Pittsburgh Penguins 2011-2012 Thread

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  Raw Dawgin' it;1012408 wrote:Not a Crosby fan...but as an NHL fan it definitely sucks. He was head and shoulders above the next best player in the league too. I hate him because he's on pittsburgh but i respect his talent.
  
  With him out, who's the top player in the league? I think there are so many players at equal level

  Malkin or Toews.
• like_that

  

  Although I hate Pittsburgh sports, it saddens me to see Crosby in this situation. Unlike Roethlisberger, Crosby isn't a scum bag piece of shit. He is humble, has integrity, very classy, and shows humility. No matter what team a particular fan roots for, I never heard of one of them saying they have no respect for Crosby. Last thursday the majority of football fans in this country were hoping Roethlisberger tore his acl. This monday, the majority of hockey fans in this country are concerned for Crosby's health, and hope he can get back 100%. That says a lot about both men's (i use that term loosely for one particular athlete) character.
  
  It's too bad Crosby and Roethlisberger can't trade their situations. I am sure nobody would complain about that.
• Commander of Awesome

  

  I agree with most of your post, but Crosby always comes off as a whiny prissy pretty boy in the NHL. Doesn't like to get touched, and cries about it when he does. I don't respect that in a hockey player.
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  Commander of Awesome;1012665 wrote:I agree with most of your post, but Crosby always comes off as a whiny prissy pretty boy in the NHL. Doesn't like to get touched, and cries about it when he does. I don't respect that in a hockey player.

  Sorry to break it to you, but most hockey players whine. Sid is just under the microscope when he does it.
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  Pens lost 4-1 last night.
• Commander of Awesome

  

  The_Crosby_Show;1014474 wrote:Pens lost 4-1 last night.

  Not surprising considering that their franchise player's career could be over.
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  Only 1 player showing up last night didn't help either. Malkin did everything while the rest of the team was moving in mud.
• GoPens

  

  Complete reversal tonight, Pens up 4-1 after 1 over Buffalo. Chased Miller out of the nets early.
• I Am Ahab

  The_Crosby_Show;1013537 wrote:Sorry to break it to you, but most hockey players whine. Sid is just under the microscope when he does it.

  I don't think most hockey players whine. I read a poll amongst NHL players who were asked who the leagues biggest crybaby is. Guess who. I don't think it's some fan perception generated by the media or something. I think the dude is just a crybaby. It's not like hockey is covered enough to give people some unfounded opinion that Crosby is a crybaby. We don't see it on SC every night or anything.
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  I Am Ahab;1018439 wrote:I don't think most hockey players whine. I read a poll amongst NHL players who were asked who the leagues biggest crybaby is. Guess who. I don't think it's some fan perception generated by the media or something. I think the dude is just a crybaby. It's not like hockey is covered enough to give people some unfounded opinion that Crosby is a crybaby. We don't see it on SC every night or anything.

  Yes, I know. My players do "whine" to an extent though.
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  Staal will play tonight.
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  Pens beat the Blackhawks 3-2
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  Geno is now tied for the most points in the league.
  
  15 points in the last 6 games!
• killer_ewok

  

  The_Crosby_Show;1022678 wrote:Geno is now tied for the most points in the league.
  
  15 points in the last 6 games!

  
  Helluva hot streak for Malkin.
• GoPens

  

  Engelland suspended for 3 games for his hit on Kruger. Not shocked although I thought he'd get 2 for being a first time offender.
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  Lets suspend people for clean hits!
  
  Shanahan is so damn inconsistent with these rulings. Orpik spoke up today about it and was pretty mad about it.
• GoPens

  

  Agreed, how Zac Rinaldo didn't get anything for giving a concussion to Robert Bortuzzo earlier this month is beyond me.
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  Pens get the win 4-1.
  
  Neal now has 20 goals and Geno had a point to continue his streak.
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  Jagr returns tonight.
  
  Flyers @ Pens tonight!
• Heretic

  

  I'm sure Jagr will get a great ovation on his return. LOL.
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  Indeed he will.
  
  
• GoPens

  

  I'm betting Max will get a nice ovation...Jagr, not so much.
• GoPens

  

  Watching Pens-Flyers. What is Talbot doing wearing orange? The Penguins would NEVER let him go! He's too much of a leader in the locker room.
  
  (PS. Fucking Jagr. Anyone but him scoring.)
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  Orpik is absolute shit right right now.
  
  When Letang and Martin are healthy, I'd rather see Orpik get sent down instead of Despres.
• GoPens

  

  Michalek has been a turnover machine lately as well. Orpik looks like he's hurt. Definitely not the Brooks we're used to seeing.