John Toperzer: Friday Penguins practice review (for whatever it is or isn't worth $$$) Not surprisingly, Crosby stands out in drills

"Cooke was overheard saying that was the first pass Tyler Kennedy ever made when he served as the designated passer."

too bad he hasn't learned yet...3rd liner for life (or until he loses his speed and becomes an AHLer)

John - you stated the following:

"No one can convince me that whatever additional time Crosby gets from taking heavy hits to the body and to the head isn’t a good thing"

Apparently, you have concerns about Crosby's past injuries that no other Pen fan shares with you. It is time to conclude that Crosby faces no risk moving forward as it strictly relates to his past concussions.

John - you stated the following:

"No one can convince me that whatever additional time Crosby gets from taking heavy hits to the body and to the head isn’t a good thing"

Apparently, you have concerns about Crosby's past injuries that no other Pen fan shares with you. It is time to conclude that Crosby faces no risk moving forward as it strictly relates to his past concussions.
- Daman

In case you forgot:
http://sports.yahoo.com/n...oncussion?urn=nhl,wp19719

In case you forgot:
http://sports.yahoo.com/n...oncussion?urn=nhl,wp19719
- Rawdog9755

Honestly, I don't think Giroux is more than a little concern. But if it happens where he is out for months on end (like any player), it would be a larger concern.

But I have seen the rapid decline of good/great Flyers, including:

Lindros
Primeau
Gagne
Pronger (never played again to date)
Others I am missing

In my opinion (not shared by others), the game is very risky these days with the speed, size, strength, and frankly the rules. Many players either don't protect themselves properly because the rules "protect" them from getting hit, or they try to draw penalties. It is truly a vicious game.

As I have mentioned in the past, I don't want to see Crosby get another concussion. It's fun to see him get checked, punished on the boards, etc....but it isn't fun seeing someone get laid out for their careers.

Honestly, I don't think Giroux is more than a little concern. But if it happens where he is out for months on end (like any player), it would be a larger concern.

But I have seen the rapid decline of good/great Flyers, including:

Lindros
Primeau
Gagne
Pronger (never played again to date)
Others I am missing

In my opinion (not shared by others), the game is very risky these days with the speed, size, strength, and frankly the rules. Many players either don't protect themselves properly because the rules "protect" them from getting hit, or they try to draw penalties. It is truly a vicious game.

As I have mentioned in the past, I don't want to see Crosby get another concussion. It's fun to see him get checked, punished on the boards, etc....but it isn't fun seeing someone get laid out for their careers.
- Daman

Does your mediocre amount of concern for Giroux's health have any consequential impact either on Giroux or yourself?

So you talked about all these hotties running stairs, but no pics? FAIL!

Does your mediocre amount of concern for Giroux's health have any consequential impact either on Giroux or yourself?
- Rawdog9755

Not to my knowledge, but you may have to reach out to G for a full answer

Anybody else see big dog tangradi has had goals in his last 5 games is this finally the year?

Anybody else see big dog tangradi has had goals in his last 5 games is this finally the year?
- Genev21

Janne Pessonnen had a lot of goals with the baby Pens, he never did anything at the next level. So its probaly not the year.

John - you stated the following:

"No one can convince me that whatever additional time Crosby gets from taking heavy hits to the body and to the head isn’t a good thing"

Apparently, you have concerns about Crosby's past injuries that no other Pen fan shares with you. It is time to conclude that Crosby faces no risk moving forward as it strictly relates to his past concussions.
- Daman

D-I-C-K.

Anybody else see big dog tangradi has had goals in his last 5 games is this finally the year?
- Genev21

Yes it is promising indeed.

I wonder if Damans throat ever gets sore from slurping on Giroux so much....

I wonder if Damans throat ever gets sore from slurping on Giroux so much....
- Genev21

We're all sick of it. Giroux is a good player..nothing more nothing less. He'll have a Tanguay type of carreer..

Anybody else see big dog tangradi has had goals in his last 5 games is this finally the year?
- Genev21

So far so good. He is putting up as good of numbers as you would want right now. He didnt play in the preseason game that was in Rochester in early October so I can't comment on if his foot speed is better now after losing weight.

If his foot speed isn't better, it won't matter as it pertains to NHL gameplay.

D-I-C-K.
- powerhouse

Don't feed the trolls, he's gone for a week. It will be longer when he comes back. Stay away from responding to him please.

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So far so good. He is putting up as good of numbers as you would want right now. He didnt play in the preseason game that was in Rochester in early October so I can't comment on if his foot speed is better now after losing weight.

If his foot speed isn't better, it won't matter as it pertains to NHL gameplay.
- Gunner Staal

Tangradi lost weight? I remember last year when he packed on a bunch a muscle. He thought that was the answer to making the club. Besides his skating, I have to say, I haven't been all that impressed with his hands either....at least at NHL speed. It seemed he was shaping up to be a classic tweener. If he somehow manages to break through, that sure will be an unexpected bonus.