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The new rival in Motown: Pittsburgh
What we saw last night was the result of playing one team more than any other team over the last couple of years. Even including the Blackhawks, Detroit has played the Penguins the most since the start of the 2007-2008 Stanley Cup Finals. Last night's game was the 17th time the two teams have faced...
I Had Not Intended to Opine on This
Because I read Art's take on his fine blog, StarsScene, last night and felt he encapsulated all you need to know about the Sidney Crosby handshake controversy. I suggest you do the same. But then I tuned Pocket Player on my Smartphone to The Ticket since I can't pick up their signal in the fortress...
Marian Hossa's Cup comes up empty
Well now that the Stanley Cup playoffs are over, with the Pittsburgh Penguins hoisting the cup, there is a shining lesson to be seen by the rest of the league. And no it has nothing to do with the Penguins. Marian Hossa, perennial superstar, signed a one year deal with the Red Wings in order to get...
Sidney Crosby And The Penguins Defy Stanley Cup Odds With Game 7 Win
Congratulations are in order for the 2009 Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins and to SBN's Frank D and Hooks Orpik at PensBurgh. There's nothing quite like the drama of a Cup final rematch where the new kids on the block take the mug from it's holders. Hockey wins in these rare occurances,...
The Ty Conklin Curse?
I previously posted a poll asking, "Who is the best back-up candidate for Columbus next year?"Ty Conklin was the top vote getter, receiving 35 of 107 votes. He came in at 32%, with Scott Clemmensen being the next closest at 18%. Now, I want to ask you to reconsider. If for nothing else, simply for...
Congratulations Pittsburgh
I just wanted to write a quick congratulations to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a great year. You are the Stanley Cup champs! Pittsburgh is the first city to win a Stanley Cup and Super Bowl in the same year. Maybe next year they can let someone else win. ;) Congratulations Mario Lemieux. It was...
Congratulations to the Pittsburgh Penguins, 2009 Stanley Cup Champions
What an incredible game that was, one that lived up to every single bit of hype generated over the past few days. The Detroit Red Wings gave it their best shot in the final six minutes, but Pittsburgh played a smart, intense game for 60 full minutes and deserved this win. Marc-Andre Fleury had the...
Bill Guerin, Ruslan Fedotenko, Miro Satan: Stanley Cup champions
Bill Guerin's second -- 14 years after his first, and in his "last chance." Ruslan Fedotenko's second, five years and two teams after his first. And Miroslav Satan -- signed with a Cup finalist but demoted to the AHL to make room for his former captain -- nonetheless redeems himself and gets his...
OT: Stanley's Game Sevens
In honor of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Detroit Red Wings and the Pittsburgh Penguins - and for all of the previous Finals Game 7s played in the history of the NHL.... Let us all pause for a minute, and give thanks to the hockey gods for the Stanley Cup Finals Game 7.True hockey fans...
Pens Dominate Early, Hang on Late to Force Game 7
The Red Wings knew they would need to come out hard and fast to set an early tempo against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6. They didn't. They paid. Pittsburgh dominated early and held on late to preserve a 2-1 win over the Wings, forcing a Game 7 on Friday night. The Pens came out roaring in...
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