But if I'm building the greatest all time team ever, Mario is easily my first overall pick. I think Mario had a right to be a bit whiney. The guy practically ended up in traction from players hangning off his back all the time. Couldn't even tie his own skates while still averaging 2 points a game. Gretzky would be in a wheel chair today if he took the physical abuse Mario did.
- keaner17

Not saying Mario wasn't great.. I would pick him too. They played through the same era Gretzky had the uncanny ability to become invisible and then poof there he was. Mario was so big and strong he had to endure more physical abuse. he didn't like it. He thought he should just be able to skate around everyone untouched. made him whiney.

I'd just pick Kasparaitis, then I wouldn't have to worry much about your team
- UIF

Kasparaitis

Now your talking

You just hate Mario because he owned you guys for his entire career.
- Emperor Filonius

Partially true....but he was a whiney player too. Great but whiney. He taught his prodigy well.

He owned a lot of teams. Lemieux's hands should be bronzed and put in the Smithsonian.
- MidnightMarauder

No player could ever make all five opponents on the ice look more silly than Mario. I'll never forget him and Jagr trying to run the clock out on a game and playing 'catch' for the final two minutes, just skating circles around the entire team. It was damn near laughable.
The guy made Ray Bourque look like a child.

Heart attacks all around in that ending sequence last night. Caps were looking for the perfect shot and the Rangers did a good job filling the shooting lanes. It was a wild end because Washington's power play, even though they did not get a single shot, is so dangerous.
- MidnightMarauder

I was waiting for them to fire a one-timer past hank but the shots never came. What about Girardi diving head first to block a shot? I always respected the way he plays.

Not saying Mario wasn't great.. I would pick him too. They played through the same era Gretzky had the uncanny ability to become invisible and then poof there he was. Mario was so big and strong he had to endure more physical abuse. he didn't like it. He thought he should just be able to skate around everyone untouched. made him whiney.
- DONMURDOCH14

Sounds like another pen we all know

Mario Lemieux was the most physically gifted hockey player of all time. Gretzky was the smartest. Kasparitis was Ulf Samuelsson-lite.

Not saying Mario wasn't great.. I would pick him too. They played through the same era Gretzky had the uncanny ability to become invisible and then poof there he was. Mario was so big and strong he had to endure more physical abuse. he didn't like it. He thought he should just be able to skate around everyone untouched. made him whiney.
- DONMURDOCH14

He knew because of his size and ability, officials allowed dmen to physically abuse him in ways they DIDN"t let other players get abused. Mario actually got the opposite treatment that stars like Sid see today. It was so unfair how much better he was than everyone else, they just figured it was evening the field, so to speak.
At a time where the NHL turned to the clutch and grab, Lemieux still scored near 70 goals while Gretzky struggled for 30. He was so damn good it didn't matter what era of the game he played in, he continued to be miles ahead of everyone.

He knew because of his size and ability, officials allowed dmen to physically abuse him in ways they DIDN"t let other players get abused. Mario actually got the opposite treatment that stars like Sid see today. It was so unfair how much better he was than everyone else, they just figured it was evening the field, so to speak.
At a time where the NHL turned to the clutch and grab, Lemieux still scored near 70 goals while Gretzky struggled for 30. He was so damn good it didn't matter what era of the game he played in, he continued to be miles ahead of everyone.
- keaner17

Kasparitis just pummeling the guy . He was a great player none the less

Kasparitis just pummeling the guy . He was a great player none the less
- Cptmjl

That was the best job any player ever did of nailing Mario down. It was the highlight of Kasparitis' career!

Travis Hamonic probably takes the prize for ugliest player in the NHL.
- jasonicus

Tyler Kennedy AKA The pig man from Seinfeld say hi

That was the best job any player ever did of nailing Mario down. It was the highlight of Kasparitis' career!
- keaner17

We loved Kaspar here after he became a Pen.

Funny Kaspar story. While he was still with the Islanders, they were playing the Pens here at the Igloo. I was about 3 rows from the ice, behind the penalty box. Some lady pens fan was sitting right behind the box, and she had one of those "moonie" dolls that dropped its shorts when you pushed the button suction cupped to the glass, and would make it do its thing whenever an Islander ended up in the box. She was pretty loud and obnoxious to the isles all game, which was pretty chippy to begin with. Finally Kaspar ends up in the box for some sort of double minor...and she's yelling "DARIUSSSSSSSSSSSSS" at the top of her lungs and making the little doll do its thing. Kaspar ignored her almost the entire time, but finally just before he finished his time, he whirled around and hit the glass between them as hard as he could with both gloves on...the doll went flying and she jumped about 4 feet in the air. He just grinned, shook his head and went back to the bench without a word. It was hysterical.

We loved Kaspar here after he became a Pen.

Funny Kaspar story. While he was still with the Islanders, they were playing the Pens here at the Igloo. I was about 3 rows from the ice, behind the penalty box. Some lady pens fan was sitting right behind the box, and she had one of those "moonie" dolls that dropped its shorts when you pushed the button suction cupped to the glass, and would make it do its thing whenever an Islander ended up in the box. She was pretty loud and obnoxious to the isles all game, which was pretty chippy to begin with. Finally Kaspar ends up in the box for some sort of double minor...and she's yelling "DARIUSSSSSSSSSSSSS" at the top of her lungs and making the little doll do its thing. Kaspar ignored her almost the entire time, but finally just before he finished his time, he whirled around and hit the glass between them as hard as he could with both gloves on...the doll went flying and she jumped about 4 feet in the air. He just grinned, shook his head and went back to the bench without a word. It was hysterical.
- Emperor Filonius

I am flattered. Thanks to him I named my son Darius. I wanted his middle name Kaspariatis but my ex wife was going to kill me

I think we are going to see a lot of players this offseason wanting to go to the Isles...
- mighty13duck

Which ones? The British Virgin ones? Or some other Caribbean Isles?

Which ones? The British Virgin ones? Or some other Caribbean Isles?
- eichiefs9

I don't know I still think the Isles are a little time away before big free agents come here

We loved Kaspar here after he became a Pen.

- Emperor Filonius

I remember not wanting him on my team.... Until he was on my team...

We loved Kaspar here after he became a Pen.

Funny Kaspar story. While he was still with the Islanders, they were playing the Pens here at the Igloo. I was about 3 rows from the ice, behind the penalty box. Some lady pens fan was sitting right behind the box, and she had one of those "moonie" dolls that dropped its shorts when you pushed the button suction cupped to the glass, and would make it do its thing whenever an Islander ended up in the box. She was pretty loud and obnoxious to the isles all game, which was pretty chippy to begin with. Finally Kaspar ends up in the box for some sort of double minor...and she's yelling "DARIUSSSSSSSSSSSSS" at the top of her lungs and making the little doll do its thing. Kaspar ignored her almost the entire time, but finally just before he finished his time, he whirled around and hit the glass between them as hard as he could with both gloves on...the doll went flying and she jumped about 4 feet in the air. He just grinned, shook his head and went back to the bench without a word. It was hysterical.
- Emperor Filonius

I don't know I still think the Isles are a little time away before big free agents come here
- kasperrko

My only question is will Charles wait to spend until 2015. I do think there will be plenty of interest since this series alone is our single best advertisement to free agents in years.

Kaspar's big moment as a Pen...OT vs Dominick Hasek game 7, round 2, 2000.

I remember not wanting him on my team.... Until he was on my team...
- madmike71

I am flattered. Thanks to him I named my son Darius. I wanted his middle name Kaspariatis but my ex wife was going to kill me
- kasperrko

I named my son that also. But for different reasons.

Tyler Kennedy AKA The pig man from Seinfeld say hi
- Vukota

Welcome Back but someone else is trying to steal your name!!!

Agreed Kennedy is the worst but can you count him if he doesn't dress?

Martin is uglier on the inside

That was the best job any player ever did of nailing Mario down. It was the highlight of Kasparitis' career!
- keaner17

No, that would have to be Colin Forbes pummeling him.

He was one of a few players I'd never want on my team. Also on that list:
Ulf Samuelsson (hated him even as a Flyer)
Matthew Barnaby
Sean Avery

Oh. my. god. Somebody made these for tonight's game.

This thread gets my vote for most entertaining not being sarcastic. There are some funnies being posted here and nothing is crossing the line...good stuff!