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Sunday, 17 January 2010 06:47 pm
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We knew this was coming. But we hoped it was another few years down the road.
The Pittsburgh media have put in motion the beginning of the end of Evgeni Malkin with the Penguins.
Like Ron Cook last week, Rob Rossi has jumped into the bash-Malkin discussion. Sadly, the seeds for this Rossi article were planted way back in the early-to-mid-'90s, when journalists began having personal vendettas against foreign hockey players because they wouldn't grant interviews or were just generally standoffish toward the media.
Pittsburgh media, renowned for being some of the most prejudiced and back-stabbing in the country, are slowing turning the tide against Evgeni Malkin. It's shocking and disgusting. But it was to be expected.
The title of Rob Rossi's Sunday column, "Malkin paid like Crosby, needs to play like him," sucks you in, making you think that the article will be about Malkin's current slump, some fancy stat comparisons between Sid and Geno, and how the Penguins might fare if Malkin doesn't start showing his brilliance on a nightly basis.
And actually, Rossi touches upon this stuff...for maybe 8 sentences. The rest of the article is Rossi giving Sidney Crosby the journalistic equivalent of a reach-around, applauding Sid for handling the Canadian media with deftness while chastising Malkin for not doing the same. And it is almost maddening to think that this happens BECAUSE Malkin is in a slump. While setting the pace for the Penguins during the regular season AND the playoffs last year, the media wasn't saying a word. Watching this Malkin kid come into his own while learning the finer points of the English language was arguably the story of the year for every Pens fan. The media knew this and churned out feel-good story after feel-good story about Malkin.
After the jump, it's time to assess Rossi's column...and read his whinefest about Malkin not falling over himself to give the media what they want, consequently turning journalists and their egos against him.
And this is anything but a bash-Crosby piece coming from us.
If the day comes when Penguins fans are split into Malkin and Crosby camps, it's all over.
Rob Rossi doesn't even try to hide his prejudice against Evgeni Malkin.
Here is his bio from the Trib.
Definition of unprofessional.
Fuck you.
After the jump, we explore Rossi's "article."
Right now, [ Malkin ] is to the best player debate what Conan O'Brien is to "The Tonight Show." Actually, O'Brien's future with NBC might be more promising than the Penguins' Stanley Cup hopes if Malkin doesn't rediscover is galloping greatness.
Hope Rossi didn't hurt his arm reaching for this joke.
Crosby was a marvel this past week in Western Canada, expertly handling off-ice responsibilities that Malkin usually begs to ignore (even in the comforts of Pittsburgh) — often using the excuse of a limited understanding of English to avoid PR situations that Crosby has handled since he was, oh, 13.
"Using the excuse of a limited understanding of English."
What a condescending statement.
Let's send the Penguins to the KHL.
Let's see how Crosby deals with the Russian media.
It is a shame that, all of a sudden, Malkin dealing with the media is now a concern.
The only people concerned about that? The media.
If Malkin never speaks to anyone in the media ever again, we wouldn't blink.
As fans, we personally couldn't care less.
But yet the media will have you believe that it's a big deal. Such a shame.
And it's undoubtedly maddening to Pittsburgh journalists that Dmitry Chesnokov from PUCK DADDY
has gotten the best info from Malkin and has consequently penned the best pieces by far.
Dmitry's articles are the best.
No loaded questions, not purposely making questions hard to understand.
The results are candid answers from Malkin.
Crosby is on pace for a career-best season in goals and faceoff percentage. That he was the superstar center absorbing the heat during the Penguins' recent losing ways, even though he was the player least responsible for those losses, only enhanced Crosby's Hart Trophy credentials by my voting eyes.
Man, how sad is it that Rossi has a say in things that will forever stand in NHL history books?
Horrifying thought.
In a circle jerk with Joe Starkey at the end of the article,
Rossi suggests the Pens trade for Petr Sykora to give Malkin a winger.
Laughable on more than one account.
1) He addresses why Malkin is in a slump, which is what the article should have addressed.
2) He honestly suggests trading for Petr Sykora?
3) Joe Starkey basically calls Rossi a joke, saying Malkin will be fine.
If you went to your boss at Sheetz and said the Pens should trade for Sykora, you'd be fired.
But it's okay to come up with this foolish nonsense when you work at a newspaper.
What you say on the Internet echoes in eternity.
Time to look at some more of Rossi's asinine commentary.
February 24, 2009.
The clown actually suggests the Pens should trade Crosby during the 2009 offseason. [ FANHOUSE ]
He likens the prospective deal to the Eric Lindros trade,
wherein the Pens would get a shitload of prospects for Crosby.
Unbelievable.
March 8, 2009.
Having to face talking about Crosby slumping, Rossi chalks it up to pressure. [ TRIB ]
If you read that article, it is a nonstop excuse fest. Seriously go read it. Rossi went out of his way to protect Crosby.
And yet he writes a half-ass column about Malkin being a joke. No defending, nothing.
November 15, 2010. (Recap of Guerin Boston game) [ TRIB ]
THIS MAY MAKE YOUR HEAD EXPLODE:
Rossi: I don’t hold [ Crosby's ] three assists in seven games without Malkin against him, especially when every player I spoke with during Crosby’s slump came to his defense – including Malkin, who lauded Crosby’s leadership. From what I can tell, this Penguins team is more his than any during his three years as captain.
Notice, in Rossi's article from Sunday, that he makes no mention of Crosby coming to Malkin's defense.
Which Crosby has done on more than one occasion in recent weeks.
What a sad double standard the media gives foreign players.
How can you flip out over one slump? Is Rossi bipolar?
January 16, 2010. The best article of all.
The article he typed right before slamming Malkin.
It's titled "Penguins star Malkin stays up despite slump." [ TRIB ]
If you want to read a decent column about Malkin, read this: [ GLOBE AND MAIL ]
"I can unequivocally say there is no language barrier when talking to Evgeni Malkin,” answered Bylsma. “He's really smart. It may not be perfect English in front of the cameras. It may not be perfect English in private either, but … he gets it. He definitely understands everything. He's a guy who wants more from himself and expects more from himself; looks at certain aspects of our team and says, ‘I need to provide more.' And he wears it on his sleeve."
Wow. Interesting.
Gotta love how no journalist in Pittsburgh even tries to get a quote like that.
Since Rob Rossi or Ron Cook can't do their homework, we'll do it for them.
We looked into a few things, trying to compare Crosby and Malkin through 50 games last year.
Crosby had about 20 more points through 50 games than Malkin has this year.
And people said he was slumping.
Then we took a shot at something. We wanted to explore not only Malkin, but who he played with.
His most common linemate through 50 games last year was Petr Sykora.
Through 50 games last year, Malkin's main linemate, Petr Sykora, had 37 points.
Hope you're sitting down.
We broke down Sykora's points through 50 games last seasonto see how many times
he either assisted, scored, or was factored in with Evgeni Malkin on scoring plays.
Out of Sykora's 37 points, 21 of those points were with Malkin.
This year, Malkin has 44 points in 43 games. He missed seven games.
Safe to say if he would have played in all 50 games, he'd have about 50-54 points.
Last year through 50 games, Malkin had 75 points.
But take Petr Sykora out of those points?
He would have had 54.
We're not trying to make excuses here, either, but it's pretty easy to see.
Couple an injury, the loss of a major linemate, and playing a chunk of the season with Chris Bourque...
and you have a Malkin slump.
NOT TO MENTION MALKIN NOT GETTING POINTS ON THE PENS SHIT POWERPLAY
NOT TO MENTION MALKIN NOT GETTING POINTS ON THE PENS SHIT POWERPLAY
NOT TO MENTION MALKIN NOT GETTING POINTS ON THE PENS SHIT POWERPLAY
NOT TO MENTION MALKIN NOT GETTING POINTS ON THE PENS SHIT POWERPLAY
People are morons.
Clearly, Sykora's best days are behind him, even in his early 30s.
And we don't believe he is the answer for Malkin.*
But someone needs to be.
Malkin has improved since the Pens reunited him with Feds and Talbot.
But if you're a gambler, bet on Malkin getting a winger by the trade deadline.
Or sometime before the media runs him out of this town.
Go Pens.
*If Shero decides to grab up Sykora down the road, we will hand-deliver a tray of cookies to Rossi.
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#1
2010-01-17 18:57
I wish I had something more intelligent to say other than a rambling, incoherent lambasting of the Pittsburgh media that I haven't even cobbled together in my own head yet.
I do wonder, however, if this piece gets written by the Trib-Review's Rossi if Ron Cook over at PPG doesn't come up with his column first.
I do wonder, however, if this piece gets written by the Trib-Review's Rossi if Ron Cook over at PPG doesn't come up with his column first.
#2
2010-01-17 18:59
FACT: Geno WILL turn things around.
To quote the great Mike Lange, I say to you Mr. Rossi,
"Shame on you for 6 weeks."
To quote the great Mike Lange, I say to you Mr. Rossi,
"Shame on you for 6 weeks."
#3
2010-01-17 19:10
I loathe the media in this town, and the sports reporters are the worst of the bunch. The shit my friend's three year old scribbles in crayon are better reading than anything that comes from a Pittsburgh sports reporter. No wonder newspapers are a dying industry and nobody under the age of 50 gives a shit what they have to say.
If somebody needs to be run out of town, I think I speak for many people when I say I'd rather see it be Ron Cook & Rob Rossi than Evgeni Malkin. At least he's not a complete douchebag who makes his living tearing down 22 year old kids living half a world away from their family because they're in a slump (a "slump" where he's still producing around a point per game, btw).
In short, fuck Rob Rossi and fuck Ron Cook. Free Geno.
If somebody needs to be run out of town, I think I speak for many people when I say I'd rather see it be Ron Cook & Rob Rossi than Evgeni Malkin. At least he's not a complete douchebag who makes his living tearing down 22 year old kids living half a world away from their family because they're in a slump (a "slump" where he's still producing around a point per game, btw).
In short, fuck Rob Rossi and fuck Ron Cook. Free Geno.
#4
2010-01-17 19:21
One thing that most of these dicktouchers overlook is the fact that Sid in an absolute freak-of-nature. The guys plays balls-out hockey, is one of the fiercest competitors you will ever find, handles the media like he's the White House press secretary, and is an all around decent human being. Try and find ANYONE else in the NHL, or any other professional sports organization like that.
Malkin playing in Pittsburgh is a double-edged sword. On the plus side, he gets to be just outside the spotlight, but he also has to suffer through the inevitable comparisons to Sid when things aren't going well.
I wounder how you say dicktoucer in Russian?
Malkin playing in Pittsburgh is a double-edged sword. On the plus side, he gets to be just outside the spotlight, but he also has to suffer through the inevitable comparisons to Sid when things aren't going well.
I wounder how you say dicktoucer in Russian?
#5
2010-01-17 19:25
I say we take Rob and Ron down to the Mon and castrate their asses and throw their bodies in as a warning to all the other pussy sport reporters who try to make their careers by destroying others.
When Malkin gets his next goal I hope he takes the puck and shoves it down Rossi's throat. What a dick.
When Malkin gets his next goal I hope he takes the puck and shoves it down Rossi's throat. What a dick.
#6
2010-01-17 19:29
Do you think we could start a campaign to get these morons fired? I mean seriously, we have way too many talented people in this town to let whiny little bitches like these talk shit about OUR players.
I hope they choke on each others dicks.
I hope they choke on each others dicks.
#7
2010-01-17 19:33
Quote:
This is insight?
Why do you guys give fucknuts like this traction? Now every member of the herd will email/post comments/whatever in righteous indignation at the abuse being heaped on our beloved Geno, which Rossi will then hold up to his bosses to either a.) justify his salary/position or b.) justify a raise/promotion, thereby solidifying him as a hack writer at the Trib for years to come. You guys are either dupes for taking the bait, or Rob Rossi is a personal friend and you want to help him out. Which is it?
[EDIT] I have no horse in this race, as I don't live in Pittsburgh. Remember folks, in media,(especial ly print) ANY attention is good attention.
People are morons.
This is insight?
Why do you guys give fucknuts like this traction? Now every member of the herd will email/post comments/whatever in righteous indignation at the abuse being heaped on our beloved Geno, which Rossi will then hold up to his bosses to either a.) justify his salary/position or b.) justify a raise/promotion, thereby solidifying him as a hack writer at the Trib for years to come. You guys are either dupes for taking the bait, or Rob Rossi is a personal friend and you want to help him out. Which is it?
[EDIT] I have no horse in this race, as I don't live in Pittsburgh. Remember folks, in media,(especial ly print) ANY attention is good attention.
#8
2010-01-17 19:33
The thing about Cook and Rossi is that they know how to play to their audience. The people who are still reading the paper are the hardcore yinzer sports fans who are still wearing sackcloth over the Stillers not making the playoffs, and they're completely lost because with no more football they have nothing left to be miserable about. And we all know that with yinzers, they're only truly happy when they're miserable. So because the Stillers are watching the playoffs on tv this year due to their inability to beat juggernauts like Kansas City and the Raiders, the yinzer fans set about finding another team/player/coach to rip to pieces. They pick up their newspaper and they see these columns by these fucking clownshoes reporters, and even though they've probably never watched a hockey game in their lives and couldn't tell you what icing was if their lives depended on it, they leech onto this idea that Geno is somehow dogging it and pretending not to speak English because o my god, he's a FOREIGNER. He ain't even 'merican!
All of this because he doesn't act like talking to the media is pure pleasure and he just lives to have a microphone stuck in his face and be peppered with retarded questions. So as a revenge, he gets a column like this decrying his behavior as standoffish. Shame on you, Rob Rossi. What an ego.
All of this because he doesn't act like talking to the media is pure pleasure and he just lives to have a microphone stuck in his face and be peppered with retarded questions. So as a revenge, he gets a column like this decrying his behavior as standoffish. Shame on you, Rob Rossi. What an ego.
#9
2010-01-17 19:35
Quoting Rage:
I think it's possibly because nobody wants to see this go the way of Jagr. He's the second best/most important Pens player of all time and for years he got booed every time he touched the ice because the media twisted around his words and made him out to be some kind of huge asshole.
Quote:People are morons.
This is insight?
Why do you guys give fucknuts like this traction, boys? Now every member of the herd will email/post comments/whatever in righteous indignation at the abuse being heaped on out beloved Geno, which Rossi will then hold up to his bosses to either a.) justify his salary/position or b.) justify a raise/promotion thereby solidifying him as a hack writer for years to come. You guys are either dupes for taking the bait, or Rob Rossi is a personal friend and you want to help him out. Which is it?
I think it's possibly because nobody wants to see this go the way of Jagr. He's the second best/most important Pens player of all time and for years he got booed every time he touched the ice because the media twisted around his words and made him out to be some kind of huge asshole.
#10
2010-01-17 19:38
Quoting Rage:
Highy doubt Rossi is going to go to his boss and say " look I made Pensblog!"
To even infer that we think we have that kind of power is insulting.
Quote:People are morons.
This is insight?
Why do you guys give fucknuts like this traction? Now every member of the herd will email/post comments/whatever in righteous indignation at the abuse being heaped on our beloved Geno, which Rossi will then hold up to his bosses to either a.) justify his salary/position or b.) justify a raise/promotion, thereby solidifying him as a hack writer at the Trib for years to come. You guys are either dupes for taking the bait, or Rob Rossi is a personal friend and you want to help him out. Which is it?
Highy doubt Rossi is going to go to his boss and say " look I made Pensblog!"
To even infer that we think we have that kind of power is insulting.
#11
2010-01-17 19:40
Quoting dying alive:
Exactly.
I think it's possibly because nobody wants to see this go the way of Jagr. He's the second best/most important Pens player of all time and for years he got booed every time he touched the ice because the media twisted around his words and made him out to be some kind of huge asshole.
Exactly.
#12
2010-01-17 19:46
Quoting Pensblog Derek:
No, he'll take all the comments/emails generated by his article to his bosses. Don't be disingenuous, dude. You boys aren't the "Kings of Media" n'at, but how many people are registered here? Now if they all drop interweb hate on Rossi, that's proof that ALL these people are reading him, instead of 2 or 3 outraged bloggers. See where I'm coming from? People pay publicists a shit-ton of money for that kind of thing. You boys may want to get Rob on the phone. Just sayin'
Highy doubt Rossi is going to go to his boss and say " look I made Pensblog!"
To even infer that we think we have that kind of power is insulting.
No, he'll take all the comments/emails generated by his article to his bosses. Don't be disingenuous, dude. You boys aren't the "Kings of Media" n'at, but how many people are registered here? Now if they all drop interweb hate on Rossi, that's proof that ALL these people are reading him, instead of 2 or 3 outraged bloggers. See where I'm coming from? People pay publicists a shit-ton of money for that kind of thing. You boys may want to get Rob on the phone. Just sayin'
#13
2010-01-17 19:54
Quoting Rage:
Then let him take it. We could careless about Rossi's agenda. If people email him fine.
Yes in a round about way, I agree with you.
But we have to say something, that is just the way we are. If it gets Rossi pub, then good for him.
Quoting Pensblog Derek:Highy doubt Rossi is going to go to his boss and say " look I made Pensblog!"
To even infer that we think we have that kind of power is insulting.
No, he'll take all the comments/emails generated by his article to his bosses. Don't be disingenuous, dude. You boys aren't the "Kings of Media" n'at, but how many people are registered here? Now if they all drop interweb hate on Rossi, that's proof that ALL these people are reading him, instead of 2 or 3 outraged bloggers. See where I'm coming from? People pay publicists a shit-ton of money for that kind of thing. You boys may want to get Rob on the phone. Just sayin'
Then let him take it. We could careless about Rossi's agenda. If people email him fine.
Yes in a round about way, I agree with you.
But we have to say something, that is just the way we are. If it gets Rossi pub, then good for him.
#14
2010-01-17 19:56
Agreed on everything this post says but one thing - the media's not EVER gonna run anyone out of this town. Not as long as Ray Shero is guiding the ship, anyway.
You could say they did that for Ryan Whitney, but fact is, Ryan Whitney earned himself his trade to Anaheim for his inconsistent play and the myriad of mistakes he made at the blue line. Any defenders he had were silenced during his last month in a Penguins uniform. It was absolutely crystal clear that he needed a fresh start elsewhere. Plus the Penguins had Goligoski waiting in the wings.
As far as bringing back Sykora, Rossi's out of his mind. Can't believe he would suggest that. What a f***ing retard. This guy actually gets paid for this crap? Give me a break.
The Penguins do need to get him a winger though. Hopefully sooner than later. Don't know who they should trade though. Honestly, with the acquisition of Tangradi, I'd be in favor of trading Caputi and a 1st rounder for someone promising who is ready to play in the NHL now. Caputi isn't that player, and he's at least 2 years away from being a productive top 6 guy. We need that winger NOW.
Speaking of wingers, Kunitz better start scoring goals once he comes back. I know he had 13 assists in the playoffs and did all the right things for Crosby and Guerin to score. So he got a free pass there. He played great. But his salary and the value and career potential of the guy we gave up, Whitney, make it imperative that he scores goals for this team. Else he will become the next Whitney sooner than later. Just saying...
You could say they did that for Ryan Whitney, but fact is, Ryan Whitney earned himself his trade to Anaheim for his inconsistent play and the myriad of mistakes he made at the blue line. Any defenders he had were silenced during his last month in a Penguins uniform. It was absolutely crystal clear that he needed a fresh start elsewhere. Plus the Penguins had Goligoski waiting in the wings.
As far as bringing back Sykora, Rossi's out of his mind. Can't believe he would suggest that. What a f***ing retard. This guy actually gets paid for this crap? Give me a break.
The Penguins do need to get him a winger though. Hopefully sooner than later. Don't know who they should trade though. Honestly, with the acquisition of Tangradi, I'd be in favor of trading Caputi and a 1st rounder for someone promising who is ready to play in the NHL now. Caputi isn't that player, and he's at least 2 years away from being a productive top 6 guy. We need that winger NOW.
Speaking of wingers, Kunitz better start scoring goals once he comes back. I know he had 13 assists in the playoffs and did all the right things for Crosby and Guerin to score. So he got a free pass there. He played great. But his salary and the value and career potential of the guy we gave up, Whitney, make it imperative that he scores goals for this team. Else he will become the next Whitney sooner than later. Just saying...
#15
2010-01-17 19:59
Quoting Pensblog Derek:
Look, I KNOW you didn't help King Douche write the article, and I totally agree with the sentiment you're laying down, and I also completely see where you are coming from, but good for Rossi? Fuck Rossi. He's pasty, fat, alone, and irrelevant. Let's keep him that way...but do you guys REALLY think you got no "juice"?
We need to talk fellas...and I say that with love. Super serial
Then let him take it. We could careless about Rossi's agenda. If people email him fine.
Yes in a round about way, I agree with you.
But we have to say something, that is just the way we are. If it gets Rossi pub, then good for him.
Look, I KNOW you didn't help King Douche write the article, and I totally agree with the sentiment you're laying down, and I also completely see where you are coming from, but good for Rossi? Fuck Rossi. He's pasty, fat, alone, and irrelevant. Let's keep him that way...but do you guys REALLY think you got no "juice"?
We need to talk fellas...and I say that with love. Super serial
#17
2010-01-17 20:03
Quoting Rage:
If the ol' saying, "No such thing as bad press," is applicable to Rossi showing his boss how much hate-mail he gets from Malkin/Pens fans, then why is it not also applicable to Rossi writing about Malkin at all?
Meh, it's not like Malkin reads the Trib, anyway.
Quoting Pensblog Derek:Highy doubt Rossi is going to go to his boss and say " look I made Pensblog!"
To even infer that we think we have that kind of power is insulting.
No, he'll take all the comments/emails generated by his article to his bosses. Don't be disingenuous, dude. You boys aren't the "Kings of Media" n'at, but how many people are registered here? Now if they all drop interweb hate on Rossi, that's proof that ALL these people are reading him, instead of 2 or 3 outraged bloggers. See where I'm coming from? People pay publicists a shit-ton of money for that kind of thing. You boys may want to get Rob on the phone. Just sayin'
If the ol' saying, "No such thing as bad press," is applicable to Rossi showing his boss how much hate-mail he gets from Malkin/Pens fans, then why is it not also applicable to Rossi writing about Malkin at all?
Meh, it's not like Malkin reads the Trib, anyway.
#18
2010-01-17 20:20
Quoting dying alive:
Amen, Sista! You say it so much better than I can.
I loathe the media in this town, and the sports reporters are the worst of the bunch. The shit my friend's three year old scribbles in crayon are better reading than anything that comes from a Pittsburgh sports reporter. No wonder newspapers are a dying industry and nobody under the age of 50 gives a shit what they have to say.
If somebody needs to be run out of town, I think I speak for many people when I say I'd rather see it be Ron Cook & Rob Rossi than Evgeni Malkin. At least he's not a complete douchebag who makes his living tearing down 22 year old kids living half a world away from their family because they're in a slump (a "slump" where he's still producing around a point per game, btw).
In short, fuck Rob Rossi and fuck Ron Cook. Free Geno.
Amen, Sista! You say it so much better than I can.
#19
2010-01-17 20:20
I have no problem with this.
True, I'm vehemently opposed to punditry in general, but these retards are just going to keep spouting off so the more popular PensBlog provides backlinking to their shitty rhetoric.
What DOES concern me is that its assdouches like this that his peers from other cities collaborate with. Maybe sometime the topic of the Penguins comes up with the intent that another asshat is thinking about doing a piece for us.
These are the guys that are critical contact points for the further increase in exposure to both the Pens and the NHL itself. Their opinion may not matter to us, but its what they to others that actually think these tards know what they are talking about.
I wish they understood that their voices matter a good deal more than those lost in the cacophony of other North American sports. Then again, maybe its that understanding that fuels their need for attention.
Re: Malkin. Big Taste is awesome and I am tired of defending him against straw man arguments. Maybe someone should explain defensive matching that exists in hockey to give people a clearer picture of why Sid can open his game up when Malkin is in the game.
Maybe if the dicktouchers would stop being little bitches and play NHL10 with line changes on, they'd understand what the hell depth even means.
Edit: After reading my word poop there, I realize I in fact DID have a problem with it. Who knew?
True, I'm vehemently opposed to punditry in general, but these retards are just going to keep spouting off so the more popular PensBlog provides backlinking to their shitty rhetoric.
What DOES concern me is that its assdouches like this that his peers from other cities collaborate with. Maybe sometime the topic of the Penguins comes up with the intent that another asshat is thinking about doing a piece for us.
These are the guys that are critical contact points for the further increase in exposure to both the Pens and the NHL itself. Their opinion may not matter to us, but its what they to others that actually think these tards know what they are talking about.
I wish they understood that their voices matter a good deal more than those lost in the cacophony of other North American sports. Then again, maybe its that understanding that fuels their need for attention.
Re: Malkin. Big Taste is awesome and I am tired of defending him against straw man arguments. Maybe someone should explain defensive matching that exists in hockey to give people a clearer picture of why Sid can open his game up when Malkin is in the game.
Maybe if the dicktouchers would stop being little bitches and play NHL10 with line changes on, they'd understand what the hell depth even means.
Edit: After reading my word poop there, I realize I in fact DID have a problem with it. Who knew?
#20
2010-01-17 20:22
I'm so over them so anyway can anyone tell me why so many players shoot left.
Just curious because I've been watching hockey since like 88 and I really just noticed it. Also, I'm left handed but when I play with my kids I shoot right which doesn't mean much to me I do pretty much everything right anyway.
Just curious because I've been watching hockey since like 88 and I really just noticed it. Also, I'm left handed but when I play with my kids I shoot right which doesn't mean much to me I do pretty much everything right anyway.
#22
2010-01-17 20:26
Fun fact: if you search "Rob Rossi" with safe search off on google, you get a bunch of a nude guy touching his dick. (Seriously, try it if you're able to.)
Co-incidence? I don't think so.
BTW, I did a photoshop, but even with the strategic placement of Charlie in the pic to censor the nitty-gritty, I feel that it is still borderline for those readers at work/school/China, so I'll post a link instead of imbedding it (Must be logged in to see the link):
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Co-incidence? I don't think so.
BTW, I did a photoshop, but even with the strategic placement of Charlie in the pic to censor the nitty-gritty, I feel that it is still borderline for those readers at work/school/China, so I'll post a link instead of imbedding it (Must be logged in to see the link):
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#23
2010-01-17 20:29
Quoting bogus:
I can't explain why the wording is backwards, but I think you answered your own question:
Lefties traditionally shoot right. Righties shoot left.
Its basically simple lever physics:
Your dominant hand (the one you do most everything with) is the effort. it controls aim and force applied.
The puck represents the load. heheheheh....load.
The hand down the stick is the fulcrum. While you do at times wind up, think about its role in wrist shots.
So that's why. I can't explain the actual term.
There's your ChikkaChiChi science project for the week. Its possibly wrong but if that was true, then we'd have to start questioning all of the Internet.
I'm so over them so anyway can anyone tell me why so many players shoot left.
Just curious because I've been watching hockey since like 88 and I really just noticed it. Also, I'm left handed but when I play with my kids I shoot right which doesn't mean much to me I do pretty much everything right anyway.
I can't explain why the wording is backwards, but I think you answered your own question:
Lefties traditionally shoot right. Righties shoot left.
Its basically simple lever physics:
Your dominant hand (the one you do most everything with) is the effort. it controls aim and force applied.
The puck represents the load. heheheheh....load.
The hand down the stick is the fulcrum. While you do at times wind up, think about its role in wrist shots.
So that's why. I can't explain the actual term.
There's your ChikkaChiChi science project for the week. Its possibly wrong but if that was true, then we'd have to start questioning all of the Internet.
#24
2010-01-17 20:31
Quoting Nulpher:
Unsure of its validity for an expo, but your desire to make a funny is demonstrated in you having to photoshop on that image for any length of time.
BTW, I did a photoshop, but even with the strategic placement of Charlie in the pic to censor the nitty-gritty, I feel that it is still borderline for those readers at work/school/China, so I'll post a link instead of imbedding it (Must be logged in to see the link):
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Unsure of its validity for an expo, but your desire to make a funny is demonstrated in you having to photoshop on that image for any length of time.
#25
2010-01-17 20:32
Don't throw me in the column of "Malkin-bashers", and I don't have a problem with the points he's been putting up. My problem with Malkin's play as of late has been his takeaways/turnovers. Last year he was a beast on takeaways and backchecking and this year it just seems that he's coughing the puck up alot more. That is my only complaint with his play. Yeah....he hasn't been scoring, but he's been involved.
Writing an article bitching and whining about how he doesn't talk to the media is BS though. I'll give Rossi a little credit, he called both Crosby and Malkin out on the PP last week and got shit for it from the team but he needs to own up to the fact that maybe Malkin doesn't want to talk to him. When I don't like someone, I don't feel inclined to talk to them either.
P.S. Highly professional man-whoring yourself out on your profile of your place of employment! I know my bosses would love it....
Writing an article bitching and whining about how he doesn't talk to the media is BS though. I'll give Rossi a little credit, he called both Crosby and Malkin out on the PP last week and got shit for it from the team but he needs to own up to the fact that maybe Malkin doesn't want to talk to him. When I don't like someone, I don't feel inclined to talk to them either.
P.S. Highly professional man-whoring yourself out on your profile of your place of employment! I know my bosses would love it....
#26
2010-01-17 20:34
Nobody needs to worry about Malkin being run out of town. There is a reason we are all penguins fans, and part of it is how the team is run. The powers that be in the organization are the best in the bis'. The print media nowadays has very little power. 10 years ago writers had the power to sway decisions in front offices. Not anymore.
Stop comparing Malkin to Jagr BTW. Jagr was a way bigger bitch. (I say that as one of the biggest jagr fans you have ever commented alongside on a fanatic blogsite.)
Stop comparing Malkin to Jagr BTW. Jagr was a way bigger bitch. (I say that as one of the biggest jagr fans you have ever commented alongside on a fanatic blogsite.)
#27
2010-01-17 20:36
Thanks ChiChi
Like I said I was a bit confused because I do pretty much everything right handed sports related anyway. So now I understand that for my handedness I play hockey right. hah
Like I said I was a bit confused because I do pretty much everything right handed sports related anyway. So now I understand that for my handedness I play hockey right. hah
#28
2010-01-17 20:46
Quote:
Wooo! Go Chiefs!
Jesus, though. Malkin has only scored 100 points the past two seasons, winning the Art Ross last year and finishing 2nd the year before...and I know I don't have to mention that little trophy called the Conn Smythe he has sitting on his mantle right now. Or that he drank out of Lord Stanley's fabled Cup all summer long.
So, uh, lay the fuck off him, huh? It's a slump. It'll pass.
There's nothing I hate worse than people that talk/write about things they have no clue about. It's infinitely frustrating and turns me into a bitter, intolerable fucker.
due to their inability to beat juggernauts like Kansas City
Wooo! Go Chiefs!
Jesus, though. Malkin has only scored 100 points the past two seasons, winning the Art Ross last year and finishing 2nd the year before...and I know I don't have to mention that little trophy called the Conn Smythe he has sitting on his mantle right now. Or that he drank out of Lord Stanley's fabled Cup all summer long.
So, uh, lay the fuck off him, huh? It's a slump. It'll pass.
There's nothing I hate worse than people that talk/write about things they have no clue about. It's infinitely frustrating and turns me into a bitter, intolerable fucker.
#29
2010-01-17 20:57
I just sent this off to his inbox. Yes. I know that these people thrive on attention, just like the westboro baptist church, but I needed to vent to this jackass.
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Hello Rob, I'm emailing you today as a concerned Penguins fan. You see, about 10 years ago, the media drove Jaromir Jagr out of this town, and to be honest, it's looking like you guys are gearing up the hate machine for another one here. It's really disappointing to see the media in Pittsburgh take such a demeaning look upon one of our greatest stars. It fascinates me how most of your argument doesn't seem to be based on Malkin's play, but his lack of communication with the media. Why does the media have to matter so much? I'm just dumbfounded that anyone can judge the character of someone based on where or not they want to talk to people who stick microphones directly in their eyes and mouth. Sure, Malkin has been in a slump, that is for sure. I'm not aruging that he is, but I think the strangest thing is (and this is going off of your biography on the trib website), you seem to be biased towards his lack of media communication from the get go. That's just sad. You and Ron Cook should be completely ashamed of yourselves for trying to tear down one of the youngest stars in the game. Shame on you and the rest of the Pittsburgh media.
#30
2010-01-17 21:01
I am a regular reader who used to comment once in a blue moon, and I haven't in quite a while. But I'd just like to weigh in on the issue, since it's a somewhat personal one, in a way.
I have been out of college for about a year and half. I cannot get a paying job in the profession I studied and currently practice, for free, with relative success. I chose, without knowing what times would be like, journalism. Maybe it has to do with me living in NYC where the job market is very competitive, combined with the journalism industry's current suffering, but I'm working at CVS part time and whenever I do get the chance to write, it's as a volunteer. Whatever.
I'll always happily write for free, but people like Rossi, who are, as you said, unprofessional and therefore do not deserve to be doing this for a living (you guys are far better journalists and you have to work other jobs...) are ruining the whole thing. If the media keeps being vindictive and childish and whiny, of course the industry is going to plummet, because readers like us here at Pensblog are NOT as ignorant as people like Rossi think we are.
I am not a hockey expert. I can't tell you every rule or every stat, but I have been trying to make a difference in journalism for a long time with no one willing to listen to me. I even applied to work for the Pens, to no avail. (But I'm not bitter lol...)
I apologize for typing so much but really, my point is that this abuse of Geno is only a microcosm of the larger issue. Journalism has become such a closed-doors world. Young people like myself who really want to use journalism to revolutionize everything, down to the smallest things - in my case, I have so many ideas for Pens media relations - and would not dream of taking out a personal, petty issue on Geno are not being given voices.
And all that's happening is that readers are being alienated. I don't appreciate one of the players I admire being bashed, but it will probably roll off his back. And he'll get out of his slump and be fine.
Rossi's digging his own grave and throwing journalistic integrity into the ditch so he can land his fat ass on it and crush it to death.
Sorry guys, but that felt good.
Thanks.
I have been out of college for about a year and half. I cannot get a paying job in the profession I studied and currently practice, for free, with relative success. I chose, without knowing what times would be like, journalism. Maybe it has to do with me living in NYC where the job market is very competitive, combined with the journalism industry's current suffering, but I'm working at CVS part time and whenever I do get the chance to write, it's as a volunteer. Whatever.
I'll always happily write for free, but people like Rossi, who are, as you said, unprofessional and therefore do not deserve to be doing this for a living (you guys are far better journalists and you have to work other jobs...) are ruining the whole thing. If the media keeps being vindictive and childish and whiny, of course the industry is going to plummet, because readers like us here at Pensblog are NOT as ignorant as people like Rossi think we are.
I am not a hockey expert. I can't tell you every rule or every stat, but I have been trying to make a difference in journalism for a long time with no one willing to listen to me. I even applied to work for the Pens, to no avail. (But I'm not bitter lol...)
I apologize for typing so much but really, my point is that this abuse of Geno is only a microcosm of the larger issue. Journalism has become such a closed-doors world. Young people like myself who really want to use journalism to revolutionize everything, down to the smallest things - in my case, I have so many ideas for Pens media relations - and would not dream of taking out a personal, petty issue on Geno are not being given voices.
And all that's happening is that readers are being alienated. I don't appreciate one of the players I admire being bashed, but it will probably roll off his back. And he'll get out of his slump and be fine.
Rossi's digging his own grave and throwing journalistic integrity into the ditch so he can land his fat ass on it and crush it to death.
Sorry guys, but that felt good.
Thanks.
#31
2010-01-17 21:10
Maybe it's time for a Call to Arms of signs of support for Malkin at games. And hey, if it makes the PPG "writers" look bad, I'm all for it.
#32
2010-01-17 21:11
Here are my thoughts (for what little they're worth):
1. As LGP6687 said above, Geno won't be run out of town with Shero guiding the ship. But taking it a step further, Geno won't be run out of town with Mario in this organization. Does anybody here honestly think Mario didn't see what happened with Jagr? Does anybody here think Mario isn't going to protect his guys instead of those media jagoffs (who EJ Hradek & Scott Burnside are always so quick to point out Mario won't talk to)?
2. What gets me about the Rob Rossi op-ed column is that he's supposed to be a beat writer, not a columnist. As beat writer, he's supposed to give the facts - nothing more. Sometimes a little bias will slip in with beat writers, but it should never be full-blown opinion. Rob Rossi decided to eschew any journalistic integrity he may have had in order to be a columnist - so basically he abandoned his job in some misguided attempt to get readers.
3. Geno may not read the Trib, but you'd be naive to think nobody in that organization does. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if Rob Rossi begins getting a collective cold shoulder from the entire organization. The players and other organization personnel know the twisting of words (and exemption of others) in that op-ed column (I refuse to call it an article - there is too little fact for it to be an article). The Pens can't really professional sanction Rossi, but they sure as shit can refuse him access to the team.
1. As LGP6687 said above, Geno won't be run out of town with Shero guiding the ship. But taking it a step further, Geno won't be run out of town with Mario in this organization. Does anybody here honestly think Mario didn't see what happened with Jagr? Does anybody here think Mario isn't going to protect his guys instead of those media jagoffs (who EJ Hradek & Scott Burnside are always so quick to point out Mario won't talk to)?
2. What gets me about the Rob Rossi op-ed column is that he's supposed to be a beat writer, not a columnist. As beat writer, he's supposed to give the facts - nothing more. Sometimes a little bias will slip in with beat writers, but it should never be full-blown opinion. Rob Rossi decided to eschew any journalistic integrity he may have had in order to be a columnist - so basically he abandoned his job in some misguided attempt to get readers.
3. Geno may not read the Trib, but you'd be naive to think nobody in that organization does. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if Rob Rossi begins getting a collective cold shoulder from the entire organization. The players and other organization personnel know the twisting of words (and exemption of others) in that op-ed column (I refuse to call it an article - there is too little fact for it to be an article). The Pens can't really professional sanction Rossi, but they sure as shit can refuse him access to the team.
#33
2010-01-17 21:18
He replied
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Thanks for reading. Jaromir Jagr left because he wanted money on his next contract the Penguins would not pay. No writer in North America has a more honest arrangement with Malkin. His first english only interview was with me. Him avoiding the media is a big deal because Crosby - of whom I have been far more critical, as a check of past articles would show - also earns $8.7 million and takes on addesd responsibilitie s. Malkin would not even help translate for his fellow Magnitogorsk player on Saturday. You are right that it doesn't matter what he does with the media - it hasn't in the past. Of course in the past he was the world's best player most nights. He is not right now, though he is paid the same as Crosby, who is the worlds best player on most nights this year. Also, I've not met one media colleague that booed Jagr on his returns. The fans turned on him and now want to blame the media. I get along with Geno. I know him better tha you or any of my critics because I talk with him daily. Trust me, sir, I feel no shame for doing my job and doing it well. If Malkin was doing his this year this topic would be moot. Cheers Rob
#34
2010-01-17 21:18
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NO. Tangradi is not NHL-ready yet. From watching him last year and reading up on him as much as I can, I don't want Tangradi up in the NHL right now. He needs to mature more on and off the ice and develop more. He needs to control his temper on the ice as well; he embarassed the Belleville Bulls when he threw water bottles because of a bad call by the ref. And Caputi is huge prospects-wise ... just because he isn't get insane amount of goals, doesn't mean he isn't Top 6 material. He needs to sharpen some of the skills he has, all players develop on different levels. You can't expect Caputi or Tangradi to be like Sid or Malkin and naturally transition perfectly into the NHL.
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Poor Malkin deserves some slack. His play hasn't been fantastic as of late, but the shoulder injury earlier and the constant switching of linemates has to cut into his production somewhat. This Vancouver goal, although somewhat flukey might give him some confidence. Also, he must really suck being 2nd in points on the team with 44 in 43 games.
The Penguins do need to get him a winger though. Hopefully sooner than later. Don't know who they should trade though. Honestly, with the acquisition of Tangradi, I'd be in favor of trading Caputi and a 1st rounder for someone promising who is ready to play in the NHL now. Caputi isn't that player, and he's at least 2 years away from being a productive top 6 guy. We need that winger NOW.
NO. Tangradi is not NHL-ready yet. From watching him last year and reading up on him as much as I can, I don't want Tangradi up in the NHL right now. He needs to mature more on and off the ice and develop more. He needs to control his temper on the ice as well; he embarassed the Belleville Bulls when he threw water bottles because of a bad call by the ref. And Caputi is huge prospects-wise ... just because he isn't get insane amount of goals, doesn't mean he isn't Top 6 material. He needs to sharpen some of the skills he has, all players develop on different levels. You can't expect Caputi or Tangradi to be like Sid or Malkin and naturally transition perfectly into the NHL.
***
Poor Malkin deserves some slack. His play hasn't been fantastic as of late, but the shoulder injury earlier and the constant switching of linemates has to cut into his production somewhat. This Vancouver goal, although somewhat flukey might give him some confidence. Also, he must really suck being 2nd in points on the team with 44 in 43 games.
#35
2010-01-17 21:24
Its times like these i wish i knew how to make a mail bomb. I hope the feds don't track me down for typing that.
#36
2010-01-17 21:25
Quoting Daedalus:
Interesting. It still doesn't explain why him not talking to the media is an issue in any way. Because he's in a slump it's suddenly a big deal that he's not talking to the media? Why?
Also, how disingenuous to say that the media wasn't at the root of the Jagr issue. Personally my conscience is clean because I never booed Jags, but come the hell on. He was crucified in this town and his trial was carried out through the sports media.
He replied
Quote:Thanks for reading. Jaromir Jagr left because he wanted money on his next contract the Penguins would not pay. No writer in North America has a more honest arrangement with Malkin. His first english only interview was with me. Him avoiding the media is a big deal because Crosby - of whom I have been far more critical, as a check of past articles would show - also earns $8.7 million and takes on addesd responsibilitie s. Malkin would not even help translate for his fellow Magnitogorsk player on Saturday. You are right that it doesn't matter what he does with the media - it hasn't in the past. Of course in the past he was the world's best player most nights. He is not right now, though he is paid the same as Crosby, who is the worlds best player on most nights this year. Also, I've not met one media colleague that booed Jagr on his returns. The fans turned on him and now want to blame the media. I get along with Geno. I know him better tha you or any of my critics because I talk with him daily. Trust me, sir, I feel no shame for doing my job and doing it well. If Malkin was doing his this year this topic would be moot. Cheers Rob
Interesting. It still doesn't explain why him not talking to the media is an issue in any way. Because he's in a slump it's suddenly a big deal that he's not talking to the media? Why?
Also, how disingenuous to say that the media wasn't at the root of the Jagr issue. Personally my conscience is clean because I never booed Jags, but come the hell on. He was crucified in this town and his trial was carried out through the sports media.
#37
2010-01-17 21:28
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Wow. Maybe he doesn't feel that his English skills are up to par to do translations? I speak enough Spanish to follow a simple conversation, but I'd never be able to translate in front of a bunch of fucking microphones and cameras. But I mean, it kept the media from getting their story and that's the most important thing, right? Or wait...it didn't. There were other guys in the locker room who've been speaking English longer and could translate. Well, thank god for that. What a catastrophe that could have been.
Malkin would not even help translate for his fellow Magnitogorsk player on Saturday.
Wow. Maybe he doesn't feel that his English skills are up to par to do translations? I speak enough Spanish to follow a simple conversation, but I'd never be able to translate in front of a bunch of fucking microphones and cameras. But I mean, it kept the media from getting their story and that's the most important thing, right? Or wait...it didn't. There were other guys in the locker room who've been speaking English longer and could translate. Well, thank god for that. What a catastrophe that could have been.
#38
2010-01-17 21:28
so if we think Malkin is getting a winger before the deadline... who are the Penguins moving?
71 is my favorite Penguin, despite him not putting up points, I still love seeing him play hockey every time I sit to watch the Penguins.
71 is my favorite Penguin, despite him not putting up points, I still love seeing him play hockey every time I sit to watch the Penguins.
#39
2010-01-17 21:32
Quoting dying alive:
Watching his interviews with Potash, I can see why he didn't translate. I love to hear him say things like "shoot everybody!" but that would have been a bad decision. He did talk to the kid and try to make him feel comfortable on the team, though. This is just trying to make him look bad.
Quote:Malkin would not even help translate for his fellow Magnitogorsk player on Saturday.
Wow. Maybe he doesn't feel that his English skills are up to par to do translations? I speak enough Spanish to follow a simple conversation, but I'd never be able to translate in front of a bunch of fucking microphones and cameras. But I mean, it kept the media from getting their story and that's the most important thing, right? Or wait...it didn't. There were other guys in the locker room who've been speaking English longer and could translate. Well, thank god for that. What a catastrophe that could have been.
Watching his interviews with Potash, I can see why he didn't translate. I love to hear him say things like "shoot everybody!" but that would have been a bad decision. He did talk to the kid and try to make him feel comfortable on the team, though. This is just trying to make him look bad.
#40
2010-01-17 21:33
I'll try to keep this simple.
I never fell into the Jagr trap. I won't fall into a Malkin trap. Please, everyone staff included...don't feed the sports media monster.You know who puts the press in charge? Us. The fans. We feed their fire or we put it out.
You guys write a blog. One that I enjoy. One that A LOT OF PEOPLE ENJOY. I agree with everything you guys said in this blog. Everything. I do not however encourage anyone to give Rob Rossi the time of day. Fuck him. He writes a shit column. One in which we can all give credence to or one in which we can all ignore.
These shitheads do this to every star player in every sport in every city in the world. This doesn't mean that they know what they are talking about. They do know how to write a piece. Something Rossi has done here. His job is to stir the pot. I say take the spoon out of his hands.
Malkin is in a slump. None of us should buy any more into that. That's all there is to it.Unless this dick writes something really bad I say ignore this fucker. Ignore him now.
I never fell into the Jagr trap. I won't fall into a Malkin trap. Please, everyone staff included...don't feed the sports media monster.You know who puts the press in charge? Us. The fans. We feed their fire or we put it out.
You guys write a blog. One that I enjoy. One that A LOT OF PEOPLE ENJOY. I agree with everything you guys said in this blog. Everything. I do not however encourage anyone to give Rob Rossi the time of day. Fuck him. He writes a shit column. One in which we can all give credence to or one in which we can all ignore.
These shitheads do this to every star player in every sport in every city in the world. This doesn't mean that they know what they are talking about. They do know how to write a piece. Something Rossi has done here. His job is to stir the pot. I say take the spoon out of his hands.
Malkin is in a slump. None of us should buy any more into that. That's all there is to it.Unless this dick writes something really bad I say ignore this fucker. Ignore him now.
#41
2010-01-17 21:43
Quoting I Have Kasparaitis:
Gonchar has the best English speaking ability of any Russian on the Penguins. Just because I know a few words in German doesn't mean that someone would give me a translation job over someone who is more fluent at speaking it. Gonchar is comfortable and proven at being an effective translator. Malkin is still learning English. I bet Gonchar was the same way back in his early career after he came over from the IHL. Learning English is a pain in the ass, so just give Malkin a good amount of time to get proficient in it.
Quoting dying alive:Quote:Malkin would not even help translate for his fellow Magnitogorsk player on Saturday.
Wow. Maybe he doesn't feel that his English skills are up to par to do translations? I speak enough Spanish to follow a simple conversation, but I'd never be able to translate in front of a bunch of fucking microphones and cameras. But I mean, it kept the media from getting their story and that's the most important thing, right? Or wait...it didn't. There were other guys in the locker room who've been speaking English longer and could translate. Well, thank god for that. What a catastrophe that could have been.
Watching his interviews with Potash, I can see why he didn't translate. I love to hear him say things like "shoot everybody!" but that would have been a bad decision. He did talk to the kid and try to make him feel comfortable on the team, though. This is just trying to make him look bad.
Gonchar has the best English speaking ability of any Russian on the Penguins. Just because I know a few words in German doesn't mean that someone would give me a translation job over someone who is more fluent at speaking it. Gonchar is comfortable and proven at being an effective translator. Malkin is still learning English. I bet Gonchar was the same way back in his early career after he came over from the IHL. Learning English is a pain in the ass, so just give Malkin a good amount of time to get proficient in it.
#42
2010-01-17 21:52
Well the thing is that the media would prefer Malkin to translate. He's the superstar. It makes for better ratings/readership/whatever for them if he does it. It really doesn't seem to matter to them whether he's comfortable doing it or not or whether there is someone more proficient at it. If he refuses to do it for them, they're going to stomp their feet like Veruca Salt and have a hissy fit and say mean stuff about him in the papers.
Somehow I doubt he completely ignored the kid in the locker room and gave him a cold shoulder. Not speaking to someone and not wanting to translate his words to the ever-present media are two different things.
Somehow I doubt he completely ignored the kid in the locker room and gave him a cold shoulder. Not speaking to someone and not wanting to translate his words to the ever-present media are two different things.
#43
2010-01-17 21:53
A couple things:
Back in the day Gonchar and most of the Russia guys in the league were often thought of as dicks - typically due to the language barrier and the nature of stoic Russian dudes. No big deal.
Malkin isn't going anywhere. He is a HIGH profile talent that is in a slump. He is too good not to come out of it in a big way.
Most of the sports writers in this town are old cranky fucks, dorks, or fat...well, dorks. They get off on throwing the young and famous under the bus...including the Bus, and just about any other popular young sports star in this town. It is their power.
But it is not solely their's anymore. The people in places like this can join the discussion.
AND -- The local hockey lexicon is steeped in the good work of the Pensblog.
Rossi will know he's mentioned on here.
Oh, and while I'm on the topic Fuck Bob Smizik for about 1000 reasons.
Back in the day Gonchar and most of the Russia guys in the league were often thought of as dicks - typically due to the language barrier and the nature of stoic Russian dudes. No big deal.
Malkin isn't going anywhere. He is a HIGH profile talent that is in a slump. He is too good not to come out of it in a big way.
Most of the sports writers in this town are old cranky fucks, dorks, or fat...well, dorks. They get off on throwing the young and famous under the bus...including the Bus, and just about any other popular young sports star in this town. It is their power.
But it is not solely their's anymore. The people in places like this can join the discussion.
AND -- The local hockey lexicon is steeped in the good work of the Pensblog.
Rossi will know he's mentioned on here.
Oh, and while I'm on the topic Fuck Bob Smizik for about 1000 reasons.
#44
2010-01-17 22:06
Remember that time the Penguins didn't have Crosby and Malkin and went 2 - 78 - 0 - 1?
#45
2010-01-17 22:09
I think we should ask Staff to make a ruling:
When an article is clearly linkbait like this and Cook's, staff does not post a direct link (which increases their Google rank) and instead route it through something at least like bit.ly.
Let's stop giving them what they want.
When an article is clearly linkbait like this and Cook's, staff does not post a direct link (which increases their Google rank) and instead route it through something at least like bit.ly.
Let's stop giving them what they want.
#46
2010-01-17 22:14
Rossi is sitting in his dark apartment that smells like shame and old underwear watching free Starz weekend naked looking for free tits/fantasizing about female interns while eating Ho-Hos and squirting/rubbing easy cheese into his milky man-tits and rubbing out a few, so let's not email him and distract him. Sooner or later he will have to face the futility of his existence and his only recourse will be to end it all. Leave him alone so he can get on with it. The human race thanks you.
#47
2010-01-17 22:15
Well I guess we'll have to just put the newspapers out of business before jackasses like Rossi and Cook do real damage.
I wish I could see these "columns" in the form of questions to Molinari's Q&A so I could watch him rip them a new one. They need to get the fuck over themselves. No one ever won a Cup because he granted an interview. Talking to the media is not what makes a teammate a leader. Malkin earns his salary by doing shit like throwing down his own money in the middle of a game to spur the team. He earns his money by putting up 44 points in 43 games with Squirt B players for linemates. He earns his money by being the fucking playoff MVP. He doesn't need to talk to some hack to make the fans, his teammates, or his coaches respect him.
I wish I could see these "columns" in the form of questions to Molinari's Q&A so I could watch him rip them a new one. They need to get the fuck over themselves. No one ever won a Cup because he granted an interview. Talking to the media is not what makes a teammate a leader. Malkin earns his salary by doing shit like throwing down his own money in the middle of a game to spur the team. He earns his money by putting up 44 points in 43 games with Squirt B players for linemates. He earns his money by being the fucking playoff MVP. He doesn't need to talk to some hack to make the fans, his teammates, or his coaches respect him.
#48
2010-01-17 22:16
Quoting BurgKurgan:
Crap... thats who the third guy I was wanting to use for a lemon party shop was. Couldn't remember Smizik off the top of my head.
Oh, and while I'm on the topic Fuck Bob Smizik for about 1000 reasons.
Crap... thats who the third guy I was wanting to use for a lemon party shop was. Couldn't remember Smizik off the top of my head.
#49
2010-01-17 22:31
Shit...still thinking about this.
These numbnuts journalists always come back at the layman with, "You're a fan, you can't handle expert criticism about your team. We have to be objective." ....blah blah blah.
No your're fucking not. Being objective it telling us fans to settle down when our team finishes 8th in the conference and we're pissed they get knocked out of the first round of the playoffs. That's a writer grounding a fan.
Its not when you start tearing down ONE OF THE BEST IN THE SPORT because they are in a slump.
Cook, Rossi, and Smizik have ALL written shit about a Pens dynasty, Crosby and Malkin alternating scoring titles, not to mention the same type of stuff about football. Then they come back with: "oh yeah, we mean: trade that guy, that guy sucks, that team is done."
AND THEY HAVE DONE IT IN THE SAME SEASON.
How can we take them seriously after that. In the old days, you would read a paper and toss it. Now you can look up their articles from the beginning of time and chart their stupidity.
Thats why they are threatened by blogs, we can have just as good, if not better, analysis and discussion -- and definately more fun.
Don't you get it newspapers??!? Thats why you're going to be buggy whips.
And I know Rossi reads this blog.
These numbnuts journalists always come back at the layman with, "You're a fan, you can't handle expert criticism about your team. We have to be objective." ....blah blah blah.
No your're fucking not. Being objective it telling us fans to settle down when our team finishes 8th in the conference and we're pissed they get knocked out of the first round of the playoffs. That's a writer grounding a fan.
Its not when you start tearing down ONE OF THE BEST IN THE SPORT because they are in a slump.
Cook, Rossi, and Smizik have ALL written shit about a Pens dynasty, Crosby and Malkin alternating scoring titles, not to mention the same type of stuff about football. Then they come back with: "oh yeah, we mean: trade that guy, that guy sucks, that team is done."
AND THEY HAVE DONE IT IN THE SAME SEASON.
How can we take them seriously after that. In the old days, you would read a paper and toss it. Now you can look up their articles from the beginning of time and chart their stupidity.
Thats why they are threatened by blogs, we can have just as good, if not better, analysis and discussion -- and definately more fun.
Don't you get it newspapers??!? Thats why you're going to be buggy whips.
And I know Rossi reads this blog.
#50
2010-01-17 22:31
Not that I have anything but a deep and bitter loathing of Mike Richards, but sometimes when players talk to the media you get shit like this: kuklaskorner.com/.../...
No wonder so many of them just don't want to deal with it.
No wonder so many of them just don't want to deal with it.
#51
2010-01-17 22:31
If you want Malkin to produce, get him a line. Doing it all yourself only goes so far and He's been doing it for a long time. Sure, he has had streaky wingers but the bulk of production has fallen squarely on him. I know a lot of people say this team doesn't need to trade anyone or any other shit spew but he needs someone near his level to play with. Shero knows that but it's not an easy thing to do. It's easy to say in a blog post but He'll be fine and the team will be fine. That being said, it doesn't change the fact the TEAM is not playing very good or consistent hockey, regardless of Malkin.
#52
2010-01-17 22:34
I don't think there's any way a Jagr-Media scenario could play out these days, not when it seems most fans are getting their information from places other than traditional media sources.
People will read that Rossi crap, then come to a place like this and see it torn apart. It's impossible to take those guys seriously.
People will read that Rossi crap, then come to a place like this and see it torn apart. It's impossible to take those guys seriously.
#53
2010-01-17 22:35
This shite with cock er... I mean cook and rossi is going to awaken the beast. And opponents won't like him like that.
#54
2010-01-17 23:23
Quoting TheFandangler:
Agreed. He doesn't need a superstar, but he needs somebody with hands and a shot who he can set up. It's kind of a conundrum because Max and Feds are both great in the playoffs, and that's obviously more important, but I still think they need to bring somebody in to play with him. Sid was in a similar situation last year, they brought in Guerin to play with him and it turned things around. Same thing here, get somebody to take the pressure off Geno and he'll catch fire.
If you want Malkin to produce, get him a line. Doing it all yourself only goes so far and He's been doing it for a long time. Sure, he has had streaky wingers but the bulk of production has fallen squarely on him. I know a lot of people say this team doesn't need to trade anyone or any other shit spew but he needs someone near his level to play with. Shero knows that but it's not an easy thing to do. It's easy to say in a blog post but He'll be fine and the team will be fine. That being said, it doesn't change the fact the TEAM is not playing very good or consistent hockey, regardless of Malkin.
Agreed. He doesn't need a superstar, but he needs somebody with hands and a shot who he can set up. It's kind of a conundrum because Max and Feds are both great in the playoffs, and that's obviously more important, but I still think they need to bring somebody in to play with him. Sid was in a similar situation last year, they brought in Guerin to play with him and it turned things around. Same thing here, get somebody to take the pressure off Geno and he'll catch fire.
#55
2010-01-17 23:35
Does Rossi do any TV call in shows? If so I think its time we give him the Fedko treatment.
With all due respect to Cook and Bozo, Rossi is the biggest journalist hack in this town. Dude looks like he should be running a comic book/male tampon store in downtown Weirton.
Id like to know how on earth he got the job as Penguins beat writer being that he obviously doesnt know two bits about the game and seems more intent on proving his knowledge rather than covering the Penguins in a non-biased info based manner.
Hes the real double J: Journalist Joke.
With all due respect to Cook and Bozo, Rossi is the biggest journalist hack in this town. Dude looks like he should be running a comic book/male tampon store in downtown Weirton.
Id like to know how on earth he got the job as Penguins beat writer being that he obviously doesnt know two bits about the game and seems more intent on proving his knowledge rather than covering the Penguins in a non-biased info based manner.
Hes the real double J: Journalist Joke.
#56
2010-01-17 23:41
And they wonder why the newspapers are dying industries. Actually I'd go as far as to say they are dying alive.
#57
2010-01-17 23:45
totalprosports.com/.../... This is what it's all about. I love how the "Highlight of the Night" is brought to us by Cialis.
#58
2010-01-17 23:56
I've had issues with media in all sports for years, there are VERY few media people I don't have the constant urge to strangle. This is just another one to add to the list.
This makes me glad that I'm at college this season & don't have the Pittsburgh papers available to me easily. If I want Pens stories I'll just stick to the Pens site or Pensblog. & If I want a Geno interview I'll venture over to PuckDaddy.
Sport journalism has been dying, and stuff like this just kills it quicker, which is sad.
This makes me glad that I'm at college this season & don't have the Pittsburgh papers available to me easily. If I want Pens stories I'll just stick to the Pens site or Pensblog. & If I want a Geno interview I'll venture over to PuckDaddy.
Sport journalism has been dying, and stuff like this just kills it quicker, which is sad.
#59
2010-01-18 00:07
Not the only article of Rossi Slamming malkin from today/yesterday:
bit.ly/63721G
It was an article mainly about Fleury not being available until later in the week, but he manages to use it to transition into a Malkin slam.
bit.ly/63721G
It was an article mainly about Fleury not being available until later in the week, but he manages to use it to transition into a Malkin slam.
#60
2010-01-18 00:11
Quoting Knuckles:
Afaik, unfortunately a no. Would be hilarious though to job him if he did.
Does Rossi do any TV call in shows? If so I think its time we give him the Fedko treatment.
Afaik, unfortunately a no. Would be hilarious though to job him if he did.
#61
2010-01-18 00:14
Quoting ChikkaChiChi:
e/b/aumsworld has kinda removed my ability to be offended at images. Plus, I added Charlie first, so it was only visible for like... 5 seconds.
Unsure of its validity for an expo, but your desire to make a funny is demonstrated in you having to photoshop on that image for any length of time.
e/b/aumsworld has kinda removed my ability to be offended at images. Plus, I added Charlie first, so it was only visible for like... 5 seconds.
#62
2010-01-18 00:29
I don't know if anyone else is familiar with the #freepetr campaign on twitter. In short it's a bunch of fans of sykora's (mostly from pitt) trying to get Minnesota let him play. He may actually be easy to get. Now im not saying this dicktoucher Rossi is right, but Malkin needs a finisher and Fedotenko just isn't one. Here's what I propose - Feds for Syko. Anyone with me?
#63
2010-01-18 00:39
Quoting Rhyan5:
No.
If anyone knows what Sykora is capable of it's Shero, and Shero decided to cut him loose. And really, Sykora looks like he's picked right up where he left off in the playoffs last season. Sometimes when guys lose it, they lose it in a hurry, I think that's what happened with Sykora.
Consider this though. Afinofagov has 16 goals with ATL this year and is signed to a 1-yr deal for $800k. I don't like Afinogenov, and who knows, maybe he's a bad locker room guy, but if he isn't and Shero can get him for a conditional pick or something cheap, it might work out.
Here's what I propose - Feds for Syko. Anyone with me?
No.
If anyone knows what Sykora is capable of it's Shero, and Shero decided to cut him loose. And really, Sykora looks like he's picked right up where he left off in the playoffs last season. Sometimes when guys lose it, they lose it in a hurry, I think that's what happened with Sykora.
Consider this though. Afinofagov has 16 goals with ATL this year and is signed to a 1-yr deal for $800k. I don't like Afinogenov, and who knows, maybe he's a bad locker room guy, but if he isn't and Shero can get him for a conditional pick or something cheap, it might work out.
#64
2010-01-18 00:43
Quoting Rhyan5:
lol. no.
Feds is wayyy too valuable in other areas (like not being a total pussy) to give up for a pansy winger that doesn't have anything left.
I have no problems droppin' Tenks but it has to be for the right guy.
I don't know if anyone else is familiar with the #freepetr campaign on twitter. In short it's a bunch of fans of sykora's (mostly from pitt) trying to get Minnesota let him play. He may actually be easy to get. Now im not saying this dicktoucher Rossi is right, but Malkin needs a finisher and Fedotenko just isn't one. Here's what I propose - Feds for Syko. Anyone with me?
lol. no.
Feds is wayyy too valuable in other areas (like not being a total pussy) to give up for a pansy winger that doesn't have anything left.
I have no problems droppin' Tenks but it has to be for the right guy.
#65
2010-01-18 00:45
Quoting Little Artie:
No, and NO
Do your research...Nikolai Kulemin?
Quoting Rhyan5:Here's what I propose - Feds for Syko. Anyone with me?
No.
If anyone knows what Sykora is capable of it's Shero, and Shero decided to cut him loose. And really, Sykora looks like he's picked right up where he left off in the playoffs last season. Sometimes when guys lose it, they lose it in a hurry, I think that's what happened with Sykora.
Consider this though. Afinofagov has 16 goals with ATL this year and is signed to a 1-yr deal for $800k. I don't like Afinogenov, and who knows, maybe he's a bad locker room guy, but if he isn't and Shero can get him for a conditional pick or something cheap, it might work out.
No, and NO
Do your research...Nikolai Kulemin?
#66
2010-01-18 00:49
Quoting Rage:
OMG...He had chem with Malks!
I'd rather sign a baggy filled with pube clippings.
No, and NO
Do your research...Nikolai Kulemin?
OMG...He had chem with Malks!
I'd rather sign a baggy filled with pube clippings.
#67
2010-01-18 00:51
Look, Rossi is a tool. Who even reads newspapers anymore? The best thing they're good for now is emergency toilet paper. We all know that there's always going to be critics around but don't you think Geno has earned a
from his play for the past 2 seasons?
Give him a break, he'll snap out of it.
from his play for the past 2 seasons?
Give him a break, he'll snap out of it.
#68
2010-01-18 00:51
Quoting TheFandangler:
Already done that...
Quoting Rage:No, and NO
Do your research...Nikolai Kulemin?
OMG...He had chem with Malks!
I'd rather sign a baggy filled with pube clippings.
Already done that...
#69
2010-01-18 00:52
The issue of whether or not Rossi is a hack is beside the point. What he's guilty of is the same thing that Pittsburgh TV news is guilty of doing anytime there's a snowstorm moving into the area; creating "exciting news" where there is none.
When you're a hack writer in a dying medium (see: Smizik), one desperation move is to come up with ridiculous premises for your articles in order to draw attention to yourself. It's pretty clear that this is what's going on here. Rossi makes a Malkin-Jagr comparison, in order to get the Yinzers all riled up. Rossi working to create any kind of anti-Malkin sentiment is fairly irresponsible, and hardly objective news reporting. Which...technically, is his job, isn't it?
All of the snide references to Malkin's somewhat-limited grasp of the English language just further cements the fact that Rossi's behavior is unprofessional. Can we start a grassroots movement to trade Rossi to another city's newspaper? I know it would be a tough sell, but we could give him away for some prospects or future considerations...or the proverbial bag of pucks.
When you're a hack writer in a dying medium (see: Smizik), one desperation move is to come up with ridiculous premises for your articles in order to draw attention to yourself. It's pretty clear that this is what's going on here. Rossi makes a Malkin-Jagr comparison, in order to get the Yinzers all riled up. Rossi working to create any kind of anti-Malkin sentiment is fairly irresponsible, and hardly objective news reporting. Which...technically, is his job, isn't it?
All of the snide references to Malkin's somewhat-limited grasp of the English language just further cements the fact that Rossi's behavior is unprofessional. Can we start a grassroots movement to trade Rossi to another city's newspaper? I know it would be a tough sell, but we could give him away for some prospects or future considerations...or the proverbial bag of pucks.
#70
2010-01-18 00:54
Quoting Rage:
My pubes are more solid than Rossi's credentials.
Already done that...
My pubes are more solid than Rossi's credentials.
#71
2010-01-18 00:56
Quoting Rage:
Higher salary, less goals/points (although he's on a worse team), and Burke's probably going to want a lot more for him than Waddel would for Afinogenov. I'm not counting on Afinogenov being anything more than a rental, maybe Kulemin could be a longer term solution if we re-signed him. Otherwise what am I missing? Edit: That he played with Malkin, apparently. Eh, I not impress
No, and NO
Do your research...Nikolai Kulemin?
Higher salary, less goals/points (although he's on a worse team), and Burke's probably going to want a lot more for him than Waddel would for Afinogenov. I'm not counting on Afinogenov being anything more than a rental, maybe Kulemin could be a longer term solution if we re-signed him. Otherwise what am I missing? Edit: That he played with Malkin, apparently. Eh, I not impress
#72
2010-01-18 01:02
Quote:
Just a name I pulled out my ass...actually, I hear Milan Kraft is in the best shape of his life...and if you count on Afinogenov for anything you will be disappoint
woooooo
/NotaGMblog
I'm not counting on Afinogenov being anything more than a rental, maybe Kulemin could be a longer term solution if we re-signed him. Otherwise what am I missing? Edit: That he played with Malkin, apparently. Eh, I not impress
Just a name I pulled out my ass...actually, I hear Milan Kraft is in the best shape of his life...and if you count on Afinogenov for anything you will be disappoint
woooooo
/NotaGMblog
#73
2010-01-18 01:07
Quoting TheFandangler:
Yes, but as he will so condescendingly let you know, HE knows Geno....they talk every day, so how could ANY of us unwashed heathens have a valid argument against such a lofty personage as Rossi...Us troglodytes should probably just shut up and accept the wisdom of our betters...
At least that's what I get from his reply. Ham and egger
Quoting Rage:Already done that...
My pubes are more solid than Rossi's credentials.
Yes, but as he will so condescendingly let you know, HE knows Geno....they talk every day, so how could ANY of us unwashed heathens have a valid argument against such a lofty personage as Rossi...Us troglodytes should probably just shut up and accept the wisdom of our betters...
At least that's what I get from his reply. Ham and egger
#74
2010-01-18 01:09
Quote:
#freethechinchi llas campaign.
Animalplantetwi tter.
Quote:
As opposed to before, when the Pens did not want him?
Remember the definition of insanity,please .
Quote:
If you would have tossed in the speech from when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor,i would have considered it.
And it ain't over now. 'Cause when the goin' gets tough...
the tough get goin'! Who's with me? Let's go!
#freepetr campaign on twitter
#freethechinchi llas campaign.
Animalplantetwi tter.
Quote:
He may actually be easy to get.
As opposed to before, when the Pens did not want him?
Remember the definition of insanity,please .
Quote:
Here's what I propose - Feds for Syko. Anyone with me
If you would have tossed in the speech from when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor,i would have considered it.
And it ain't over now. 'Cause when the goin' gets tough...
the tough get goin'! Who's with me? Let's go!
#75
2010-01-18 01:12
Quoting Rage:
Maybe, but Koltsov is Olympic bound, just sayin'.
actually, I hear Milan Kraft is in the best shape of his life
Maybe, but Koltsov is Olympic bound, just sayin'.
#76
2010-01-18 01:29
Speaking of useless bloggers...
The clown over at Yahoo is making the case for greenLife52.com to be on this year's hypothetical all-star team because of his offense. Isn't the keyword in defenceman, uh, "defense"?
The clown over at Yahoo is making the case for greenLife52.com to be on this year's hypothetical all-star team because of his offense. Isn't the keyword in defenceman, uh, "defense"?
#77
2010-01-18 01:38
Quote:
Hmmmmmm. Instersesting. I had the HNIC feed via the Ceeb and they spent a good three minutes talking about how Geno was the first person to call this kid prior to his "call up."
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Quote:
I know what you meant. But this was too easy. I'm also surprised that nobody else (who has no better things to do in life other than be a grammar Nazi on here, etc.) has said anything abOOt this.
DERP!!!!!
Malkin would not even help translate for his fellow Magnitogorsk player on Saturday.
Hmmmmmm. Instersesting. I had the HNIC feed via the Ceeb and they spent a good three minutes talking about how Geno was the first person to call this kid prior to his "call up."
------------
Quote:
Sadly, the seeds for this Rossi article were planted way back in the early-to-mid-'90s, when journalists began having personal vendettas against foreign hockey players because they wouldn't grant interviews or were just generally standoffish toward the media.
I know what you meant. But this was too easy. I'm also surprised that nobody else (who has no better things to do in life other than be a grammar Nazi on here, etc.) has said anything abOOt this.
DERP!!!!!
#79
2010-01-18 03:22
Cblog overhaul! loads faster for sure.
Hopefully it doesnt overstretch the screen if someone uploads an unusually large pic
Hopefully it doesnt overstretch the screen if someone uploads an unusually large pic
#80
2010-01-18 03:59
I sort of liken this to all the soccer moms that freaked out when some album came out that they found explicit. They thought they were "protecting the children!" when they started rallies, burned records and organized outrage. But in the end, the buzz/negative attention only boosted the profile and wallet of the person they were fighting in the first place.
While I completely agree with the blog post about Cook and now Rossi...said it before and still believe in the thought of "ignore it."
I just feel that in a situation like this, where pagehits are everything...giving this clown attention isn't a good thing.
While negative reaction and a firm "sour taste" might have a positive effect--the hardest way to hit these fucks is to ignore them. That is the most painful insult you can pay a media member. It basically neuters them. So yea...unless this shit starts getting out of control, we don't give these clowns any more attention than they need. Sometimes the common sense reaction (in this case denouncing) isn't necessarily the right one.
Just my .02 though...
While I completely agree with the blog post about Cook and now Rossi...said it before and still believe in the thought of "ignore it."
I just feel that in a situation like this, where pagehits are everything...giving this clown attention isn't a good thing.
While negative reaction and a firm "sour taste" might have a positive effect--the hardest way to hit these fucks is to ignore them. That is the most painful insult you can pay a media member. It basically neuters them. So yea...unless this shit starts getting out of control, we don't give these clowns any more attention than they need. Sometimes the common sense reaction (in this case denouncing) isn't necessarily the right one.
Just my .02 though...
#82
2010-01-18 08:36
Rossi reports today that GMRS needs to re sign John LeClair to skate on Geno's wing
Fucking Sykora
WTF
That locker room is going to be one awkward place when douchebag walks in there next time
Fucking Sykora
WTF
That locker room is going to be one awkward place when douchebag walks in there next time
#83
2010-01-18 10:09
Quoting Daedalus:
Holy Sh*t, Rossi is an ever bigger @ss than he seems through his crap articles. Can't believe that comment about "not even translating...", I'm sure Geno understands and speaks really well, but to translate for somebody is totally different.
He replied
Quote:Thanks for reading. Jaromir Jagr left because he wanted money on his next contract the Penguins would not pay. No writer in North America has a more honest arrangement with Malkin. His first english only interview was with me. Him avoiding the media is a big deal because Crosby - of whom I have been far more critical, as a check of past articles would show - also earns $8.7 million and takes on addesd responsibilitie s. Malkin would not even help translate for his fellow Magnitogorsk player on Saturday. You are right that it doesn't matter what he does with the media - it hasn't in the past. Of course in the past he was the world's best player most nights. He is not right now, though he is paid the same as Crosby, who is the worlds best player on most nights this year. Also, I've not met one media colleague that booed Jagr on his returns. The fans turned on him and now want to blame the media. I get along with Geno. I know him better tha you or any of my critics because I talk with him daily. Trust me, sir, I feel no shame for doing my job and doing it well. If Malkin was doing his this year this topic would be moot. Cheers Rob
Holy Sh*t, Rossi is an ever bigger @ss than he seems through his crap articles. Can't believe that comment about "not even translating...", I'm sure Geno understands and speaks really well, but to translate for somebody is totally different.
#84
2010-01-18 10:11
Quoting Rage:
OMFG! "Ham and egger"! Bobby the Brain Hennan. Fuck.The.World! I haven't heard that in a long time. Made my day and shit Rage. Thank you.
I'm on board with the Malkin line thing. I've been thinking for a while now that there isn't any chemistry on that line. This might make Malkin a little needy but if it gets the job done I say so be it. Not that I'm throwing his line mates under anything but Malkin looks lost at times or at times like he's doing everything to fast for the other two guys out there with him.
Again kidz,Ignore the sports "media".
At least that's what I get from his reply. Ham and egger
OMFG! "Ham and egger"! Bobby the Brain Hennan. Fuck.The.World! I haven't heard that in a long time. Made my day and shit Rage. Thank you.
I'm on board with the Malkin line thing. I've been thinking for a while now that there isn't any chemistry on that line. This might make Malkin a little needy but if it gets the job done I say so be it. Not that I'm throwing his line mates under anything but Malkin looks lost at times or at times like he's doing everything to fast for the other two guys out there with him.
Again kidz,Ignore the sports "media".
#85
2010-01-18 10:28
I'm not sure what the hell "honest arrangement" means, but I'm pretty sure it's not "Ok, Malkin, here's the deal we've agreed on: You have to be leading the league in points or you have to spend all your free time giving me interviews or I'm going to blast you in a column."
Yes, Crosby has taken on added responsibilitie s. Crosby wears the C. If Malkin wore the C and this shit was happening, this story would be huge.
You see this crap happen with beat writers too often. They forget where their place among the team is and start running their mouths. When you call them out for it, their response is always "I'm closer to the team, I know them better than you." I like to call it a Remora Complex. Beat writers spend so much time attached to the underbelly of the team, feeding off whatever scraps they can get that they forget their place and start thinking they're the big hunters and the scraps are the only food that's available to anybody. Adrian Dater pulls this shit all the time. Most of these guys completely forget that the players and the team haven't forgotten that they're media-types. Guys like Rossi and Dater seem to think that they have a close relationship with the players, but I guarantee that even during the more candid moments, the players are always guarded about what they tell these remoras hanging about, sucking on for more information.
Yes, Crosby has taken on added responsibilitie s. Crosby wears the C. If Malkin wore the C and this shit was happening, this story would be huge.
You see this crap happen with beat writers too often. They forget where their place among the team is and start running their mouths. When you call them out for it, their response is always "I'm closer to the team, I know them better than you." I like to call it a Remora Complex. Beat writers spend so much time attached to the underbelly of the team, feeding off whatever scraps they can get that they forget their place and start thinking they're the big hunters and the scraps are the only food that's available to anybody. Adrian Dater pulls this shit all the time. Most of these guys completely forget that the players and the team haven't forgotten that they're media-types. Guys like Rossi and Dater seem to think that they have a close relationship with the players, but I guarantee that even during the more candid moments, the players are always guarded about what they tell these remoras hanging about, sucking on for more information.
#86
2010-01-18 10:42
Quoting J.J. from Kansas:
Exactly. Somehow I doubt anyone on the team invited Rossi or Cook to their private Cup parties over the summer.
You see this crap happen with beat writers too often. They forget where their place among the team is and start running their mouths. When you call them out for it, their response is always "I'm closer to the team, I know them better than you."
Exactly. Somehow I doubt anyone on the team invited Rossi or Cook to their private Cup parties over the summer.
#87
2010-01-18 10:58
I'm all for hardware but can you teetsuckers please remember something when talking about needing to trade people?
Its not about the name (or its stats) on the back its about the shield on the front.
If Crosby and Malkin both laid giant turds that looked like Mike Richards and Alex Ovechkin throughout the season, I wouldn't give two shits just as long as we get into the playoffs. In fact I hope they do stink it up a bit because its a marathon, not a race to burn out and get dropped in the first round like some jokes.
Anyone dissing Feds is either too new to the bandwagon or too stupid to remember that this guy was signed as a gamer that produces in the playoffs. I love Sykie but Feds brings more to his game and he brings it at the right time.
Darren Helm, Reggie Jackson, and Claude Lemieux all based their careers on being similar players (well, Helm at least recently).
The Pens are fine.
Its not about the name (or its stats) on the back its about the shield on the front.
If Crosby and Malkin both laid giant turds that looked like Mike Richards and Alex Ovechkin throughout the season, I wouldn't give two shits just as long as we get into the playoffs. In fact I hope they do stink it up a bit because its a marathon, not a race to burn out and get dropped in the first round like some jokes.
Anyone dissing Feds is either too new to the bandwagon or too stupid to remember that this guy was signed as a gamer that produces in the playoffs. I love Sykie but Feds brings more to his game and he brings it at the right time.
Darren Helm, Reggie Jackson, and Claude Lemieux all based their careers on being similar players (well, Helm at least recently).
The Pens are fine.
#88
2010-01-18 11:01
Oh, I need some feedback.
MrsChiChi and I are getting our puppy this coming weekend: A Newfoundland!
We've got the name on lockdown if we pick a boy: Geno BigTaste ChikkaChiChi (replace CCC with our real last name).
But even though the wife picked the name, she was attached to one of the female pups when we visited. She can't figure out any decent names if we were to go with a bitch (hehehehe).
Stephburiesit was overruled as being too lame. I'd be worried about calling her Sid because I'd have to punch every Flyers fan in the throat twice as hard as I normally would.
Any ideas?
MrsChiChi and I are getting our puppy this coming weekend: A Newfoundland!
We've got the name on lockdown if we pick a boy: Geno BigTaste ChikkaChiChi (replace CCC with our real last name).
But even though the wife picked the name, she was attached to one of the female pups when we visited. She can't figure out any decent names if we were to go with a bitch (hehehehe).
Stephburiesit was overruled as being too lame. I'd be worried about calling her Sid because I'd have to punch every Flyers fan in the throat twice as hard as I normally would.
Any ideas?
#89
2010-01-18 11:14
Quote:
If you get a male and you want it to be truly manly and awesome, you should name it Buckets after Dan Cleary, another Newfie.
Now commence with the "Dan Cleary is a female dog" jokes...
Any ideas?
If you get a male and you want it to be truly manly and awesome, you should name it Buckets after Dan Cleary, another Newfie.
Now commence with the "Dan Cleary is a female dog" jokes...
#90
2010-01-18 11:15
@JJ - I love the idea of the Remora Complex. Rossi is like the officer Farva to the team's Vermont highway patrol.
#91
2010-01-18 11:22
Quoting ChikkaChiChi:
Nathalie? Not that Mrs. Lemieux is a dog by any means, but I'm one of those people who sees naming a dog after someone as a compliment (mostly because I like dogs better than I like most people, so take my opinion with a grain of salt). You could go with Natalia as well if you want to stick with the Malkin theme.
But even though the wife picked the name, she was attached to one of the female pups when we visited. She can't figure out any decent names if we were to go with a bitch (hehehehe).
Stephburiesit was overruled as being too lame. I'd be worried about calling her Sid because I'd have to punch every Flyers fan in the throat twice as hard as I normally would.
Any ideas?
Nathalie? Not that Mrs. Lemieux is a dog by any means, but I'm one of those people who sees naming a dog after someone as a compliment (mostly because I like dogs better than I like most people, so take my opinion with a grain of salt). You could go with Natalia as well if you want to stick with the Malkin theme.
#92
2010-01-18 11:23
Caputi and Lovejoy have been reassigned.
penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=514018
I guess Orpik will be back tomorrow.
penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=514018
I guess Orpik will be back tomorrow.
#94
2010-01-18 11:34
Post #32, point 2 has it right. I know everyone's upset, but this isn't a microcosm of what's happening to newspapers or sports journalism. Not really. The point is simply that beat reporters should not be writing columns like this, for a number of reasons - first and second being that such columns can be easily influenced by personal relationships, and that these columns could influence future relations with the team. A Trib editor should have nixed this.
#95
2010-01-18 11:34
Quoting ChikkaChiChi:
I basically see the regular season as a means to make the playoffs. As long as the Penguins win enough regular season games to get the points needed to secure at least an 8th seed in the playoffs, then all was good. Many of the Penguins role players flip their playoff mode on and kick ass in the postseason (Fedotenko, Talbot...etc).
I'm all for hardware but can you teetsuckers please remember something when talking about needing to trade people?
Its not about the name (or its stats) on the back its about the shield on the front.
If Crosby and Malkin both laid giant turds that looked like Mike Richards and Alex Ovechkin throughout the season, I wouldn't give two shits just as long as we get into the playoffs. In fact I hope they do stink it up a bit because its a marathon, not a race to burn out and get dropped in the first round like some jokes.
Anyone dissing Feds is either too new to the bandwagon or too stupid to remember that this guy was signed as a gamer that produces in the playoffs. I love Sykie but Feds brings more to his game and he brings it at the right time.
Darren Helm, Reggie Jackson, and Claude Lemieux all based their careers on being similar players (well, Helm at least recently).
The Pens are fine.
I basically see the regular season as a means to make the playoffs. As long as the Penguins win enough regular season games to get the points needed to secure at least an 8th seed in the playoffs, then all was good. Many of the Penguins role players flip their playoff mode on and kick ass in the postseason (Fedotenko, Talbot...etc).
#96
2010-01-18 11:41
Quoting ChikkaChiChi:
... you're only punching Phlyer fans half-as-hard as you can?
I'd be worried about calling her Sid because I'd have to punch every Flyers fan in the throat twice as hard as I normally would.
Any ideas?
... you're only punching Phlyer fans half-as-hard as you can?
#97
2010-01-18 11:49
Happy Martin Luther King Day...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKh_6GzC2Zo
This is one of the funniest things I've ever seen.....it deserves it's own post.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKh_6GzC2Zo
This is one of the funniest things I've ever seen.....it deserves it's own post.
#99
2010-01-18 11:56
Quote:
Right on, DA. My thoughts exactly, you just beat me to it.
You could go with Natalia as well if you want to stick with the Malkin theme.
Right on, DA. My thoughts exactly, you just beat me to it.
#100
2010-01-18 12:05
Quote:
If this is true, why is Rossi now complaining about Malkin avoiding the media? Every day?...Did he talk to him today? Yesterday? Christmas? His Birthday?
It must really be something to be a soft and pasty adult male whose job entails waking up every day hoping and praying that at least one of the popular, and usually 1/2 naked and sweaty, 20smthings will talk to him in order to vailidate his existence. It must be existentially terrifying when one of those kids just will not talk to him. Poor, poor Rob Rossi...
I know him better than you or any of my critics because I talk with him daily.
If this is true, why is Rossi now complaining about Malkin avoiding the media? Every day?...Did he talk to him today? Yesterday? Christmas? His Birthday?
It must really be something to be a soft and pasty adult male whose job entails waking up every day hoping and praying that at least one of the popular, and usually 1/2 naked and sweaty, 20smthings will talk to him in order to vailidate his existence. It must be existentially terrifying when one of those kids just will not talk to him. Poor, poor Rob Rossi...
#104
2010-01-18 12:51
Quoting Chris Hansen :
Why don't you just take a seat right there, Rob.
In other news, Rico's waiting to play on Malkin's line.
Rob Rossi and I have crossed paths before...
Why don't you just take a seat right there, Rob.
In other news, Rico's waiting to play on Malkin's line.
#106
2010-01-18 13:33
Caputi and rev. Lovejoy sent back to WBS today. Operation freedomm candy may have gotten the green light for tomorrow.
#107
2010-01-18 13:37
Quoting black vegas gold and white:
Or perhaps Skoula found his way out of the doghouse.
Caputi and rev. Lovejoy sent back to WBS today. Operation freedomm candy may have gotten the green light for tomorrow.
Or perhaps Skoula found his way out of the doghouse.
#108
2010-01-18 13:40
Quoting PensFan2166:
Hadn't thought of that. Freedom has to be coming back soon though. He has been skating in full gear. The pens site says johnson skated today too.
Quoting black vegas gold and white:Caputi and rev. Lovejoy sent back to WBS today. Operation freedomm candy may have gotten the green light for tomorrow.
Or perhaps Skoula found his way out of the doghouse.
Hadn't thought of that. Freedom has to be coming back soon though. He has been skating in full gear. The pens site says johnson skated today too.
#109
2010-01-18 13:53
LOL at Knuckles throwing in a Weirton reference...my beloved hometown.
By the way guys, Tyler Kennedy will be appearing from 5-7 p.m. prior to the Youngtown Phantoms' USHL game Friday, Jan. 29. Thought I'd give everyone here the heads up if you're within reasonable driving distance.
By the way guys, Tyler Kennedy will be appearing from 5-7 p.m. prior to the Youngtown Phantoms' USHL game Friday, Jan. 29. Thought I'd give everyone here the heads up if you're within reasonable driving distance.
#110
2010-01-18 14:12
As a Pens fan in Illinois there's the added benefit of NOT having to read total idiots' scribbling like Rossi & Cook and for that I am grateful...and being out here, I have to be subscribed of the Comcast Nazi regime---however the upside to that is Comcast sucks balls & I haven't had hockey all weekend which means I missed the Canuck game & the Curry slaughter---I am assuming in the trade to get Malk a winger Shero may be looking to get someone's 2nd goalie to be a temporary 1st for us---till Flower stops fighting or Johnson's Whole Lotta Love is on the Stairway to healing?
#111
2010-01-18 14:17
Quoting TKs hot gf:
MAF didn't break his finger in the incident with Robert Nilsson. According to what I read, he broke it on a shot in the first period and toughed it out for the rest of the game.
I am assuming in the trade to get Malk a winger Shero may be looking to get someone's 2nd goalie to be a temporary 1st for us---till Flower stops fighting or Johnson's Whole Lotta Love is on the Stairway to healing?
MAF didn't break his finger in the incident with Robert Nilsson. According to what I read, he broke it on a shot in the first period and toughed it out for the rest of the game.
#112
2010-01-18 14:28
Yeh I guessed that is was jacked up when he went to the bench earlier in that game & they spectulated that "maybe he cut it"---but breaking it in a fight sounds so much more BadAss that on a shot.
#113
2010-01-18 15:05
Part of me believes that Lovejoy is going to be involved in a trade of some sort. If you see the words 'and a prospect', odds are that it's Lovejoy or Caputi.
Not that I believe the rumor is true, but in the Talbot/Prospect for Jack Johnson swap, Lovejoy makes sense. Just sayin'
Not that I believe the rumor is true, but in the Talbot/Prospect for Jack Johnson swap, Lovejoy makes sense. Just sayin'
#115
2010-01-18 15:30
Quoting Stilly:
I don't think they want Max Talbot; the LA Kings need more scoring help over a defensive-minded forward regardless of how clutch he is in playoffs. But in regards to that offer, I think that is the only offer they would accept, a prospect with Max because Jack Johnson is pretty valuable to their team.
What happened to Malkin to the Kings? Eklund changed it up, sad ...
Not that I believe the rumor is true, but in the Talbot/Prospect for Jack Johnson swap, Lovejoy makes sense. Just sayin'
I don't think they want Max Talbot; the LA Kings need more scoring help over a defensive-minded forward regardless of how clutch he is in playoffs. But in regards to that offer, I think that is the only offer they would accept, a prospect with Max because Jack Johnson is pretty valuable to their team.
What happened to Malkin to the Kings? Eklund changed it up, sad ...
#116
2010-01-18 15:42
Quoting Stilly:
While I never give validity to such rumors, if Talbot and Caputi were traded for Jack Johnson I would drive to Pittsburgh and punch Ray Shero in the dick.
There is SOMETHING about Caputi's game that has HCDB thinking he needs more time to develop....something. Disco knows him from WBS and he's clearly thinking the kid is going to play but there must be something still lacking that he sees.
Then again, it could just be roster juggling while, you guessed it, Shero shops someone around but needs to continue to get ice time while doing so.
Re: Dog. I would have totally named the dog Alyonka, but she had to go and break up with Geno (you heard the baseless rumor here first, kids).
I'm thinking male dog is mandatory. Geno is too awesome of a name for a 200 pound behemoth that's always out of breath.
Part of me believes that Lovejoy is going to be involved in a trade of some sort. If you see the words 'and a prospect', odds are that it's Lovejoy or Caputi.
Not that I believe the rumor is true, but in the Talbot/Prospect for Jack Johnson swap, Lovejoy makes sense. Just sayin'
While I never give validity to such rumors, if Talbot and Caputi were traded for Jack Johnson I would drive to Pittsburgh and punch Ray Shero in the dick.
There is SOMETHING about Caputi's game that has HCDB thinking he needs more time to develop....something. Disco knows him from WBS and he's clearly thinking the kid is going to play but there must be something still lacking that he sees.
Then again, it could just be roster juggling while, you guessed it, Shero shops someone around but needs to continue to get ice time while doing so.
Re: Dog. I would have totally named the dog Alyonka, but she had to go and break up with Geno (you heard the baseless rumor here first, kids).
I'm thinking male dog is mandatory. Geno is too awesome of a name for a 200 pound behemoth that's always out of breath.
#118
2010-01-18 15:44
Russian Maria Kirilenko has something for Cook and Rossi:
mariakirilenko.com/.../...
mariakirilenko.com/.../...
#119
2010-01-18 16:04
I Agree with Rage when he states that any attention we give to Rossi only says to his employers that people are reading him. It's like TV ratings, readers=money in advertising revenue.
If you really want to make an impact on the Trib, you call up and cancel your subscription. No readers=no money. When they ask you why you are canceling your subscription and if there is anything they can do to change your mind, you say, "Rob Rossi is a dicktoucher" in your friendliest voice and explain that while he is still under employment of Trib Total Media, you will not read their paper.
Probably won't do dick, but it'll make you feel better.
If you really want to make an impact on the Trib, you call up and cancel your subscription. No readers=no money. When they ask you why you are canceling your subscription and if there is anything they can do to change your mind, you say, "Rob Rossi is a dicktoucher" in your friendliest voice and explain that while he is still under employment of Trib Total Media, you will not read their paper.
Probably won't do dick, but it'll make you feel better.
#120
2010-01-18 16:29
Quoting TKs hot gf:
if you don't mind watching on your computer, i use atdhe.net to watch every game. it works pretty well for me.
...however the upside to that is Comcast sucks balls & I haven't had hockey all weekend which means I missed the Canuck game & the Curry slaughter...
if you don't mind watching on your computer, i use atdhe.net to watch every game. it works pretty well for me.
#122
2010-01-18 16:35
The Islanders have won 8 of 11 and are presently leading Jersey 3-0 late in the second. The Pens haven't put up three goals on Brodeur in four collective games. It will be a pretty good dogfight tomorrow night.
#123
2010-01-18 17:04
I believe a Pensblog call to arms is in order, NOT in relation to that idiot Rossi, but rather in support of little Jack R from Greensburg and his HOCKEY ROCKS entry!
Jack has made the Final Four, but is currently trailing by 149 points against his current competition.
This is an unacceptable situation!
I've watched all the videos still standing and Jack's is clearly the best.
Please go and vote for Jack!
www.reebokhockey.com/hwaa/playoffs/142/
edit: love the new banner!
Jack has made the Final Four, but is currently trailing by 149 points against his current competition.
This is an unacceptable situation!
I've watched all the videos still standing and Jack's is clearly the best.
Please go and vote for Jack!
www.reebokhockey.com/hwaa/playoffs/142/
edit: love the new banner!
#124
2010-01-18 17:42
Quote:
He's laughing...but he means it. If the cameras weren't there, he'd probably kill some bitches.
I was angry when I read this article...now I just laugh. I always thought he was a joke--good to know I'm right. ;). Amazing post, boys.
I want him to ask Gino a question in the locker room tomorrow night (after Gino owns the Islanders) and have Ruski whip it out and pee all over him.
If I hear Gino hate tomorrow, it's gonna be Bad News Bears. Just saying. Nobody puts Ruski in the corner.
Go Pens.
Pronger, who admitted he had a bad reputation with the media earlier in his career, offered his own insight on Richards’ angst. “You guys suck!” Pronger said, laughing.
He's laughing...but he means it. If the cameras weren't there, he'd probably kill some bitches.
I was angry when I read this article...now I just laugh. I always thought he was a joke--good to know I'm right. ;). Amazing post, boys.
I want him to ask Gino a question in the locker room tomorrow night (after Gino owns the Islanders) and have Ruski whip it out and pee all over him.
If I hear Gino hate tomorrow, it's gonna be Bad News Bears. Just saying. Nobody puts Ruski in the corner.
Go Pens.
#125
2010-01-18 17:44
Quoting Malkaholic:
Gutenberg will NOT allow it!
(Johann, not
)
Don't worry. Newspapers will be obsolete in five years anyway.
Gutenberg will NOT allow it!
(Johann, not
)
#126
2010-01-18 18:19
I got tired of coding and decided to slack. I present for your approval the following unsolicted photoshop.
Expect this fine piece to be my own personal GDC in the morrow.
Expect this fine piece to be my own personal GDC in the morrow.
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