Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Monday, September 16, 2013
Pre-season!
While most sports fans watched the Manning brothers (unevenly) battle it out field, I was glued to the Pens first pre-season game against Columbus. I felt like it was Christmas Eve (Christmas is obviously reserved for October 3). I felt a lot like this:
Despite their OT loss, (and unlike the Steelers pre-season) I thought they showed a lot of promise. Bennett seems more mature, confident on the ice- a no-brainer for the Neal/Malkin line.
Iginla who? Chuck Kobasew seems like he could be a good fit for our #12. I hope he's a keeper. And who wants a guy with this name: Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond? I think I do!
Last night was a bit odd though- many names I barely recognized, at least with a Penguin jersey on. I'm used to seeing (and look forward to) our regular crew:
Just over two weeks until my love affair with hockey resumes (although who am I kidding, it's always there). No lock out. Just seven to eight months of what makes me happier than a camel on Wednesday. See you soon.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Monday, July 22, 2013
Oh, Canada.
The roster for Team Canada's 2014 orientation camp was announced today. Sorry Disco Dan, but I'm betting on Team Canada. I mean, have you SEEN this roster:
http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/
Sid, Kris, Neal, Kuni. Pair that with three Staals and a boatload of other...talented...young men and I'm counting the days until the Olympic puck drop in February.
Also big congrats to Beau, Brooks and Martin. I'll of course be rooting for them as well, but I'd still bet on red.
http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/
Sid, Kris, Neal, Kuni. Pair that with three Staals and a boatload of other...talented...young men and I'm counting the days until the Olympic puck drop in February.
Also big congrats to Beau, Brooks and Martin. I'll of course be rooting for them as well, but I'd still bet on red.
Monday, July 1, 2013
It's Canada Day! Hug your favorite Canadian.
Happy Canada Day everyone! I'm in agreement, the world certainly needs more Canada. Afterall, they've given us Bryan Adams, Jason Priestly, The Tragically Hip, and HOCKEY (and some very attractive talented hockey players).
I'm the only American I know that was thrilled when Team Canada won the last Olympics (it helped that Sid was on the team).
Speaking of Olympics, I was psyched by the recent announcement that Dan Bylsma will be Team USA's coach. Way to go Disco Dan!
Damn social media (yeah, you Facebook and Twitter) for the rollercoaster that's been Kris Letang's contract extension. He's being traded. No, he's not, he's staying. The deal is done. No wait, it's not. Yes it is. Nope, not yet. I'm happy to hear that he's most likely staying (the hair, the skill, the two Letang jerseys in our closet), but I do think 7.25 is a crapload of money! The back and forth (although, yes, I know it's business) has shown a greedy sign of Tanger I may not like. Also, the Tyler Kennedy trade seemed to make sense. He did a great job as a Penguin but I think it was a win-win. Good luck, TK!
I'm the only American I know that was thrilled when Team Canada won the last Olympics (it helped that Sid was on the team).
Speaking of Olympics, I was psyched by the recent announcement that Dan Bylsma will be Team USA's coach. Way to go Disco Dan!
Damn social media (yeah, you Facebook and Twitter) for the rollercoaster that's been Kris Letang's contract extension. He's being traded. No, he's not, he's staying. The deal is done. No wait, it's not. Yes it is. Nope, not yet. I'm happy to hear that he's most likely staying (the hair, the skill, the two Letang jerseys in our closet), but I do think 7.25 is a crapload of money! The back and forth (although, yes, I know it's business) has shown a greedy sign of Tanger I may not like. Also, the Tyler Kennedy trade seemed to make sense. He did a great job as a Penguin but I think it was a win-win. Good luck, TK!
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
How the west was won.
So last night the Hawks took back the cup and I had a dream that Kris Letang was annouced as a contestent on next season's Dancing with the Stars.
Congrats Chicago. Last night's game proved how a hockey game can change in seconds (17 to be exact) and anything can happen. It must have been awful to be a Boston fan at that game and watch the Hawks hoist the cup, but if any team was going to win the cup this year besides Pittsburgh, I'm glad it was Chicago. Not because I particularly like Chicago (I actually don't care either way about them-- although I still like saying Hossssssa from when he was a Pen and I'm constantly saying "Patrick Kane, the hockey player?"), but you can't argue that they were the best team of the season. Their record and their point streak reflected that. So congrats and enjoy your cup. We hope to take it from you next year.
As for Letang, while I don't see him making an appearance on DWTS, I also don't see him staying a Penguin. It breaks my heart to say, but all signs point to him leaving. I hope I'm (and the media) is wrong, but if he leaves pleeeeaaase let him go to the Western Conference.
Congrats Chicago. Last night's game proved how a hockey game can change in seconds (17 to be exact) and anything can happen. It must have been awful to be a Boston fan at that game and watch the Hawks hoist the cup, but if any team was going to win the cup this year besides Pittsburgh, I'm glad it was Chicago. Not because I particularly like Chicago (I actually don't care either way about them-- although I still like saying Hossssssa from when he was a Pen and I'm constantly saying "Patrick Kane, the hockey player?"), but you can't argue that they were the best team of the season. Their record and their point streak reflected that. So congrats and enjoy your cup. We hope to take it from you next year.
As for Letang, while I don't see him making an appearance on DWTS, I also don't see him staying a Penguin. It breaks my heart to say, but all signs point to him leaving. I hope I'm (and the media) is wrong, but if he leaves pleeeeaaase let him go to the Western Conference.
Monday, June 17, 2013
NHL Awards
While the thought of Alex Ovechkin or PK Subban winning awards leaves a nasty taste in my mouth, it was nice to see two awards go to the Pens organzation. Congrats to GM of the year Ray Shero as well as Sid for the Ted Linsday (the players choice for outstanding player).
That's the ninth time a Penguin has won it- the most of any organization. So can we simmer down about Crosby's overratedness for a while? Clearly his peers think he's pretty great.
And Ray, while you're at being best GM, can you do your magic and resign/keep Kris Letang? Thanks.
That's the ninth time a Penguin has won it- the most of any organization. So can we simmer down about Crosby's overratedness for a while? Clearly his peers think he's pretty great.
And Ray, while you're at being best GM, can you do your magic and resign/keep Kris Letang? Thanks.
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