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Old 05-14-2014 | 03:09 PM
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Do you realize how undesirable Letang is as a player? I mean he's undesirable enough because he's a defenseman who sucks at defense. He's a recovering stroke victim, that's going to make people wonder about his future abilities. Those 2 issues aside, the pens decided they wanted to lock him up to a max contract and make him one of the highest paid defensemen in the league.

You might as well legally change his name to "Herpes LeHIV" because he's yours for life.

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Old 05-14-2014 | 03:44 PM
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Laugh it up, because the laughs stop when my Ducks eliminate your Queens tonight.
tis possible
Old 05-14-2014 | 03:46 PM
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Crosby not a team player?!?!?!.....not that is just plain dumb.

First time I've ever heard that nonsense.
Old 05-14-2014 | 03:48 PM
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Old 05-14-2014 | 03:49 PM
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If anyone lives and breathes for his team, it's a guy like Crosby
Old 05-14-2014 | 04:36 PM
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Old 05-14-2014 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
If anyone cheapshots and plays dirty for his team, it's a guy like Malkin
Old 05-14-2014 | 04:50 PM
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You two ought to get a room.
Old 05-14-2014 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
Crosby not a team player?!?!?!.....not that is just plain dumb.

First time I've ever heard that nonsense.
I'm saying he doesn't know how to lead a team, not that he's just in it for himself.

He thinks he's a Messier who can put the team on his back and do it himself. He's not that guy.
Old 05-14-2014 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by black label
I'm saying he doesn't know how to lead a team, not that he's just in it for himself.

He thinks he's a Messier who can put the team on his back and do it himself. He's not that guy.
Messier personally brought the cup to my house & let me eat cheerios from it!


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Old 05-14-2014 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by black label
I'm saying he doesn't know how to lead a team, not that he's just in it for himself.

He thinks he's a Messier who can put the team on his back and do it himself. He's not that guy.
Well, again...disagree with your original statement still. Team player does NOT necessarily equate to being a team LEADER. One could argue that a team leader MUST be a team player but a team player does not necessarily equal to being a great team leader.

If that were the case, why don't the Bruins give Shawn Thornton the C...? Or heck, let's see Chicago give Brandon Bollig that. These are two examples of good team PLAYERS. But, would they be great team leaders...ehhhh. Dunno.




So, back to Crosby...I think he's a team player. Don't think he's a selfish kinda of player. Now, if you're calling his leadership into question? Yeah, that's plausible...his lack of discipline at times in the playoffs has cost his team. And often, a team does follow their leader's lead.

Did the Pens lose something when they let Talbot go? It's arguable that he was the locker room gel and was a voice of reason for Sid who now, does not have that. Still, I don't think stripping him of the captaincy is in need.



Ovechkin? Yeah, get that C off of him. Selfish players are not captains.
Old 05-14-2014 | 06:02 PM
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Crosby is no doubt a team player. That is not in dispute.

Only the crazy think he is not.

However, is he Captain material? No.

Take the "C" away...then watch how great he really will become.
Old 05-14-2014 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
Crosby is no doubt a team player. That is not in dispute.

Only the crazy think he is not.

However, is he Captain material? No.

Take the "C" away...then watch how great he really will become.
There were whispers that while Sid wore the "C" for Team Canada, it was really Serious who had the room...Babcock gave Sid the C because well, Sid's the face of the NHL and hockey Canada.

Nothing confirmed...just word on the street.





Regardless, I still think Sid is captain material. It's definitely debatable that he's not the BEST of the NHL captains...but, I'd still say he's the one to lead Pittsburgh. He just needs some help (i.e. better lieutenants).
Old 05-14-2014 | 06:29 PM
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Chicago fans and their stories.
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Old 05-14-2014 | 07:15 PM
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Hey Rounder, you no longer need worry about Boston or Montreal!!

Hell hath frozen over, I am rooting for Montreal!

& Montreal scores!

That Prez cup!!!
Old 05-14-2014 | 07:16 PM
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Amazing what these goon Bruins get away with under the guise of playoff hockey.
Old 05-14-2014 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
There were whispers that while Sid wore the "C" for Team Canada, it was really Serious who had the room...Babcock gave Sid the C because well, Sid's the face of the NHL and hockey Canada.

Nothing confirmed...just word on the street.





Regardless, I still think Sid is captain material. It's definitely debatable that he's not the BEST of the NHL captains...but, I'd still say he's the one to lead Pittsburgh. He just needs some help (i.e. better lieutenants).
I hears the same whispers. From the Chicago media.
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Old 05-14-2014 | 07:19 PM
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I hears the same whispers. From the Chicago media.
...because you guys are smoking the same stuff.
Old 05-14-2014 | 07:22 PM
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You need to look closer at my posts Moogelino. There's a hidden Jedi message in there.
Old 05-14-2014 | 07:29 PM
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Old 05-14-2014 | 07:42 PM
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I hears the same whispers. From the Chicago media.
Do see dead people too?
Old 05-14-2014 | 08:08 PM
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I'm really starting to dislike Patrick Kane, robbed of a game seven again.
Old 05-14-2014 | 08:09 PM
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Looks like the refs have finally had enough of Marchand's bullshit. Love it.
Old 05-14-2014 | 08:12 PM
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I'd put Crosby and Malkin in the same category as Ovechkin, talented individual but misses the point of the team concept.
That's on the coaching staff. Both of those guys seem to get off their game at inopportune times.
Old 05-14-2014 | 08:23 PM
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Looks like the refs have finally had enough of Marchand's bullshit. Love it.
If you were a true hockey fan, not a bandwagoneer like you would know this.

https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...ostcount=43061
Old 05-14-2014 | 08:29 PM
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Looks like Rangers vs Montreal.

Rangers had a better year (marginally) against Montreal (1-2) but have not won in Montreal since the dawn of time.
Old 05-14-2014 | 08:43 PM
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Old 05-14-2014 | 08:49 PM
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knot zo vast.....
Old 05-14-2014 | 08:57 PM
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Old 05-14-2014 | 08:59 PM
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Old 05-14-2014 | 09:07 PM
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Holy Kate Upton at the game batman
Old 05-14-2014 | 09:09 PM
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I just rewinded the DVR and watched Kate Upton again....twice.
Old 05-14-2014 | 09:45 PM
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Kate can Upton me...anyday.
Old 05-14-2014 | 09:45 PM
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Wow...killer goal off of Chara there.
Old 05-14-2014 | 09:45 PM
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If Bruins lose, I think Iggy is the new Hossa...
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Old 05-14-2014 | 09:49 PM
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I can't believe the way this went.
Old 05-14-2014 | 09:52 PM
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So who's getting fired and traded in Boston
Old 05-14-2014 | 09:54 PM
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Classy Boston, throwing ish on the ice.

When was the last time the President trophy winner won the cup?
Old 05-14-2014 | 09:56 PM
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0...n_3443267.html

Guess it was last year lol
Old 05-14-2014 | 09:57 PM
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If Bruins lose, I think Iggy is the new Hossa...
I'm guessing he signs in Montreal next year?


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