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[dare2be]

Ron Cook doesn't understand why people are down on the Pens:

Ron Cook: With much of the lineup back, playoffs should be a fun ride - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Because, with much of the lineup back, there is still the Bylsma and MAF problem.

 

[forty_three]

Because, with much of the lineup back, there is still the Bylsma and MAF problem.

Bylsma's biggest flaw is reacting in game to changing momentum and using his bench appropriately.

More players to choose from only makes this worse.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

Because, with much of the lineup back, there is still the Bylsma and MAF problem.

Exactly. MAF has to prove himself again. He's been awful the past two postseasons. If the Pens don't win the Cup this season & I doubt they get out of the East, Bylsma should be fired. No team has wasted more talent than the Penguins. Every year Crosby & Malkin don't win the cup IS a wasted season of their careers.

 

[dare2be]

Bylsma's biggest flaw is reacting in game to changing momentum and using his bench appropriately.

More players to choose from only makes this worse.

EXACTLY where I was going with that.

 

[Cobiemonster]

That actually is a good start because that should be all the proof needed to prove that they DID have concussions

 

[dash]

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/n...-hanson-bros--one-of-plantiffs-184045365.html

OK, now that you read the lawsuit, let's look at some of the baffling inaccuracies and ridiculousness contained within, shall we?

1. Gordie Howe Did Not Die in 2009. "In 2009, Howe died from the neurogenerative disease known as 'Pick’s disease.'" Actually, that would be Colleen Howe. His wife.

2. It Uses Jason Voorhees As Evidence. "In the classic horror film, Friday the 13th, the evil villain dons an ice hockey goalie’s mask." And then several sequels later, he went into space, which is cold, like ice. Damn you, NHL! ... But seriously, Jason doesn't wear the mask in "Friday The 13th." He wears a bag.

3. It Misspells The NHL's Biggest Star's Name. "Sydney Crosby", yo,

4. This Weird Detail About David Steckel. "During the game, opposing player Dave Steckel (“Steckel”) landed a blindside hit on Crosby. Steckel played in the NHL from 2005 until 2013. In years prior to blindsiding Crosby, Steckel had suffered a broken finger during a game, which required pins." So, uh, was it poison from the metal that made him temporarily insane or something?

5. This Entire Section About The Movie "Gladiator":

In Mystery, Alaska, Russell Crowe was the town sheriff and the team captain. The very next year, the film Gladiator was released also starring Russell Crowe, which won the Best Picture Academy Award. Russell Crowe won the Best Actor Academy Award for his role in Gladiator as a bloodied Roman war veteran turned slave, General Maximus Decimus Meridius. In Gladiator’s opening scenes, Russell Crowe leads a Roman platoon in a battle against Nordic warriors. The Nordic warriors open their attack by sending Crowe a Roman soldier’s decapitated body on a horse, while holding up the soldier’s head. Ice hockey has some of its roots in Nordic tradition.

 

[Cobiemonster]

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/n...-hanson-bros--one-of-plantiffs-184045365.html

OK, now that you read the lawsuit, let's look at some of the baffling inaccuracies and ridiculousness contained within, shall we?

1. Gordie Howe Did Not Die in 2009. "In 2009, Howe died from the neurogenerative disease known as 'Pick’s disease.'" Actually, that would be Colleen Howe. His wife.

2. It Uses Jason Voorhees As Evidence. "In the classic horror film, Friday the 13th, the evil villain dons an ice hockey goalie’s mask." And then several sequels later, he went into space, which is cold, like ice. Damn you, NHL! ... But seriously, Jason doesn't wear the mask in "Friday The 13th." He wears a bag.

3. It Misspells The NHL's Biggest Star's Name. "Sydney Crosby", yo,

4. This Weird Detail About David Steckel. "During the game, opposing player Dave Steckel (“Steckel”) landed a blindside hit on Crosby. Steckel played in the NHL from 2005 until 2013. In years prior to blindsiding Crosby, Steckel had suffered a broken finger during a game, which required pins." So, uh, was it poison from the metal that made him temporarily insane or something?

5. This Entire Section About The Movie "Gladiator":

In Mystery, Alaska, Russell Crowe was the town sheriff and the team captain. The very next year, the film Gladiator was released also starring Russell Crowe, which won the Best Picture Academy Award. Russell Crowe won the Best Actor Academy Award for his role in Gladiator as a bloodied Roman war veteran turned slave, General Maximus Decimus Meridius. In Gladiator’s opening scenes, Russell Crowe leads a Roman platoon in a battle against Nordic warriors. The Nordic warriors open their attack by sending Crowe a Roman soldier’s decapitated body on a horse, while holding up the soldier’s head. Ice hockey has some of its roots in Nordic tradition.

The pins from David Steckel's broken finger caused him to put a number on "Sydney" Crosby - totally believable!

 

[Cobiemonster]

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

Now there's must see TV for the Big Markets. LOL!!

 

[Cobiemonster]

Also BTW, for those who don't already know, the Leafs/Sens game was normally supposed to be on NHLN in the US on Saturday night but since there's no implications in that game, they switched it to Rangers/Habs

 

[forty_three]

Now there's must see TV for the Big Markets. LOL!!

The only playoff battle left. Win and in.

Bettman heard going into a rage; "WHY CAN'T THIS BE NEW YORK VERSUS CHICAGO?"

 

[mattola]

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/n...-hanson-bros--one-of-plantiffs-184045365.html


2. It Uses Jason Voorhees As Evidence. "In the classic horror film, Friday the 13th, the evil villain dons an ice hockey goalie’s mask." And then several sequels later, he went into space, which is cold, like ice. Damn you, NHL! ... But seriously, Jason doesn't wear the mask in "Friday The 13th." He wears a bag.

actually Jason was not in Friday the 13th until the very last scene in which in a "dream" sequence, he emerges from the water with no mask and no bag on his face, he is still a boy and has a disfigured face.

so its all crap

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

The only playoff battle left. Win and in.

Bettman heard going into a rage; "WHY CAN'T THIS BE NEW YORK VERSUS CHICAGO?"

I think it's great. I hope Phoenix wins tonight. Dallas has the advantage right now because of more wins overall. It would be great if a playoff berth went down to the last game of the season.

 

[wingsauce7]

I really can't believe that if StL loses tonight at Minny and the Avs win at Vancouver, they'll be tied in points for the best record in the Western Conference. Avalanche had the 2nd pick in last year's draft. What's the difference this year to last?

 

[wingsauce7]

I really can't believe that if StL loses tonight at Minny and the Avs win at Vancouver, they'll be tied in points for the best record in the Western Conference. Avalanche had the 2nd pick in last year's draft. What's the difference this year to last?

I see nobody talking about worst to first...not even on the Av's board. This ain't news?

 

[higgyfan4]

@FriedgeHNIC
With Brendan Shanahan going to Toronto, Stephane Quintal will be responsible for hearings and discipline. First decision comes fast...(1/2)

As Michael Rupp was given a match penalty tonight for a hit on TJ Oshie.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

I really can't believe that if StL loses tonight at Minny and the Avs win at Vancouver, they'll be tied in points for the best record in the Western Conference. Avalanche had the 2nd pick in last year's draft. What's the difference this year to last?

I see nobody talking about worst to first...not even on the Av's board. This ain't news?

2 words: Patrick Roy. Guy has made all the difference in the world to that team. The players have really bought into him and his system as a coach. And, Varlamov is playing better than anybody could have ever imagined. He's taken a big step in his career this season.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

@PLeonardNYDN:

Lightning beat the Flyers in regulation. Rangers have clinched the 2 seed in 1st round, will face either #Flyers or #CBJ

This is going to be fun!


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[mattola]

@PLeonardNYDN:


This is going to be fun!


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you know its going to be CBJ just for the Rick Nash story, I think it would be the best PR story and interest generator for the Jackets fan base to really get involoved (not that they need it now they look pumped) but I think it will make it huge.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

you know its going to be CBJ just for the Rick Nash story, I think it would be the best PR story and interest generator for the Jackets fan base to really get involoved (not that they need it now they look pumped) but I think it will make it huge.

Either match up has a good story behind it. Rangers/Flyers with the hate between the those teams and being rivals. The new and on the rise rivalry between the Rangers/Jackets, not to mention the two big trades the teams made to shape one-anothers team. Both match ups will be great.