A late comment on PK Subban... sure to draw some ire... but hear me out, as I mean well...

My first exposre to PK was not good, as I had heard of him playing 'dirty'. And well, then him slew-footing Kris Kunitz didn't help his case with me. Nothing more, nothing less... just one of those dirty players in the game you love to have on your team, and hate to play against.

But here's my game... I think PK's biggest enemy is the NHL. Please let me explain... I think sports in general go overboard in declaring certain athletes to be 'superstars.' It seems nowadays that all you have to have is one good season, and WHAM, you are a superstar. Used to be you had to perform at a stellar level for years before you could be classified as so vaunted. I don't know... maybe it's social media... but I think it's also the leagues trying to promote their sports. And in my mind, with hockey being the ultimate team sport, I think the individual is often overplayed. (just like shoot-outs)

I think the NHL is SO starved to have a hero black player, they have put way too much pressure on PK. I'm in Pittsburgh, and I can tell you by far MOST hockey stories out of Montreal are about PK. They used to be about the Habs.

And I think Montreal is SO starved to have success, considering the failures of ALL the other north-of-the-border franchises, they simply play along with this, which also benefits PK in no way, and takes away from the team.

While I have seen PK steadily improve his game... and 'clean it up' quite a bit, too, I do not consider him a superstar, nor would I if I lived in Montreal. Now, if he has 3 or 4 more awesome seasons, then I will join the ranks and say he deserves the superstar label... because he's EARNED it over time.

Here in the 'burgh, we refer to PK as 'soupcan'. Why? Because it sort of sounds like Subban, and not unlike Progresso or Campbells, no matter what it's made out of, it's still soup in a can. PK is indeed an above average D-man, and if the ratings-hungry NHL and the success-starved Canadiens would go back to thinking team, they both would do the hockey world, and PK a world of good.

What happened in Boston was wrong, and inexcusable... without forgiveness, that is. The very town that had the heart and empathy of the nation in the very recent past really surprised me with this one. Shame on you, Boston.

Hero's like Guy Lafleur earned their superstardom. PK should, too.

Cheers ! GO PENS !
- skridscousin

He tried to end Jordan Staal's career!

Not here.
- hscesq

True. The reason why I give you a hard time about the different spellings is not because I'm trying to be a jerk but rather that you should be embracing your Canadian roots.

Guys, get is right once and for all. Thanks.
- Not_Yan

Replace your comma with a semicolon.

Replace your comma with a semicolon.
- 3M

semi colon, pas tout a fait un colon?

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He tried to end Jordan Staal's career!
- AdamFrench

Jordan Staal ended his own career the day he signed in Carolina.

Karlsson? PK has as many Norris trophy's as him.
- BingoLady

They each have ONE.

Jordan Staal ended his own career the day he signed in Carolina.
- Pecafan Fan

Demanded a trade.

True. The reason why I give you a hard time about the different spellings is not because I'm trying to be a jerk but rather that you should be embracing your Canadian roots.
- Dot-Tee

Fair enough. The reason why I ban you is that you're annoying as (frank), and everyone here hates you.

Karlsson? PK has as many Norris trophy's as him.
- BingoLady

Trophies.

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- Dot-Tee

reported

True. The reason why I give you a hard time about the different spellings is not because I'm trying to be a jerk but rather that you should be embracing your Canadian roots.
- Dot-Tee

He is a lawyer that works in the US. I would think any contracts etc have to use the Americaned spelling. He could change for HB even though it's a US based website to please you but I am guessing he would say STFU stee rather than do that.

They each have ONE.
- skridscousin

As he said.

True. The reason why I give you a hard time about the different spellings is not because I'm trying to be a jerk but rather that you should be embracing your Canadian roots.
- Dot-Tee

I think you're about to be embracing a 4 hour vacation.

Fair enough. The reason why I ban you is that you're annoying as (frank), and everyone here hates you.
- hscesq

Hate is such a strong word.

He can't. It's just not in him.
- hscesq

we all can't be doctors and lawyers, the world needs "regular people" too

They each have ONE.
- skridscousin

Yes as many means they are equal.

MOG Americaned

He is a lawyer that works in the US. I would think any contracts etc have to use the Americaned spelling. He could change for HB even though it's a US based website to please you but I am guessing he would say STFU stee rather than do that.
- BingoLady

You realize that the time spent responding to him is time you never get back, right?

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©rob

semi colon, pas tout a fait un colon?
- Pea-Brain

; ou :

Hate is such a strong word.
- Dot-Tee

I agree. That's why I took a minute before using it, and decided it was ok.

Hate is such a strong word.
- Dot-Tee

Yet very appropriately used in this instance.

Jordan Staal ended his own career the day he signed in Carolina.
- Pecafan Fan

well then that's a nice little parting gift he got.

He is a lawyer that works in the US. I would think any contracts etc have to use the Americaned spelling. He could change for HB even though it's a US based website to please you but I am guessing he would say STFU stee rather than do that.
- BingoLady

Le sigh.