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Monday, 11 January 2010 11:22 am
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Malkin should be beyond that. He is no kid. He's 23. This is his fourth NHL season. He is a scoring champion, a Stanley Cup champion and a Conn Smythe Trophy winner as playoffs MVP. He shouldn't still need Gonchar to hold his hand through the tough times. It's enough to make you wonder what will happen to him if the Penguins don't do a new contract with Gonchar and allow him to leave as a free agent after the season.
Can you say Jaromir Jagr?
-Ron Cook, PG 1/11/10
If you think we aren't responding to something like this, YOU ARE nuts.
In one column, Ron Cook underscored everything that is wrong with this town. He creates a situation that does not need to be created. Like so many in the Pittsburgh media, he makes nothing out of something and, in the meantime, starts the much-needed negative energy that sportswriters in this town need in order to survive.
What a disaster. What a shame.
What a mistake.
In his column titled "Sulking won't cure Malkin's Slump," he blisters Malkin.
Quite frankly, he embarrasses him.
See, believe it or not, people read Ron Cook.
And people actually think he knows what he is talking about.
This will fester.
If we have to kill someone over this, we are prepared.
Rob Rossi had an interesting column over the weekend about the powerplay woes. [TRIB]
Hey, don't take my word for it. A rival penalty-killer recently confided that the Penguins' power play is now easy to defend when the puck is on the stick blade of either Crosby or Malkin because "they want to do their own thing."
We can deal with that stuff. No biggie.
Rossi, love him or hate him, is at every game, every practice. He knows what's going on.
Whether or not you agree with his opinions is fine, but you can't argue the way he assimilates his facts.
By comparison, Ron Cook doesn't even know where the Penguins practice.
He probably wrote his latest column at the Heinz Field press box or in Hines Ward's locker.
Some highlights of his latest mess:
It's hard to say what is more troubling as the scuffling Penguins fight to get their season back on track -- Evgeni Malkin's lengthy goal-scoring slump or the lame way he appears to be dealing with it.I'm thinking lame all the way.
Ron Cook calling people lame? What a world.
This time, it prompted Gonchar to have what he called "a long meeting" with Malkin last week. Gonchar, a fellow Russian, is Malkin's close friend, mentor and confidante. Apparently, he told Malkin that he can't allow the rest of his game to suffer because he is not scoring goals. At times during this slump, Malkin has seemed to lose focus and has been sloppy with the puck, committing bad turnovers. On more than one occasion, he has compounded those turnovers by immediately taking a silly penalty out of frustration.
Uhh, that is speculation. Gonchar wouldn't tell Ron Cook shit.
Gonch and Malkin probably got together to talk about how awesome they are, and ate Pop-Tarts.
And now comes this part:
I'm not ready to suggest that Malkin is going to be another Jagr. But it sure would be nice if he could learn a valuable lesson from Crosby. Crosby doesn't blink, doesn't shrink from adversity. He challenges it and fights through it. He's going to have bad games from time to time, but he is never going to beat himself mentally.
How wonderful it will be to be able to say that about Malkin one day.
Give us a fucking break.
Comparing Malkin and Crosby? No way. Two different players.
And to be fair, wasn't everyone saying the same thing about Crosby last year? Didn't Crosby struggle last year?
And the Jagr stuff? How long has Cook been waiting for that?
Jagr and Malkin have nothing in common other than playing for the Penguins.
Nothing.
But yet the wheels have been put into motion. When the media helped run Double J out of town so long ago, blogs weren't around.
Not saying it would've made a difference, but we could have had a fundrasier to help pay off Jagr's gambling debt.
We won't stand by and let Ron Cook start this shit. No way.
Malkin has struggled. We acknowledge that. But let's slow things down:
-- It is January.
-- Malkin works his ass off. And saying he doesn't know how to deal with adversity? What about when everyone called him out in the '08 playoffs? What happen in the '09 playoffs? Yeah, that's what we thought.
--So assists mean nothing? 30 assists? Interesting.
We could go on and on. But we don't need to do Malkin's talking for him.
His play will.
Ron Cook Photoshop photoshop expo
We've had enough. Entries due by Wednesday at midnight. Meanest photoshop gets something.
Go Pens.
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#1
2010-01-11 12:46
Staff- I hope you email the photoshop expo to Cook, and attach a copy of his article from last season when he pronounced the Pens dead for the year in January during their slump.
Malkin rocks.
Malkin rocks.
#2
2010-01-11 12:52
Thanks for doing an entry on this. I want Cooks mailbox to explode with hate emails over this. What an idiot. I dont even think he watches the games.
Geno will make Cook eat his words....
Geno will make Cook eat his words....
#3
2010-01-11 12:53
Honestly, I've always felt a little annoyed by the fact that Malkin has the ability to take a game over anytime he wants and doesn't seem to do it that often. BUT I stand by him 100%. I think this has to do with him wanting to roll into the Olympics at as high a level as possible. The Russians have won gold at th World Championships the last two years with out him and he wants the gold to solidfy his status as the elite Russian star. So he's getting over-anxious for that and his play is suffering.
#4
2010-01-11 12:55
There's really nothing to say other than what an absolute joke Cook is. The arrogance that comes out of Cookon a subject that he knows less than nothing about is appalling. And saying that Geno's sulking, lame, etc then likening it to Jagr seems a little xenophobic to me, whatevs.
Ron Cook can be reached for comment at rcook@post-gazette.com. I'm not sayin, I'm just sayin.
Ron Cook can be reached for comment at rcook@post-gazette.com. I'm not sayin, I'm just sayin.
#5
2010-01-11 12:55
I'm surprised Ron Cook even knew there was a hockey team in Pittsburgh. The big difference between this year and last year is that last year the Steelers' season lasted long enough to keep the yinzers and jackasses like Cook away until right around the time that the Pens got hot. Good thing Gene Collier kept enough of an eye on hockey to inform everyone up front that the Pens weren't making the playoffs.
#6
2010-01-11 12:56
Quoting 71crush:
Only if Cook can fit those words into his mouth along with Hines Ward's dick.
Geno will make Cook eat his words....
Only if Cook can fit those words into his mouth along with Hines Ward's dick.
#7
2010-01-11 12:58
My Ron Cook writing in poop photoshop is one of my best ever... don't know if I can improve on perfection.
When I made it, I figured you guys would be able to use it for years to come, as he puts out horseshit columns on the weekly...
When I made it, I figured you guys would be able to use it for years to come, as he puts out horseshit columns on the weekly...
#8
2010-01-11 13:00
Quote:
Couldn't read another word after "do a new contract". Seriously? DO a new contract? How do you fucking DO a contract? I wasn't aware that contracts had orifices that you could DO them in.
What. A. Fucking. Hack.
It's enough to make you wonder what will happen to him if the Penguins don't do a new contract with Gonchar and allow him to leave as a free agent after the season.
Couldn't read another word after "do a new contract". Seriously? DO a new contract? How do you fucking DO a contract? I wasn't aware that contracts had orifices that you could DO them in.
What. A. Fucking. Hack.
#9
2010-01-11 13:04
this ron cook b-s is too much!! what an idiot!!
his article is absolute insanity and its so unbelievably obvious that he really has no clue what he's talking about that i'm astonished he's permitted to even publish it...
his article is absolute insanity and its so unbelievably obvious that he really has no clue what he's talking about that i'm astonished he's permitted to even publish it...
#10
2010-01-11 13:09
Ron Cook is a dick.
Let's look at the facts; Geno is 23 yr old hockey player. He is paid very well for what he does, its his job. He is a Russian living in the US and speaks very little english well and is without his family for most of the year.
I have a 23 yr old daughter and 26 year old son I can tell you if I dropped their asses down in Russia and told them they'd be paid xx million dollars a year to do their jobs well they'd still be miserable most of the time.
Geno is still a kid. A BIG kid. He needs his parents and friends, family around him just like the rest of us do.
Ron Cook makes his usual blow hard asshole statements and they should be taken with a grain of salt. Fuck Ron Cook. blah blah blah blah That's all I hear when I read his shit.
Let's look at the facts; Geno is 23 yr old hockey player. He is paid very well for what he does, its his job. He is a Russian living in the US and speaks very little english well and is without his family for most of the year.
I have a 23 yr old daughter and 26 year old son I can tell you if I dropped their asses down in Russia and told them they'd be paid xx million dollars a year to do their jobs well they'd still be miserable most of the time.
Geno is still a kid. A BIG kid. He needs his parents and friends, family around him just like the rest of us do.
Ron Cook makes his usual blow hard asshole statements and they should be taken with a grain of salt. Fuck Ron Cook. blah blah blah blah That's all I hear when I read his shit.
#11
2010-01-11 13:11
Quoting 71crush:
It only serves as validation. Even hate mails are proof to his editors that people actually read him.
Just my 2 cents, but some of the hyperbole about this is hitting ludicrous speed. Cook didn't assassinate a President or attack a religious icon, people. Get over it. Seriously. On the other hand, I do love some good photoshop evil, and some of the folks on here have skillz.
Thanks for doing an entry on this. I want Cooks mailbox to explode with hate emails over this. What an idiot. I dont even think he watches the games.
Geno will make Cook eat his words....
It only serves as validation. Even hate mails are proof to his editors that people actually read him.
Just my 2 cents, but some of the hyperbole about this is hitting ludicrous speed. Cook didn't assassinate a President or attack a religious icon, people. Get over it. Seriously. On the other hand, I do love some good photoshop evil, and some of the folks on here have skillz.
#12
2010-01-11 13:15
I posted this in the last entry, but thought it bears repeating...
You know what I have the most problem with out of that article?
Quote:
Really Cook? You can say shit like that about at 27 year old, but most 23 year olds are just getting their first crack at the NHL. They're still pretty young. Yeah it looks like Geno gets into a slump and feels sorry for himself sometimes. Big deal. He's 23. The example he gives regarding Crosby's will to win is less telling of Malkin's mental fragility and more of Sid's un-human mental toughness and competitive drive. Bing's confidence is other worldly. Malkin is a 23 year old Russian kid living in a foreign country. Cut him a break. I'm sure no one will be bitching come May when he's owning the world and competing for another Conn Smythe.
You know what I have the most problem with out of that article?
Quote:
He is no kid. He's 23. This is his fourth NHL season. He is a scoring champion, a Stanley Cup champion and a Conn Smythe Trophy winner as playoffs MVP. He shouldn't still need Gonchar to hold his hand through the tough times.
Really Cook? You can say shit like that about at 27 year old, but most 23 year olds are just getting their first crack at the NHL. They're still pretty young. Yeah it looks like Geno gets into a slump and feels sorry for himself sometimes. Big deal. He's 23. The example he gives regarding Crosby's will to win is less telling of Malkin's mental fragility and more of Sid's un-human mental toughness and competitive drive. Bing's confidence is other worldly. Malkin is a 23 year old Russian kid living in a foreign country. Cut him a break. I'm sure no one will be bitching come May when he's owning the world and competing for another Conn Smythe.
#13
2010-01-11 13:19
Quoting PensFan2166:
Ewwwwww
Quote:
How great would it be if they actually did that?
Quoting 71crush:Geno will make Cook eat his words....
Only if Cook can fit those words into his mouth along with Hines Ward's dick.
Ewwwwww
Quote:
Gonch and Malkin probably got together to talk about how awesome they are, and ate pop tarts.
How great would it be if they actually did that?
#14
2010-01-11 13:20
Quoting Rage:
He's the reason terrorists hate us and the economy went south, and you can't convince me otherwise.
Just my 2 cents, but some of the hyperbole about this is hitting ludicrous speed. Cook didn't assassinate a President or attack a religious icon, people.
He's the reason terrorists hate us and the economy went south, and you can't convince me otherwise.
#15
2010-01-11 13:20
Quoting Rage:
Rage, admit it, you really are Ron Cook...
Just my 2 cents, but some of the hyperbole about this is hitting ludicrous speed. Cook didn't assassinate a President or attack a religious icon, people. Get over it. Seriously. On the other hand, I do love some good photoshop evil, and some of the folks on here have skillz.
Rage, admit it, you really are Ron Cook...
#16
2010-01-11 13:21
Might as well re-post what I already wrote about this...
Malkin was one of the two or three most dominant players in the NHL over the last 3 full seasons. He's a Calder trophy winner, a Conn Smythe winner, an Art Ross winner and a Hart finalist.
The Pens don't get a chance to make their magical '08 run to the SCF if Malkin (along with Ty Conklin admittedly) doesn't put the team on his back through a critical two months span from mid-January to mid-March 2008.
Sulking? This is the guy who exploded in a fit of anger, threw down a thousand dollars of his own money and then proceeded to singlehandedly bring the team back from a 3-0 deficit last year during perhaps the lowest point of the slump. A sulker would've disappeared.
Let's not forget Malkin has missed a few games this year with injury too...for one of the first times in his career, I might add. Which points to another of his assets: durability.
So Ron, looking over that list of accomplishments , you're now going to throw Malkin under the bus for a disappointing half-season? Eff off, joke.
And by the way, look at the money guys like Scott Gomez, Jason Spezza and Marty Havlat are getting paid vs. their production if you wanna whine about that angle.
Malkin was one of the two or three most dominant players in the NHL over the last 3 full seasons. He's a Calder trophy winner, a Conn Smythe winner, an Art Ross winner and a Hart finalist.
The Pens don't get a chance to make their magical '08 run to the SCF if Malkin (along with Ty Conklin admittedly) doesn't put the team on his back through a critical two months span from mid-January to mid-March 2008.
Sulking? This is the guy who exploded in a fit of anger, threw down a thousand dollars of his own money and then proceeded to singlehandedly bring the team back from a 3-0 deficit last year during perhaps the lowest point of the slump. A sulker would've disappeared.
Let's not forget Malkin has missed a few games this year with injury too...for one of the first times in his career, I might add. Which points to another of his assets: durability.
So Ron, looking over that list of accomplishments , you're now going to throw Malkin under the bus for a disappointing half-season? Eff off, joke.
And by the way, look at the money guys like Scott Gomez, Jason Spezza and Marty Havlat are getting paid vs. their production if you wanna whine about that angle.
#17
2010-01-11 13:24
everything about this post that i wanted to say has been said. so i will shut up and watch the backlash.
y'all are articulate people.
y'all are articulate people.
#18
2010-01-11 13:25
Who is Ron Cook, exactly? Is he a beat writer for the PPG, or is he a PPG commentator? (Yes, there is a difference.)
Don't tell me he's a dick; I got that for myself.
Don't tell me he's a dick; I got that for myself.
#19
2010-01-11 13:27
Quoting dps2002:
He's a sports/opinion columnist
The PPG beat writers for the Pens are Dave Molinari and Shelly Anderson and Seth Rorabough does Empty Netters.
Who is Ron Cook, exactly? Is he a beat writer for the PPG, or is he a PPG commentator? (Yes, there is a difference.)
Don't tell me he's a dick; I got that for myself.
He's a sports/opinion columnist
The PPG beat writers for the Pens are Dave Molinari and Shelly Anderson and Seth Rorabough does Empty Netters.
#20
2010-01-11 13:29
@dps2002 As far as I know he's just a sports writer there "commentator" if you will
@Malkin > Cook blog
Apparently this isn't just a Cook thing but a PG thing today
Molinari gave Feds a slam too!
www.post-gazette.com/.../1027380-61.stm
Not as bad as Cook's trash but still a jab nonetheless.
@Malkin > Cook blog
Apparently this isn't just a Cook thing but a PG thing today
Molinari gave Feds a slam too!
www.post-gazette.com/.../1027380-61.stm
Not as bad as Cook's trash but still a jab nonetheless.
#21
2010-01-11 13:29
People confusing Geno's in-game frustration with sulking should be put on a rocketship bound for the sun. Does he need to work on getting pissed in game and banging his stick and whatnot? Yes. But the very act of that belies sulking...sulking means you pout in a corner and quit. I've never, ever seen Malkin quit on a game. Not once. has he had bad games or stretches like the present? Yes. But quit? Never. That's a whole different animal
#22
2010-01-11 13:29
I, who lack any skills at photoshop, request this picture be used at some point:
Either dude can be Cook, I'm not picky.
Either dude can be Cook, I'm not picky.
#23
2010-01-11 13:31
@Dz315 - Fedotenko's career statistics prove that he comes alive in the playoffs and typically just sorta coasts in the regular season. It isn't bad if you know what you're getting when you sign him.
#24
2010-01-11 13:33
Quoting Matt Eager:
Might be more appropriate to put Cook's head on the jock hanging behind Messier
I, who lack any skills at photoshop, request this picture be used at some point:
Either dude can be Cook, I'm not picky.
Might be more appropriate to put Cook's head on the jock hanging behind Messier
#25
2010-01-11 13:35
Even PuckDaddy is ripping on Cook and defending Malkin...
Quote:
sports.yahoo.com/.../...
Quote:
Meanwhile, he's a Top 20 scorer with better than a point per game pace, who took a hometown discount to stay in Pittsburgh. Wow, what a head case.
sports.yahoo.com/.../...
#26
2010-01-11 13:36
Someone needs to set the Dicktoucher Alert to level orange/red. The bandwagoners are getting out of control.
I would be pissed if someone of Big Taste's talent wasn't getting pissy he was in a slump. Don't tell me Crosby doesn't do the same thing because I'm pretty sure his bitching and penalty numbers increase when he's not hitting the back of the net.
I also can't believe I saw in the last thread someone actually giving a voice to a "get Selanne" rumor. Since you are probably a Steelers fan and know noting about hockey, getting Selanne at this point in his career would have been like Rooney dumping a bunch of money at Gregg Lloyd to stay in town.
Selanne isn't bad and would probably be somewhat productive, but the cost would outweight the benefit as he physically starts to deteriorate.
I can't wait to see how many dicktouchers start begging Shero to trade Malkin to the BJs for Nash after the Olympics.
I would be pissed if someone of Big Taste's talent wasn't getting pissy he was in a slump. Don't tell me Crosby doesn't do the same thing because I'm pretty sure his bitching and penalty numbers increase when he's not hitting the back of the net.
I also can't believe I saw in the last thread someone actually giving a voice to a "get Selanne" rumor. Since you are probably a Steelers fan and know noting about hockey, getting Selanne at this point in his career would have been like Rooney dumping a bunch of money at Gregg Lloyd to stay in town.
Selanne isn't bad and would probably be somewhat productive, but the cost would outweight the benefit as he physically starts to deteriorate.
I can't wait to see how many dicktouchers start begging Shero to trade Malkin to the BJs for Nash after the Olympics.
#27
2010-01-11 13:37
Quoting Matt Eager:
That picture is beautiful just as it is. Don't ruin it with Cook's ugly mug. Nobody knows who he is anyway...
I, who lack any skills at photoshop, request this picture be used at some point:
Either dude can be Cook, I'm not picky.
That picture is beautiful just as it is. Don't ruin it with Cook's ugly mug. Nobody knows who he is anyway...
#28
2010-01-11 13:38
@Pensfan
Agreed! It just had the tone of "Feds isn't giving effort every game" which I disagree with
Agreed! It just had the tone of "Feds isn't giving effort every game" which I disagree with
#29
2010-01-11 13:39
Quoting ChikkaChiChi:
We already went through that one last year, except it was Staal for Nash. The dicktouchers have moved on to Kovalchuk.
Wouldn't be averse to Selanne in theory, no matter how old he is since he appears to be ageless. But obviously the price would have to be right and who knows what the Ducks would want.
Then again this is the team that gave up Kunitz and their #1 prospect for Ryan Whitney.
I can't wait to see how many dicktouchers start begging Shero to trade Malkin to the BJs for Nash after the Olympics.
We already went through that one last year, except it was Staal for Nash. The dicktouchers have moved on to Kovalchuk.
Wouldn't be averse to Selanne in theory, no matter how old he is since he appears to be ageless. But obviously the price would have to be right and who knows what the Ducks would want.
Then again this is the team that gave up Kunitz and their #1 prospect for Ryan Whitney.
#32
2010-01-11 13:47
I guess cook takes his cues from the shoot birds at the games. what is scary is our print columnists are not as sophisticated as some that are in non traditional hockey markets. i wonder how Mr Cook would do at age 23 earning a living in a place so radically(and linguistically) different than his home. He should contact Charlie for some sensitivity training/exploration
#33
2010-01-11 13:48
Quoting Pen_City:
Only if the Rangers throw in Drury and Roszival! Now those are players.
I support Ron Cook. Trade Malkin and picks for Wade Redden.
Only if the Rangers throw in Drury and Roszival! Now those are players.
#34
2010-01-11 13:53
Quoting Rage:
I agree with Rage here. Part of the problem with sports and entertainment media isn't so much what they print and put on tv but how much people take stock in what these people are saying. Why is it that we let these dicktoucher's get us so riled? Why do we allow them to stir our emotions so badly either pro or against?
Why send this guy a nasty email? It just lets him know that he's doing his job. How about ignoring the shit out of him and others? The fact is that the team is going through a rough time and Malkin (believe it or not) isn't scoring goals right now.Deal with that how ever you guys want but it is evident. Cook has noticed and decided to paint a bad picture here. Who gives a fuck about the picture Ron Cook is painting at this point? I don't. I won't feed the monster.
I'm still pissed at all of you dicktoucher's that helped run Jags out of town. I've come to terms with the fact that he was out of town regardless but 90% of fans at the time acted as though the apocalypse smacked them in the ass and called them names.
All I'm sayin' is that you have to pick your battles in life and turn a blind eye sometimes even if it kills us. Fuck Ron Cook and ignore the hell out of this doucheknocker and calm the storm. Just sayin'.
Quoting 71crush:Thanks for doing an entry on this. I want Cooks mailbox to explode with hate emails over this. What an idiot. I dont even think he watches the games.
Geno will make Cook eat his words....
It only serves as validation. Even hate mails are proof to his editors that people actually read him.
Just my 2 cents, but some of the hyperbole about this is hitting ludicrous speed. Cook didn't assassinate a President or attack a religious icon, people. Get over it. Seriously. On the other hand, I do love some good photoshop evil, and some of the folks on here have skillz.
I agree with Rage here. Part of the problem with sports and entertainment media isn't so much what they print and put on tv but how much people take stock in what these people are saying. Why is it that we let these dicktoucher's get us so riled? Why do we allow them to stir our emotions so badly either pro or against?
Why send this guy a nasty email? It just lets him know that he's doing his job. How about ignoring the shit out of him and others? The fact is that the team is going through a rough time and Malkin (believe it or not) isn't scoring goals right now.Deal with that how ever you guys want but it is evident. Cook has noticed and decided to paint a bad picture here. Who gives a fuck about the picture Ron Cook is painting at this point? I don't. I won't feed the monster.
I'm still pissed at all of you dicktoucher's that helped run Jags out of town. I've come to terms with the fact that he was out of town regardless but 90% of fans at the time acted as though the apocalypse smacked them in the ass and called them names.
All I'm sayin' is that you have to pick your battles in life and turn a blind eye sometimes even if it kills us. Fuck Ron Cook and ignore the hell out of this doucheknocker and calm the storm. Just sayin'.
#35
2010-01-11 13:55
Quick question...why the heck was Jagr the go to guy to insult Geno with.
The same Jagr who won and MVP (and was a finalist 5 other times) and 5 scoring titles. Just because he left on a bad note because we couldn't pay him does not mean that Jagr was a problem or a bad player.
Ron Cook, when you go to insult someone, at least use and appropriate insult. I bet 99% of the league today would give their left nut to finish with a career like double J's.
The same Jagr who won and MVP (and was a finalist 5 other times) and 5 scoring titles. Just because he left on a bad note because we couldn't pay him does not mean that Jagr was a problem or a bad player.
Ron Cook, when you go to insult someone, at least use and appropriate insult. I bet 99% of the league today would give their left nut to finish with a career like double J's.
#36
2010-01-11 13:55
Goddamn it. I had a nice reply typed up and this fucking touchpad on my laptop screwed me with my big thumbs. Fuck it.
Summary...
Malkin is slumping for his level talent. He is making bad turnovers. He is still better than most of the other players in the league and will improve.
Malkin is NOT Jagr. Cook feels offended for Malkin not giving him 8.7mil worth of performance as if he is paying his salary. If anyone has a problem with that, it would be Sir Buries It.
Summary...
Malkin is slumping for his level talent. He is making bad turnovers. He is still better than most of the other players in the league and will improve.
Malkin is NOT Jagr. Cook feels offended for Malkin not giving him 8.7mil worth of performance as if he is paying his salary. If anyone has a problem with that, it would be Sir Buries It.
#37
2010-01-11 14:03
Quoting swissmiss:
I think that was Gene Collier, but the point still stands.
Jesus, I hate it when the Steelers don't make the playoffs.
Staff- I hope you email the photoshop expo to Cook, and attach a copy of his article from last season when he pronounced the Pens dead for the year in January during their slump.
I think that was Gene Collier, but the point still stands.
Jesus, I hate it when the Steelers don't make the playoffs.
#38
2010-01-11 14:06
Quoting Elmo:
Somebody call the police. You are NOT allowed to say that Malkin or Crosby took a hometown discount on the internets without severe backlash. Apparently 8.7MM for the two best players in the league (that's right, I said it) is only knocking a couple of hundred thousand off their market value. Nobody would have been lining up to give them $11MM or whatever the league maximum is these days. Nope. Ask any armchair GM in the comments section of PD or ESPN or whatever other den of retardery you prefer.
Even PuckDaddy is ripping on Cook and defending Malkin...
Quote:Meanwhile, he's a Top 20 scorer with better than a point per game pace, who took a hometown discount to stay in Pittsburgh. Wow, what a head case.
sports.yahoo.com/.../...
Somebody call the police. You are NOT allowed to say that Malkin or Crosby took a hometown discount on the internets without severe backlash. Apparently 8.7MM for the two best players in the league (that's right, I said it) is only knocking a couple of hundred thousand off their market value. Nobody would have been lining up to give them $11MM or whatever the league maximum is these days. Nope. Ask any armchair GM in the comments section of PD or ESPN or whatever other den of retardery you prefer.
#39
2010-01-11 14:08
Quote:
Anyone else willing to pay money to see video of this?
In other news, even when he's in a slump,
Malkin >>>>> Cook (and pretty much everyone else too, Bing excepted).
Gonch and Malkin probably got together to talk about how awesome they are, and ate pop tarts.
Anyone else willing to pay money to see video of this?
In other news, even when he's in a slump,
Malkin >>>>> Cook (and pretty much everyone else too, Bing excepted).
#40
2010-01-11 14:12
Quoting dying alive:
Gene Collier, indeed:
www.post-gazette.com/.../951841-150.stm
Quoting swissmiss:Staff- I hope you email the photoshop expo to Cook, and attach a copy of his article from last season when he pronounced the Pens dead for the year in January during their slump.
I think that was Gene Collier, but the point still stands.
Gene Collier, indeed:
www.post-gazette.com/.../951841-150.stm
#42
2010-01-11 14:17
Quoting iceman2885:
I think that this is a great point. Sure he left Pittsburgh under a cloud and may have said some stupid things. But, with the exception of when Lemieux was playing, Jagr was easily the best player of the decade in the 90s--he is in the top 15 alltime in goals, assists and points and still holds the single season records for assists and points for a right winger. Using Jagr to cast aspersions on Malkin's skills or character just goes to show the depth of Cook's ignorance about hockey and life.
Quick question...why the heck was Jagr the go to guy to insult Geno with.
The same Jagr who won and MVP (and was a finalist 5 other times) and 5 scoring titles. Just because he left on a bad note because we couldn't pay him does not mean that Jagr was a problem or a bad player.
I think that this is a great point. Sure he left Pittsburgh under a cloud and may have said some stupid things. But, with the exception of when Lemieux was playing, Jagr was easily the best player of the decade in the 90s--he is in the top 15 alltime in goals, assists and points and still holds the single season records for assists and points for a right winger. Using Jagr to cast aspersions on Malkin's skills or character just goes to show the depth of Cook's ignorance about hockey and life.
#43
2010-01-11 14:21
Color me 'not surprised' that a columnist is out to get readers by writing a 'shock column' to get us all riled up. Isn't the first time it's going to happen and isn't the last time it's going to happen. I think it's garbage like everybody else, but I'm not going to give Cook the satisfaction of getting another hit to his page or another email to his box. The column is a joke and it seems like half the time these days the only way to get people to read your stuff is by writing uninformed joke columns.
#44
2010-01-11 14:31
"'Is Malkin turning into Jaromir Jagr? If Malkin were as productive, that might be easier to live with. But the comparison is understandable, especially given the way the organization tiptoes around Malkin.'"-Mark Madden Beaver County Times 2 weeks ago. Not only is Cook an idiot, he's an unoriginal idiot.
#46
2010-01-11 14:34
Is that not what columnists and commentators do, though? Comment on what they see, without necessarily having a beat writer's insight?
That, in and of itself, makes the remark of a commentator lower on the totem pole than that of a beat writer. Just below whale shit, in Cook's case.
That, in and of itself, makes the remark of a commentator lower on the totem pole than that of a beat writer. Just below whale shit, in Cook's case.
#47
2010-01-11 14:41
I think part of the outrage, at least from me, stems from the fact that Ron Cook doesn't give a shit about the Penguins unless some combination of the following is occurring: a) the Steelers aren't playing; b) they're in a slump; or c) they just won a playoff round or the Stanley Cup.
If any of the above are currently occurring, he slithers out from underneath whatever rock on the turf of Heinz Field he keeps himself and blathers on about the Pens like he hangs out at MAF's house on Saturday night and plays Wii with the team and knows all of the internal goings-on.
I'm sure when Gonchar wants to discuss Malkin's performance and what their private conversations entail, he's got Ron Cook on his speed dial.
If any of the above are currently occurring, he slithers out from underneath whatever rock on the turf of Heinz Field he keeps himself and blathers on about the Pens like he hangs out at MAF's house on Saturday night and plays Wii with the team and knows all of the internal goings-on.
I'm sure when Gonchar wants to discuss Malkin's performance and what their private conversations entail, he's got Ron Cook on his speed dial.
#48
2010-01-11 14:46
Yea, when Wyshinski(puckd addy) is coming to the defense of a Penguin you know its bad. This is why I go to Penguins blogs to talk and read about the games. I cant read a Cook article and take it seriously. I just laugh that the post-gazette paid him to write that article. No wonder newspapers are going extinct.
#49
2010-01-11 14:46
Quoting genomachine_o:
I'll believe that Malkin is Jagr when they give him the C, make him continue to wear the C even though Lemieux comes back, hire a Russian coach who speaks no English, the Pens go bankrupt and Malkin loses all his money gambling...and after 11 of the most productive seasons ever, they trade Malkin for three magic beans and a pair of blade guards...
"'Is Malkin turning into Jaromir Jagr? If Malkin were as productive, that might be easier to live with. But the comparison is understandable, especially given the way the organization tiptoes around Malkin.'"-Mark Madden Beaver County Times 2 weeks ago. Not only is Cook an idiot, he's an unoriginal idiot.
I'll believe that Malkin is Jagr when they give him the C, make him continue to wear the C even though Lemieux comes back, hire a Russian coach who speaks no English, the Pens go bankrupt and Malkin loses all his money gambling...and after 11 of the most productive seasons ever, they trade Malkin for three magic beans and a pair of blade guards...
#51
2010-01-11 14:54
I have people I work with all the time ask me whats wrong with the Pens? I guess they ask me bc im actually a fan.
I had one tell me that hockey doesnt matter til the playoffs
They all must read Ron Cook and believe what he says and then pass on his words of poison and idiocy
I had one tell me that hockey doesnt matter til the playoffs
They all must read Ron Cook and believe what he says and then pass on his words of poison and idiocy
#53
2010-01-11 15:05
Quoting Elmo:
I would kill myself, dude. Just to put me out of my own misery
Quoting Rage:Just my 2 cents, but some of the hyperbole about this is hitting ludicrous speed. Cook didn't assassinate a President or attack a religious icon, people. Get over it. Seriously. On the other hand, I do love some good photoshop evil, and some of the folks on here have skillz.
Rage, admit it, you really are Ron Cook...
I would kill myself, dude. Just to put me out of my own misery
#54
2010-01-11 15:05
Quoting dps2002:
community.post-gazette.com/.../...
Quoting wbsfan36:curry and lovejoy recalled today
Source, or it didn't happen.
community.post-gazette.com/.../...
#55
2010-01-11 15:06
Quoting wbsfan36:
Lovejoy make sense. But Curry? What's going on there?
curry and lovejoy recalled today
Lovejoy make sense. But Curry? What's going on there?
#56
2010-01-11 15:07
Quoting Elmo:
They took the advice of many "fans" and finally traded MAF?
Lovejoy make sense. But Curry? What's going on there?
They took the advice of many "fans" and finally traded MAF?
#57
2010-01-11 15:09
Hi, guys, haven't been here for quite awhile. Work and family needed attention. It's all good, though.
But I had to comment on this. I don't know who Ron Cook is, if he plays a doctor on TV or whatever. But it's obvious he doesn't play knowledgable hockey fan in real life.
Any time the Pens are ready to deal Malkin, please give Kenny Holland a call.
Thanks.
But I had to comment on this. I don't know who Ron Cook is, if he plays a doctor on TV or whatever. But it's obvious he doesn't play knowledgable hockey fan in real life.
Any time the Pens are ready to deal Malkin, please give Kenny Holland a call.
Thanks.
#58
2010-01-11 15:12
Apparently only Orpik was missing from the skate this morning. So it doesn't sound like Fleury or Johnson are injured. Either one is injured or one is trade bait or something. Hopefully we get details soon.
#59
2010-01-11 15:15
Quoting PensFan2166:
Finally...What'd they get for him?
Quoting Elmo:Lovejoy make sense. But Curry? What's going on there?
They took the advice of many "fans" and finally traded MAF?
Finally...What'd they get for him?
#60
2010-01-11 15:17
According to the Bio next to the article:
Ron Cook joined the Post-Gazette in January 1989 and has been writing sports columns since January 1990.He worked for the Pittsburgh Press from 1983 to 1988, covering the Steelers, doing special projects and as an Olympics writer. He also worked at the Beaver County (Pa.) Times from 1978 to 1983.A winner of several local, state and national writing awards, he is a 1978 graduate of Northwestern University. He has been a member of the Baseball Writers Association of America for more than 25 years.
Knowledge of hockey = 0
What a fucking joke.
Ron Cook joined the Post-Gazette in January 1989 and has been writing sports columns since January 1990.He worked for the Pittsburgh Press from 1983 to 1988, covering the Steelers, doing special projects and as an Olympics writer. He also worked at the Beaver County (Pa.) Times from 1978 to 1983.A winner of several local, state and national writing awards, he is a 1978 graduate of Northwestern University. He has been a member of the Baseball Writers Association of America for more than 25 years.
Knowledge of hockey = 0
What a fucking joke.
#61
2010-01-11 15:18
Quoting RedWings:
Thanks for stopping by and making me throw up in my mouth. ;)
Seriously, though, good to see all is well with you!
Any time the Pens are ready to deal Malkin, please give Kenny Holland a call.
Thanks for stopping by and making me throw up in my mouth. ;)
Seriously, though, good to see all is well with you!
#62
2010-01-11 15:19
Quoting Rage:
I think that you are looking at it the wrong way, Rage...it'd be great to be Ron Cook...spend most of the year making sweet, sweet love to the Steelers and the Rooney family and when that is all over, write one or two articles about how the Pens stink and have the power to send Pens fans everywhere into a tizzy. And you get paid to do all of that. Plus, just imagine all the women. Being Ron Cook must be awesome...
I would kill myself, dude. Just to put me out of my own misery
I think that you are looking at it the wrong way, Rage...it'd be great to be Ron Cook...spend most of the year making sweet, sweet love to the Steelers and the Rooney family and when that is all over, write one or two articles about how the Pens stink and have the power to send Pens fans everywhere into a tizzy. And you get paid to do all of that. Plus, just imagine all the women. Being Ron Cook must be awesome...
#63
2010-01-11 15:21
Quoting Stilly:
Well unless Amy from Riverside was named the Pens GM in a secret ceremony this morning we can safely assume it's not MAF. There's no real reason to trade Johnson either, he's been awesome. I guess we have to assume somebody is injured.
Apparently only Orpik was missing from the skate this morning. So it doesn't sound like Fleury or Johnson are injured. Either one is injured or one is trade bait or something. Hopefully we get details soon.
Well unless Amy from Riverside was named the Pens GM in a secret ceremony this morning we can safely assume it's not MAF. There's no real reason to trade Johnson either, he's been awesome. I guess we have to assume somebody is injured.
#64
2010-01-11 15:26
Quoting Elmo:
Buries it had lunch with Cook, and was convinced to send MAF and Malkin to Philly for Carter and Hartnell's wife.
Quoting PensFan2166:Quoting Elmo:Lovejoy make sense. But Curry? What's going on there?
They took the advice of many "fans" and finally traded MAF?
Finally...What'd they get for him?
Buries it had lunch with Cook, and was convinced to send MAF and Malkin to Philly for Carter and Hartnell's wife.
#65
2010-01-11 15:28
Quoting Stilly:
I suspect MAF will miss a game or two with a chapped nutsack after having Ron Cook lick his bag.
Apparently only Orpik was missing from the skate this morning. So it doesn't sound like Fleury or Johnson are injured. Either one is injured or one is trade bait or something. Hopefully we get details soon.
I suspect MAF will miss a game or two with a chapped nutsack after having Ron Cook lick his bag.
#66
2010-01-11 15:33
Quoting dying alive:
And from the pictures in the Penguins Report from the morning skate, I can see Johnson in the net doing some drill. We don't have photograhpical evidence that Fleury was there just yet.
I guess we have to assume somebody is injured.
And from the pictures in the Penguins Report from the morning skate, I can see Johnson in the net doing some drill. We don't have photograhpical evidence that Fleury was there just yet.
#67
2010-01-11 15:35
Quoting dying alive:
I read somewhere that WB/S doesn't play a game until Friday. Maybe they are just bringing him up so he can get some practice with the team?? Or maybe it is the chapped nutsack thing...
Well unless Amy from Riverside was named the Pens GM in a secret ceremony this morning we can safely assume it's not MAF. There's no real reason to trade Johnson either, he's been awesome. I guess we have to assume somebody is injured.
I read somewhere that WB/S doesn't play a game until Friday. Maybe they are just bringing him up so he can get some practice with the team?? Or maybe it is the chapped nutsack thing...
#68
2010-01-11 15:37
Quoting RedWings:
Thanks for stopping by and keeping your comments respectful. On giving Holland a call, go ahead and hold your breath. The call is coming any minute now so you won't have to hold it long. Really! :)
Hi, guys, haven't been here for quite awhile. Work and family needed attention. It's all good, though.
But I had to comment on this. I don't know who Ron Cook is, if he plays a doctor on TV or whatever. But it's obvious he doesn't play knowledgable hockey fan in real life.
Any time the Pens are ready to deal Malkin, please give Kenny Holland a call.
Thanks.
Thanks for stopping by and keeping your comments respectful. On giving Holland a call, go ahead and hold your breath. The call is coming any minute now so you won't have to hold it long. Really! :)
#69
2010-01-11 15:43
Quoting Stilly:
Maybe he has a high ankle sprain from kicking everyone who badmouthed him in the neck on Saturday night?
Quoting dying alive:I guess we have to assume somebody is injured.
And from the pictures in the Penguins Report from the morning skate, I can see Johnson in the net doing some drill. We don't have photograhpical evidence that Fleury was there just yet.
Maybe he has a high ankle sprain from kicking everyone who badmouthed him in the neck on Saturday night?
#71
2010-01-11 15:45
I didn't read the original article by Cook but I agree with points about Crosby handling slumps better.
#72
2010-01-11 15:48
Quoting Mario = God:
+ tax...
Cook wouldn't know the diff between apple-butter & crap if you gave him a taste-test first:
he is a bug on the windshield of life
... Who gives a fuck about the picture Ron Cook is painting at this point? I don't.
All I'm sayin' is that you have to pick your battles in life and turn a blind eye sometimes even if it kills us. Fuck Ron Cook and ignore the hell out of this doucheknocker...
+ tax...
Cook wouldn't know the diff between apple-butter & crap if you gave him a taste-test first:
he is a bug on the windshield of life
#73
2010-01-11 15:48
Quoting PensFan2166:
Full of win
I suspect MAF will miss a game or two with a chapped nutsack after having Ron Cook lick his bag.
Full of win
#74
2010-01-11 15:48
Words to live by from Ron Cook:
June 23, 2002:
Ramirez will turn 24 Tuesday. He's not a kid anymore. He needs to stop acting like one.
October 20, 2009:
Reed is no kid. He turned 30 April 9. If he has a problem with alcohol and/or anger-management, he should get help. If he doesn't, he should grow up.
January 6, 2010:
Arians is no kid -- he's 57 -- but he has kept up with the times. He gets it.
Today:
Malkin should be beyond that. He is no kid. He's 23. This is his fourth NHL season.
What a douche.
June 23, 2002:
Ramirez will turn 24 Tuesday. He's not a kid anymore. He needs to stop acting like one.
October 20, 2009:
Reed is no kid. He turned 30 April 9. If he has a problem with alcohol and/or anger-management, he should get help. If he doesn't, he should grow up.
January 6, 2010:
Arians is no kid -- he's 57 -- but he has kept up with the times. He gets it.
Today:
Malkin should be beyond that. He is no kid. He's 23. This is his fourth NHL season.
What a douche.
#75
2010-01-11 15:51
Quoting PensFan2166:
I'm going to go cry for a while now...
Quoting dps2002:Quoting wbsfan36:curry and lovejoy recalled today
Source, or it didn't happen.
community.post-gazette.com/.../...
I'm going to go cry for a while now...
#76
2010-01-11 15:54
Just learned this about Gonchar from Elliotte Friedman's 30 thoughts:
Quote:
cbc.ca/.../...
Quote:
Next time you watch the Penguins play, check out Sergei Gonchar’s skates. He is one of a few players (Evgeni Malkin, Dustin Byfuglien) given conditional approval to wear them. Made by a company that specializes in speed skates, they are specially molded to his feet. Gonchar felt too much slippage in regular skates. He also tore his ligaments as a child, which turned his right foot slightly inward, giving him groin problems. These alleviate that issue as well.
cbc.ca/.../...
#77
2010-01-11 15:57
Ron Cook wouldn't know hockey if you put him at center ice with a hockey stick, a puck, and an open net.
I'm tired of these bullwinkle columnists thinking because they have a column, they can throw feces at a wall, see what sticks, and call it a day's work...or in news-speak, a column. I think that people that Smizik, Cook, etc. are threatened by blogs and will fire anything out just for attention. Did Cook write this column from Hines Ward's locker sta-ll? If he told me yes, it wouldn't surprise me.
@Matt, I'll take you up on that offer and use that pic. I already have an idea for it. Whether it's good or not is debatable.
[M. Cooke > R. Cook]
I'm tired of these bullwinkle columnists thinking because they have a column, they can throw feces at a wall, see what sticks, and call it a day's work...or in news-speak, a column. I think that people that Smizik, Cook, etc. are threatened by blogs and will fire anything out just for attention. Did Cook write this column from Hines Ward's locker sta-ll? If he told me yes, it wouldn't surprise me.
@Matt, I'll take you up on that offer and use that pic. I already have an idea for it. Whether it's good or not is debatable.
[M. Cooke > R. Cook]
#78
2010-01-11 16:02
Check out the last section here...could be an explanation of Curry's call up. I found this on EN but it's a Molinari article:
Quote:
It would have happened before Saturday's game, but maybe Curry is a precautionary call-up in case it gets too uncomfortable to play?
Quote:
The test wasn't a problem, but while hurrying to get ready for the workout, Fleury was struck by a door and ended up with a long, ugly gash on his left shoulder and upper arm. Read more: post-gazette.com/.../...
It would have happened before Saturday's game, but maybe Curry is a precautionary call-up in case it gets too uncomfortable to play?
#79
2010-01-11 16:02
Quoting bsmite7:
So Cook has a thing against kids (or for since he feels the need to reference them so much).
Again, fuck this guy. Don't buy into it people. Don't feed the monster. Starve him to death.
...I would like to see a photo shop or two though. WOOOOOOOOO!
Words to live by from Ron Cook:
June 23, 2002:
Ramirez will turn 24 Tuesday. He's not a kid anymore. He needs to stop acting like one.
October 20, 2009:
Reed is no kid. He turned 30 April 9. If he has a problem with alcohol and/or anger-management, he should get help. If he doesn't, he should grow up.
January 6, 2010:
Arians is no kid -- he's 57 -- but he has kept up with the times. He gets it.
Today:
Malkin should be beyond that. He is no kid. He's 23. This is his fourth NHL season.
What a douche.
So Cook has a thing against kids (or for since he feels the need to reference them so much).
Again, fuck this guy. Don't buy into it people. Don't feed the monster. Starve him to death.
...I would like to see a photo shop or two though. WOOOOOOOOO!
#80
2010-01-11 16:11
Only explanation I can fathom is that Orpik is a little more injured than they thought initially and Lovejoy is coming up for ememgency purposes. Unless someone tweaked something at the morning skate...?
As far as Curry, maybe that gash is healing up and tightening the skin on Fleury's upper arm and shoulder and he doesn't have a full range of motion.
Speculationblog of course though
As far as Curry, maybe that gash is healing up and tightening the skin on Fleury's upper arm and shoulder and he doesn't have a full range of motion.
Speculationblog of course though
#81
2010-01-11 16:11
John Curry is from Minnesota. I know this because last time the Pens were in town someone sitting in front of me couldn't stop talking about him.
Its entirely possible someone got sick too. This place is colder than Hines Ward's balls when Ron Cook comes up for a breather.
Edit: No idea why the Curry thing is crucial. Blame it on slow work day and boredom.
Its entirely possible someone got sick too. This place is colder than Hines Ward's balls when Ron Cook comes up for a breather.
Edit: No idea why the Curry thing is crucial. Blame it on slow work day and boredom.
#82
2010-01-11 16:18
Quoting Elmo:
I actually thought this was very interesting from that article:
Quote:
Couple of guesses as to who that could be. Satan is a good man.
Just learned this about Gonchar from Elliotte Friedman's 30 thoughts:
I actually thought this was very interesting from that article:
Quote:
29. Another defence of Miroslav Satan came my way on the weekend: Upon being sent to Wilkes-Barre last season, he pulled aside a player who was having too much fun off the ice and told him, “You’re ruining your career.” No one asked Satan to do it, but the Penguins’ organization appreciated the move.
Couple of guesses as to who that could be. Satan is a good man.
#83
2010-01-11 16:26
Quoting bsmite7:
I imagine if he covered college football or specifically Oklahoma State, this quote would have made press.
September 25, 2007: Mike Gundy is a man. He's 40. He ain't no kid.
Words to live by from Ron Cook:
June 23, 2002:
Ramirez will turn 24 Tuesday. He's not a kid anymore. He needs to stop acting like one.
October 20, 2009:
Reed is no kid. He turned 30 April 9. If he has a problem with alcohol and/or anger-management, he should get help. If he doesn't, he should grow up.
January 6, 2010:
Arians is no kid -- he's 57 -- but he has kept up with the times. He gets it.
Today:
Malkin should be beyond that. He is no kid. He's 23. This is his fourth NHL season.
What a douche.
I imagine if he covered college football or specifically Oklahoma State, this quote would have made press.
September 25, 2007: Mike Gundy is a man. He's 40. He ain't no kid.
#84
2010-01-11 16:28
Quoting dying alive:
Who do you think it could be? Agreed, Satan is a quality human being.
The Pens (and WB/S) are only officially confirming the Lovejoy callup, not saying anything about Curry. And I don't feel like linking it...
Couple of guesses as to who that could be. Satan is a good man.
Who do you think it could be? Agreed, Satan is a quality human being.
The Pens (and WB/S) are only officially confirming the Lovejoy callup, not saying anything about Curry. And I don't feel like linking it...
#85
2010-01-11 16:37
Quoting dying alive:
I really can't think of a player who showed greater professionalism than Satan did with his demotion to WB/S and how he handled it. He really earned his ring.
Dunno who it was he pulled aside, but I'd guess Caputi since he had been sent down to Wheeling for disciplinary issues at one point.
Quoting Elmo:Just learned this about Gonchar from Elliotte Friedman's 30 thoughts:
I actually thought this was very interesting from that article:
Quote:29. Another defence of Miroslav Satan came my way on the weekend: Upon being sent to Wilkes-Barre last season, he pulled aside a player who was having too much fun off the ice and told him, “You’re ruining your career.” No one asked Satan to do it, but the Penguins’ organization appreciated the move.
Couple of guesses as to who that could be. Satan is a good man.
I really can't think of a player who showed greater professionalism than Satan did with his demotion to WB/S and how he handled it. He really earned his ring.
Dunno who it was he pulled aside, but I'd guess Caputi since he had been sent down to Wheeling for disciplinary issues at one point.
#86
2010-01-11 16:37
And Petr is a healthy scratch for the 3rd straight game so no Petr tonight.
I am just delaying the inevitable anger that I am soon going to feel over the fact that I pay for NHL Center Ice and get the NHL Network all on Directv and I won't be able to watch tonight's game because besides the Detroit Red Wings, Comcast is the most evil entity in the world...
I am just delaying the inevitable anger that I am soon going to feel over the fact that I pay for NHL Center Ice and get the NHL Network all on Directv and I won't be able to watch tonight's game because besides the Detroit Red Wings, Comcast is the most evil entity in the world...
#87
2010-01-11 16:37
@CurryLovejoyBl og
Madden also said Fleury has an "arm injury" so that agrees with said gash in arm.
Lovejoy confirmation:
www.wbspenguins.com/
In other news, Mark McGuire admitted using steroids....
Madden also said Fleury has an "arm injury" so that agrees with said gash in arm.
Lovejoy confirmation:
www.wbspenguins.com/
In other news, Mark McGuire admitted using steroids....
#88
2010-01-11 16:38
Quoting Little Artie:
I'd guess Caputi or D'Aversa (wasn't he also disciplined at the same time? I know it was a defenseman). But probably Caputi.
Dunno who it was he pulled aside, but I'd guess Caputi since he had been sent down to Wheeling for disciplinary issues at one point.
I'd guess Caputi or D'Aversa (wasn't he also disciplined at the same time? I know it was a defenseman). But probably Caputi.
#89
2010-01-11 16:40
Quoting PensFan2166:
Both beat me to it. If memory serves, they were specifically sent to Wheeling as a disciplinary action for having too much off-ice fun.
Quoting Little Artie:Dunno who it was he pulled aside, but I'd guess Caputi since he had been sent down to Wheeling for disciplinary issues at one point.
I'd guess Caputi or D'Aversa (wasn't he also disciplined at the same time? I know it was a defenseman). But probably Caputi.
Both beat me to it. If memory serves, they were specifically sent to Wheeling as a disciplinary action for having too much off-ice fun.
#90
2010-01-11 16:41
Quoting Raybin:
Wasn't Jeffrey in on that as well, or am I mistaken?
Quoting PensFan2166:Quoting Little Artie:Dunno who it was he pulled aside, but I'd guess Caputi since he had been sent down to Wheeling for disciplinary issues at one point.
I'd guess Caputi or D'Aversa (wasn't he also disciplined at the same time? I know it was a defenseman). But probably Caputi.
Both beat me to it. If memory serves, they were specifically sent to Wheeling as a disciplinary action for having too much off-ice fun.
Wasn't Jeffrey in on that as well, or am I mistaken?
#91
2010-01-11 16:42
Quoting Elmo:
Eklund is already beating the "Sykora back to the Pens?" drum. Dude doesn't waste any time, I'll give him that.
And Petr is a healthy scratch for the 3rd straight game so no Petr tonight.
Eklund is already beating the "Sykora back to the Pens?" drum. Dude doesn't waste any time, I'll give him that.
#92
2010-01-11 16:45
Quoting dying alive:
This whole query sounds like a case for dps2002.
Wasn't Jeffrey in on that as well, or am I mistaken?
This whole query sounds like a case for dps2002.
#94
2010-01-11 16:51
jeffrey wasn't sent to wheeling last year, it was caputi and d'aversa. and minard and boogaard were suspended a game (or two?) for the same incident
#95
2010-01-11 16:54
community.post-gazette.com/.../...
The statement from the AHL Penguins by way of Jonathan Bombulie of the Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice:
"The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have disciplined four players for a violation of team rules. Defenseman Jon D'Aversa and forward Luca Caputi have been assigned to Wheeling of the East Coast Hockey League for the immediate future. Forwards Chris Minard and Aaron Boogaard will sit out tonight's game against the Binghamton Senators. No further comment will be made at this time."
The statement from the AHL Penguins by way of Jonathan Bombulie of the Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice:
"The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have disciplined four players for a violation of team rules. Defenseman Jon D'Aversa and forward Luca Caputi have been assigned to Wheeling of the East Coast Hockey League for the immediate future. Forwards Chris Minard and Aaron Boogaard will sit out tonight's game against the Binghamton Senators. No further comment will be made at this time."
#96
2010-01-11 16:56
Tangradi wasn't in WB/S last year yet, right? Gotta be Caputi, who else would the Pens really care about ruining their careers down there in WB/S?
#97
2010-01-11 17:01
Quoting flowery:
From what I remember, heavy drinking which ended in nudity was what happened. No joke....
community.post-gazette.com/.../...
The statement from the AHL Penguins by way of Jonathan Bombulie of the Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice:
"The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have disciplined four players for a violation of team rules. Defenseman Jon D'Aversa and forward Luca Caputi have been assigned to Wheeling of the East Coast Hockey League for the immediate future. Forwards Chris Minard and Aaron Boogaard will sit out tonight's game against the Binghamton Senators. No further comment will be made at this time."
From what I remember, heavy drinking which ended in nudity was what happened. No joke....
#98
2010-01-11 17:04
@BabyPensSuspen sionBlog
My bad....different players
usatoday.com/.../...
Captain Nathan Smith was arrested for Streaking and Ryan Stone for Public Drunkeness
My bad....different players
usatoday.com/.../...
Captain Nathan Smith was arrested for Streaking and Ryan Stone for Public Drunkeness
#99
2010-01-11 17:09
@Elmo
You are correct. This is Tangradi's first year in WBS.
Instead of wasting your time taking a dump on Ron Cook, go over and vote for Malkin for the Dapper Dan:
penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=513229
You are correct. This is Tangradi's first year in WBS.
Instead of wasting your time taking a dump on Ron Cook, go over and vote for Malkin for the Dapper Dan:
penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=513229
#100
2010-01-11 17:09
Thanks for doing my work for me, gents. Now you have an idea of some of the shenanigans the farm team is up to lately.
#102
2010-01-11 17:14
Quoting dps2002:
No prob, that one stuck out in my mind cause I remember laughing about it. G/f is from up there so I follow them a tad. Went to my first game over Christmas
Thanks for doing my work for me, gents. Now you have an idea of some of the shenanigans the farm team is up to lately.
No prob, that one stuck out in my mind cause I remember laughing about it. G/f is from up there so I follow them a tad. Went to my first game over Christmas
#103
2010-01-11 17:22
As far as I know, Curry being recalled was an error in the article and Ben Lovejoy is the only Baby Pen coming on the road trip, presumably to cover for the FreedomCandy injury
#104
2010-01-11 17:30
Quoting Dooby Dooby Doo:
I dunno, it's all over the place....
timesleader.com/.../...
As far as I know, Curry being recalled was an error in the article and Ben Lovejoy is the only Baby Pen coming on the road trip, presumably to cover for the FreedomCandy injury
I dunno, it's all over the place....
timesleader.com/.../...
#107
2010-01-11 18:12
Quoting Raybin:
Nail. Head. BOOM.
I never got upset with Jagr because I seriously wondered if he was actually bipolar. The severe, frequent mood swings, the gambling, they all fit that. But even if he's not, he definitely was at the very least hyperemotional. He'd get in those funks and you could physically see it.
Which is how anyone with eyes can tell Geno is nothing like Jagr. If he was sulking it would be written all over his face, it would be in how he carries himself.
The comparison is nothing more than a lazy stereotype of European players.
People confusing Geno's in-game frustration with sulking should be put on a rocketship bound for the sun. Does he need to work on getting pissed in game and banging his stick and whatnot? Yes. But the very act of that belies sulking...sulking means you pout in a corner and quit. I've never, ever seen Malkin quit on a game. Not once. has he had bad games or stretches like the present? Yes. But quit? Never. That's a whole different animal
Nail. Head. BOOM.
I never got upset with Jagr because I seriously wondered if he was actually bipolar. The severe, frequent mood swings, the gambling, they all fit that. But even if he's not, he definitely was at the very least hyperemotional. He'd get in those funks and you could physically see it.
Which is how anyone with eyes can tell Geno is nothing like Jagr. If he was sulking it would be written all over his face, it would be in how he carries himself.
The comparison is nothing more than a lazy stereotype of European players.
#108
2010-01-11 18:31
My submission to the Ron Cook photoshop expo. Terrible quality, but the requisite horrifyingly rude message:
#109
2010-01-11 18:58
Anyone have high-quality source material of Ron? If so please post it to a photobucket/imageshack/whatev.
#110
2010-01-11 19:21
I have to concur with this assessment of Ron Cook's journalism. . .and I would know, because I'm everything that's wrong with c-blog. We should trade for Colby Armstrong immediately. Just his mere presence in the locker room will right the ship.
#112
2010-01-11 21:24
I know I am a little late posting, but as a member of the Central Illinois Pens World Order,I figured I would share my response to ron cook...totally not giving him any capital letters
..so here it is..
Dear Ron,
Thanks for your enlightening article on Malkin. It really made for nice reading, as I was constipated and your idiocy immediately gave me diarrhea and also gave me something to wipe with afterwards.
I assure you Geno knows that he's not "ON" right now, no one knows that MORE than him. Implying that he's pretty much doing nothing however, 30 assists means there's only 16 people in the NHL that wouldn't love to be "doing nothing" that well.
And are you also saying that if you were to get uprooted & sent to a completely foreign country that you didn't speak the language and weren't familiar with that in 5 years you could be seen as just another local---- well that to me just proves you are a pile of crap because feces doesn't have to adapt to its surroundings, it always smells the same.
Let's Go Pens!
..so here it is..
Dear Ron,
Thanks for your enlightening article on Malkin. It really made for nice reading, as I was constipated and your idiocy immediately gave me diarrhea and also gave me something to wipe with afterwards.
I assure you Geno knows that he's not "ON" right now, no one knows that MORE than him. Implying that he's pretty much doing nothing however, 30 assists means there's only 16 people in the NHL that wouldn't love to be "doing nothing" that well.
And are you also saying that if you were to get uprooted & sent to a completely foreign country that you didn't speak the language and weren't familiar with that in 5 years you could be seen as just another local---- well that to me just proves you are a pile of crap because feces doesn't have to adapt to its surroundings, it always smells the same.
Let's Go Pens!
#113
2010-01-12 01:01
Not quite as masterful as having him write the article in shit, but still amusingly rude.
Not quite as masterful as having him write the article in shit, but still amusingly rude.
#114
2010-01-12 02:00
Not even reading his article. Never reading another one of his articles.
No reason to give him any hits or attention. Hopefully if his pageviews go down, he doesn't write shit like this again.
What a fucking clown.
No reason to give him any hits or attention. Hopefully if his pageviews go down, he doesn't write shit like this again.
What a fucking clown.
#115
2010-01-12 09:05
Geno needs to be a healthy scratch. He's playing like garbage. Cook is right. Quit coddling Malkin.
#116
2010-01-12 09:10
Quoting Jmat:
Are you joking? No, you are a joke.
Geno - even in the midst of a big slump - is better than most other players in the NHL. In fact, I can only think of 1 player on the Pens who is better than Geno. You don't sit a healthy Malkin - slump or not. The only way you sit a guy like him is if he's injured and needs time to heal.
That isn't coddling, that's fact. Learn hockey or go back to watching the Steelers. Joke.
Geno needs to be a healthy scratch. He's playing like garbage. Cook is right. Quit coddling Malkin.
Are you joking? No, you are a joke.
Geno - even in the midst of a big slump - is better than most other players in the NHL. In fact, I can only think of 1 player on the Pens who is better than Geno. You don't sit a healthy Malkin - slump or not. The only way you sit a guy like him is if he's injured and needs time to heal.
That isn't coddling, that's fact. Learn hockey or go back to watching the Steelers. Joke.
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