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Friday, 23 October 2009 10:06 pm
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Can't do a recap.
If you feel betrayed, reassess your life.
Quick thoughts:
- Chris Bourque is a stain.
- Great call by the refs on the hand-pass no-goal.
- Felt bad for Vokoun. What a performance.
- Pens had a couple of baaaaad defensive lapses.
- Brent Johnson was solid yet again.
- Thank God Staal came back.
- All game, the Pens were whacking at Vokoun's glove as he was freezing the puck, and the Panthers players didn't even care.
- Kunitz was feisty.
- First shortie of Crosby's career. How bizarre is that.
- Nice comeback.
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#2
2009-10-23 22:29
At the end of this post you should have put: Crosby Sucks
Because he does. Obviously nobody would want him on their team because he just does everything he needs to do to win.
Because he does. Obviously nobody would want him on their team because he just does everything he needs to do to win.
#3
2009-10-23 22:29
I don't know that I agree on Bourque. Kid made some hits and in good positions most of the night from what I could tell. Every time Steiggy said his name he was making a play.
Saw the glove whacking too. Vokoun didn't seem to care either, so why should his teammates?
Kunitz doesn't need to score if he creates time and space like he tends to do and is physical when he doesn't have the puck, but goals would be nice, too.
Saw the glove whacking too. Vokoun didn't seem to care either, so why should his teammates?
Kunitz doesn't need to score if he creates time and space like he tends to do and is physical when he doesn't have the puck, but goals would be nice, too.
#5
2009-10-23 22:33
Glad to see I'm not the only one who didn't notice that the Panthers were pussies when it came to defending Vokoun, which is really sad because he's the sole reason the Panthers even got a point tonight.
#6
2009-10-23 22:36
One other thing: if we were Caps fans, would we have thrown hats on the ice after Sid's shootout goal? Because, y'know, they did just that, didn't they (for Great Ape)?
#9
2009-10-23 22:38
Quoting iacas:
I knew Crosby would score the SO goal and I prayed they wouldn't be as stupid as Crapital fans. My prayers were answered. Kudos Pens fans for not being utter retards.
One other thing: if we were Caps fans, would we have thrown hats on the ice after Sid's shootout goal? Because, y'know, they did just that, didn't they (for Great Ape)?
I knew Crosby would score the SO goal and I prayed they wouldn't be as stupid as Crapital fans. My prayers were answered. Kudos Pens fans for not being utter retards.
#10
2009-10-23 22:44
I'm glad Johnson got the win. That glove save on the goalie interference call was amazing, even if it officially wasn't a save.
#11
2009-10-23 22:46
Bourque wants to win.
He looks like guys like Whitney, Orps and Malone and the other young/hungry dudes that knew they were trying to earn a spot..and the respect of great players, back when I sat in the mellon with about 2 thousand of my closest friends.
He has a motor. And wants to be part of the play. He wants to help the team win, and has some skills. Give him 10 games.
Also BJ starts slow.
Also-also, I hate florida hockey
He looks like guys like Whitney, Orps and Malone and the other young/hungry dudes that knew they were trying to earn a spot..and the respect of great players, back when I sat in the mellon with about 2 thousand of my closest friends.
He has a motor. And wants to be part of the play. He wants to help the team win, and has some skills. Give him 10 games.
Also BJ starts slow.
Also-also, I hate florida hockey
#14
2009-10-23 22:48
Hey wilsmith! Long time no see!
Don't need a recap. Game was mud. Geno looked like he was playing with a borrowed stick in there for a while...all in all?
BLLLLLEEEEEECH
Go Pens
Don't need a recap. Game was mud. Geno looked like he was playing with a borrowed stick in there for a while...all in all?
BLLLLLEEEEEECH
Go Pens
#15
2009-10-23 22:55
Quoting wilsmith:
No. The number was 16,971...31 more than the sellout number.
did the sellout streak end?
No. The number was 16,971...31 more than the sellout number.
#16
2009-10-23 22:56
Trade Johnson. And Staal too. Throw in Fleury and hopefully we can get Jason Blake and a 20th round pick from the Leafs.
#18
2009-10-23 22:59
Wow what a game. I am still in stanley cup game 7 mode, who would have though I would be ready to puke down 2-0 3rd period playing the panthers in october? Does anyone know what song they were playing at the 4 minutes remaining mark of the 3rd? Its all just a beat over and over but it sounds decent. WOOOOOO Btw whats up to Docc8, Whistler and The Greek. I look back at our carolina pics daily. Epic stuff. The flag will be making its way to columbus on the 30th. If anyone else is making the trip shoot me an IM at trmsocool13.
#19
2009-10-23 23:05
I'm sorry, Kunitz just doesn't impress me. So far he doesn't look like the answer to the CROSBY's WINGER ???? give kennedy a chance, that boy deserves every chance on a top 2 line, HE SHOOTS, & SCORES when he gets his chances, & he's every bit of scrappie....
#20
2009-10-23 23:09
Quoting dps2002:
okay good. I was half paying attention driving home when Lange said a number that sounded unfamiliar, but I didn't quite catch it.
Quoting wilsmith:did the sellout streak end?
No. The number was 16,971...31 more than the sellout number.
okay good. I was half paying attention driving home when Lange said a number that sounded unfamiliar, but I didn't quite catch it.
#21
2009-10-23 23:10
Loved the talk about led zeppelin followed by a steal of a save for the statement.
DANCING DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN
DANCING DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN
#22
2009-10-23 23:10
Quoting southernBURGH:
But by moving Kennedy off of the 3rd line you lose some kinda chemistry. The Koon is doing his job, clearing space and retrieving pucks for Sid. The goals will come, especially with his effort.
I'm sorry, Kunitz just doesn't impress me. So far he doesn't look like the answer to the CROSBY's WINGER ???? give kennedy a chance, that boy deserves every chance on a top 2 line, HE SHOOTS, & SCORES when he gets his chances, & he's every bit of scrappie....
But by moving Kennedy off of the 3rd line you lose some kinda chemistry. The Koon is doing his job, clearing space and retrieving pucks for Sid. The goals will come, especially with his effort.
#23
2009-10-23 23:10
Quoting CrotchfacdKripp la:
No idea, but I was blown away they played Sinister Rouge by Bad Religion at some point. What a song.
Wow what a game. I am still in stanley cup game 7 mode, who would have though I would be ready to puke down 2-0 3rd period playing the panthers in october? Does anyone know what song they were playing at the 4 minutes remaining mark of the 3rd? Its all just a beat over and over but it sounds decent. WOOOOOO Btw whats up to Docc8, Whistler and The Greek. I look back at our carolina pics daily. Epic stuff. The flag will be making its way to columbus on the 30th. If anyone else is making the trip shoot me an IM at trmsocool13.
No idea, but I was blown away they played Sinister Rouge by Bad Religion at some point. What a song.
#24
2009-10-23 23:12
Quoting nomnomnom24:
Agreed. I don't see the point of breaking up the Staal/Cooke/Kennedy line when they play so well together. Its not the first time I've heard it suggested, I just don't get it... but then wtf do I know. I'm new.
Quoting southernBURGH:I'm sorry, Kunitz just doesn't impress me. So far he doesn't look like the answer to the CROSBY's WINGER ???? give kennedy a chance, that boy deserves every chance on a top 2 line, HE SHOOTS, & SCORES when he gets his chances, & he's every bit of scrappie....
But by moving Kennedy off of the 3rd line you lose some kinda chemistry. The Koon is doing his job, clearing space and retrieving pucks for Sid. The goals will come, especially with his effort.
Agreed. I don't see the point of breaking up the Staal/Cooke/Kennedy line when they play so well together. Its not the first time I've heard it suggested, I just don't get it... but then wtf do I know. I'm new.
#25
2009-10-23 23:21
Was Bourque on the ice at all in the 3rd?I don't remember seeing him...
Skoula did a-okaY.
He saved all the face-palms that the jobber was ready to use tonight.
~~
BJ...rocked hard and solid. :)
~~
Vokoun deserved better, but let the next team he faces give that to him.
~~
Ovie got a fine for his slew foot but i did not see how much the fine was.
Artyukhin suspended 3 days=$34,756.11.
Skoula did a-okaY.
He saved all the face-palms that the jobber was ready to use tonight.
~~
BJ...rocked hard and solid. :)
~~
Vokoun deserved better, but let the next team he faces give that to him.
~~
Ovie got a fine for his slew foot but i did not see how much the fine was.
Artyukhin suspended 3 days=$34,756.11.
#26
2009-10-23 23:23
I'll be in Columbus for the Oct. 30th game. It will be weird seeing the Pens in their blues on the road.
#27
2009-10-23 23:24
Quoting southernBURGH:
No,im sorry. The face palms are only used for noobs who thought Skoula would suck tonight.
Its a non Kunie suckage night,come back another time.
I'm sorry, Kunitz just doesn't impress me. So far he doesn't look like the answer to the CROSBY's WINGER ???? give kennedy a chance, that boy deserves every chance on a top 2 line, HE SHOOTS, & SCORES when he gets his chances, & he's every bit of scrappie....
No,im sorry. The face palms are only used for noobs who thought Skoula would suck tonight.
Its a non Kunie suckage night,come back another time.
#28
2009-10-23 23:25
Quoting TheTaxidermist:
At least not tonight, since you guys already did it 2 years ago for Erik Christensen in a shootout win against Philly. Utter retards are more widespread than you thought...
Was good to see Johnny play well, always liked him when we had him and he looked solid again even though he got the loss first time around this year.
You guys rag on Kunitz too much, he's due for a multi-goal game picking up some loose change going to the net. The guy plays with a lot of grit and wins battles on the boards.
Quoting iacas:One other thing: if we were Caps fans, would we have thrown hats on the ice after Sid's shootout goal? Because, y'know, they did just that, didn't they (for Great Ape)?
I knew Crosby would score the SO goal and I prayed they wouldn't be as stupid as Crapital fans. My prayers were answered. Kudos Pens fans for not being utter retards.
At least not tonight, since you guys already did it 2 years ago for Erik Christensen in a shootout win against Philly. Utter retards are more widespread than you thought...
Was good to see Johnny play well, always liked him when we had him and he looked solid again even though he got the loss first time around this year.
You guys rag on Kunitz too much, he's due for a multi-goal game picking up some loose change going to the net. The guy plays with a lot of grit and wins battles on the boards.
#30
2009-10-23 23:25
I'd rather see Bourque and Godard in the lineup and Duper sitting. But, that's just my opinion.
#31
2009-10-23 23:29
Quoting BlackBlood:
Well i sat in my seat when i seen Duper on the break..I would bet i was not the only one.
I'd rather see Bourque and Godard in the lineup and Duper sitting. But, that's just my opinion.
Well i sat in my seat when i seen Duper on the break..I would bet i was not the only one.
#32
2009-10-23 23:31
On behalf of rovers17182 and I, we'd like to leave a drunkblog cblog comment:
1)Bing is unreal
2)Chris Borque is a failure
3)Kunits is a badass (anda n amazing father)
4)Brent Johnson is solid once again.
5)Go Pens.
1)Bing is unreal
2)Chris Borque is a failure
3)Kunits is a badass (anda n amazing father)
4)Brent Johnson is solid once again.
5)Go Pens.
#33
2009-10-23 23:31
Quote:
Awww you should have quoted the whole post like you did last time you reminded us of this.
At least not tonight, since you guys already did it 2 years ago for Erik Christensen in a shootout win against Philly. Utter retards are more widespread than you thought...
Awww you should have quoted the whole post like you did last time you reminded us of this.
#34
2009-10-23 23:38
Quoting akus:
Some people have such short and selective memories twice over, no less. I actually quoted both entire relevant posts did I not?
Surprised that was the comparison that got made and not the better one of 2 players both scoring their team's only goals in regulation and being the only player to score in the shootout. Enjoy these years when they are in their primes...
Quote:At least not tonight, since you guys already did it 2 years ago for Erik Christensen in a shootout win against Philly. Utter retards are more widespread than you thought...
Awww you should have quoted the whole post like you did last time you reminded us of this.
:P
Some people have such short and selective memories
twice over, no less. I actually quoted both entire relevant posts did I not?Surprised that was the comparison that got made and not the better one of 2 players both scoring their team's only goals in regulation and being the only player to score in the shootout. Enjoy these years when they are in their primes...
#36
2009-10-23 23:42
Pens just won a trap game against a goalie who was on acid tonight and a few select people on here are already throwing a few Pens under the bus.
It's like listening to the post-game show on the X after a win. Nothing but whining.
Ask a Leafs fan what it's like to watch a truly terrible team this season, then get back to me on how bad Kunitz and some kid who rarely gets to play are doing.
Jokes.
It's like listening to the post-game show on the X after a win. Nothing but whining.
Ask a Leafs fan what it's like to watch a truly terrible team this season, then get back to me on how bad Kunitz and some kid who rarely gets to play are doing.
Jokes.
#37
2009-10-23 23:44
Quoting akus:
Irony ;)
Can't we both just be happy for Johnny?
CAN WE JUST PLEASE STOP TOSSING HATS?
Irony ;)
Can't we both just be happy for Johnny?
#38
2009-10-23 23:47
Kunitz' fight is why the Pens won. Everyone was on the bench eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and masturbating before he dropped the gloves. Apparently uppercuts let everyone know it's time to let go of your dick and pick up your stick.
I don't really care either way about Bourque, everyone already knows where I stand on whether or not Eric Godard should be in the line up, so there's no point in getting involved.
But, how fucking awesome was Skoula today? He always seemed to be in position save when he didn't seem to know what Panther to defend on a 3 on 1, but thankfully Johnson bailed him out. Dude was quietly a +1 and lead the team along with Go-Go with 4 blocked shots. Not too bad for a first performance.
I don't really care either way about Bourque, everyone already knows where I stand on whether or not Eric Godard should be in the line up, so there's no point in getting involved.
But, how fucking awesome was Skoula today? He always seemed to be in position save when he didn't seem to know what Panther to defend on a 3 on 1, but thankfully Johnson bailed him out. Dude was quietly a +1 and lead the team along with Go-Go with 4 blocked shots. Not too bad for a first performance.
#40
2009-10-23 23:51
Quoting Sid_Vicious:
I didnt realize that they were going to be sporting the blues in Columbus. Last year I was there for the last time we played columbus. They won in a shootout and on the way back to the car got to hear how they were going to dominate the world and how they shut crosby down..... It reminded me of earlier in the season when I was in toronto and we were up 2-1 going into the third then got destroyed and I had skanks yelling at me in the streets. two numbers bring the pain to anyone from toronto though.....6....7 Its been awhile. Going to montreal for the feb 6th game this year also. We are going to try and get pics with the flag at each arena.
I'll be in Columbus for the Oct. 30th game. It will be weird seeing the Pens in their blues on the road.
I didnt realize that they were going to be sporting the blues in Columbus. Last year I was there for the last time we played columbus. They won in a shootout and on the way back to the car got to hear how they were going to dominate the world and how they shut crosby down..... It reminded me of earlier in the season when I was in toronto and we were up 2-1 going into the third then got destroyed and I had skanks yelling at me in the streets. two numbers bring the pain to anyone from toronto though.....6....7 Its been awhile. Going to montreal for the feb 6th game this year also. We are going to try and get pics with the flag at each arena.
#41
2009-10-23 23:52
Quoting Davethecapsfan:
I am happy for Johnny and Craig Anderson.
Can't we both just be happy for Johnny?
I am happy for Johnny and Craig Anderson.
#42
2009-10-23 23:53
Good Win, today.
Kunitz just keeps messing up my Fantasy League team (we penalize PIMs, giving them minus points), in what would otherwise be quite a good night, with Stastny, Perron and Geno delivering the goods.
I bench him when he gets points, i play him when he fights / gets penalties.
Jesus.
Kunitz just keeps messing up my Fantasy League team (we penalize PIMs, giving them minus points), in what would otherwise be quite a good night, with Stastny, Perron and Geno delivering the goods.
I bench him when he gets points, i play him when he fights / gets penalties.
Jesus.
#43
2009-10-23 23:56
Quote:
Ya see, it's the bleed over from the abundance of window licking over at LGP, TIOPS, and prolly the Official Pens Message boards...I guess it's the price of having a winning team, etc, etc. You know how it goes. All the idiots in the world can't be Caps fans...
They just don't realize that nobody gives a fuck what their insightful, unique opinions are, nor that there must be a reason they aren't the coach/gm/owner, but they'll get it sooner or later. At least they aren't Caps fans...
woooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooo o
Go Pens
Did I say Thank god that at least they aren't Caps fans? Just checkin
Pens just won a trap game against a goalie who was on acid tonight and a few select people on here are already throwing a few Pens under the bus.
Ya see, it's the bleed over from the abundance of window licking over at LGP, TIOPS, and prolly the Official Pens Message boards...I guess it's the price of having a winning team, etc, etc. You know how it goes. All the idiots in the world can't be Caps fans...
They just don't realize that nobody gives a fuck what their insightful, unique opinions are, nor that there must be a reason they aren't the coach/gm/owner, but they'll get it sooner or later. At least they aren't Caps fans...
woooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooo o
Go Pens
Did I say Thank god that at least they aren't Caps fans? Just checkin
#44
2009-10-23 23:58
Quote:
You're waaaay ahead of the curve already...
but then wtf do I know. I'm new.
You're waaaay ahead of the curve already...
#45
2009-10-24 00:02
I'm pretty happy Kunitz ruins people's made up teams while he helps my real team win.
#46
2009-10-24 00:02
Quote:
Jesus says thanks for sharing your fantasy hockey strategeries and lineups.
woooooooooooooo ooooooooo
Sometimes, the jobbing is just too easy
Kunitz just keeps messing up my Fantasy League team (we penalize PIMs, giving them minus points), in what would otherwise be quite a good night, with Stastny, Perron and Geno delivering the goods. I bench him when he gets points, i play him when he fights / gets penalties. Jesus.
Jesus says thanks for sharing your fantasy hockey strategeries and lineups.
woooooooooooooo ooooooooo
Sometimes, the jobbing is just too easy
#47
2009-10-24 00:02
Rage speaks the truth yet again.
(even if he is a Caps fan)
WOOOOOOOOO!
haha
haha
haha
(I keed I keed! You hit the nail on the head. These types seem to get weeded out 'round these parts.)
(even if he is a Caps fan)
WOOOOOOOOO!
haha
haha
haha
(I keed I keed! You hit the nail on the head. These types seem to get weeded out 'round these parts.)
#48
2009-10-24 00:04
Can I get in on this circle jerk, BnG, Rage?
Seriously, what the fuck are these people going to say when we lose, dare I say, TWO in a ROW?
Terrifying.
Seriously, what the fuck are these people going to say when we lose, dare I say, TWO in a ROW?
Terrifying.
#49
2009-10-24 00:05
Quoting Rage:
haha Guess i had that one coming
Quote:Kunitz just keeps messing up my Fantasy League team (we penalize PIMs, giving them minus points), in what would otherwise be quite a good night, with Stastny, Perron and Geno delivering the goods. I bench him when he gets points, i play him when he fights / gets penalties. Jesus.
Jesus says thanks for sharing your fantasy hockey strategeries and lineups.
woooooooooooooo ooooooooo
Sometimes, the jobbing is just too easy
haha Guess i had that one coming
#50
2009-10-24 00:05
Quoting The_Goon_Blogge r:
True indeed.
I'm pretty happy Kunitz ruins people's made up teams while he helps my real team win.
True indeed.
#51
2009-10-24 00:07
Oh I know you two and a few more remember the pain and anguish of the pre-firing of HCMT days...like chaff from the wheat, my friends...they shall fall away...
#52
2009-10-24 00:12
tGB you are more than welcome to join.
You just need to supply the piece of bread.
You just need to supply the piece of bread.
#53
2009-10-24 00:14
Fuckin' Ell. I can't believe the Pens had to go to a shoot out vs. the Florida Pansies? What in the world in the name of hockey is happening.
The Pens need to reassess here as they're in a whole world of trouble.
The Pens need to reassess here as they're in a whole world of trouble.
#54
2009-10-24 00:19
Sid played exceptional tonight, and looked exceptional did he get a haircut?? Did any of yinz see the look on his face when booth threw the puck down the ice? It was certainly unreal.
Anyways darcy tucker was taken off on a backboard in the avs and canes game. Find the YouTube link I wanna see the hit.
Yayy pens fans we didn't throw the hats!!! We are smarter than fifth graders oh whoopsie i mean capital fans!!!
Anyways darcy tucker was taken off on a backboard in the avs and canes game. Find the YouTube link I wanna see the hit.
Yayy pens fans we didn't throw the hats!!! We are smarter than fifth graders oh whoopsie i mean capital fans!!!
#56
2009-10-24 00:21
Quote:
Sorry guys but I'm still pretty drunk and feel the need to gloat.
I love this team so hard it hurts.
#44 Annie S 2009-10-23 20:11
Rovers17182 and I are calling a 3rd period comback. We're also slightley drunk, so take if or leave it.
Sorry guys but I'm still pretty drunk and feel the need to gloat.
I love this team so hard it hurts.
#57
2009-10-24 00:22
Quote:
Precisely. I completely agree with your insightful assessment of this game and/or the precarious situation the entire Penguins organization finds itself in after such an obviously shoddy performance as witnessed earlier. Hear, hear, Good sir!
Fuckin' Ell. I can't believe the Pens had to go to a shoot out vs. the Florida Pansies? What in the world in the name of hockey is happening. The Pens need to reassess here as they're in a whole world of trouble.
Precisely. I completely agree with your insightful assessment of this game and/or the precarious situation the entire Penguins organization finds itself in after such an obviously shoddy performance as witnessed earlier. Hear, hear, Good sir!
#58
2009-10-24 00:24
Quote:
That's not love , dear...it's your ovaries...and quite possibly your liver
woooooooooooooo o
I love this team so hard it hurts.
That's not love , dear...it's your ovaries...and quite possibly your liver
woooooooooooooo o
#59
2009-10-24 00:25
Quoting cityofchamps09:
oh whoopsie,i am not sure a 5th grader would even use that word.
Yayy pens fans we didn't throw the hats!!! We are smarter than fifth graders oh whoopsie i mean capital fans!!!
oh whoopsie,i am not sure a 5th grader would even use that word.
#60
2009-10-24 00:25
I bid all you fine fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins and jobbers of the Pensblog Good Morrow, as I must needs sleep after first crafting myself a very fine sammich...
#61
2009-10-24 00:26
Quote:
like I said...the jobbing just falls in your lap sometimes...
away with me!
Ioh whoopsie,i am not sure a 5th grader would even use that word.
like I said...the jobbing just falls in your lap sometimes...
away with me!
#62
2009-10-24 00:29
Quoting Rage:
I have a feeling it's gonna be peanut butter & jelly.
I must needs sleep after first crafting myself a very fine sammich...
I have a feeling it's gonna be peanut butter & jelly.
#63
2009-10-24 00:30
What's with the Kunitz and Dupuis bashing? Do you jobbers really think every player on the team has to score 30+ goals a season?
#64
2009-10-24 00:31
While I do agree that Kunitz is going through quite a prolonged goal-scoring slump, I also think it's worth mentioning that he wasn't necessarily acquired to be that ever-elusive goal-scoring "Winger For Sid".
Kunitz's primary role on this team is to be a puck retriever and to that end, he's been terrific. He's fast, he skates well and he has absolutely no problem whatsoever flying into the corners to take the body on an opposing player. He forechecks well, forces turnovers and then knows how to quickly get the puck back to the people who can turn that into a scoring chance.
Watch him over the course of a few games and notice how many times he goes into the corners for a puck, comes out with it and either gets it back to the defensemen to reset the offense, or manages to go cross-ice to Sid or Guerin, either of whom has likely set up on or near the opposite post/slot. That's Kunitz doing the job he was brought in to do.
His physical play also helps set the tone when it comes to the Pens establishing the tempo of the game. He's as much a physical presence on the wings as Orpik is on the blueline. Ask Kimmo Timmonen what kind of impact that can have.
He's not scoring goals, but it's not for lack of trying. He crashes the net hard on most nights and gets decent shots at the goalie. He came damn close a number of times tonight alone. If he keeps doing what he's doing, the goals will come back. Given the scoring depth on this team and his role within the system, he doesn't need to be a goal scorer first here.
Kunitz's primary role on this team is to be a puck retriever and to that end, he's been terrific. He's fast, he skates well and he has absolutely no problem whatsoever flying into the corners to take the body on an opposing player. He forechecks well, forces turnovers and then knows how to quickly get the puck back to the people who can turn that into a scoring chance.
Watch him over the course of a few games and notice how many times he goes into the corners for a puck, comes out with it and either gets it back to the defensemen to reset the offense, or manages to go cross-ice to Sid or Guerin, either of whom has likely set up on or near the opposite post/slot. That's Kunitz doing the job he was brought in to do.
His physical play also helps set the tone when it comes to the Pens establishing the tempo of the game. He's as much a physical presence on the wings as Orpik is on the blueline. Ask Kimmo Timmonen what kind of impact that can have.
He's not scoring goals, but it's not for lack of trying. He crashes the net hard on most nights and gets decent shots at the goalie. He came damn close a number of times tonight alone. If he keeps doing what he's doing, the goals will come back. Given the scoring depth on this team and his role within the system, he doesn't need to be a goal scorer first here.
#65
2009-10-24 00:33
Quoting The_Goon_Blogge r:
Kah
Fucking
Mit
One of the best comments in the history of C-blog.
I'm pretty happy Kunitz ruins people's made up teams while he helps my real team win.
Kah
Fucking
Mit
One of the best comments in the history of C-blog.
#66
2009-10-24 00:37
Quote:
:*((((((((((.
Anyone doubting Johnson's abilities...suck a big old weineeeeeeeeer. Beej was pretty lights-out tonight. After the 2nd Florida goal, he was all business. Some of those saves, I don't see many backups saving. Just saying.
Anyone that says Crosby is overrated is either stupid or a liar. Players like Geno and Sid don't come around very often, so don't take them for granted, people.
And Skoula looked pretty dece.
So...trade MAF < 333.
Go Pens.
Can't do a recap. If you feel betrayed, reassess your life.
:*((((((((((.
Anyone doubting Johnson's abilities...suck a big old weineeeeeeeeer. Beej was pretty lights-out tonight. After the 2nd Florida goal, he was all business. Some of those saves, I don't see many backups saving. Just saying.
Anyone that says Crosby is overrated is either stupid or a liar. Players like Geno and Sid don't come around very often, so don't take them for granted, people.
And Skoula looked pretty dece.
So...trade MAF < 333.
Go Pens.
#67
2009-10-24 00:40
PS. Tyler Kennedy is a monster on the ice. His confidence from last year to this year is just overwhelming. Loooooove it.
#68
2009-10-24 00:44
Quoting Sid_Vicious:
me also. goto the ohio diner before the game to watch me and my friends taking on the dagwood
I'll be in Columbus for the Oct. 30th game. It will be weird seeing the Pens in their blues on the road.
me also. goto the ohio diner before the game to watch me and my friends taking on the dagwood
#70
2009-10-24 00:52
I don't think I could even read a panthers recap. what a shnoozefest team. I understand why you guys took the night off. I'd almost rather watch the Isles play the Devils. Almost.
#72
2009-10-24 00:54
did anyone see homo ruutu almost murder darcy tucker?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_AZmIriAHU
that family has a vendetta against him or something.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_AZmIriAHU
that family has a vendetta against him or something.
#73
2009-10-24 00:55
Quoting dying alive:
Bibster was on a roll tonight.
Errey quote of the night:
"He lost his stick, and then he lost his mind."
Bibster was on a roll tonight.
#74
2009-10-24 00:56
Quoting prayformojo82:
Just embedding it for ya
did anyone see homo ruutu almost murder darcy tucker?
that family has a vendetta against him or something.
Just embedding it for ya
#75
2009-10-24 01:03
Damn shame. Players can't police the game. In the 80s or even the early-mid 90s Ruutu would have had to answer for that, if he turtled, the linesmen would have given the aggressor two or three shots before stepping in.
Suspensions, Fines, and PIMs do NOT stop this type of behavior, punches to the face do.
Suspensions, Fines, and PIMs do NOT stop this type of behavior, punches to the face do.
#76
2009-10-24 01:04
Okay. To the jackass sitting in F15 B 5 tonight: 1. You threw your hat (from the balcony) when Sid scored in a shootout. You are a failure. 2. I assure you that the people on the ice can not hear you regardless of how loud you yell to shoot the puck. 3. You spent two and a half hours proving to the people around you that you know nothing about hockey and everyone was mocking you.
Sigh. I feel better now. Thanks.
9-1-0. Sick. Go Pens.
Sigh. I feel better now. Thanks.
9-1-0. Sick. Go Pens.
#78
2009-10-24 01:08
Quote:
Actually I'm pretty sure it might be all three.
:D
#58 Rage 2009-10-23 23:24
Quote:
I love this team so hard it hurts.
That's not love , dear...it's your ovaries...and quite possibly your liver
woooooooooooooo o
Actually I'm pretty sure it might be all three.
:D 
#81
2009-10-24 01:59
Did anyone see the kid going crazy on his hat during the i think it was 2nd intermission. FSN must have showed him assaulting his hat for about 30 seconds or so.
#82
2009-10-24 02:06
Quoting Zoraq:
ADHD
Did anyone see the kid going crazy on his hat during the i think it was 2nd intermission. FSN must have showed him assaulting his hat for about 30 seconds or so.
ADHD
#83
2009-10-24 02:08
Quoting akus:
Just because is has to be done...
media.photobucket.com/.../...
Quoting BlackBlood:I'd rather see Bourque and Godard in the lineup and Duper sitting. But, that's just my opinion.
Well i sat in my seat when i seen Duper on the break..I would bet i was not the only one.
Just because is has to be done...
media.photobucket.com/.../...
#84
2009-10-24 02:13
Couple of things:
I wasnt at the game tonight but my buddy was using my seats and from what Ive heard there were alot of non-regulars in attendance. I can def understand STH's giving away tickets to the Panthers when we got the Devils coming in tomorrow. From what he said there were multiple people trying to get "here we go Penguins here we go" chants started. Speechlessblog.
Pens and Craps fans both did the non-HT hat throwing so far, at least the Pens instance was like 3 years ago. We didnt throw em out tonight however so we'll see if the red rockers refrain from doing so next time a Crap scores the 2+1.
Last but not least. Now maybe Caniacs will stop with the Orpik nonsense. I think its time for a "Tucker still hates Ruutu" sign. Hope Darcy is ok to play again soon.
I wasnt at the game tonight but my buddy was using my seats and from what Ive heard there were alot of non-regulars in attendance. I can def understand STH's giving away tickets to the Panthers when we got the Devils coming in tomorrow. From what he said there were multiple people trying to get "here we go Penguins here we go" chants started. Speechlessblog.
Pens and Craps fans both did the non-HT hat throwing so far, at least the Pens instance was like 3 years ago. We didnt throw em out tonight however so we'll see if the red rockers refrain from doing so next time a Crap scores the 2+1.
Last but not least. Now maybe Caniacs will stop with the Orpik nonsense. I think its time for a "Tucker still hates Ruutu" sign. Hope Darcy is ok to play again soon.
#86
2009-10-24 03:49
Quoting G Crosby:
Vokoun was tripping balls tonight. Anyways, the Pens are currently 9-1-0. Stop bitching. Plus, it is not uncommon for a struggling team to make it to a shootout. The second game of the season, I was in Nassau Coliseum for a shootout in the Pens/Isles game.
Fuckin' Ell. I can't believe the Pens had to go to a shoot out vs. the Florida Pansies? What in the world in the name of hockey is happening.
The Pens need to reassess here as they're in a whole world of trouble.
Vokoun was tripping balls tonight. Anyways, the Pens are currently 9-1-0. Stop bitching. Plus, it is not uncommon for a struggling team to make it to a shootout. The second game of the season, I was in Nassau Coliseum for a shootout in the Pens/Isles game.
#87
2009-10-24 03:57
Sorry guys, but I think it's a little too early to start sucking Brent's johnson.
He's going to have to show me some more before I start expecting the Pens to win w/ him in net.
He's going to have to show me some more before I start expecting the Pens to win w/ him in net.
#88
2009-10-24 06:09
Good lord. I don't hve time this morning for a long post but sweet beJesus paople. Pens are 9-1 and they just won a game coming from behind 2-1. Yeah, at times they looked like shit last night but they got the w and it was another team effort again to wake up and get the win.
It's too damn early to throw anyone under the bus. Get your heads right. GO PENS! Woooo!
It's too damn early to throw anyone under the bus. Get your heads right. GO PENS! Woooo!
#89
2009-10-24 06:25
At least Darcy Tucker got a backboard when they took him off the ice.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7P6OBEIFqhw
(2:45 mark)
Respectfully,
Martin Kariya
Forward, Dinamo Riga
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7P6OBEIFqhw
(2:45 mark)
Respectfully,
Martin Kariya
Forward, Dinamo Riga
#90
2009-10-24 08:08
Quoting G Crosby:
Please tell me this was a joke.
Fuckin' Ell. I can't believe the Pens had to go to a shoot out vs. the Florida Pansies? What in the world in the name of hockey is happening.
The Pens need to reassess here as they're in a whole world of trouble.
Please tell me this was a joke.
#92
2009-10-24 09:14
Quoting akus:
Ovechkin's fine was $2,500.00
I know I have been one of the folks who has been harder on Bourque - saying he wasn't making himself noticed or taking advantage of opportunities. But I must say that I thought he was playing very well last night. I don't expect him to put up points, just to be noticed. He was out there throwing his (diminutive) body around, taking shots, using his speed. That's what i was waiting for him to do.
Was Bourque on the ice at all in the 3rd?I don't remember seeing him...
Skoula did a-okaY.
He saved all the face-palms that the jobber was ready to use tonight.
~~
BJ...rocked hard and solid. :)
~~
Vokoun deserved better, but let the next team he faces give that to him.
~~
Ovie got a fine for his slew foot but i did not see how much the fine was.
Artyukhin suspended 3 days=$34,756.11.
Ovechkin's fine was $2,500.00
I know I have been one of the folks who has been harder on Bourque - saying he wasn't making himself noticed or taking advantage of opportunities. But I must say that I thought he was playing very well last night. I don't expect him to put up points, just to be noticed. He was out there throwing his (diminutive) body around, taking shots, using his speed. That's what i was waiting for him to do.
#93
2009-10-24 09:17
Quoting akus:
The Guelph-Biltmore Mad Hatters say NO
CAN WE JUST PLEASE STOP TOSSING HATS?
The Guelph-Biltmore Mad Hatters say NO
#94
2009-10-24 09:19
@TheOwensJones,
There is more than one joke here.Yanno the type of joke that you point and laugh at.
I do believe you missed the subtle hint in G Croby's post,
Quote:
There is more than one joke here.Yanno the type of joke that you point and laugh at.
I do believe you missed the subtle hint in G Croby's post,
Quote:
........asses here ....
#95
2009-10-24 09:20
I said it last year (and got some flack for it) and I'll say it again. Kunitz is not the answer to Crosby's line. Tyler Kennedy has the speed and ability to shoot from anywhere that makes him an ideal fit with Crosby and Guerin. Kunitz played with Staal and Cooke initially last year and had great chemistry with those guys. After Kunitz' initial flurry of goals when he just arrived last year, his production has dropped off dramatically (was non-existent in the playoffs). Kennedy will find his way on to Crosby's line at some point. The opposing D will have to respect Kennedy's speed which will leave either Bing or Guerin wide open.
#96
2009-10-24 09:31
Regards to Bourque. The dude has 14 total NHL games and is 23 years old.
With the talent on this team it would be hard for him to be,"jaw dropping noticeable."
Ray Shero did not say,hey this kid is the second coming of 66 and Sid rolled in one.
With the talent on this team it would be hard for him to be,"jaw dropping noticeable."
Ray Shero did not say,hey this kid is the second coming of 66 and Sid rolled in one.
#97
2009-10-24 09:37
Quoting BigBadBrad91:
On a point-by-point basis:
1. Kunitz isn't here to have an Ovechkin-like goal scoring pace. He's expected to hit 15-25 goals. He does way more than just score - he goes to the corners and digs pucks out, he feeds the puck to players all over the ice pretty well (as evidenced by him continuing to get assists), and he has a very physical presence which sets a tone and keeps Sid safe from some of the cheap shots.
2. Yes, Kennedy has speed and can score, but he wasn't consistently scoring until this season. He had 15 goals last year and 10 the year before. Yes, he is a developing player, but he's not on pace to pot 60 goals or anything. Besides, why move TK off a line he has great chemistry with? Bylsma has already said that.
3. Yes, the opposing D does respect TK's speed, but they also respect Kunitz's speed and physicality. Kunitz can dish the puck decently, mucks it up well, and lays the body on people. That creates a lot of space for Sid & Billy. If you think that his physicality is overrated, ask Kimmo Timonen what he thought about having his soul raped on national television.
I said it last year (and got some flack for it) and I'll say it again. Kunitz is not the answer to Crosby's line. Tyler Kennedy has the speed and ability to shoot from anywhere that makes him an ideal fit with Crosby and Guerin. Kunitz played with Staal and Cooke initially last year and had great chemistry with those guys. After Kunitz' initial flurry of goals when he just arrived last year, his production has dropped off dramatically (was non-existent in the playoffs). Kennedy will find his way on to Crosby's line at some point. The opposing D will have to respect Kennedy's speed which will leave either Bing or Guerin wide open.
On a point-by-point basis:
1. Kunitz isn't here to have an Ovechkin-like goal scoring pace. He's expected to hit 15-25 goals. He does way more than just score - he goes to the corners and digs pucks out, he feeds the puck to players all over the ice pretty well (as evidenced by him continuing to get assists), and he has a very physical presence which sets a tone and keeps Sid safe from some of the cheap shots.
2. Yes, Kennedy has speed and can score, but he wasn't consistently scoring until this season. He had 15 goals last year and 10 the year before. Yes, he is a developing player, but he's not on pace to pot 60 goals or anything. Besides, why move TK off a line he has great chemistry with? Bylsma has already said that.
3. Yes, the opposing D does respect TK's speed, but they also respect Kunitz's speed and physicality. Kunitz can dish the puck decently, mucks it up well, and lays the body on people. That creates a lot of space for Sid & Billy. If you think that his physicality is overrated, ask Kimmo Timonen what he thought about having his soul raped on national television.
#98
2009-10-24 09:39
Oh FFS, the Erik Christensen hat throwing thing was because the guy had never had a hat trick before (and still doesn't as far as I know). Pretty sure Ovie has had one or two.
I'm not saying that makes it OK because it's still not a hat trick, but there was a rationale behind it. Fans were showing appreciation for a jobber player who owned the game.
I'm not saying that makes it OK because it's still not a hat trick, but there was a rationale behind it. Fans were showing appreciation for a jobber player who owned the game.
#99
2009-10-24 10:14
One day i will learn when a link has the name Brain Burke in it to stop and back away.
Quote:
The goalie he is talking about is Luongo.
~~
If i was a Toronto fan and my GM said this about my team, i think i would stop attending/supporting the team that HE puts out on the ice.
What a dickwad.
Quote:
“He’s the best goalie in the game right now, though he might have had some recent problems. He’s the best goalie in the NHL and he’s a great player. My point is that a lot of great players don’t sell tickets. I don’t think (Detroit’s multiple Norris Trophy winner) Nicklas Lidstrom sells tickets and he’s a lock first-ballot Hall of Famer. I think my team’s the same — we don’t have anybody who sells tickets.
The goalie he is talking about is Luongo.
~~
If i was a Toronto fan and my GM said this about my team, i think i would stop attending/supporting the team that HE puts out on the ice.
What a dickwad.
#100
2009-10-24 10:28
Quote:
God help me, but if we Irish could get together and vote, we'd give Brian Burke to the English. That guy is a pompous, self-absorbed, auto-fellating, conceited and truculent bag of dicks and should be erased from the human race as a service to mankind.
What a dickwad.
God help me, but if we Irish could get together and vote, we'd give Brian Burke to the English. That guy is a pompous, self-absorbed, auto-fellating, conceited and truculent bag of dicks and should be erased from the human race as a service to mankind.
#101
2009-10-24 10:29
Quote:
What is the definition of insanity again?
I said it last year (and got some flack for it) and I'll say it again.
What is the definition of insanity again?
#102
2009-10-24 10:35
Quote:
Meh. These men are paid pornographic amounts of money to do what they do for our entertainment. They know the risks involved in choosing this as a career, and are MORE than just compensated for it. It's like NFL players whining about increased dementia later in life. If they're that worried about it, they can give their millions per season salary up and find safer work, otherwise take your shit-ton of money and STFU. My take? I don't fucking care. He ain't my friend, so if he dies? He dies. If you don't like it? Go watch a fucking dog show or something.
Scrape Tucker off the wall and dress the next gladiator for my entertainment/enjoyment. Game on!
woooooooooooooo oo
Go Pens
did anyone see homo ruutu almost murder darcy tucker?
Meh. These men are paid pornographic amounts of money to do what they do for our entertainment. They know the risks involved in choosing this as a career, and are MORE than just compensated for it. It's like NFL players whining about increased dementia later in life. If they're that worried about it, they can give their millions per season salary up and find safer work, otherwise take your shit-ton of money and STFU. My take? I don't fucking care. He ain't my friend, so if he dies? He dies. If you don't like it? Go watch a fucking dog show or something.
Scrape Tucker off the wall and dress the next gladiator for my entertainment/enjoyment. Game on!
woooooooooooooo oo
Go Pens
#103
2009-10-24 10:36
Scanning the channels this morning as i enjoyed my cup of brew, i stopped as ESPN had their Top 10 plays.
espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4590599
Hockey is #1 and it's not #87.
(apparently he was the highlight of the night and had a clip all to himself)
espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4590599
Hockey is #1 and it's not #87.
(apparently he was the highlight of the night and had a clip all to himself)
#104
2009-10-24 10:43
that was painful to endure...all the glove=love references were gayly(it's a word today)nauseatin g and #10 was Benoit Pouliot...but I digress....#1 was sweeeeeet
#105
2009-10-24 10:57
I dont think half of the people who have posted on here understand hockey...first of all understand Kunitz's role on the team...it isnt goal scorer...you dont move him down to Staal line and break up one of the best lines in the business...it hasnt happened for a reason, do you kunitz haters think you know more about this team than head coach danny B? stick to fuckin fantasy hockey douchebags...Wait I have an idea, lets trade Kunitz for Rene Bourque, I hear he is putting up alot of fantasy points, and he isnt taking those dreaded PIMs...he must be the missing piece...you people are acting worse than caps fans...
And speaking of caps fans, you have absolutely no right to speak of anything a pens fan has ever done in celebration of a goal...you have cowbells, strange sirens, and it seems like glitter falls from the ceiling in that shithole when one of your players scores...whats next for that circus you call a caps game, players riding elephants on the ice when the lineups are announced, or how about a glow-stick light show in between periods...how about fat ted and fat bruce in a twinkie eating contest...what a fucking joke you are...your fans dont even know what the names of a players position are, they call your defenseman "back forwards", how fucking insane is that...
And speaking of caps fans, you have absolutely no right to speak of anything a pens fan has ever done in celebration of a goal...you have cowbells, strange sirens, and it seems like glitter falls from the ceiling in that shithole when one of your players scores...whats next for that circus you call a caps game, players riding elephants on the ice when the lineups are announced, or how about a glow-stick light show in between periods...how about fat ted and fat bruce in a twinkie eating contest...what a fucking joke you are...your fans dont even know what the names of a players position are, they call your defenseman "back forwards", how fucking insane is that...
#106
2009-10-24 11:07
If i was a techie gifted googleeeyosksi, i would have only shown #1.
and..... googleeyoski,as we all know is a word.
Quoting Rage:
Overhead cam man needs a raise.
~~
@sakic19,
I was thinking that this morning.When people such as Rage,BnG,Goon,D ying Alive,Sven, Stoosh,Mario=God, start posting shit raggin on the Pens and certain players, when THEY start doing it consistently, then i shall sit up and take notice.But these jobbers who sign in totalk
be fucking noticed, they need to move on cause they are takin up my space.
and..... googleeyoski,as we all know is a word.
Quoting Rage:
....#1 was sweeeeeet
Overhead cam man needs a raise.
~~
@sakic19,
I was thinking that this morning.When people such as Rage,BnG,Goon,D ying Alive,Sven, Stoosh,Mario=God, start posting shit raggin on the Pens and certain players, when THEY start doing it consistently, then i shall sit up and take notice.But these jobbers who sign in to
be fucking noticed, they need to move on cause they are takin up my space.
#107
2009-10-24 11:12
@akus
even when shit is going great these tools are acting like the sky is falling...if they want to bitch and complain about how much kunitz sucks they should log in to that caps message board
even when shit is going great these tools are acting like the sky is falling...if they want to bitch and complain about how much kunitz sucks they should log in to that caps message board
#108
2009-10-24 11:16
As was said before, the Pens lose 3 out of 5, the weather will return to normal.
It can only be fair weather for so long,right?
It can only be fair weather for so long,right?
#109
2009-10-24 11:19
The same people bitching and whining about kunitz not scoring goals are the same people who scream to the heavens when Casey Hampton plays a game and doesnt have an interception...the horror the horror
#110
2009-10-24 11:29
Quoting Sakic19:
The way I look at it is this:
Chris Kunitz is here to do way more than score goals - scoring is only a component. He does everything else so effectively that there's no reason for him to grip the stick too hard right now. It isn't like he's Aleksey Morozov - that guy was only here to score goals and he'd go half a season between goals.
The same people bitching and whining about kunitz not scoring goals are the same people who scream to the heavens when Casey Hampton plays a game and doesnt have an interception...the horror the horror
The way I look at it is this:
Chris Kunitz is here to do way more than score goals - scoring is only a component. He does everything else so effectively that there's no reason for him to grip the stick too hard right now. It isn't like he's Aleksey Morozov - that guy was only here to score goals and he'd go half a season between goals.
#111
2009-10-24 11:29
would it be safe to say the same ones who bitch about Kunie also bitched about, ummmmm,let's just toss a name around......maybe Ryan Whitney??
#112
2009-10-24 11:34
Poor Whitters. I wonder if he gets as much flak in Anaheim as he did here. I mean, don't get me wrong, I found the Whitney going minus whatever jokes funny, but that guy got so much hate tossed his way.
#113
2009-10-24 11:36
At 9-1, I don't think there's any need to nitpick on the Pens. They just need to keep doing what they're doing.
Koon is filling his roll. Bourque is learning his. Scoring is coming from everywhere. Life is good.
Koon is filling his roll. Bourque is learning his. Scoring is coming from everywhere. Life is good.
#114
2009-10-24 11:42
Quoting Sakic19:
Well, for people like Mike Green the term "back forward" is really much more applicable than "defenseman."
your fans dont even know what the names of a players position are, they call your defenseman "back forwards", how fucking insane is that...
Well, for people like Mike Green the term "back forward" is really much more applicable than "defenseman."
#115
2009-10-24 11:45
@akus
this is worse than whitney...with whitney he could be frustrating with his play in his own zone at times, but Ive never seen a player with more hate thrown towards him...
Kunitz is playing his game, and it is a game that helped us win the cup last year...I remember what someone said about him right when he was traded here...he is a streaky scorer who is a great passer, a big hitter and a hustler(babyyyy )...he scores his goals in bunches, lest nobody forget that...if he has a hat-trick tonight,(a real one, not a caps one), the same tools who have bitched about him today will be praising him as "Crosbys Winger"
this is worse than whitney...with whitney he could be frustrating with his play in his own zone at times, but Ive never seen a player with more hate thrown towards him...
Kunitz is playing his game, and it is a game that helped us win the cup last year...I remember what someone said about him right when he was traded here...he is a streaky scorer who is a great passer, a big hitter and a hustler(babyyyy )...he scores his goals in bunches, lest nobody forget that...if he has a hat-trick tonight,(a real one, not a caps one), the same tools who have bitched about him today will be praising him as "Crosbys Winger"
#117
2009-10-24 11:48
All I know is, if Scuds doesn't start putting up some points, Pens aren't making the playoffs.
#118
2009-10-24 11:51
Quoting TakeTwo:
Finally, someone's talking a little sense.
All I know is, if Scuds doesn't start putting up some points, Pens aren't making the playoffs.
Finally, someone's talking a little sense.
#120
2009-10-24 11:56
Does anyone remember the summer around here when people didn't really understand why Ray Shero picked up Mike Rupp OR Martin Skoula? Yeah, the man is a regular Miss Cleo.
In Shero We Trust
Aren't the Steelers playing tomorrow? Shouldn't some of you people be performing fellatio on a certain quarterback's genitalia to get him ready for the game?
The Pens are 9-1 because they are playing all facets of a team game. Life is good. Shut up yinzers. Wooooooo
Go Pens
In Shero We Trust
Aren't the Steelers playing tomorrow? Shouldn't some of you people be performing fellatio on a certain quarterback's genitalia to get him ready for the game?
The Pens are 9-1 because they are playing all facets of a team game. Life is good. Shut up yinzers. Wooooooo
Go Pens
#121
2009-10-24 12:09
Danny DeVito mask belonged to Ken Wregget but anyway...Ok, Johnson was great from start to finish last night, even lucky at times...EVERYONE in front of him in a Pens uni played like they just got out of bed after a long night of drinking, but they got better as the game went on obviously. Skoula was fine, Bourque, I can deal with but I don't think Godard should have been the scratch for him...Godard would have left a far greater impression on a forecheck than say, a few other players.
9-1 and the Devils tonight....catch the Tweeters then...WOOOOOOOO!
9-1 and the Devils tonight....catch the Tweeters then...WOOOOOOOO!
#122
2009-10-24 12:09
@Lyons54
You speak the truth my friend
And since you brought up fellatio, when pens fans bitch about Kunitz not scoring goals I am reminded of Caps fans believing the Hart trophy means more than the stanley cup...maybe pacifer caps fan girl did have a purpose, maybe she could share some with the anti-Kunitz crowd...join her you fools...you too can "rock the red"...
You speak the truth my friend
And since you brought up fellatio, when pens fans bitch about Kunitz not scoring goals I am reminded of Caps fans believing the Hart trophy means more than the stanley cup...maybe pacifer caps fan girl did have a purpose, maybe she could share some with the anti-Kunitz crowd...join her you fools...you too can "rock the red"...
#123
2009-10-24 12:15
Geno needs another option besides Tenko. Our third line is considerably better than our 2nd. I mean yeah, they have the geno but what else?
#124
2009-10-24 12:23
you wanna talk about fair weather fans? did anyone else that was at the arena last night hear the jackass who tried to start a "here we go penguins" chant? stfu dude your team plays on sunday
#125
2009-10-24 12:44
Quote:
I choose to take that statement in the thinly-veiled reference to his homosexuality vein of fact.
Speaking of narcissistic homos with web sites...Sean Avery now has one as well:
www.seanavery.com/
"Sometimes I wish the sun would explode..."
Well, for people like Mike Green the term "back forward" is really much more applicable than "defenseman."
I choose to take that statement in the thinly-veiled reference to his homosexuality vein of fact.
Speaking of narcissistic homos with web sites...Sean Avery now has one as well:
www.seanavery.com/
"Sometimes I wish the sun would explode..."
#126
2009-10-24 13:14
Quoting Lyons54:
I don't work at Harrah's
Aren't the Steelers playing tomorrow? Shouldn't some of you people be performing fellatio on a certain quarterback's genitalia to get him ready for the game?
I don't work at Harrah's
#127
2009-10-24 13:18
Hey, I ALWAYS knew why Ray Shero picked up Mike Rupp, wooo.
I'm totally excited to see Chris Kunitz be the Ryan Whitney of this year.
I'm totally excited to see Chris Kunitz be the Ryan Whitney of this year.
#128
2009-10-24 13:25
Quote:
Granted i am old school and been watching hockey probably longer than some of you have been alive.
But each time i see the words, hate towards a player i think back to a player who joined the Pens when he was a 24 year old Dman, played 9 seasons with the Pens,wore #3, and was booed each time he touched the puck.
Still makes me cringe thinking about it.
but Ive never seen a player with more hate thrown towards him...
Granted i am old school and been watching hockey probably longer than some of you have been alive.
But each time i see the words, hate towards a player i think back to a player who joined the Pens when he was a 24 year old Dman, played 9 seasons with the Pens,wore #3, and was booed each time he touched the puck.
Still makes me cringe thinking about it.
#129
2009-10-24 13:29
Quoting PensFan2166:
BOOM!
Quoting Lyons54:Aren't the Steelers playing tomorrow? Shouldn't some of you people be performing fellatio on a certain quarterback's genitalia to get him ready for the game?
I don't work at Harrah's
BOOM!
#130
2009-10-24 13:33
Quoting Lyons54:
And if you meant Brett Favre, ESPN has had his dong firmly entrenched in their mouth for at least 2 or 3 years now.
Quoting PensFan2166:Quoting Lyons54:Aren't the Steelers playing tomorrow? Shouldn't some of you people be performing fellatio on a certain quarterback's genitalia to get him ready for the game?
I don't work at Harrah's
BOOM!
And if you meant Brett Favre, ESPN has had his dong firmly entrenched in their mouth for at least 2 or 3 years now.
#131
2009-10-24 13:33
Quoting Rage:
I was looking at that site thinking that it could possibly be gayer than greenlife52, but Avery at least promoted some charities on his site. The only thing Green promotes is himself and Ovie's trampstamp.
Quote:Well, for people like Mike Green the term "back forward" is really much more applicable than "defenseman."
I choose to take that statement in the thinly-veiled reference to his homosexuality vein of fact.
Speaking of narcissistic homos with web sites...Sean Avery now has one as well:
www.seanavery.com/
"Sometimes I wish the sun would explode..."
I was looking at that site thinking that it could possibly be gayer than greenlife52, but Avery at least promoted some charities on his site. The only thing Green promotes is himself and Ovie's trampstamp.
#132
2009-10-24 13:38
Quoting PensFan2166:
That's pretty hard for them to fit it in there considering they also have to squeeze in Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and the entire Red Sox and Yankees organizations.
And if you meant Brett Favre, ESPN has had his dong firmly entrenched in their mouth for at least 2 or 3 years now.
That's pretty hard for them to fit it in there considering they also have to squeeze in Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and the entire Red Sox and Yankees organizations.
#133
2009-10-24 13:57
Quoting akus:
Careful everyone Akus is gonna take her internet home and not play with yinz anymore...
@sakic19,
I was thinking that this morning.When people such as Rage,BnG,Goon,D ying Alive,Sven, Stoosh,Mario=God, start posting shit raggin on the Pens and certain players, when THEY start doing it consistently, then i shall sit up and take notice.But these jobbers who sign in totalk
be fucking noticed, they need to move on cause they are takin up my space.
Careful everyone Akus is gonna take her internet home and not play with yinz anymore...
#136
2009-10-24 14:19
Quote:
Had to be one of these: Al MacNeil, John Arbour, Bob Woytowich, Tim Horton, Jack Lynch, Ron Stackhouse, Bennet Wolf, Norm Schmidt, Doug Bodger, Jim Kyte, Jim Paek, Grant Jennings, Sergei Zubov, Stefan Bergvist, Dan Trebil, Marc Bergevin, Jamie Pushor, Steve Poapst, cuz that's everybody who has worn the 3 except eaton and some googlieoski kid...
a player who joined the Pens when he was a 24 year old Dman, played 9 seasons with the Pens,wore #3, and was booed each time he touched the puck. Still makes me cringe thinking about it.
Had to be one of these: Al MacNeil, John Arbour, Bob Woytowich, Tim Horton, Jack Lynch, Ron Stackhouse, Bennet Wolf, Norm Schmidt, Doug Bodger, Jim Kyte, Jim Paek, Grant Jennings, Sergei Zubov, Stefan Bergvist, Dan Trebil, Marc Bergevin, Jamie Pushor, Steve Poapst, cuz that's everybody who has worn the 3 except eaton and some googlieoski kid...
#137
2009-10-24 14:21
Quoting Sweet Trav 412:
Whit has been pretty great so far for the Ducks this season, 5 points and a +4 (stunned), so far this season. On pace for a 50 point season. I'm pretty happy for Whitney, he won't get jobbed as hard by Ducks fans and he's got some great veterans to lean on.
He also has a goal! Something Chris Kunitz doesn't have
Trade Kunitz for Whitney, wooooo!
Poor Whitters. I wonder if he gets as much flak in Anaheim as he did here. I mean, don't get me wrong, I found the Whitney going minus whatever jokes funny, but that guy got so much hate tossed his way.
Whit has been pretty great so far for the Ducks this season, 5 points and a +4 (stunned), so far this season. On pace for a 50 point season. I'm pretty happy for Whitney, he won't get jobbed as hard by Ducks fans and he's got some great veterans to lean on.
He also has a goal! Something Chris Kunitz doesn't have
Trade Kunitz for Whitney, wooooo!
#138
2009-10-24 14:24
Quote:
Careful..thou knowest not of whom thou fucks with...you piss her off, you gets the banhammer, bub.
Careful everyone Akus is gonna take her internet home and not play with yinz anymore...
Careful..thou knowest not of whom thou fucks with...you piss her off, you gets the banhammer, bub.
#139
2009-10-24 14:27
Folks seem to forget all the Staal/[******] joke city/Stoll hate that boiled over immediately following the Whitney trade, but which the knobjobs had been bubbling with since his 1st season. I remember when Shero signed him, all the brainiacs were apoplectic/speculating that the long-term signing was for ease of trade. Jokes. All I'm saying
#140
2009-10-24 14:52
I am generally new to these parts, found this holy grail sometime around the McKee signing, but I understand what some of the "less knowledgeable" fans might be saying about Kunitz. I don't think their aggravation is so much with him, he is recognizably awesome at doing all the small things right, it is the frustration that we are now three years into the search for a scoring wing for malkin or sid and we haven't found it yet. Most people realize you don't even sniff Stanley Cups without guys like Kunitz, but, at the same time, this dependence on Malkin and Crosby to carry us offensively will only lead to trouble. I agree Shero has been unbelievable and we have nothing to complain about, the fact that I have drank from the cup and wore a ring all in the same summer is unreal. However, I too am worried that this team may have trouble finding offense when it matters. With that said, people should shut the hell and enjoy what is going on because it is amazing.
#142
2009-10-24 15:07
Quoting MrsMalkinsBorsc h:
If you can't rely on your 2 superstars - the 2 best players in the game - to both carry your team offensively and to lead by example, then they shouldn't be considered 2 superstars or the 2 best players in the game. That is precisely what superstars do. The Pens spent how much time relying on only Mario for offense? How much time relying on only Jagr for offense? At least Sid & Geno have each other to help shoulder the load. Besides, it isn't as if they're being thrown out there with Michal Sivek, Rico Fata and a prayer. Kunitz is a well-rounded player capable of regularly potting 20 goals. Guerin has a scoring pedigree of sorts. Fedotenko can score goals and has a history of scoring big time goals in the clutch. Sure, Dupuis is currently miscast, but he doesn't dog it out there. He tries his best. Point being that Kunitz in a long slump is way better than some of the shitty players Buries It and Jags were saddled with. They just won a Cup with the same linemates they currently have. Geno led the league in scoring both in the regular season and the playoffs with Fedotenko riding shotgun.
Besides, if you look at the scoring by line on this team (a graphic shown on FSN Pittsburgh last night), the scoring is pretty balanced - far more so than with just about any other team in the NHL. The first 3 lines are all scoring regularly while the 4th line chips in some too. That is hardly relying on only two players. The only people who complain about how much of a load Sid and Geno carry are the people who sit in the stands. Until Mario, Shero, or the players themselves are the ones complaining, forget it.
Most people realize you don't even sniff Stanley Cups without guys like Kunitz, but, at the same time, this dependence on Malkin and Crosby to carry us offensively will only lead to trouble.
If you can't rely on your 2 superstars - the 2 best players in the game - to both carry your team offensively and to lead by example, then they shouldn't be considered 2 superstars or the 2 best players in the game. That is precisely what superstars do. The Pens spent how much time relying on only Mario for offense? How much time relying on only Jagr for offense? At least Sid & Geno have each other to help shoulder the load. Besides, it isn't as if they're being thrown out there with Michal Sivek, Rico Fata and a prayer. Kunitz is a well-rounded player capable of regularly potting 20 goals. Guerin has a scoring pedigree of sorts. Fedotenko can score goals and has a history of scoring big time goals in the clutch. Sure, Dupuis is currently miscast, but he doesn't dog it out there. He tries his best. Point being that Kunitz in a long slump is way better than some of the shitty players Buries It and Jags were saddled with. They just won a Cup with the same linemates they currently have. Geno led the league in scoring both in the regular season and the playoffs with Fedotenko riding shotgun.
Besides, if you look at the scoring by line on this team (a graphic shown on FSN Pittsburgh last night), the scoring is pretty balanced - far more so than with just about any other team in the NHL. The first 3 lines are all scoring regularly while the 4th line chips in some too. That is hardly relying on only two players. The only people who complain about how much of a load Sid and Geno carry are the people who sit in the stands. Until Mario, Shero, or the players themselves are the ones complaining, forget it.
#143
2009-10-24 15:09
Why is anyone jobbing this team or the players? We're 9-1 and have the best start in franchise history! We were down 2-0 without our best defenceman and goalie. We were playing a couple of AHL players against a trap team and a goalie who was on fire. It was a pathetic first period by the Pens. We still WON.
Wow, only 2 games where we didn't dominate and people are whining? I'm sure you're at your best every day you do something huh? You're a bunch of jokes with the exception of a few posters who actually know what they're talking about.
I also want to thank the staff for creating this cult and site where everyday I nearly die from drowning when my coffee goes down the wrong trachea tube and my lungs bathe in caffeine goodness!
Wow, only 2 games where we didn't dominate and people are whining? I'm sure you're at your best every day you do something huh? You're a bunch of jokes with the exception of a few posters who actually know what they're talking about.
I also want to thank the staff for creating this cult and site where everyday I nearly die from drowning when my coffee goes down the wrong trachea tube and my lungs bathe in caffeine goodness!
#144
2009-10-24 15:17
@mrsmalkinsbors ch
Do you remember what happened last spring and that little silver chalice the pens acquired on June 12th...and we did all that without the mythical unicorn that is "Crosbys perfect winger"
in the 08 finals we had malone and hossa playing on the wings and didnt win the cup...last year without a fourty goal winger we win it...
And it isnt even Malkin and Steve who are carrying this team every night...would you rather we be the craps who have one line that can score or do you want a team that spreads the wealth...
Learn the fucking game
Do you remember what happened last spring and that little silver chalice the pens acquired on June 12th...and we did all that without the mythical unicorn that is "Crosbys perfect winger"
in the 08 finals we had malone and hossa playing on the wings and didnt win the cup...last year without a fourty goal winger we win it...
And it isnt even Malkin and Steve who are carrying this team every night...would you rather we be the craps who have one line that can score or do you want a team that spreads the wealth...
Learn the fucking game
#145
2009-10-24 15:19
Quoting Rage:
Ron Stackhouse is the only one with 9 seasons on that list.
Quote:a player who joined the Pens when he was a 24 year old Dman, played 9 seasons with the Pens,wore #3, and was booed each time he touched the puck. Still makes me cringe thinking about it.
Had to be one of these: Al MacNeil, John Arbour, Bob Woytowich, Tim Horton, Jack Lynch, Ron Stackhouse, Bennet Wolf, Norm Schmidt, Doug Bodger, Jim Kyte, Jim Paek, Grant Jennings, Sergei Zubov, Stefan Bergvist, Dan Trebil, Marc Bergevin, Jamie Pushor, Steve Poapst, cuz that's everybody who has worn the 3 except eaton and some googlieoski kid...
Ron Stackhouse is the only one with 9 seasons on that list.
#146
2009-10-24 15:20
The only way anyone should be whining about Kunitz is when he stops skating hard, stops passing well, and stops making life altering hits...then the noobs can bitch...
#147
2009-10-24 15:23
All I can say about Kunitzhateblog:
"First time poster, long time lurker"
Dosches.
"First time poster, long time lurker"
Dosches.
#148
2009-10-24 15:24
Quoting Sakic19:
Well said. Anyone remember what happened to Hossa in the 08-09 playoffs? Oh, thats right, he went back to being the normal Playoff Hossa and had an amber alert issued for him.
@mrsmalkinsbors ch
Do you remember what happened last spring and that little silver chalice the pens acquired on June 12th...and we did all that without the mythical unicorn that is "Crosbys perfect winger"
in the 08 finals we had malone and hossa playing on the wings and didnt win the cup...last year without a fourty goal winger we win it...
And it isnt even Malkin and Steve who are carrying this team every night...would you rather we be the craps who have one line that can score or do you want a team that spreads the wealth...
Learn the fucking game
Well said. Anyone remember what happened to Hossa in the 08-09 playoffs? Oh, thats right, he went back to being the normal Playoff Hossa and had an amber alert issued for him.
#149
2009-10-24 15:29
@Nulpher
Yeah but, but, but, Hossa would score forty goals, and, and, and, we would own the caps during the regular season series, and, and, and, we would be on sportscenter more, and, and, and, my, my, my, fantasy team would be great...
This isnt a call-in radio show lurkers...get a life, and actually watch a fucking game...not just the highlights
Yeah but, but, but, Hossa would score forty goals, and, and, and, we would own the caps during the regular season series, and, and, and, we would be on sportscenter more, and, and, and, my, my, my, fantasy team would be great...
This isnt a call-in radio show lurkers...get a life, and actually watch a fucking game...not just the highlights
#150
2009-10-24 15:29
Pensfan, I agree about relying on your superstars. They are the ones who have to make everyone better around them. When speaking of Buries It he had Stevens, Recchi, Francis, and Jagr, as well as other very good players who spent less time here. We don't have players of that caliber surrounding Malkin and Sid. The early 90's teams are on a completely different level of talent than today. That is because of the way the game has changed, but to say Buries it did it on his own is very misleading. He is the greatest player to ever grace hockey, but he didn't do it on his own.
Look I am by no means complaining about the Pens or Kunitz. I'm not the one complaining about him. Would I like him to score, sure. But I wouldn't rather him score and do none of things he currently does. Kunitz is just fine. I am just pointing out the only hole on our team and its one we haven't been able to correct for years. I'm not asking for a Hossa, that is unnecessary, as we proved. But some scoring support would really separate the Pens from the rest of the league.
Look I am by no means complaining about the Pens or Kunitz. I'm not the one complaining about him. Would I like him to score, sure. But I wouldn't rather him score and do none of things he currently does. Kunitz is just fine. I am just pointing out the only hole on our team and its one we haven't been able to correct for years. I'm not asking for a Hossa, that is unnecessary, as we proved. But some scoring support would really separate the Pens from the rest of the league.
#151
2009-10-24 15:32
Sakic, you really are being way too offended over this. I've played the game for 20 years, played prep school hockey and major junior A. I am also not complaining about anything, in fact I said how amazing everything is. I am just saying there is one hole on this team and it is scoring support. However, I wouldn't trade our current makeup for that.
#152
2009-10-24 15:33
@mrsmalkinsbors ch
Tell me how it was a hole last year...we won the fucking cup!....
They are getting scoring support...TK is the second leading goal scorer and hes on the third line...Mike Rupp has two goals and he is a fourth line grinder...
Do you have any clue what scoring support means...? Heres a hint...it doesnt mean scoring from the first or second lines...
You need to buy The Idiots Guide to Hockey...
Tell me how it was a hole last year...we won the fucking cup!....
They are getting scoring support...TK is the second leading goal scorer and hes on the third line...Mike Rupp has two goals and he is a fourth line grinder...
Do you have any clue what scoring support means...? Heres a hint...it doesnt mean scoring from the first or second lines...
You need to buy The Idiots Guide to Hockey...
#154
2009-10-24 15:35
@mrsmalkinsbors ch
how many times have I seen a lurker claim to have played the game for "years" and not understand the first fucking thing about it...
how many times have I seen a lurker claim to have played the game for "years" and not understand the first fucking thing about it...
#155
2009-10-24 15:37
Sakic, that's fine. I don't really care what you think. I expressed an opinion, that is actually very similar to yours, yet you want to argue. Congratulations you know more than me. Thanks.
#156
2009-10-24 15:40
@mrsmalkinsbors ch
Wahhh wahhh wahhh...we need a super winger...wahhh wahhh wahhh...we need scoring support...wahhh wahhh wahhh...I played for years...wahhh wahhh wahhh...you dont like my opinion...wahhh wahhh wahhh
welcome to c-blog
Wahhh wahhh wahhh...we need a super winger...wahhh wahhh wahhh...we need scoring support...wahhh wahhh wahhh...I played for years...wahhh wahhh wahhh...you dont like my opinion...wahhh wahhh wahhh
welcome to c-blog
#157
2009-10-24 15:43
You have been the only one acting absurd all day, and the funny thing is I agree with you. Off to dinner and the game, Go Guins.
#158
2009-10-24 15:43
Quoting MrsMalkinsBorsc h:
Have you ever seen the rosters the Pens iced for the first 4 years of Buries It's career? He had essentially ZERO help. You could've assembled better linemates for him by picking people at random from the Igloo seats. Yeah, Mario had help during the Stanley Cup seasons - but he had nothing before that.
Quote:
I would think having the best record in the NHL already does that.
When speaking of Buries It he had Stevens, Recchi, Francis, and Jagr, as well as other very good players who spent less time here...but to say Buries it did it on his own is very misleading. He is the greatest player to ever grace hockey, but he didn't do it on his own.
Have you ever seen the rosters the Pens iced for the first 4 years of Buries It's career? He had essentially ZERO help. You could've assembled better linemates for him by picking people at random from the Igloo seats. Yeah, Mario had help during the Stanley Cup seasons - but he had nothing before that.
Quote:
But some scoring support would really separate the Pens from the rest of the league.
I would think having the best record in the NHL already does that.
#159
2009-10-24 15:45
What the hell do some of these people think, if we get the unicorn winger we go 82-0 and cruise through the playoffs 16-0...this isnt NHL 10...
I guess we didnt win the cup las year in convincing enough fashion, if we had the unicorn winger it would have been over as soon as the puck was dropped game 1 against Philly huh?
I guess we didnt win the cup las year in convincing enough fashion, if we had the unicorn winger it would have been over as soon as the puck was dropped game 1 against Philly huh?
#161
2009-10-24 15:56
Quoting TheFandangler:
What else do you need? The guy is a one man wrecking crew. His wingers manage to get open and give him options and that is what they need to do. You can't break up that 3rd line, and as much as it sucks the salary cap will keep us from having all-star wingers for our all-world centers.
Lest we forget the season has gone as follows:
WWLWWWWWWW
Can't we all just bask in the glory for now?
Geno needs another option besides Tenko. Our third line is considerably better than our 2nd. I mean yeah, they have the geno but what else?
What else do you need? The guy is a one man wrecking crew. His wingers manage to get open and give him options and that is what they need to do. You can't break up that 3rd line, and as much as it sucks the salary cap will keep us from having all-star wingers for our all-world centers.
Lest we forget the season has gone as follows:
WWLWWWWWWW
Can't we all just bask in the glory for now?
#162
2009-10-24 16:06
In the modern day, salary cap NHL, you can't have a team full of super stars. There's no reason to either. You need more than just pure goal scorers on a team. The Pens are fucking balls deep with talent. Everyone on the team has a role, and it may not always be to put the puck in the net. This is why I don't understand it when people say we need a scoring winger for Sid, or Dupuis should be traded.
Sid is good enough to make the players around him better. Period. Kunitz may not have scored a goal since last year, but his aggressive style of forechecking has led to offensive opportunities for his linemates.
I have such a boner for the way this team is playing right now, it's ridiculous. Everyone is chipping in somehow, whether it's a great backcheck, or a fight to change momentum, or a timely goal. If people would get their heads out of Dan Rooney's ass long enough to watch a hockey game, they would notice these kinds of things.
Sid is good enough to make the players around him better. Period. Kunitz may not have scored a goal since last year, but his aggressive style of forechecking has led to offensive opportunities for his linemates.
I have such a boner for the way this team is playing right now, it's ridiculous. Everyone is chipping in somehow, whether it's a great backcheck, or a fight to change momentum, or a timely goal. If people would get their heads out of Dan Rooney's ass long enough to watch a hockey game, they would notice these kinds of things.
#163
2009-10-24 16:11
Quoting Lyons54:
Heroic.
I have such a boner for the way this team is playing right now, it's ridiculous. Everyone is chipping in somehow, whether it's a great backcheck, or a fight to change momentum, or a timely goal. If people would get their heads out of Dan Rooney's ass long enough to watch a hockey game, they would notice these kinds of things.
Heroic.
#164
2009-10-24 16:20
@Lyons54
very well put...watching this team reach its potential is like watching a child grow...sure there are some bumps and bruises, and the occasional broken wrist, but every day and every game is something different and something special unfolding before us...instead of bitching about the lack of goals that Kunitz scores maybe people should think about the years where you would only hope the pens would win 9 games before new years day...
very well put...watching this team reach its potential is like watching a child grow...sure there are some bumps and bruises, and the occasional broken wrist, but every day and every game is something different and something special unfolding before us...instead of bitching about the lack of goals that Kunitz scores maybe people should think about the years where you would only hope the pens would win 9 games before new years day...
#165
2009-10-24 16:26
Solid as always, guys, but why all the hate for Chris Borque? He's a solid 4th liner, follows-through with his checks, i haven't seen any significant defensive lapses. I just don't get it. Slap me with smartness if i'm being dumb here.
#166
2009-10-24 16:28
Pens are 9-1. We're watching something special here. This could be a season for the ages.
Let it be.
Let's go Pens.
Let it be.
Let's go Pens.
#170
2009-10-24 17:40
Quoting Davethecapsfan:
You know this is the pens blog?
Quoting TheTaxidermist:Quoting iacas:One other thing: if we were Caps fans, would we have thrown hats on the ice after Sid's shootout goal? Because, y'know, they did just that, didn't they (for Great Ape)?
I knew Crosby would score the SO goal and I prayed they wouldn't be as stupid as Crapital fans. My prayers were answered. Kudos Pens fans for not being utter retards.
At least not tonight, since you guys already did it 2 years ago for Erik Christensen in a shootout win against Philly. Utter retards are more widespread than you thought...
Was good to see Johnny play well, always liked him when we had him and he looked solid again even though he got the loss first time around this year.
You guys rag on Kunitz too much, he's due for a multi-goal game picking up some loose change going to the net. The guy plays with a lot of grit and wins battles on the boards.
You know this is the pens blog?
#171
2009-10-24 17:49
Quoting FreeCandy4All:
Probably because he is a former Cap... not really sure though. It might also be because he is wearing Bugsy's number and people cannot get over that.
As far as I am concerned, Bourque will only get btter as he learns the system. Even right now with him playing as few games has he had, he's looking pretty good. I personally liked Bissonnette, but quite frankly he just was not going to make the team for any significant length of time. Biz Nasty was primarily a tough guy and we already have Goddard. Despite all the financial issues that Phoenix is having, Bissonnette will have a much better career there since he is their main enforcer. In my opinon, Bourque is an upgrade since he is a more offensive oriented player than Bissonette will ever be. His addition will complement Adams and Rupp's play whenever Goddard is not needed.
Also, it pisses the caps fans off that we have Bourque. Bourque was one of the caps prospects that was only put on waivers because of Nylander's cap unfriendly contract.
Solid as always, guys, but why all the hate for Chris Borque? He's a solid 4th liner, follows-through with his checks, i haven't seen any significant defensive lapses. I just don't get it. Slap me with smartness if i'm being dumb here.
Probably because he is a former Cap... not really sure though. It might also be because he is wearing Bugsy's number and people cannot get over that.
As far as I am concerned, Bourque will only get btter as he learns the system. Even right now with him playing as few games has he had, he's looking pretty good. I personally liked Bissonnette, but quite frankly he just was not going to make the team for any significant length of time. Biz Nasty was primarily a tough guy and we already have Goddard. Despite all the financial issues that Phoenix is having, Bissonnette will have a much better career there since he is their main enforcer. In my opinon, Bourque is an upgrade since he is a more offensive oriented player than Bissonette will ever be. His addition will complement Adams and Rupp's play whenever Goddard is not needed.
Also, it pisses the caps fans off that we have Bourque. Bourque was one of the caps prospects that was only put on waivers because of Nylander's cap unfriendly contract.
#172
2009-10-24 17:58
Quoting FreeCandy4All:
For me personally, I don't hate Bourque. I just thought that he wasn't capitalizing on his limited opportunities to play before. He had a solid game last night - the sort of effort I was expecting from him. I don't expect the guy to score boatloads of points, just to be noticed and be recognized on the ice. He was hitting last night, using his speed, and taking shots when he had the puck - all things he didn't do his first couple times out this season or in his limited times out with the Caps. He has talent, he was just being invisible before. That isn't really hate - at least not on my part - more like exasperation.
Solid as always, guys, but why all the hate for Chris Borque? He's a solid 4th liner, follows-through with his checks, i haven't seen any significant defensive lapses. I just don't get it. Slap me with smartness if i'm being dumb here.
For me personally, I don't hate Bourque. I just thought that he wasn't capitalizing on his limited opportunities to play before. He had a solid game last night - the sort of effort I was expecting from him. I don't expect the guy to score boatloads of points, just to be noticed and be recognized on the ice. He was hitting last night, using his speed, and taking shots when he had the puck - all things he didn't do his first couple times out this season or in his limited times out with the Caps. He has talent, he was just being invisible before. That isn't really hate - at least not on my part - more like exasperation.
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