There's backstory...
- Deadstar

Well yea but I saw him be a idiot live so it makes it differences. Lol

I dont think putting the worlds best hockeyplayer in harms way is an effective gameplan for the long run.
- vancity787

"World's best hockey player" is debatable but I see your point. But he's "in harm's way" every time he steps on the ice. He sounds like he wants to kill penalties but I'm sure he trusts Bylsma to make the right calls. Like some people have said, the Pens PK has done well without him on it. One bad series against the Flyers shouldn't make Bylsma fix something that isn't broken.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone...

Interesting Sid picked Army as the player who most understood his game. Likes a righty as it makes it easier for him. Also liked the set up and give and go in 2 on 1. Makes it sound simple but chemistry cannot be undersestimated.

I am happy Tangradi is doing well and as I said in the last post those whom I know in the therapy business in that area, my old hometown, say he is in the best shape of his life. Went totally aerobic max with interval training ground based. is VO2 is off the charts compared to past years. this translates to more gas in the tank per shift. Personally I couldn't be happier for him.

Interesting Sid picked Army as the player who most understood his game. Likes a righty as it makes it easier for him. Also liked the set up and give and go in 2 on 1. Makes it sound simple but chemistry cannot be undersestimated.

I am happy Tangradi is doing well and as I said in the last post those whom I know in the therapy business in that area, my old hometown, say he is in the best shape of his life. Went totally aerobic max with interval training ground based. is VO2 is off the charts compared to past years. this translates to more gas in the tank per shift. Personally I couldn't be happier for him.
- powerhouse

I really hope his hard work pays off for him. It's nice to see athletes who put the time in succeed. Hopefully it's with the Penguins.

I really hope his hard work pays off for him. It's nice to see athletes who put the time in succeed. Hopefully it's with the Penguins.
- Gunner Staal

I hope it's with the Pens as well. Trying to make arrangements to see a WB Pens game sometime soon. Work has been intense so really nice to have a 4 day holiday. Happy Turkey day!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone...
- nh4442

Same to you.

At this point Tangradi is not likely to fetch significant return in a trade, so giving him a shot at a top 6 role would seem to be the sensible thing to do.

At this point Tangradi is not likely to fetch significant return in a trade, so giving him a shot at a top 6 role would seem to be the sensible thing to do.
- Emperor Filonius

Nailed it. He wouldnt bring us back anything in a trade.

"World's best hockey player" is debatable but I see your point. But he's "in harm's way" every time he steps on the ice. He sounds like he wants to kill penalties but I'm sure he trusts Bylsma to make the right calls. Like some people have said, the Pens PK has done well without him on it. One bad series against the Flyers shouldn't make Bylsma fix something that isn't broken.
- Coburns_Nose

It is debatable, but he is the best

It is debatable, but he is the best
- forbetterorWORSE

I don't even know if he's the best player on his own team.

I don't even know if he's the best player on his own team.
- Coburns_Nose

First or second best in the world. Not much of a gap between Crosby and Malkin.

First or second best in the world. Not much of a gap between Crosby and Malkin.
- AncasterPens

To say that is to assume that Crosby was the best player in the world before his injuries and he will pick up where he left off. Time will tell.

As a Russian-hating-Canadian it pains me to say this, but I would take Malkin or Datsyuk over Crosby right now.

To say that is to assume that Crosby was the best player in the world before his injuries and he will pick up where he left off. Time will tell.

As a Russian-hating-Canadian it pains me to say this, but I would take Malkin or Datsyuk over Crosby right now.
- Coburns_Nose

You are intitled to your opinion. But I'm just glad as a Pens fan, my only concern is which one of Crosby or Malkin will play on the first line.

You are intitled to your opinion. But I'm just glad as a Pens fan, my only concern is which one of Crosby or Malkin will play on the first line.
- AncasterPens

Those two on the same line could do Lemieux-Jagr damage.

Your only concern should be keeping them healthy.

Those two on the same line could do Lemieux-Jagr damage.

Your only concern should be keeping them healthy.
- Coburns_Nose

It wouldn't be the same without the mullets......

You could say the same thing about anyone else in the league.

It wouldn't be the same without the mullets......

- AncasterPens

TOO TRUE

You could say the same thing about anyone else in the league.
- AncasterPens

I mean, you're right, but no other team has 17.4 M$ cap space tied up in two players, one with a past of knee problems and the other with the world's most publicized concussion

TOO TRUE



I mean, you're right, but no other team has 17.4 M$ cap space tied up in two players, one with a past of knee problems and the other with the world's most publicized concussion
- Coburns_Nose

As a result of the knee injury, Malkin had to train harder and now he is the dominant player that he is. So, blessing in diguise?

As for Crosby, his concussion are a thing of the past. They fixed his neck. So, not worried about that anymore.

Besides, I would guess that most GM's in the league would take Crosby and Malkin on their teams in a heartbeat with 17.4 in caps space.

As a result of the knee injury, Malkin had to train harder and now he is the dominant player that he is. So, blessing in diguise?

As for Crosby, his concussion are a thing of the past. They fixed his neck. So, not worried about that anymore.

Besides, I would guess that most GM's in the league would take Crosby and Malkin on their teams in a heartbeat with 17.4 in caps space.
- AncasterPens

You can think whatever you want!

I'm gonna go wrap Giroux in bubble wrap!

You can think whatever you want!

I'm gonna go wrap Giroux in bubble wrap!


- Coburns_Nose

Take your time...

Take your time...
- AncasterPens

I've got lots of that...

I havent been watching any of the baby pens games, but is there anyone that seems like they can transition well with to the nhl. i see bennett is leading the baby pens and zatkoff has a solid save % and GAA.

and tangradi is not good. He has shown time and time again that he can not keep up in the NHL. if we trade him it will be for a bag of pucks. Might as well keep him for the baby pens team

I havent been watching any of the baby pens games, but is there anyone that seems like they can transition well with to the nhl. i see bennett is leading the baby pens and zatkoff has a solid save % and GAA.

and tangradi is not good. He has shown time and time again that he can not keep up in the NHL. if we trade him it will be for a bag of pucks. Might as well keep him for the baby pens team
- drummer829

Well, possibly he could be slow maturing? Just sayin'.

Take your time...
- AncasterPens

You can think whatever you want!

I'm gonna go wrap Giroux in bubble wrap!


- Coburns_Nose

Umm too late for that. Hope Roos neck heals up for the 2013-14 or 2014-15 season whenever hockey may actually be relevant again.

Actually I wonder if either one of us will care about these guys in 1 to 2 years of no hockey. good work NHL and NHLPA arghhhh.