Do the Pens blow it up?

[sabresfaninthesouth]

Bylsma would be an oustanding coach on a small market, cap floor team. But he doesn't untilize his stars properly. He doesn't know how to maximize the potential on this team. That's why he needs to go.

Pens aren't in trouble capwise next season - it's 2014/2015 that will be trouble. I think Dupuis takes a discount to stay, he talked a lot about family and community in the post-season pressers.

Overall, I wouldn't read too much into what Bylsma or anyone else says regarding Fleury. Actions speak louder than words, and Bylsma played Vokoun. I think he's trying to rebuild Fleury's confidence and pump his value.

Other than guys in Edmonton, who doesn't say that sort of thing though, especially when you need a new contract from someone. If he says he's glad the season is over because Pittsburgh is a total shit-hole and he can't wait to get out, while a true statement peep, it doesn't do much for his contract negotiations.

 

[flyersfan4706]

Dupuis is going to be a Flyer, just watch Holmgren do it.

 

[evolver115]

Other than guys in Edmonton, who doesn't say that sort of thing though, especially when you need a new contract from someone. If he says he's glad the season is over because Pittsburgh is a total shit-hole and he can't wait to get out, while a true statement peep, it doesn't do much for his contract negotiations.

It's official: Pittsburgh is the most liveable city in the U.S. | Marketplace.org

just sayin

The Economist Intelligence Unit was founded in 1946 as the in-house research unit for the Economist Magazine. The livability rankingexamines the living conditions in 140 cities around the world and rates each city across five categories: stability, health care, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure.

Dupuis is going to be a Flyer, just watch Holmgren do it.

Lol, with what cap space?

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

It's official: Pittsburgh is the most liveable city in the U.S. | Marketplace.org

just sayin

They just got lucky that the reviewers didn't show up in February.

 

[forty_three]

It's official: Pittsburgh is the most liveable city in the U.S. | Marketplace.org

just sayin

To be (something something), by the same article, Vancouver is #1 in the world. And Toronto and Calgary are also better.

And there's an article like that for every city. The only thing that changes is the sample group. For this one I believe most of the people surveyed were towel waving foul-mouths who smoke unfiltered pall malls and eat their french fries ON their sandwiches.

 

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For this one I believe most of the people surveyed were towel waving foul-mouths who smoke unfiltered pall malls and eat their french fries ON their sandwiches.

You say that like it's a bad thing...

 

[evolver115]

They just got lucky that the reviewers didn't show up in February.

It's all about perspective. February is a pretty bleak looking month no matter where you are from the Mason-Dixon Line to parts north of there.

To be (something something), by the same article, Vancouver is #1 in the world. And Toronto and Calgary are also better.

And there's an article like that for every city. The only thing that changes is the sample group. For this one I believe most of the people surveyed were towel waving foul-mouths who smoke unfiltered pall malls and eat their french fries ON their sandwiches.

It is linked to a fairly credible source in Forbes Business magazine. Pittsburgh was the only city in the US to show up in their top twenty. I think that speaks for itself.

As for Dupuis... If there is one UFA to be on the Pens that I could definitely see a real chance of returning because he likes how his family has made this city their home, it is Duper.

 

[pixburgher66]

Anyone who says Pittsburgh is a shithole not in jest hasn't been here since the freaking 80's.


Anyway, I hope Dupuis stays, because beyond the fact that he's a great player and his family has made this place his home, I'm not sure he'd be the same guy on a different team.

 

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Maybe the Pens should look to bring back Rob Scuderi (his contract has ended with the Kings and he's a UFA)

 

[elocomotive]

Anyone who says Pittsburgh is a shithole not in jest hasn't been here since the freaking 80's.

Yeah, Pittsburgh is pretty nice. Downtown is picturesque, low cost of living for an East coast major city, and I've been known to enjoy a beer or three on the South side.

Looks like DC came in at #3. Sigh... always a bridesmaid to Pittsburgh.

 

[flyersfan4706]

It's official: Pittsburgh is the most liveable city in the U.S. | Marketplace.org

just sayin




Lol, with what cap space?

Briere and Bryzgalov buyouts, and possibly a Meszaros trade. I don't want Dupuis' soon to be overpriced cap hit, but I wouldn't put it past Holmgren.

 

[elocomotive]

Maybe the Pens should look to bring back Rob Scuderi (his contract has ended with the Kings and he's a UFA)

That would be a smart move. Would that call be akin to calling an ex-girlfriend and telling her you made a mistake?

"Look, Robby, baby. I made a mistake. I messed around with Paul Martin. I thought Gogo was the right one for me. But it was you. It was you all along. Please come back."


(Lmao, the dancing is hilarious)

 

[pixburgher66]

Yeah, Pittsburgh is pretty nice. Downtown is picturesque, low cost of living for an East coast major city, and I've been known to enjoy a beer or three on the South side.

Looks like DC came in at #3. Sigh... always a bridesmaid to Pittsburgh.

And not even the maid of honor...I love DC, but the reason Pittsburgh is tops is because it's a manageable size. Bigger cities have bigger issues. I love when I bring friends to town...they have no idea that's what the city looks like.

 

[pixburgher66]

That would be a smart move. Would that call be akin to calling an ex-girlfriend and telling her you made a mistake?

"Look, Robby, baby. I made a mistake. I messed around with Paul Martin. I thought Gogo was the right one for me. But it was you. It was you all along. Please come back."


(Lmao, the dancing is hilarious)

Zip up baby tteeeeeesss! Hahahha. I'd love to have Scuds, but has to be a managable cap hit.

 

[elocomotive]

And not even the maid of honor...I love DC, but the reason Pittsburgh is tops is because it's a manageable size. Bigger cities have bigger issues. I love when I bring friends to town...they have no idea that's what the city looks like.

Same here since very few DC residents reside in the White House, the Washington Monument, or the Lincoln Memorial.

But yeah, size is definitely a factor. There's a reason Toyko, New York, London, and Beijing are not tops on the list.

I have a friend I visit who lives just off of Carson St. I love that area.

 

[evolver115]

Maybe the Pens should look to bring back Rob Scuderi (his contract has ended with the Kings and he's a UFA)

I always felt Scuds being left go by Shero was one of his greatest mistakes since becoming GM.

Considering how Bylsma seems to place a greater value on puck-moving Dmen, there is obviously a reason for why Rob wasn't brought back... that, and the amazing popularity Scuderi received after the Pens won the cup in 09.

I think the more important bit of information that has yet to be elaborated on is if Bylsma will be back, next season. Shero has a press conference scheduled for Wednesday...

 

[Nasty_Magician]

I'm biased so I say NYC, but realistically Boston is one of the best cities to live in, in my opinion. It's a big enough city without being an outrageous metropolis, it's affordable compared to other big cities, plenty of history, nightlife, sports etc. I didn't read the article so I don't know what criteria they're going with, but I'd give the nod to Boston.

 

[elocomotive]

I'm biased so I say NYC.

No, it's spelled N*Sync. You left out a few letters, but pretty close.

 

[evolver115]

I'm biased so I say NYC, but realistically Boston is one of the best cities to live in, in my opinion. It's a big enough city without being an outrageous metropolis, it's affordable compared to other big cities, plenty of history, nightlife, sports etc. I didn't read the article so I don't know what criteria they're going with, but I'd give the nod to Boston.

This was the criteria the article I linked based its choices on

The livability ranking examines the living conditions in 140 cities around the world and rates each city across five categories: stability, health care, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

No, it's spelled N*Sync. You left out a few letters, but pretty close.

Ah, true. Thank you.