serge 904 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Is Orpik cleared for contact yet?Good news for the Croz. Not a significant change, since I know he was already getting bumped and stuff. Not sure I agree with what I've read elsewhere though, suggesting he's a long way off. I'm sure he's been keeping his endurance up for as long as he's been able, and it's not like it would take long for Sidney Crosby to get in good enough hockey shape to be the best player on the ice.I'm sure they want to give him plenty of time absorbing contact significantly in practice before they throw him out there, but I could see him back sooner than I think most are suggesting.I really would like to be inside the opposition locker rooms and see what guys like Phaneuf and Pronger are thinking. Are they purposely gonna hit him hard? Are they gonna respectfully not hit him?They will not go head hunting obvious but im sure they are gonna want to play him physical.FWIW Crosby isnt gonna play anytime soon. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 another bet? I bet Crosby is in the starting lineup at least once between now and (including) October 29th against the Leafs. That is 9 games from now. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 another bet? I bet Crosby is in the starting lineup at least once between now and (including) October 29th against the Leafs. That is 9 games from now.No..I dont like my side in my Crosby bets as it is..Respectfully pass on the offer. Link to post Share on other sites
Mercury69 3 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 So....What's the news on Sindey Crosby? Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 So....What's the news on Sindey Crosby?Apparently he is participating in Full Contact Poker practices. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I really would like to be inside the opposition locker rooms and see what guys like Phaneuf and Pronger are thinking. Are they purposely gonna hit him hard? Are they gonna respectfully not hit him?They will not go head hunting obvious but im sure they are gonna want to play him physical.FWIW Crosby isnt gonna play anytime soon.Here's one opinion:http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2011/10/13/w...pon-his-return/(Btw, new blog at the Score, led by Justin Bourne, former ECHLer who used to write amazing articles for Puck Daddy. You should all have it bookmarked by now.) Link to post Share on other sites
mrdannyg 274 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Here's one opinion:http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2011/10/13/w...pon-his-return/(Btw, new blog at the Score, led by Justin Bourne, former ECHLer who used to write amazing articles for Puck Daddy. You should all have it bookmarked by now.)He has written some stuff I've really liked. I really like that he takes a different approach to articles than pretty much any other professional hockey writer. Having said that, I find most of his articles to be pointless, boring or both. I usually finish one and feel like I haven't read anything that isn't obvious and/or an editorial disguised as an article. Link to post Share on other sites
fryer98 30 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 James Neal with the Pens...Last season: 2 goals in 27 games.This season: 4 goals in 5 games. Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 James Neal with the Pens...Last season: 2 goals in 27 games.This season: 4 goals in 5 games.Somebody figured out the system. Or got Malkin back. Or both. Or all three. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 This team is going to be ridiculous with Sid, Orpik, and Jeffrey back. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 James Neal:6 goals in 32 GP with the penguins.Not saying he isn't a great player, but this streak is no more statistically relevant than his 27 game slump last year. Most goal scorers are streaky. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 What's more relevant is his first 3 NHL seasons with goal totals of 24, 27, 22, and the fact that he just turned 24. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Havent seen any discussion here about a play that is getting a lot of press today..Aaron Asham's gesture after knocking out Beagle.My take on it is, Asham had no idea Beagle was seriously hurt and kudos to him for apologizing after.I personally think Asham is a prick, but didnt really do much wrong in this..The showboating was a bit much, but he did apologize.The Capitals contention that "Asham should pick on someone his own calibre" doesnt carry much weight. Beagle could of chose to not get involved. Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Havent seen any discussion here about a play that is getting a lot of press today..Aaron Asham's gesture after knocking out Beagle.My take on it is, Asham had no idea Beagle was seriously hurt and kudos to him for apologizing after.I personally think Asham is a prick, but didnt really do much wrong in this..The showboating was a bit much, but he did apologize.The Capitals contention that "Asham should pick on someone his own calibre" doesnt carry much weight. Beagle could of chose to not get involved.I actually think he knew he was hurt since he did not just drop him on the ice face first. Why would he do the sleeping motion?What I hate hearing these days is the same old comment "I/he is not that type of person". Link to post Share on other sites
fryer98 30 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 People do dumb shit in the heat of the moment. I'm glad he apologized for being dumb. Link to post Share on other sites
mrdannyg 274 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I actually think he knew he was hurt since he did not just drop him on the ice face first. Why would he do the sleeping motion?What I hate hearing these days is the same old comment "I/he is not that type of person".I'm glad he apologized and stuff - and this doesn't sound like the tired old actor/athlete apology that is just instructions from his PR person.This might be an overreaction, but after the summer we had, Asham's actions concern me. He did some violent, full of testosterone, and appeared to sincerely regret it later. And he's 'not that type of person.' We had three 'not that type of person' enforcers commit suicide this summer. Is it not reasonable to be concerned about the consistency of someone's mental state that they could do something not that out of line with their every day job, and sincerely regret it later?That was terribly worded. Hope I got my point across. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I'm glad he apologized and stuff - and this doesn't sound like the tired old actor/athlete apology that is just instructions from his PR person.This might be an overreaction, but after the summer we had, Asham's actions concern me. He did some violent, full of testosterone, and appeared to sincerely regret it later. And he's 'not that type of person.' We had three 'not that type of person' enforcers commit suicide this summer. Is it not reasonable to be concerned about the consistency of someone's mental state that they could do something not that out of line with their every day job, and sincerely regret it later?That was terribly worded. Hope I got my point across.I really like your point.After a while, an apology is good but at the end of the day you still did what you did.Im pretty sure a good percentage of people that commit violent crimes are sorry for what they have done after. Sure there are some pychopaths that arent sorry and they love what they do, but in general people are sorry.. Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I really like your point.After a while, an apology is good but at the end of the day you still did what you did.Im pretty sure a good percentage of people that commit violent crimes are sorry for what they have done after. Sure there are some pychopaths that arent sorry and they love what they do, but in general people are sorry..Perfect. I think I have been watching too much A&E. Beyond Scared Straight has the inmates scaring the hell out of most of the kids. Hearing their stories is what I want to hear and all of them are sorry for what they did but are paying the price for it now. Link to post Share on other sites
Dread Aidan 8 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I really like your point.After a while, an apology is good but at the end of the day you still did what you did.Im pretty sure a good percentage of people that commit violent crimes are sorry for what they have done after. Sure there are some pychopaths that arent sorry and they love what they do, but in general people are sorry..We're just talking about his "go to sleep" gesture, right? Because isn't knocking a guy out kind of his job? Players scoring goals are allowed to celebrate, why can't you celebrate winning a fight? It's all part of hockey.Note: I think fighting in hockey is profoundly stupid. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 We're just talking about his "go to sleep" gesture, right? Because isn't knocking a guy out kind of his job? Players scoring goals are allowed to celebrate, why can't you celebrate winning a fight? It's all part of hockey.Note: I think fighting in hockey is profoundly stupid.When you score a goal, you didnt just nearly decapitate a guy..BTW What is going to happen when someone dies one day the result of a fight?As much as I hate to see that, its going to happen. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 When you score a goal, you didnt just nearly decapitate a guy..BTW What is going to happen when someone dies one day the result of a fight?As much as I hate to see that, its going to happen.so, your against fighting? Im confused.I havent seen a clip, but I dont get what the big deal is. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 so, your against fighting? Im confused.I havent seen a clip, but I dont get what the big deal is.I guess I am against fighting. Link to post Share on other sites
Dread Aidan 8 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 When you score a goal, you didnt just nearly decapitate a guy..Which just proves that fighting is stupid I think. When your trying to do something that shouldn't be celebrated, maybe that something shouldn't be allowed.I havent seen a clip, but I dont get what the big deal is. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Which just proves that fighting is stupid I think. When your trying to do something that shouldn't be celebrated, maybe that something shouldn't be allowed. I agree with you . Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Are we going to see a goonfest like the Islander/Pens game. The payback game. Link to post Share on other sites
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