Here Come the Story of Hurricane: Pens Lose 4-1
by FrankD on Feb 26, 2011 1:31 AM EST
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First off, let me just say that I hope the music reference isn't lost on as many people as I fear it may be.
Secondly, this game killed me a little bit inside.
Thirdly...I have nothing.
Recap after the jump.
Let's look at the big picture here: How well are the new guys really playing? You can't really expect three guys who are fresh on a team to really pick up where they left off with their other clubs, but you can hope for a strong game all around even if it doesn't register on the scoresheet.
Since acquired last week, James Neal and Matt Niskanen have yet to register a point, but we're only looking at the former Dallas duo in their second game. Which perhaps leads to the next question. How many games is enough to really gauge the chemistry?
Alex Kovalev's first game since yesterday's trade found him coming up empty as well, minus four minutes in the penalty box. But No, 72 - yeah, he pulled the reversal jersey number trick - also missed on three shots and turned it over twice. Again, the conversation comes back to chemistry. Hockey may be a systematic game at the core, but each team operates differently. Still, with the exception of defenseman Brian Strait, AK was the only one who failed to register a shot in tonight's game.
As for the Canes, look how well Erik Cole plays when Brooks Orpik isn't on the ice. Given the often regurgitated history of the two, I'm sure he was more than happy to take advantage of the latest injury to the Pens' best defensive d-man. Cam Ward claimed the third star of the night on his 33 save performance, while Derek Joslin - who had four points in 18 games coming into the game - picked up two assists. Good times.
Mark it four losses in a row, even if the Pens did manage two points in that span. Another thing worth noting: the Pens have not won in regulation since Feb. 4 when they beat the Sabres 3-2.
Brush the dirt off your shoulders, Pens. Maple Leafs on Saturday night.
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That was a bit of a letdown. Talk to me people… Who on this team I need to menace with a large firearm?
If Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too.
to be expected. they’ve been playing over their heads, given the circumstances, so a crash and burn was only a matter of time.
they are starting to get bodies back from the IL, and that will help tremendously.
they also need time for the new guys to gel.
and Shero will prob add a D on Monday.
B/L – this is the bottom. they may bounce around down there for a short bit, but it WILL get better.
Am I the only one who actually thought the Pens played pretty darn well but were the victims of some really bad luck. The offense looked terrific to me, with the exception of actually putting the puck in the back of the net. For lines that have been so shaken up over the past two months, and with two new wingers and two of the top defense men out, I thought it was a very good effort. I believe that three of the goals came against the Michalek/Letang defense, but they haven’t been playing together, so it’s not surprising that there were some defensive breakdowns. I, again, thought Lovejoy was terrific on defense. I hope Bylsma starts playing him more and more.
Lastly, we saw that MAF needs some time off every now and then. What’s up with Bylsma not starting Johnson anymore?
Was really expecting to see Johnny get the start in Carolina where he has done pretty well.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 26, 2011 4:06 PM EST up reply actions
First game I’ve been to two years. Killed me inside, brought me back to life, and killed me again.
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-Roberto
by blackjackfishtaco on Feb 26, 2011 1:50 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Maybe I could have elaborated a bit more in the recap but I guess it was better served as a comment.
I didn’t want to believe it, but I felt like we were all up for some disappointment with this one. Three moves in less than a week. Too many new faces, a lack of chemistry…I felt this would wind up being a loss.
Wanted to at least see a better effort from all three of those guys though.
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While this stretch has been rough, what with an injury every game and all, I think there’s been positives. It is hard to gauge the new guys, but I liked what some brought to the table. For one, Neal throwing it to the net generated some chances, and there were moments early…despite the fact it seemed they were all playing on instinct rather than a plan…where the Neal-Staal-Kovalev line had a certain spark element that the team has been missing. Just some kind of line that can pick things up for the shifts to follow, and keep the offensive tempo up. I also was fairly impressed with Engelland in Orpik’s place tonight. For a guy who was our enforcer early in the year, he wasn’t making too many big mistakes on the top defensive pairing.
The bright side is that people are coming back soon. The catch is that they’ll still need a certain amount of time getting up to game speed and gelling with the new lines that will form around them as the roster comes back. It;s been a bit of a bummer the last week or more, but I’m really encouraged by what we’ve managed to do with so many out still.
(and if it’s any consultation the Capitals lost 6-0 to New York, for anyone still in a small rut)
PensBurgh penalty - Lavender - 2 Minutes for saying, "Woo! Offense," every time Zbynek Michalek touches the puck.
All that got me through this game was switching over periodically to see the Rangers put another one past Neuvirth.
lol, wish we could figure out how to do that…
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Get better soon Sid...
by mummabear87 on Feb 26, 2011 10:02 AM EST up reply actions
Funny about Neuvirth
That turd shut out the Penguins twice in a row stopping well over 60 shots in the process and he gives up half a dozen to the Rags on half as many shots? WTF. Guess Danny B. shouldn’t have said anything about shakey. Also firmly convinced the Caps inferiority complex has driven them to build a team to beat the Penguins at the expense of beating any of the other teams. Add to that their cheap shots and motivated play that they can’t match mpst nights.
Not much to say about this game vs. the Canes. Could tell very early it was going to be a tough one, that first goal was really bad defense, like they forgot about that guy. Matt Cooke, takes another bad penalty (seems like if there is any doubt whatsoever they’ll whistle Cookie for a penalty) this team CAN NOT take bad penalties! They took a couple vs. the Sharks and it cost them there as well.
As for Niskanen, Neal and Kovy; some good, some bad, Kovy is an amazing stick handler that obviously can be very helpful in getting the puck in the zone, Niskanen is so-so D Man but does do well getting shots on target, Neal is a big guy who can score. For what the trades cost the Pens they were all well made. Losing is getting very discouraging and last night I can’t say I thought they put up a good effort, need to put that in the rear view mirror and play hard vs. Toronto. ANOTHER team on the Playoff cusp playing well! Go Pens Go!
Agreed
Solid song reference
Whether the facts bear out or not (there is a lot of dispute on this), I agree. One of Dylan’s best.
Illinois: My governor is a bigger crook than your governor
not that there's a lot to choose from
I’ll go with “Tangled Up In Blue”
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 26, 2011 9:55 AM EST up reply actions
The studio version of Tangled Up in Blue is probably my favorite of his, along with Visions of Johanna. Then I have a lot of bootlegs of his live stuff and his renditions of Hurricane and Just Like a Woman were just better live than anything he could do in a studio.
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Had to play Essential Dylan after reading the post. Subterrainian Homesick Blues has to be my favorite though.
Put on your dancin' shoes.
Also an awesone song. The elitist in me loves it even more on vinyl.
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by FrankD on Feb 26, 2011 2:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
grrr, you guys were supposed to win this >:(
It would be nice if you could lose tonight to make up for it :)
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it was over in the first period
This time MAF couldn’t cover for the terrible defense. The Pens forwards couldn’t keep the puck for more than 20 seconds. Except the Staal, and Talbot’s line that were slightly better. Most of their shots were harmless. In the second things improved slightly, but nobody was going to the net tu finish. Kovy had a decent game, setting up some great chances, but neither Neal not Staal could finish. Kovy also had 2 penalties in the offensive zone, that didn’t help. Adams and Conner had a lousy game. But more importantly puck control was absent. Also the opposing teams know that Letang is the main threat, so any time he has the puck he gets one or 2 players on him, and ends up with a bad play or coughing it up. Hopefully Kunitz, Letestu and Martin, will attract more attention from the opposition, and open up some ice.Personally I rather see Sterling on the ice and the power play, than Conner.
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I agree with all of that...
….especially Sterling. I know I’m jocking this guy hard but it’s only magnified in my eyes by how bad Adams and Conner played, especially Conner. The next good game he has will be the first one I’ve seen! Outside of Kovy’s ability to handle the puck (he got it out of their zone alone numerous times) everyone seemed rushed again. The ’Canes overplayed Letang and Kovy and everybody else was looking for the puck to somehow magically appear on their stick. Frustrating.
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 26, 2011 9:45 AM EST up reply actions
Kovy
I figured with his 1st game, he would look like he had a little extra jump in his step. Not so much… I’m not sure if it’s just that he’s slow, or that he just doesn’t skate hard… but he looks really slow. The 2 penalties tonight(both in the offensive zone if I remember correctly) were hard to deal with… BUT, on the bright side… he had a couple really nice passes and showed that he has pretty good vision on the ice(not withstanding the pass to Straight that ended up in a breakaway for the Canes).
There's an 87% chance this post is sarcasm...
yeah, I thought he looked really slow too…
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Yes he looked really slow out there tonight. He was trailing behind Staal and Neal most of the night. He did show how skilled of a player he is. But sometimes that lead him into problems with trying to force passes and not always shooting. Thats what lead to all of his turnovers. If he simplifies his game a little bit, he should turn it around.
by StripesForLife on Feb 26, 2011 9:48 AM EST up reply actions
I think there’s a difference between slow and controlled. Face it, the “hard work and energy” our boys have shown has them looking like a bunch of atoms in a nuclear reactor. They’re all over the place.
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 26, 2011 9:52 AM EST up reply actions
true, our guys are crazy intense. That will be an adjustment for sure, for both Kovalev and Staal…
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Get better soon Sid...
top o’ the mornin’ to ya!!
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Get better soon Sid...
by mummabear87 on Feb 26, 2011 10:06 AM EST up reply actions
how’d ya find the GDT last night??
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by mummabear87 on Feb 26, 2011 10:09 AM EST up reply actions
The giveaway on that pass to Straight wasn’t all on Kovy. If Straight was more experienced or had more practice with Kovalev, that might have turned into a really slick play. Makes me want to see what Kovy could cook up with Sid or Geno….
waaahhh, I miss SID :(
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by mummabear87 on Feb 26, 2011 10:07 AM EST up reply actions
This is defintely turning into a support group!! The loss was depressing but everyone has made some great points, we have new players who need to gel, we need our D guys back, Letang can’t do it all, Poor Fleury – his numbers are taking a beating no matter how well he plays AND, this WAS the 4th game this week.
I think Staal and Neal are great together but I didn’t like Kovalev with them, maybe when Kunitz gets back he will be with Kovalev. The game sucked but as we move forward it WILL get better. It has to…
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Get better soon Sid...
which begs the question
If Johnson was scheduled to play today AND Flower had played all 3 games this week AND Johnson had shut them out earlier in the season, why didn’t Danny B. have Johnson start that game. I was scratching my head on that one all night. First time I’ve questioned the coach.
by 18-19-21 lineofthecentury on Feb 26, 2011 9:50 AM EST up reply actions
I was wondering the same thing…Fleury was so upset after the loss in OT with 4 seconds left that maybe he wanted to redeem himself. But still…
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by mummabear87 on Feb 26, 2011 10:01 AM EST up reply actions
It was a disappointing loss but, as you say, not hard to see coming. The roster was just such a hodgepodge: NHLers, AHLers, new guys, guys just back from injury… Plus, you’ve got to think that all these scratch-and-claw games (with extra minutes for most players) must be wearing them down a bit.
There were some positives, though. Matt Niskanen impressed me again. Last game it was largely due to rather low expectations, but I really thought he played well against the Hurricanes, and the stats confirm this (3 shots, 1 A/B, 3 hits, 1 takeaway, 1 blocked shot, and an even +/- ). And at least when he knocked out Eric Staal, it wasn’t from the blindside! Lovejoy and Engelland stepped up, too, putting in solid performances while playing far more minutes than usual. (Michalek, though, was flat out bad for a lot of the game.)
None of the forwards had a very good game, with the lines being disjointed and/or ineffective. I know that Kovy needs time to get adjusted to the system and his linemates, but, serioiusly, the scorekeepers were awfully generous in crediting him with just 2 giveaways. Conner was getting bumped off the puck all night and wasn’t able to capitalize mcuh on his speed, either. While just as small, Sterling is at least better able to get the puck in the net, so maybe it wouldn’t hurt to put him in. Joe Vitale should be used more on the penalty kill; he was one of WBS’ best, plus he can actually win draws.
I can’t say I expect too much better tonight—with no further practice—but here’s hoping for a rebound victory!
Well said, I agree 100% except I do expect better tonight.
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by mummabear87 on Feb 26, 2011 10:04 AM EST up reply actions
these last couple of weeks have been painful to watch with a shell of our team. Until we got some of our regular player back, it’s real hard to make a judgment on the new guys.
Hopefully getting back Kunitz, Letestu and Martin real soon can get this turned around.
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yes!!!
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by mummabear87 on Feb 26, 2011 10:05 AM EST up reply actions
It could be worse, we could be the Caps and just get shellacked by the Rangers with an (almost) healthy squad.
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soooo glad I’m not a Caps fan, atleast we have some VERY valid reasons for what is happening…
Can’t help but cringe about Mike Green though…“inner ear trauma”
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by mummabear87 on Feb 26, 2011 10:18 AM EST up reply actions
Disappointing
And Bylsma should have started Johnson in net. Not sure where his head’s at—why
oh why did you start MAF. Just a bad move, period.
Kovy looked slow and lazy; sure hope he gets with the game.
And Neal and company—I expect more out of them too, to stand up and be noticed.
This just sucks—the Pens missing all their guys. Glad Sid helped us with all those wins
when he was on his scoring tear and beating the crap out of everyone. All those points
from then are helping us now to be where we are.
I do feel sorry for whoever wins the 8th place seed in the East because they will have
to play the Flyers. Ouch.
Cheers for the Pens! Cheers for the Canucks!
Crosby for Hart.......Letang for Norris.........Keslord for Selke
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by PensFanInDenver on Feb 26, 2011 10:21 AM EST reply actions
True enough.
At this point I’m praying it isn’t US in 8th spot…double Ouch!
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by mummabear87 on Feb 26, 2011 10:31 AM EST up reply actions
That would be a TRIPLE OUCH.
Say what you will those Flyers are a very good team—and a hot one too.
I know we all hate them but I dare I say it…..respect them now. At least I do.
I’d much rather just hate em.
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by PensFanInDenver on Feb 26, 2011 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
we aren’t such tough talkers without Sid…lol
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by mummabear87 on Feb 26, 2011 10:48 AM EST up reply actions
Cryers
Smoke and mirrors over in Eastern Penn. very few injuries, lot of depth, solid team. Don’t worry though they won’t fail to disappoint their fan base again. I hope whomever finishes 8th is a physical team and at least takes them to 6. Put your money on the Cryers to win it all if you like losing. You’ll see.
it’s ok, we can handle the Flyers :) /hopes
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Here's Hoping
The Leafs lay a giant goose egg tonight! The Pens really need the win!
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by PensFanInDenver on Feb 26, 2011 10:58 AM EST up reply actions
That would be a nice boost of confidence :)
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by mummabear87 on Feb 26, 2011 11:00 AM EST up reply actions
Shame… We do need the win. Just wish it wasn’t at the expense of the Leafs.
Better them than us anyhow, we’re due a regulation win!
If Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too.
wish it wasn’t at the expense of the Leafs.
I like you. :D
by leaflover4ever on Feb 26, 2011 11:04 AM EST up reply actions
Of course…
Wait… You’re not Leafer.
Did someone let Leafer into the cloning device again?
If Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too.
:P
I joined SBN before she did. AND, I’m older. :D
by leaflover4ever on Feb 26, 2011 11:14 AM EST up reply actions
hahaha, I’ll let her keep the role of pet. :P
by leaflover4ever on Feb 26, 2011 11:19 AM EST up reply actions
We’ll make fun of her tomorrow. I may even drop by PPP if I can wake up in time.
If Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too.
You’re assuming the Pens will win. ;P
you should drop by PPP though, lots of fun over there. :D
by leaflover4ever on Feb 26, 2011 11:26 AM EST up reply actions
sure. We’ll give you guys a point just to be nice :)
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yeah, I don’t mind if they get a point. :D
by leaflover4ever on Feb 26, 2011 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
what if I was really really really nice to you guys?
Do we get two in that case?
If Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too.
no, you see we’re trying to make the PLAYOFFS!!!1.
by leaflover4ever on Feb 26, 2011 11:43 AM EST up reply actions
Leafs fans are mean! I tried to be nice but they won’t give me their points!
If Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too.
We might have considered it if you guys had, you know, won last night.
/still bitter
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yes, this. It’s your own fault you can’t have our points. :P
by leaflover4ever on Feb 26, 2011 11:46 AM EST up reply actions
leaf me outta this.(see what I did there?) I was out making a living this morning!
If Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too.
Stupid time zones :P
I see what you did there. Here, you can have some brownie points. But no real points :)
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last time I tried giving out brownie points, some people (wg included) stole them all :/
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that
was the 87th comment
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does ‘this morning’ for you = last night for me?
by leaflover4ever on Feb 26, 2011 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
yep, he lives in Singapore
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technically we crossed over to yesterday… So what the tech am I still doing up?
If Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too.
see you tonight/in the morning for the game!
by leaflover4ever on Feb 26, 2011 11:52 AM EST up reply actions
Night ya crazy Leafs fans! If I wake up early enough, consider PPP infiltrated
If Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too.
I’ll keep an eye out for you, if i’m even there.
/curse packing
by leaflover4ever on Feb 26, 2011 11:55 AM EST up reply actions
It’s been infiltrated for the past several weeks, if you know what I mean. ;-)
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.
psht, you’re one of us :)
Certified Grabbo lover. GET WELL SOON, SID
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Yeah, not.
I do have a sorta-freaky story about tonight’s game, though…
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#$%ING KIDDING ME!!!! ADAMS!!! JESUS TAPDANCING CHRIST YOU HAD 24 SQUARE FEET AND YOU MISSED IT ALL!! - OlenWhitaker
Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
which is..?
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Well, I was playing my beloved NHL ‘04 game yesterday, using my Blues franchise. Osgood had played the last several games in net, so I gave him a rest in the game against the Leafs…in favor of Brent Johnson, the backup. And I lost 3-2 in OT. So, if Johnson starts…well, that’ll probably be the score of the game.
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
Hard work always beats talent if talent doesn't work hard.
ARE YOU F#$%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.
AWESOME THANK YOU YAY WE WIN
.. playoffs!
and umm you guys get a point, so that’s good :)
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Lol.
I’ll tell you why I lost, though. It’s because the Leafs had Gary Roberts. He scored both of their regulation goals.
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#$%ING KIDDING ME!!!! ADAMS!!! JESUS TAPDANCING CHRIST YOU HAD 24 SQUARE FEET AND YOU MISSED IT ALL!! - OlenWhitaker
Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
aww I miss Roberts :)
Certified Grabbo lover. GET WELL SOON, SID
The universe moves depending on where Sidney Crosby is on the ice - IHeartPenguins
"I'm glad we've got the best fans in the league." - Tomas Kaberle on Leaf fans
And Mogilny had the OT winner. =P
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
Hard work always beats talent if talent doesn't work hard.
ARE YOU F#$%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.
Almo! He was my first favourite player :D
sigh, those were the days
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Yep. Sundin, McCabe, Tucker, and Antropov were all on the team too, along with a bunch of guys I’ve only vaguely heard of. They’re actually leading the Eastern Conference in my virtual-2003 world. =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.
Mats was mine. Probably because he was the only guy I knew about.
by leaflover4ever on Feb 26, 2011 1:25 PM EST up reply actions
I always loved Mats, but he didn’t become my favourite Leaf until McCabe became a mutant. He’s my all-time favourite Leaf though
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"I'm glad we've got the best fans in the league." - Tomas Kaberle on Leaf fans
I didn’t really become a diehard til a few years ago, so to be honest I hardly even remember anyone else. :P
Other than Tie Domi, that is. I liked him.
by leaflover4ever on Feb 26, 2011 1:29 PM EST up reply actions
PLAOYFFS!!!1
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"I'm glad we've got the best fans in the league." - Tomas Kaberle on Leaf fans
Lol.
Oh, so while we’re talking about the game. Should I start Reimer in fantasy? My other option would be Robin Lehner, who’s playing the Flyers (bad matchup).
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.
START REIMER
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Hey Leafer
Are you and WG going steady now??
LOL
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by PensFanInDenver on Feb 26, 2011 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
haha I dunno. I think we’re still waiting on wedding speech people
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hahaha
Like Kate and William!
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by PensFanInDenver on Feb 26, 2011 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
I’m going all girly-girl and getting excited for the royal wedding. :P
by leaflover4ever on Feb 26, 2011 1:37 PM EST up reply actions
Lol. I’m not sure why people are so excited about that.
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.
It’s a WEDDING. and it’s ROYAL.
I dunno, I’m pathetic. :P
by leaflover4ever on Feb 26, 2011 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
I agree with your self-assessment. ;-)
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#$%ING KIDDING ME!!!! ADAMS!!! JESUS TAPDANCING CHRIST YOU HAD 24 SQUARE FEET AND YOU MISSED IT ALL!! - OlenWhitaker
Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
He’s more interesting than Charles. And you know, princes, princesses, fairy tales.. :P
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And we’re Canadian, so he’ll be our figurehead someday. :D
by leaflover4ever on Feb 26, 2011 1:41 PM EST up reply actions
I’d say go for it. :D
He’ll be all mad and ready to play well because he let in four against the Habs.
by leaflover4ever on Feb 26, 2011 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
fail
*PLAYOFFS!!!1
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Haha, I thought you intentionally misspelled it.
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
Hard work always beats talent if talent doesn't work hard.
ARE YOU F#$%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.
Yes, we can, it’ll take everyone healthy (assuming no Sid) and playing 100%, and some good bounces. Would be nice to have the boy back by then though…
Hometown Proud :)
"He loves hockey. He has soul." Mike Babcock about Sidney Crosby :)
Get better soon Sid...
by mummabear87 on Feb 26, 2011 10:59 AM EST up reply actions
haha, we = the Leafs. I’m assuming you guys will be higher than 8th :)
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I sure hope so :)
Hometown Proud :)
"He loves hockey. He has soul." Mike Babcock about Sidney Crosby :)
Get better soon Sid...
by mummabear87 on Feb 26, 2011 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
/hopes, knowing said hopes will be crushed. :P
by leaflover4ever on Feb 26, 2011 11:14 AM EST up reply actions
its been depressing & is only getting worse,i’m not an old man but i’m no spring chicken either, & never can i remember a season so ravaged by injuries like OUR BELOVED penguins are going thru, not this many players & games… not in any other sport… this season started out with such promise, new arena, etc…. i agree, this game too killed me alittle bit inside as well, partially cause i live in carolina, & 2, i knew it was a bad sign that we were going for the season sweep & seeing MAF in goal was a bad move, but hindsight is 20/20… bylsma is HUMAN, even though disco dan seems almost robotic in his routines
Robotic made me laugh
it was plain DUMB for him to start Flower.
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by PensFanInDenver on Feb 26, 2011 10:42 AM EST up reply actions
This game reminded me of one of my favorite songs
"Look at Lemieux! Oh my goodness, what a goal, what a move! Oh baby!" - Bob Cole
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Sterling sent to WBS....someone healthy?
Sterling was sent down, who is coming back? wooooo
Get in the fast lane grandma, the bingo game is ready to roll!
Could mean Letestu is back
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THIS would be great news!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by PensFanInDenver on Feb 26, 2011 11:27 AM EST up reply actions
Pessimist: Letestu could still just be a scratch
Optimist: Sid’s back! W00t!
If Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too.
OMG SID’S BACK?!
….
thanks for bringing my hopes up
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I’m prepared to be badly disappointed tml… But on the off chance that I’m right… I WIN!
If Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too.
Actually, wg wins. He predicted Sid would be back in the next 3 weeks way before you :)
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yes, that’s right. She can’t vote. :P
by leaflover4ever on Feb 26, 2011 11:55 AM EST up reply actions
neither can you!
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He’s definitely not the one who’s back.
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RDS is reporting that Crosby has stopped his off-ice training, meaning he’s likely not to come back this season. Has anyone else heard this?
/chuckles at the jumpers
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#$%ING KIDDING ME!!!! ADAMS!!! JESUS TAPDANCING CHRIST YOU HAD 24 SQUARE FEET AND YOU MISSED IT ALL!! - OlenWhitaker
Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
/drags wg along
Certified Grabbo lover. GET WELL SOON, SID
The universe moves depending on where Sidney Crosby is on the ice - IHeartPenguins
"I'm glad we've got the best fans in the league." - Tomas Kaberle on Leaf fans
NO! Sid or no Sid, I want to live!
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
Hard work always beats talent if talent doesn't work hard.
ARE YOU F#$%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.
BUT.. SID
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But…cheeseburgers! I can’t have those if I’m dead!
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#$%ING KIDDING ME!!!! ADAMS!!! JESUS TAPDANCING CHRIST YOU HAD 24 SQUARE FEET AND YOU MISSED IT ALL!! - OlenWhitaker
Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
I’m sure the good folks in heaven have all that arranged :P
Disclaimer: Suicide is never a good idea.
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REALLY? =D
(And duh, lol. I just read the Phaedo yesterday, and that’s one of the things that gets addressed in it. Suicide = bad.)
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
Hard work always beats talent if talent doesn't work hard.
ARE YOU F#$%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.
Just imagine, a place filled with hockey, cheeseburgers, and Wings and Flyers fans!
haha, just throwing it out there for everyone else :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
/slobber
Wait a minute. Doesn’t the place we are now have all that stuff? AND calamari?!
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#$%ING KIDDING ME!!!! ADAMS!!! JESUS TAPDANCING CHRIST YOU HAD 24 SQUARE FEET AND YOU MISSED IT ALL!! - OlenWhitaker
Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
Yeah, but I’m sure there’s an unlimited supply in heaven. And you don’t need money.
They probably have a lifetime supply of Pepsi there! And Aero!
Certified Grabbo lover. GET WELL SOON, SID
The universe moves depending on where Sidney Crosby is on the ice - IHeartPenguins
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Lifetime supply, eh? So we could just be like:
/throws Pepsi
/throws Pepsi
/throws Pepsi
/throws Pepsi
/throws Pepsi
over and over?
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
Hard work always beats talent if talent doesn't work hard.
ARE YOU F#$%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.
haha yup. Wouldn’t that be fun? :P
I think that would also mean there are no chaperones in heaven…
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Yeah, really! That stuff is the shiznit.
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#$%ING KIDDING ME!!!! ADAMS!!! JESUS TAPDANCING CHRIST YOU HAD 24 SQUARE FEET AND YOU MISSED IT ALL!! - OlenWhitaker
Went away to Leafland for a day. It was nice, even though they lost. And I became a Certified Grabbo Lover.
hmm. I guess I can’t really say much about it, the only time I’ve had squid is in clam chowder.
by leaflover4ever on Feb 26, 2011 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
Haha, you’ve gotta have fried calamari sometime. Amazing
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
Hard work always beats talent if talent doesn't work hard.
ARE YOU F#$%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.
Nope, is there a link?
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Other (Quebecois) sources add that he’s consulted a number of specialists who advise him to shut it down for the year. But also that his agent, Pat Brisson, says that those are just rumors.
Can Anyone Translate?
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by PensFanInDenver on Feb 26, 2011 12:22 PM EST up reply actions
sure
just give me a sec
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Bad News for Sidney Crosby
Sidney Crosby has stopped his off-ice training and the possibility that his season is over is becoming more and more likely.
According to sources, Crosby is still experiencing concussion-like symptoms.
The Pittsburgh Penguins captain talked to several specialists and players who have suffered the same fate, and knows that returning to the game too quickly is a serious mistake.
The general manager of the Penguins, Ray Shero, did not hesitate to move on by acquiring James Neal, Matt Niskanen, and Alex Kovalev
Certified Grabbo lover. GET WELL SOON, SID
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oh I didn’t know that was in french. I don’t mind doing it.
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Sidney Crosby has stopped his off-ice training and the scenario that his season is over is becoming more and more plausible.
According to several sources, Crosby remains bothered by the symptoms from his concussion.
The Pittsburgh Penguins captain has spoken with several specialists, as well as players who have dealt with the same thing, and he is aware that returning to the game too soon could be a serious mistake.
Penguins GM Ray Shero has not hesitated to move on the trade market, making the acquisitions of James Neal, Matt Niskanen, and Alex Kovalev.
aw, beat me to it
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If
This is true one word comes to mind;
f***
Say it aint so. Say it aint so.
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by PensFanInDenver on Feb 26, 2011 12:33 PM EST up reply actions
this is so quebecois :P
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haha, I accidentally pressed backspace when the cursor wasn’t on the comment, so it went back and I had to start over too
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A new blow for Crosby
The NHL’s superstar, Sidney Crosby, was not able to train off-ice because of concussion-like symptoms. This is according to some sources Friday night.
Although some believe that this is further proof that Crosby’s season is probably over, his agent continues to recommend caution regarding these comments.
“These are just rumours,” said Pat Brisson, of CAA Sports LLC Agency QMI, when asked to confirm these claims.
On Friday, Crosby misssed his 22nd consecutive game. The Penguins must also cope with the loss of Evgeni Malkin, who has been out since Feb 4 because of an injured knee.
Crosby recently returned to his home in Cole Harboour, in Nova Scotia, and returned to Pittsburgh, where he was seen around the lockerroom for training on Monday.
To account for these glaring absences, Ray Shero, the general manager of the company owned by Mario Lemieux has conducted three* trades to get James Neal, Matt Niskanen, and Alex Kovalev
*actually two trades
This was more loosely translated
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no problem :)
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I felt I should personalise it :P
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That article was filled with a bunch of expressions and usages that can’t be directly translated into English (like the conditional “ne serait plus en mesure” to show speculation), so I’m pretty sure my translation would be fairly personalized, too.
How well do you know quebecois? I’ve learned some by reading the hockey press, but, over all, for a Parisian girl, that’s some pretty strange stuff there.
you’re from Paris? that’s pretty awesome.
I’ve learned the simplified french they teach us in Canada. It’s not really French french, and it’s not joual, so it’s hard to understand when people actually communicate :P
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The universe moves depending on where Sidney Crosby is on the ice - IHeartPenguins
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I’m actually from the US—Pittsburgh, could you guess?—but I’ve been living in Paris for a while now. Lately, I have to be in the States (i.e. away from France) more than I’d like, but the bonus is I get to go to Pens games! It gets a bit old having to stay up till 4 am to watch them..
Spoken quebecois is very bizarre, I think. But I love listening to interviews of Max, MAF, and Tanger; do you ever hear them?
haha yeah I do. It’s really hard for me to keep up though, that’s why I like hearing fellow english-speakers try to speak French, like Sid. His accent est horrible :P
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He could certainly use a refresher trip to Rimouski. But good on him for trying.
Have you ever seen Têtes à Claques.tv? Some Parisian friends turned me on to it. I don’t get some of them—the humour as well as the language—but I find this one hysterical:
www.tetesaclaques.tv/le_cross-check
I love Pittsburgh, too.
Lucky you. Very lucky!
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by PensFanInDenver on Feb 26, 2011 1:37 PM EST up reply actions
No
I am from Connecticut. which is a good place, too.
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by PensFanInDenver on Feb 26, 2011 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
Just Saw This
I’ve always been a Steelers fan—my dad was a big fan, old blue coller, hard working,etc. it stuck with me.
Always liked Hockey too, Liked watching Mario and company—and Gretz too in the 90s.
Then Sid came along and I was hooked—again. I always root for the teams of Pittsburgh.
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by PensFanInDenver on Feb 27, 2011 3:48 PM EST up reply actions
Paris
I love Paris. I love All of France.
Can’t speak a word of French, though.
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by PensFanInDenver on Feb 26, 2011 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don’t want any more bad news. I just can’t take it.
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by PensFanInDenver on Feb 26, 2011 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
or.. yknow.. he could’ve stopped his off-ice training to start his on-ice training?
Right?
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Seriously, has anyone seen anything on this in English? My search engines just keep giving me stuff in French.
you know what this means
It’s all a rumour started by those darned Habs. SID IS SAFE :D
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by Leafer87 on Feb 26, 2011 12:56 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
No, haven’t heard that. But the deal with Sid is that you never know how long it will take to feel better. Look a it this way, I rather have him take all the time he needs, even if it is till next season, than come back “early”, for the sake of the playoffs, get knocked out again and be done forever (playing hockey). It’s not like the window for the Pens to win rge Cup again will close after this ear. Completely the opposite .
The Hockey Dr.
They could be bringing back Letestu and maybe scratch Vitale.
Letestu was aiming for this weekend anyway.
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Hometown Proud :)
"He loves hockey. He has soul." Mike Babcock about Sidney Crosby :)
Get better soon Sid...
lol
Hometown Proud :)
"He loves hockey. He has soul." Mike Babcock about Sidney Crosby :)
Get better soon Sid...
by mummabear87 on Feb 26, 2011 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
Kovy
You can definitely see how talented this guy is, but to me it looked like he was trying to force passes to staal and neal when perhaps he could’ve shot or held on longer. It was almost as if he was trying too hard to make his team-mates look good to justify the trade to said team-mates.
I’m glad someone else saw that. I felt bad dumping on him here, but during the game I was yelling at Kovy (via my computer) not to pass to him. Do you think he’s not quite got his timing back? Or maybe he feels so much pressure, he’s squeezing the stick?
could be, his shot accuracy could definitely use some work. To me he always seems shocked when he scores, I think it’s a surprise to everyone that it hit the net. Yes I know that’s a little harsh, but i’m a little frustrated by the lack of finishers (sid, malkin)
To me he always seems shocked when he scores
LOL. But you’re right about that.
Neal ought to fill some of that gap. Plus Kunitz will be back soon. Still, we could really use Staal to hit the net.
Poor Jordie
I hate to agree with ya’s but who can argue?? I love Staal right to death but he is not a finesse kind of player. Before he was our first line center it wasn’t so bad when he missed because we had the other guys (87,71) but now that he is getting sooo many opportunities it is very obvious that he just doesn’t have that instinct. I’d also like to see some proof from the Pens Report that they are working on “tip ins” with him because I swear he tips more out than in. Ok, that’s all the negative about Staalsy that I will utter…
Hometown Proud :)
"He loves hockey. He has soul." Mike Babcock about Sidney Crosby :)
Get better soon Sid...
I was pointing out that I thought Kovy was trying to force passes that weren’t there, and then getting deflected away.
by The Malk-Man on Feb 26, 2011 2:37 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve lost a lot of exciement I had for this season. I can’t remember exactly what game, but I do remember (and maybe some of you do also) a game where Sid had just got his 4th or 5th point, or maybe it was his 3rd goal of a hat-trick, but anyway – he was on that torrid streak, the Pens was in first and everything was wonderful. Whatever it was I remember writing in the GDT that I wanted time to stop right then and there because everything was simple perfect at that precise moment.
I’m now at the point where I hope we can get Sid back for a few weeks, limp into the playoffs (which isn’t a guarantee at this point) and then make something special happen.
Some say he's the greatest hockey player ever, alls we know is... he's called "The Kid"!
Watching The Pens
Play without Sid is like having a slice of cake with no Icing on top. No frosting.
it’s just NOT the same.
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by PensFanInDenver on Feb 26, 2011 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
WRONG!!
It’s like having a slice of cake with frosting and WITHOUT the CAKE.
Sid is the Pens cake and everyone else is the frosting/garnish and all the other stuff around it.
Some say he's the greatest hockey player ever, alls we know is... he's called "The Kid"!
it’s ROUGHHHH, but I think it’s our job as “real fans” to not give up on these guys. Realistically, Sid and Malkin will be back healthy next year and you’ll be having fun again.
True
Thanks for the reality check!
Hometown Proud :)
"He loves hockey. He has soul." Mike Babcock about Sidney Crosby :)
Get better soon Sid...
The real tough to accept. I’m still looking for success this season.
Some say he's the greatest hockey player ever, alls we know is... he's called "The Kid"!
We’ll make the playoffs….guarantee it…….even without Crosby and Malkin. We will be a different team once Martin Orpik Kunitz and company are healthy and with the additions of Neal and Kovalev and maybe one more forward, could surprises some teams
Our D/goaltending has been great all year, playoff games are not the same as regular season. Our Cup chances are diminished without 87 & 71 but with solid D, we could be what Montreal was last season.
"Micheal Micheal Motorcycle".....Mike Lange
by Randy F on Feb 26, 2011 1:16 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
you guys can make the playoffs. Don’t worry about that
Certified Grabbo lover. GET WELL SOON, SID
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"I'm glad we've got the best fans in the league." - Tomas Kaberle on Leaf fans
you guys ….
you guys …
WHAT!!
you guys…
Ohh my God…
//shakes head in deap disappointment
Some say he's the greatest hockey player ever, alls we know is... he's called "The Kid"!
haha
*deep :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
I know you’re not going to buy the typo excuss again, so I’m going with the :
“ I was just testing you to see if you were paying attention”. excuss.
Some say he's the greatest hockey player ever, alls we know is... he's called "The Kid"!
Did you guys see what Nick Kypreos Tweeted today?
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.
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