies, etc.
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 11:03 PM EST up reply actions
ah, I see. I don’t think I get that one up here. Enjoy :)
Hometown Proud :)
"He loves hockey. He has soul." Mike Babcock about Sidney Crosby :)
Get better soon Sid...
by mummabear87 on Feb 24, 2011 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
it's on the net. google it
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 11:06 PM EST up reply actions
Tks, will do…
Hometown Proud :)
"He loves hockey. He has soul." Mike Babcock about Sidney Crosby :)
Get better soon Sid...
by mummabear87 on Feb 24, 2011 11:12 PM EST up reply actions
if i had ur e-mail address
i might, just might tell ya!
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
Follow her on twitter. She’ll probably/maybe follow you, then you can DM her all about it.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
She’ll probably/maybe follow you
Lawlz
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
only if you can keep it at 87, right?
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That’s done with. It was bad luck.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
Here for a day and already hitting on the residents… Boy moves kinda quick. Haha
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by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 9:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
You want to have a talk with him or should I?
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 9:56 PM EST up reply actions
hey, did you guys give wg this mysterious talk?
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I think the talk PAYD mentioned is a different one…
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Started to, but he threatened to kick my ass so I backed off.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
Huh? =P
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Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
I dunno, sounded like a good story.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
He’s pimping you in front of me, just go along with it :P
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OH! Right. I mean…riiiiiiight.
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Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
You tell wg where babies come from, I’ll deal with the new guy. Oh the horror stories I know! Hahaha!
How you doing btw, been a while.
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by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 10:01 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Can’t complain about too much.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 10:05 PM EST up reply actions
This blog needs a game...FAST!
I thought i had followed this blog decently before i started posting, but, boy was I wrong! lmao
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 10:34 PM EST up reply actions
haha we’re all kinda crazy, you’ll get used to it
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Oh, i don’t have a problem with it. Veeeerrrry entertaining. Glad to be accepted on my virgin voyage!
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
and as far as
“going about getting into your intestines.” You opened the door on that one and get what you deserve. lol
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 8:03 PM EST up reply actions
I thought Aron opened the door…
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
“How does he go about getting in my intestines? 0_O”
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
No, it was a joke….a joke that I don’t wanna explain.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
Good
Not only do I not deserve an explanation; I DON’T WANT ONE! ;^)
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 8:21 PM EST up reply actions
put your head in the gutter and re-read it
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=D
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 7:47 PM EST up reply actions
So we’ve covered Mustache’s, video games, Billy Joel’s complete discography,global warming (no such thing, and yes, I know that’s a John Mayer song), body parts (which shall remain unnamed). What could possibly be next? Another federal stimulus package?
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
Scroll alllllll the way down and look at the beauty.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
That’s what I get for listening to you. I may have to rethink AronV’s position on this. Hmmmm
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 8:24 PM EST up reply actions
Better news? We still have 2 million in cap I hear. Woot city!
Get in the fast lane grandma, the bingo game is ready to roll!
Isn’t that only if Sid doesn’t come back? I guess we could hold him out and just bring him back for the playoffs.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
Low risk high reward
Picking up Kovalev for basically nothing was a no brainer. Welcome back to Pittsburgh Alexei!
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by Black&GoldTrain on Feb 24, 2011 4:23 PM EST reply actions
depends on your meaning of high and medium. if he plays better and scores a better percentage of time than anyone else then i say high
WHAT?
isn’t that on a par with, “Well Jim, the key to the game was we scored more than they did.”?
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
I can't f'n believe it
The last member of the NYR 94 team is drowing in the sea of misery and Sather doesn’t pick him up. I wish you well Alex, but I will not end my mission until I see you wearing a Rangers jersey one last time.
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by The Last Shall Become First on Feb 24, 2011 4:27 PM EST reply actions
speak for yourself
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, I see it hasn’t been noted here yet that he’s not Alexei anymore. It’s just Alex now. Officially and everything.
I noticed that when I tried to find him on NHL.com in the “Players” section. Weird. he will always be Alexei to me.
My feet are wet.
And there’s Billy Joel in my head for the rest of the night. Could be worse, I guess. Up next, how about a little Downeaster Alexei? Alexeitown? Say Goodbye to Ottawa? The Entertainer?
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 7:46 PM EST up reply actions
Scenes From A Russian Restaurant
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
Well played, indeed.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
nothing to lose and everything to gain. period.
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
Alex was hoping we’d take him in the 7th round.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 7:47 PM EST up reply actions
Means there’s no room for Pechurskiy on the roster.
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by PopRocks on Feb 24, 2011 7:48 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
First off, if Shero doesn’t like the Kovey type player or Kovey himself there is no way in H he would have brought him in, secondly Kovey played with Mario and feel he respects him and the organization, therefore I feel he will be coming in with the right attitude, there is a strong possibility he had no respect for the NYR, MTL and Ott organizations and the people who ran them, therefore what I have realized and some of you younger people will realize in time, is if you work for a company or individuals that you don’t respect, it rarely works out. Give him a chance. as for the 327, I feel he realizes time here may be short, therefore taking an established players # will not be the right thing to do and not a good way to start this comeback, P feel he will be wearing another #, perhaps #72?
RIGHT ON
i couldn’t agree more with your analogy of the workplace. His respect for mario and the organization was evident in his earlier stint here. He never did quite fit with the Rangers style of play, his bumping heads with Gainey in Montreal, while never well documented was evident by his lack of effort at times culminating in his “you stay home while we go on our road trip” time there, and Ottawa, well outside of Randy Johnson…err…….Daniel Alfreddson, who the hell respects that organization. I am in the minority thinking that this was a phenomenol move by Fearless Freddy Shero!
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 5:40 PM EST up reply actions
argh
I don’t like him >.>
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i saw it here first
http://hfboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=3 i know it’s not the best thing
I hate my timezone… I wake up & the whole thing’s been all talked out…
Glad it didn’t cost us anything substantial. Hopefully he does some damage & makes Ottawa regret this.
If Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too.
I’m sure they’re thrilled. That’s why they’re Ottawa!
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 6:11 PM EST up reply actions
I’m actually okay with this. Low risk & we didn’t lose anything of value.
Could be worse. We could be paying another Kovy 10 million to be a shaky no defense point getter.
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by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 7:49 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Yeah, so I know I’m like the only Devils fan here who also moonlights as a Penguins fan (among other things), but every time I hear one of you guys call Kovalev ‘Kovy,’ I think you’re talking about Kovalchuk, ‘cause that’s what (almost) everyone in Devil Land calls him.
How ‘bout this: we’ll retain “Kovy” for Kovalev, and when we’re referring to Kovalchuk we’ll call him “The Lesser Kovi”.
Does that work for anyone else?
My feet are wet.
How about we number them? 27 for Kovalev & 10 for Kovalchuk as in the 10 million a year the Devils have wagered their future on.
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by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 8:13 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Kellyn is so gonna kick my ass for this. =p
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by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 8:13 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
No I won’t. Kovalchuk’s contract is not the root cause of the Devils problems this season. My only wish is that he would have played the way he’s playing now all season. I think the coaching change helped him just as much as it helped the team as a whole.
(By the way, am I the only one who finds it ironic that Kovalchuk has thrived under a coach that is as defensive minded as Jacques Lemaire? Everyone thought that Kovalchuk would explode offensively once John MacLean set him free of the constraints of Jacques Lemaire’s stifling defensive system. I find it funny that most people overlook the fact that Lemaire was a goal-scoring forward for the Canadiens during the glory days of the ’70s. He probably knows more about the psyche of the goal scoring forward than people give him credit for.)
As for Kovaljoke thriving under JL, this is why I’m surprised to hear some so adamant that Kovalev will never fit into Bylsma’s system. As if there is only one kind of player that can have success under HCDB.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
I think Kovy (original) can thrive under HCDB’s system, but it would really help if Sid and Malkin were around to help ease that transition.
Amen, brother.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 25, 2011 1:37 PM EST up reply actions
PR DID YOU HEAR LEBDA SCORED THE WORLD IS OVER LEBDA’S TRENDING WORLDWIDE AGAIN
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I know, right. Time to give him the C! I hope Burke says something about how he knew they’d be okay without Kaberle because of Lebda — and how Lebda just needed some ice time to show it.
My feet are wet.
Kovalchuk can keep Kovy so long as Kovalev can be The Real Kovy, since he came first by a long shot.
Translation: Kovalev is really old.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 25, 2011 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
I thought Kovi = KovaLOLchuk (sorry :P)
Kovy = KovaLOL (sorry :P)
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by Leafer87 on Feb 24, 2011 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I know this is way off topic
but Z and z (see what I did there? =]) is too cute not to share.
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OMG
Soooooooooo sorry I asked!
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
Uh oh… Someone pulled out another hockey baby pic. Run for it gents!!!
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by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 8:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I agree
Time for an equipment check!
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 8:26 PM EST up reply actions
You leave my equipment alone
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by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 8:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF...AND HIS EQUIPMENT!
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
Wait … How does this go? I’m not clear on the details, but I think it’s something like this:
O_o
You pig!
Did I get that right?
My feet are wet.
If it took 24 hours to get accepted on this site,....
…..please tell me it doesn’t take 24 hours to get off it (and yes, that is grammatically correct)
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
I’m afraid escape is quite impossible, my friend.
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
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ARE YOU F#$%ING KIDDING ME!!!! ADAMS!!! JESUS TAPDANCING CHRIST YOU HAD 24 SQUARE FEET AND YOU MISSED IT ALL!! - OlenWhitaker
Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
/looks menacing
…
BAHAHAHA
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Lol, you know that doesn’t work.
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
Hard work always beats talent if talent doesn't work hard.
ARE YOU F#$%ING KIDDING ME!!!! ADAMS!!! JESUS TAPDANCING CHRIST YOU HAD 24 SQUARE FEET AND YOU MISSED IT ALL!! - OlenWhitaker
Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
Your menacing-attempt was about as effective :P
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Mmmm…no. It was better. =P
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
Hard work always beats talent if talent doesn't work hard.
ARE YOU F#$%ING KIDDING ME!!!! ADAMS!!! JESUS TAPDANCING CHRIST YOU HAD 24 SQUARE FEET AND YOU MISSED IT ALL!! - OlenWhitaker
Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
psht. You’re not very scary :)
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Hmph. Sure I am! >.>
I’ll tell you what’s scary, though – the PPP GDT. Those fellas are some kind of ticked right now.
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
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ARE YOU F#$%ING KIDDING ME!!!! ADAMS!!! JESUS TAPDANCING CHRIST YOU HAD 24 SQUARE FEET AND YOU MISSED IT ALL!! - OlenWhitaker
Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
Losing to the Habs does that to us. We’re all pretty sure this is the last game of our lives; Lebda scored, so the Apocalypse isn’t that far off.
Plus we kinda gave up a 3-1 lead.
And the refs suck.
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nothing is impossible for a jedi
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
I like the new guy.
Dirty jokes & now star wars? You’re always welcomed here. Haha
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by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 8:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
It’s the nickname my gf gave me. Don’t ask. We’re already well off the rails tonight!
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 10:44 PM EST up reply actions
You’re okay with your girlfriend calling you an abstaining monk?
Guess someone’s pretty lonesome at home.
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by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 11:03 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
pretty sure it has to do with the “light sabre”. Don’t tell Allie. Shhh
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 11:04 PM EST up reply actions
We’ve created a monster… I’m not touching this topic with a 10 foot pole.
G’night!
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by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 11:09 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Nah… Just Frank’s itchy trigger finger. Use multiple exclamation points or drop a quick f bomb & he hit that big red ban button
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by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 8:36 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Awww, man! You ruined my creep villain thang.
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
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ARE YOU F#$%ING KIDDING ME!!!! ADAMS!!! JESUS TAPDANCING CHRIST YOU HAD 24 SQUARE FEET AND YOU MISSED IT ALL!! - OlenWhitaker
Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
test
what the f bomb?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :P :P :D :O o.O
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Ahhh… Kids these days
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by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 8:41 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
YESSSS
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
Where do you find this stuff? Lol!
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by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 8:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I looked up “Zbynek Michalek” on google and it was like the 4th pic.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 8:58 PM EST up reply actions
I was looking for a new Twitter background (no, that pic is not my new background).
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
That’s Michalek. Assuming that naked baby’s his kid.
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by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 8:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Oh. Well. His belt buckle is tacky and he needs to pull up his pants. I don’t need to know what brand of underwear he wears, and neither does anyone else.
Haha! I was gonna go on the belt buckle thing but I feared jokes on why I was focussing on his groinal area
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by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 8:35 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
HE LOOKS JUST FINE, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
hahahahahaha, amazing.
sidney crosby is better than me.
by katielynn906 on Feb 24, 2011 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, what ya gon do aboat it? =P
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
tell me that's not an invite
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
It’s not…sigh.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
It was more of a defensive statement made in jest.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
Lindas1st would like to speak with you.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
dated a Linda, didn’t go so well. I lost her cat. Allie would be a 1st
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
Linda is his mom’s name.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 9:54 PM EST up reply actions
Whose mom? i got no scorecard, remember?
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 9:55 PM EST up reply actions
The guy, whose screen name is “Lindas1st” on Pensburgh. Linda is his mom. You know, he was Linda’s first child…
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
But what’s the guy’s name on first base?
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 10:01 PM EST up reply actions
Bradley Cooper
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by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 10:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Big fan. Just got The Hangover from Amazon. Watched He’s Just Not That Into You the other night. Dude was getting Scarlett Johansson and Jennifer Connelly. What else? Wedding Crashers, excellent work in that one.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
He ruined Face on the A Team movie…
By the by, I think you missed the joke. We were making fun of how Allie would only date Lindas1st if he looked like Cooper (Bradley not Sheldon).
We also figured that Allie would do Charlize Theron & I’m still looking for my Yvonne Strahovski… Lol
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by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 10:17 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Haven’t seen A Team yet. I’ll let you know once I have.
Yeah, I went back and read through that GDT. Just felt like talking about BC’s body of work, as opposed to his actual body.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
No, I said I don’t date much older men…unless that older man is Bradley Cooper.
Just thought I’d clear that up.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 10:26 PM EST up reply actions
Fair enough… But that Bradley Cooper comment will haunt you forever!
Bahahah
If Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too.
by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 10:32 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
If it haunts me with pics like this, then that's just fine with me...
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
Thank your stars I’m on my iPod touch. If I could post pictures the guys here would be happy!
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by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 10:59 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
cute pic… even though he’s squeezing his babies butt cheeks together
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LMAO
That seriously made me lol…it’s an adorbs pic even with the butt cheeks.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 8:57 PM EST up reply actions
lol ya it’s very cute. I love seeing the players with their kids and stuff… I like the family oriented guys… not so much the party types.
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Me too.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 9:00 PM EST up reply actions
moi aussi :)
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hey Leafer, great game tonight! I’m cheering for the Leafs :)
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yay thanks! :) I’d like it more if we won, but every game where Lebda scores is special
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D’AWWWWWWWWW
sidney crosby is better than me.
by katielynn906 on Feb 24, 2011 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
Just in time. I thought we were going to run out of people to overpopulate the planet.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 9:29 PM EST up reply actions
Be nice to baby z.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
Alright, but hurry up and get some skates on that kid. We might need him pretty soon here.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
that didn’t stop Marty! (St. Louis, not Brodeur)
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He’s not tall enough to ride the rides yet, so he must not meet your approval.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
I didn’t mean anything by it….just that taller players are easier to photograph. I’ll never get a decent shot of Conner unless I jump out on the ice with my camera.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 9:53 PM EST up reply actions
That is funny
Hometown Proud :)
"He loves hockey. He has soul." Mike Babcock about Sidney Crosby :)
Get better soon Sid...
Oh I know, I was just shoving it right back in your face =]
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 9:55 PM EST up reply actions
If there is a God.....
Please let Shero trade for somebody in like, THE NEXT 5 SECONDS!
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 8:27 PM EST reply actions
yeah like defensemen… Maybe Chris Higgins and Bryan McCabe for Eric Tangradi, Pascal Dupuis and a 4th Round Pick..
ummmm ...
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My feet are wet.
This post is getting more traffic than a game thread lol
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And me without a laptop.
If Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too.
by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 8:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Well, technically. A game thread gets the same amount of traffic in less amount of time.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 8:58 PM EST up reply actions
If for no other reason, it’s nice to bring in a couple of forwards recently who are actually tall enough to ride the rides.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 9:36 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
since this thread is a mixture of anything and everything, here is a cute vid to watch
http://video.blackhawks.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=894&id=98540
Wow Penburgh’s *hoppin’ tonight, and the Boys ain’t even playining. Nothing like bringing old friends back to get people talkin’ , ay.
*Now I know this is (Penburgh’s) correct Kiddo. It’s a contraction. Just like the it’s" in the previous sentence.
haha good job :D
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You missed his use of ain’t. Everyone knows that ain’t a word.
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
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Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
and his “playining” :P
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"I'm glad we've got the best fans in the league." - Tomas Kaberle on Leaf fans
That was an old fashion typo. As you probably can imagine I’m not a good typist.(Good word, hah? I bet you thought I would write typer) I only use 2 fingers and am very slow.
High school typing class – so glad I did that.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
you had typing class in high school?
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Yes. The girls to boys ratio was quite favorable.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
wow, you must have really gotten razed for some bad grammafication…
Hometown Proud :)
"He loves hockey. He has soul." Mike Babcock about Sidney Crosby :)
Get better soon Sid...
by mummabear87 on Feb 24, 2011 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
As of last year, "ain't" IS a word
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 10:23 PM EST up reply actions
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contractions_of_negated_auxiliary_verbs_in_English
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
Ain’t sayin it should be a word, it just is.
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
Thanx, BTW, big win tonight. Kessel’s * been on fire.
Again, the contraction Kessel’s , is that correct or should it be Kessel has… ? I don’t remember being taught (way back in the stone age) contracting the word “has” with an ’s and another word. Is that proper grammer?
haha yup you can contract with “has”
The whole team looked awesome :D WE’RE ONLY 4 POINTS OUT OF THE PLAYOFFS
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"I'm glad we've got the best fans in the league." - Tomas Kaberle on Leaf fans
ya I’m REALLY EXCITED
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The universe moves depending on where Sidney Crosby is on the ice - IHeartPenguins
"I'm glad we've got the best fans in the league." - Tomas Kaberle on Leaf fans
although I know this’ll be the closest we’ll get and we’ll end up in like 10th or something.
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The universe moves depending on where Sidney Crosby is on the ice - IHeartPenguins
"I'm glad we've got the best fans in the league." - Tomas Kaberle on Leaf fans
Have a lttle more faith Kiddo.
Anyway, if the Leafs ever do win it all, it will never be the same for you. I grew up a Red Sox (MLB) fan with one heartbreak after another. It got to the point where I expected monumental chokes. Then when they finally do win it all- everything changes. The Team no longer has that certain something that always made you root for them no matter what. The players change, get a sense of entitlement. And then all the coorporate fans come in and want to latch on to the “storied franchise”. Not to mention all the frontrunners that have suddenly become Red Sox fans (they’re called the pink hat society around here) because all of a sudden it’s the cool thing to do. Go to Fenway, see and be seen. It’s just not the same once you break a long curse.
by Lindas1st on Feb 24, 2011 10:43 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Fenway, baby
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
Look at that place now. It won’t be long before they put a seat on top off the Flag Pole.
by Lindas1st on Feb 24, 2011 10:55 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
LOL. So true, and yet, I’d rather have Frankenfenway than no Fenway at all, I think.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
Best seat in the house. Although you’ll probably walk funny later. HEY-O
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by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 10:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Took that tour back in October. Also did the Sam Adams one in the same day. Good times.
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Sounds just like our trip...
did you also take a romantic gondola ride on the Charles River?
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 11:43 PM EST up reply actions
Nah, I didn’t see it in service at the time. It was a bit cold/rainy that day, so maybe they weren’t doing it. But I took some decent pictures on the bridge that crosses the river.
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cam back for a sec
We’re already commercialised and corporatised unlike any other team in the League. I’m worried about that attitude change by the players, but I hope we’ve got enough intangibles to stop that :)
Anyways, I really have to go :P Bye!
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The universe moves depending on where Sidney Crosby is on the ice - IHeartPenguins
"I'm glad we've got the best fans in the league." - Tomas Kaberle on Leaf fans
And only one team (Buffalo) between them and the playoffs. Sometimes teams are only a few points out but have 4 or 5 teams to jump which is hard when eveyone is playing each other.
I really hope they make it for you.
Sabres
We get all the Sabres games up here and I’m gonna tell you, they don’t have enough to make the playoffs.. If they didn’t have Miller in goal, they’d have 24 points on the year!
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 10:36 PM EST up reply actions
Before the win a few days ago, we hadn’t beaten Buffalo in Buffalo since 2008. We’re kinda hoping everyone else will beat them for us :P
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The universe moves depending on where Sidney Crosby is on the ice - IHeartPenguins
"I'm glad we've got the best fans in the league." - Tomas Kaberle on Leaf fans
as a true hockey fan, you always have a nostalgic part of you that pulls for the "original six".
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
I just went to your SBN profile and seen you have 87 toal comments. Don’t make anoth….oh maann, too late there you are in the new comments box at the bottom.
Did you see this Leafer, I read is profile at exatly 87 comments. Maybe that’s a sign from the hockey Gods.
I’m all about the good luck
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
:O
Which reminds me, today I bought a can of Pepsi (Pepsi!) and got .87 back in change. It was awesome.
And I really have to go now :P
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The universe moves depending on where Sidney Crosby is on the ice - IHeartPenguins
"I'm glad we've got the best fans in the league." - Tomas Kaberle on Leaf fans
Wait, don't go yet...
we were just going to post some more Sid pics!
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 10:58 PM EST up reply actions
...
I was just trying to keep Leafer from her studies. I guess it isn’t going to work.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 11:02 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I was running out of room this far over in the thread anyway. Later, L1.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
Blake Griffin? That picture makes no sense. Circuits melting…
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by Alighieri on Feb 24, 2011 11:07 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
That picture makes no sense.
You’re just now realizing that about the stuff that I post? LOL
Oh, that reminds me – have to go work Orpik into the M*A*S*H pic somehow. What do you think, a nurse?
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 11:11 PM EST up reply actions
geez, I’m NOT at work and can’t keep up, it’s madness!
Hometown Proud :)
"He loves hockey. He has soul." Mike Babcock about Sidney Crosby :)
Get better soon Sid...
by mummabear87 on Feb 24, 2011 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
Here’s a good Kovy video of him playing keep away versus three guys.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Feb 24, 2011 10:11 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
awesome
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 24, 2011 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
Hey, this one’s okay to be late on. I missed the Neal trade.
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
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ARE YOU F#$%ING KIDDING ME!!!! ADAMS!!! JESUS TAPDANCING CHRIST YOU HAD 24 SQUARE FEET AND YOU MISSED IT ALL!! - OlenWhitaker
Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
DUDES YOU GOTTA BEAT CAROLINA TMRW, OK?
Certified Grabbo lover. GET WELL SOON, SID
The universe moves depending on where Sidney Crosby is on the ice - IHeartPenguins
"I'm glad we've got the best fans in the league." - Tomas Kaberle on Leaf fans
WE’RE ONLY 4 POINTS BEHIND THEM OMGOMGOMG
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The universe moves depending on where Sidney Crosby is on the ice - IHeartPenguins
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haha that would be kinda awesome if they tried helping us :D That also means they’d let us win on Saturday :P
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For your sake Leafer, for once in my life I am hoping the Leafs make the playoffs :)
Hometown Proud :)
"He loves hockey. He has soul." Mike Babcock about Sidney Crosby :)
Get better soon Sid...
by mummabear87 on Feb 24, 2011 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
Thank you! I’m so excited :P
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your welcome!
Hometown Proud :)
"He loves hockey. He has soul." Mike Babcock about Sidney Crosby :)
Get better soon Sid...
by mummabear87 on Feb 24, 2011 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
Well, I’m gonna head on out folks. Later!
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
Hard work always beats talent if talent doesn't work hard.
ARE YOU F#$%ING KIDDING ME!!!! ADAMS!!! JESUS TAPDANCING CHRIST YOU HAD 24 SQUARE FEET AND YOU MISSED IT ALL!! - OlenWhitaker
Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
…yeah, that’s definitely it.
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
Hard work always beats talent if talent doesn't work hard.
ARE YOU F#$%ING KIDDING ME!!!! ADAMS!!! JESUS TAPDANCING CHRIST YOU HAD 24 SQUARE FEET AND YOU MISSED IT ALL!! - OlenWhitaker
Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
Better not dream about you-know-who >:P
Certified Grabbo lover. GET WELL SOON, SID
The universe moves depending on where Sidney Crosby is on the ice - IHeartPenguins
"I'm glad we've got the best fans in the league." - Tomas Kaberle on Leaf fans
That cute Wings fan?
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
Hard work always beats talent if talent doesn't work hard.
ARE YOU F#$%ING KIDDING ME!!!! ADAMS!!! JESUS TAPDANCING CHRIST YOU HAD 24 SQUARE FEET AND YOU MISSED IT ALL!! - OlenWhitaker
Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
holy crap I have to do my essay. Good night everyone!
Certified Grabbo lover. GET WELL SOON, SID
The universe moves depending on where Sidney Crosby is on the ice - IHeartPenguins
"I'm glad we've got the best fans in the league." - Tomas Kaberle on Leaf fans
later…happy writing
Hometown Proud :)
"He loves hockey. He has soul." Mike Babcock about Sidney Crosby :)
Get better soon Sid...
by mummabear87 on Feb 24, 2011 10:42 PM EST up reply actions
Post #100 for the day
Thanks to everyone for making day 1 memorable. Y’all have a good night now, y’here!
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 24, 2011 11:33 PM EST reply actions
I’m really surprised Shero didn’t go for Hagman. He would fit right in with the Penguins and he could have been had for free off of waivers.
by Jeremywilhelm on Feb 25, 2011 4:42 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Oh yeah, and not excited about Kovalev at all. He is a flake and a cancer and softer than heated butter.
by Jeremywilhelm on Feb 25, 2011 4:43 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Not sure if he fits under our cap...
….but the Bruins just put Marco Sturm on waivers. He’s been an injury case the last couple of seasons, but can score goals… And after playing in the Bruins tight system, shouldn’t have too much of an adjustment to make to fit in with the Pens.
Just a thought…
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 25, 2011 1:29 PM EST reply actions
Sturm is is a cap hit of $3.5 Million, btw…
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 25, 2011 1:29 PM EST up reply actions
Pardon me
That was the Los Angeles Kings that put former Bruin Sturm on waivers, of course.
by LastSonOfKrypton on Feb 25, 2011 1:36 PM EST reply actions
He probably fits under the cap – but just barely. If we grabbed him, we likely wouldn’t be able to make any other deals without sending equal salary back.
Having said that, does Sturm make sense for us, or would we rather devote that some of that salary cap space to a third-pairing D to fill in down the stretch?
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
Hard work always beats talent if talent doesn't work hard.
ARE YOU F#$%ING KIDDING ME!!!! ADAMS!!! JESUS TAPDANCING CHRIST YOU HAD 24 SQUARE FEET AND YOU MISSED IT ALL!! - OlenWhitaker
Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
Sounds like Shero isn’t interested in more D.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 25, 2011 3:09 PM EST up reply actions
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