Wow. Woke up to a billion msgs. I see why now.

Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) tweeted at 3:02 AM on Thu, Mar 28, 2013:
Ray Shero was the kid in elementary school that traded his apple at lunch to some other kid for their Dunkaroos, fruit snacks and Pringles.
- rival22

The Staal trade keeps on giving. Having two 1st round picks last year probably made it easier to deal this year's.

Have fun playing with your brother though...

When you think of it, the 1st round pick is going to be a late 1st...close to a second possibly. the two prospects were 3rd and 5th rounders. Calgary did not get much out of this but at least its something I suppose. Now Shero needs to move a couple others for some backfilling of picks.

The Staal trade keeps on giving. Having two 1st round picks last year probably made it easier to deal this year's.

Have fun playing with your brother though...
- rival22

Staal who? Seems like a million years ago. Seriously. So MUCH to take in, who stays who goes.[head spinning]

Staal who? Seems like a million years ago. Seriously. So MUCH to take in, who stays who goes.
- powerhouse[head spinning]

Quoted for truth

Staal who? Seems like a million years ago. Seriously. So MUCH to take in, who stays who goes.
- powerhouse[head spinning]

If we managed to hold onto Staal, we would have been to tight to the cap that Shero wouldnt be able to swing these moves I am guessing.

Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) tweeted at 3:02 AM on Thu, Mar 28, 2013:
Ray Shero was the kid in elementary school that traded his apple at lunch to some other kid for their Dunkaroos, fruit snacks and Pringles.
- rival22

If we managed to hold onto Staal, we would have been to tight to the cap that Shero wouldnt be able to swing these moves I am guessing.
- Reverend Killtaker

With Staal and these moves 2mil in cap left instead of 4mil
Actually nevermind lol

If we managed to hold onto Staal, we would have been to tight to the cap that Shero wouldnt be able to swing these moves I am guessing.
- Reverend Killtaker

zero chance. Would have an extra almost 4 mil on the cap with Staal. Staalsy forever but ya, well worth it now.

Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) tweeted at 3:02 AM on Thu, Mar 28, 2013:
Ray Shero was the kid in elementary school that traded his apple at lunch to some other kid for their Dunkaroos, fruit snacks and Pringles.
- rival22

And a playboy he added lol. Good ol biz

I don't usually tread in the main blog but I couldnt resist today, this is pretty good:

The actions of the Pens represent what ails the NHL. A team already loaded with highly paid players, loading up with even more highly paid players with seemingly no end to their bankroll or any care for the salary cap. The league should impose a limit on the addition of "franchise" calibre players during a season, otherwise how do other fiscally responsible teams ever compete? Why does a team with the best record in the Eastern conference need to add another team's top player? What bullsh*t. How about we allow them to add Subban, Anderson, Alfredsson, Gaborik, Zajac too? I'm sure they're not done adding yet...what a joke. I will be so happy to see this team out in the first round. Yankees anyone?
- jaz258

LOL

Woke up this morning and, sure enough, it wasn't a dream.

Had to come back in and say again, Shero got it done for you guys. Great trade. Congrats, and enjoy the ride.

Woke up this morning and, sure enough, it wasn't a dream.

Had to come back in and say again, Shero got it done for you guys. Great trade. Congrats, and enjoy the ride.
- tangent_man

Thanks man. Never let it be said that you aren't all class.

The target on the back just got that much bigger!!

Question time...which team had a better roster on paper?

92-93 Pens, or this years version?


Remember when we had Konstantin Koltsov and Ramzi Abid?? Yeah me either.....

Thanks man. Never let it be said that you aren't all class.
- HopintheCordoba

It can be said, 'cause sometimes I aren't.

I feel like I'm supposed to write about something like this but I don't even know where to start

I don't usually tread in the main blog but I couldnt resist today, this is pretty good:



LOL
- Gunner Staal

I have seen some doozies. Some idiot thinks this is all on Bettman. Pittsburgh is allowed to be given all of these players. Idiots like this don't understand, everyone has the same rules; same cap. One thing they don't have is the same GM and desire to win. That is the difference.

I feel like I'm supposed to write about something like this but I don't even know where to start
- Gunner Staal

Just start writing, man. It's better when you're still flabbergasted.

One point to make is that while there will be many fans who will take a dislike to the Penguins and make Miami Heat references, just as many will be rooting for Iginla (maybe more).

Shero is becoming a hero..

Nice Work.

Woke up this morning and, sure enough, it wasn't a dream.

Had to come back in and say again, Shero got it done for you guys. Great trade. Congrats, and enjoy the ride.
- tangent_man

This could end up with one huge celebration or one big utter disappointment. Better win the whole thing because these three acquisitions won't be around next year.

I have seen some doozies. Some idiot thinks this is all on Bettman. Pittsburgh is allowed to be given all of these players. Idiots like this don't understand, everyone has the same rules; same cap. One thing they don't have is the same GM and desire to win. That is the difference.
- Oneonta Penguin

The reason why you can never underestimate the true effect of a competent and capable GM. Ray Shero is a rare breed...

That said, this team has considerable pressure come playoff time.

One point to make is that while there will be many fans who will take a dislike to the Penguins and make Miami Heat references, just as many will be rooting for Iginla (maybe more).
- Gunner Staal

Very, very true. Not in Boston for sure...but plenty of fans elsewhere will be at least be pulling for him.

One point to make is that while there will be many fans who will take a dislike to the Penguins and make Miami Heat references, just as many will be rooting for Iginla (maybe more).
- Gunner Staal

I'll be happy for him if he gets his name on the Cup.

What I really like is that he wanted to go to the Pens and Feaster made it happen. At least that's what I'm hearing. Makes you wonder just how close that deal with Boston really was.