Archive for April, 2010

Sidney Crosby Factor

Friday, April 30th, 2010

I know i haven’t been made any posts this week. I have been stuck working in Toronto, Canadia. No thats not a typo. So vent time first. Not meant to attack anyone in particular, unfortunately, cuz attacking particular people is way too much fun.

I had one of those light bumb over your head moments as i was stuck in a huge line at the Pearson International Airport. Canadians are just a bunch of slackers. Believe me i have been coming here for about 3 years and i have worked for multiple huge corporations. Everywhere i went i saw the same reoccurring theme. Canadians hate to work. I cant speak for French part of Canadia or even west coast or even anywhere but Toronto area. However, Canadians that live in Toronto are freaking bums when it comes to doing work. No wonder out of all the airport i have visited over my professional career i hate Pearson International Airport the most. The dreadful YYZ. People that work at this airport are bums. I think the only reason Canadia is somewhat afloat is because they have copied pretty much everything from USA. Such as our homework and such.

The only good thing that came out of this trip to Toronto, besides the strip club i visited, is that i learned a new joke which i will share with you here.

A guy married girl named Wendy. He loved her so much he decided to get a tattoo of her name on his penis. On his trip to Jamaica while peeing in a public restroom he got a major shrinkage so the only visible letters on his penis were “Wy”. The guy glanced at the Jamaican guy peeing right next to him and noticed that his penis had a major shrinkage as well had tattoo that said “Wy” also. The guy exclaimed, “Oh wow are you married to a girl named Wendy as well?” Jamaican  guy answered, “No mine says: Welcome To Jamaica! Have a good day!”

Ok, so if Canadians are such slackers when it comes to working how the hell were the Habs able to beat Capitals? There is a theory called, Slam Dunk theory. Imagine yourself at a restaurant and the cute waitress girl (or boy whatever floats your boat) is giving you terrible service. She constantly ignores you, gets your order wrong and then when its time to pay the check she comes over and starts talking to you. She gets into a conversation with you trying to convey genuine interest. What is she trying to do? Slam Dunk right before you have to pay to maximize her tips. Could it be that Habs were slacking the whole season, somehow made the playoffs and then once in the playoffs just Slam Dunked on Capitals. Its possible, however instead of focusing on how i will focus on what. What can we learn from Habs vs Caps series?

  1. Regular season stats don’t mean crap in the playoffs.
  2. Playing awesome D > having awesome O in the playoffs.
  3. Goaltenders on the roll can win series … even if you are down 3-1.
  4. Everyone needs to block shots.
  5. Ovie is overrated and not a clutch player in the playoffs.
  6. I miss Hal Gill.

So now that we covered that how do Pens stop Habs that are on the roll right now? Simple, you introduce the Sidney Crosby factor to the equation.

You get Dan Bylsma some burritos.

You get Geno’s parents into the arena.

You let Maxime Talby do his magic on ice.

You let Billy G do his magic in the locker room.

You let Flower rub on as many goal posts and crossbars as he wants.

You let Brooks Orpik give out as much free candy as you can and keep Jordan Staal on ice during PK.

You keep that playoff beard growing and just keep believing.

I am going to make a bold statement based on absolutely nothing and say that there is one more thing you need and its a broom because the Pens are sweeping Habs.

First game tonight at 7:00pm. My plane lands at 6:00pm. I am grabbing a cab and heading straight to Foleys. Thats how you define dedication.

LETS GO PENS!

Yinz Luv Da Guins, hairy ladies, and MAMA AND PAPA MALKIN

Monday, April 26th, 2010

First things first, here is the latest instalment of Yinz Luv Da Guins.

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Pens Win Using Sens Home Ice Disadvantage

Sunday, April 25th, 2010

Looks like Matt Cooke had plenty of oatmeal raisin cookies before the game last night.

I can’t comment for the whole game as i started watching from the 3rd period on. Pens were down 3-1. MouthFullOfTang mentioned that its probably the worst score to be winning by. The gap is big enough for the winning team to relax but at the same time gap is small enough for the losing team to start playing and scoring one goal gives huge momentum shift. It looked like momentum shift happened right after Poni put one top shelf but the goal was waived off because Geno was pushed into Leclaire. Bullshit call because we all know that Geno wouldn’t even hurt a fly.

In my opinion that was the pivotal point in the game … momentum shift … and after that well the game was mine!

Billy G followed by Cookie Monster … headed to OT. Good Pascal vs Evil Pascal and Sens headed to the Golf City. Pens win using Sens home ice disadvantage.

Dad was happy!

What is home ice disadvantage you ask me? Its a concept i came up with after pondering about how many teams use white out technique during playoff games. Lets think about this logically. You are playing on home ice typically using dark color jersey … your opponent is using white jersey. Now if your whole arena is white then your opponents white jersey will blend in with the background color. Your peripheral vision will not be able to easily pick out opponent players. Simple as that! So instead of the white out home arenas have to do black out if they truly want to help their team.

Tickets for the next two home games go on sale Monday at noon.

> If WASHINGTON and BUFFALO win their series:
Penguins play Buffalo Sabres (home-ice advantage – Buffalo).

> If WASHINGTON and BOSTON win their series:
Penguins play Boston Bruins (home-ice advantage – Pittsburgh).

> If MONTREAL and BUFFALO win their series:
Penguins play Philadelphia Flyers (home-ice advantage – Pittsburgh).

> If MONTREAL and BOSTON win their series:
Penguins play Montreal Canadiens (home-ice advantage – Pittsburgh).

LETS GO PENS!!!

Yinz Luv Da Guins – 3 Reasons To Feel Good About Game On Saturday

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Plan Adjusted … Pens In 6

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Recent studies have shown that many animals like to play with their prey before killing and eating them. Penguins are no exception to the rule. They have grown into birds of prey. As any other predator Penguins enjoy playing and toying around with their prey which is the case with Sens. There is just something exciting with giving your prey a sense of hope, even if its for a short lived moment, and then swiftly take it away. With this information at hand Pens have readjusted their plans to end the series in 6 games.

It would be silly to lay down any negatives from last nights game. All i saw was a solid game by Pens and a couple of lucky goals by Sens. If you are experiencing any sort of panic after last nights game you are simply a silly person. Pascal Leclaire will be lit up like a rich man’s Christmas tree with all the proper accessories. The only thing i am worried about Saturday’s game is that i won’t be able to see the game and miss the ohh-so-sweet hand shake ceremony. However, we all must make sacrifices for the greater good of the humanity.

In some related news … Sidney Crosby Still Sucks … hard! Quite frankly i am getting tired of seeing this guy, i mean he is like everywhere … literally.

Pittsburgh Penguins Playoff yard sign was raised in front of Foley’s pub. It was given a proper ceremony that included singing of national anthem. The crowd went wild and almost lost their minds. We dont blame them.

Go Run for the Mario Lemieux Foundation! A real marathon!

Thats all i have today because i am tired from watching what seemed to be endless hockey game.

LETS GO PENS!!!

Mario Lemieux Mug Shot

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

So maybe its not a mug shot but rather Mario’s beard mug shot. Still almost $40,000 raised for charity makes it all worth while. Great job Dad! Keep that thing growing, money flowing, and Pens going!

Ruslan Fedotenko is expected to be in line up for todays game replacing injured Tyler Kennedy. Its projected he will be playing on the third line. This is your chance to shine Ruslan don’t mess it up.

For the 5th straight game i will be spending my game time at Foleys. A large turn out is expected. My brother is in town and will join the battle ranks at Foleys as well. Some other displaced Pittsburgh kids are expected to be there, @psamp, @oftot, @stevebraband. Full house … you should be there as well. I have received Pittsburgh Penguins Playoffs yard sign, a big thanks to Lisa R. The plan is to stick that thing in front of Foleys tonight!

Its that time of the month again and we are looking at great bargains on eBay.com

First up is the PensHead tee … i swear i don’t sell these but i would love to get some kick back for the money … this one is pretty amazing with Penguin on steroids

Next up is the Maxime Talbot Shhhhh t-shirt … some folks still trying to capitalize on the original idea … this one is properly adjusted to black and gold theme … they are going fast too!

Malkin Militia t-shirt anyone? I wonder what Geno’s manager would say.

And the last but not least … PENS!!!

LETS GO PENS!!!

Pens In 5 and Yinz Still Luv Da Guins

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Here is your new desktop background. Hint: click on it to download high resolution. Thanks Seth from EN for posting it.

Yeah keep talking shit because you don’t have much of anything else to bring forward. Sens like a bunch of circus monkeys tried to put on a show for their home crowd and miserably failed. They only thing they manged to accomplish is injure Tyler Kennedy. TK suffered right leg injury after hit by Andy Sutton in the first period. Hockey wise Sens couldn’t accomplish much against the Pens irresistible force. In fact 2 of their goals was scored in 5-on-3 situation.  As promising Versus statistics suggested Sens had no chance, Pens 7-0 this season when both Crosby and Malkin score. At the end of the 3rd period Ruutu’s last resort tactic of blowing officials did not yield much result. 7-4 Pens win and are leading series 3-1.

Pens are headed home to end this freak show on home ice. Andy Sutton considering career alternatives as a golf expert. Btw, Crosby still sucks …

Foleys atmosphere was unreal last night with exception of some new kids whose hate for Devils this season have clouded their vision and their cheer for Flyers was completely uncalled for. Let me remind you hating Devils is not the same as cheering for Flyers. Know your enemy! Don’t know about ya’ll but i want to face Devils in the playoffs and stick it up to them. Sign ideas include … “You can’t beat us in the playoffs”. I am happy to report that Pens flag above Foleys was once again flying yesterday before the game. Big thanks to Shaun owner of Foley’s Pub.

Jim Shearer who caught a break from his busy working schedule was at Foley’s as well. Sure enough he came out with a new hilarious episode of Yniz Luv Da Guins. I am glad he wasn’t the only Penguin fan on the cruise.

Optional skate today at 1pm showed who wants to get some ice time … Seven Penguins participated in the optional practice at Mellon Arena. Those that laced up the skates are Matt Cooke, Ben Lovejoy, Eric Godard, Ruslan Fedotenko, Deryk Engelland, Brent Johnson and Brad Thiessen. The rest of the Penguins took a well deserved break.

Jordan Staal nominated for Selke Trophy but as Seth from EmptyNetters puts it Staal has no chance of winning it since its “… almost seems like a Gold Glove in baseball. You can seemingly only win it if you’ve won it before. If that makes sense.”

$35,000 and still growing beard-a-thon donations to Mario Lemieux Foundation. New faces include Max Talbot and Pascal Dupuis. Donate today!

Lots of talk about new 3rd alternative jerseys for Penguins that will be coming out later this year. Quote taken from here.

New alternate jersey It’s been widely rumored and now Reebok is confirming that the Penguins will ditch their powder blue thirds in favor of a new alternate uniform for 2010-11. Once again, the manufacturer hasn’t released any details of the design.

However, Tribune-Review beat writer Rob Rossi said in December that blue would be returning in some fashion to the new third jersey. It’s probably a safe bet that the Pens will dig into their past once again for this sweater — likely going with one of the darker blue options.

The home and road jerseys will stay the same.

Another High School Pens Video … don’t these kids have like classes and homework to do or something?

Max Talbot and Boobs

Pens In 5.

LETS GO PENS!!!

In Soviet Russia, Switch Flips You!

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

The following picture was posted on LGP forums. Thanks!

What if Sidney Crosby wasn’t on acid? Thanks CMarauder17!

As you might know WBS Pens were eliminated from playoffs last night by Albany River Rats who completely swept the series 4-0. Ben Lovejoy and Brad Thiessen missed most of the series due to being called up to NHL. Better luck next year boys, make mama proud! Some pics here.

Speaking of playoffs and Soviet Russia … does anyone know that KHL’s Gagarin Cup finals are on? In fact you can all watch them now in North America, details here. The finals are between HC MVD and Ak Bars Kazan whose capital is no other than The Devil Killer and ex-Penguins Aleksey Morozov. He was injured in the 3rd game of the series when he took an awkward fall and hit his shoulder against the boards. He is likely to miss the rest of the series.

Updates on injuries … Leo still out with concussion and Brent Johnson is in backing up MAF. Penguins have recalled defenseman Deryk Engelland from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

I am going back to bed long day today. Pens in 5.

LETS GO PENS!!!

We’re On The Mission From God …

Monday, April 19th, 2010

Pens Take Series Lead and Kris Letang’s Tattoo

Monday, April 19th, 2010

You better believe it … Pens game 5 playoff tickets went on sale TODAY! If you can’t afford tickets be sure to stop by Dick’s and grab a free playoff yard sign.

I am desperately trying to get one for Foley’s (Thanks to Lisa R who volunteered to send me one! What a lady!) especially since Pens flag that usually flies above the entrance fell off. Not being superstitious about it or anything but that kind of crap is simply unacceptable especially during playoffs. Tuesday i am bringing my own Pens flag and putting it up above Foley’s if all else fails.

Foley’s was rocking last night. There were about 30 people. Right before the game i got a twit from @ZPAwoman who told me her friend Steve is in town from Pittsburgh and was planning on visiting Foleys. After extensive search for Steve at Foleys which basically consisted of 3 guys yelling out Steve to every male that walked into the bar. Mission was finally accomplished and Steve was found! He had a great time and recommended that his friend Enzo comes to visit on Tuesday night. We will be sure to keep our eyes open for Enzo as well!

Another amazing performance by Pens last night. My beard was itchy as hell which is a great indication that Pens were going to do some magic on ice. Game definitely had that Out For Justice feel. Crosby sucks …

Poni open with a huge goal which took him back all they way to 2004 when he scored his first career NHL playoff goal. He was so stocked to score he couldn’t believe it and it got him going for the rest of the game. He was pretty much everywhere going nuts and believing.

Soon after i saw red fill up Evgeni Malkin’s eyes and my itchy beard was going nuts. I knew he was going to come out swinging hard. With Maxy Talby back on his line they put Sens name to the test and Sens failed. Geno 3rd goal of the playoff of Max with a huge assist to put the puck on Geno’s stick with wide open net.

Favorite part of the game was Billy G on the breakaway. Dad scores! Minutes later … Brooks Orpik was like … hey i want to do that too! Would have been huge but 4-2 is good enough to make Sens get their golf clubs polished.

Anyone else saw two hits on Letang’s unprotected sex hair. Somehow i got the feeling that there were plenty of Pens fans that enjoyed those hits more than Sens fans. Go figure. Anyway about Kris Letang. I know i know just keep breathing.

Recently there surfaced a video of Kris Letang giving interview in French and showing off his new tattoo that he got over the Olympic break. Here it is:

I am no French expert so i asked my friend Vanessa V an awesome French Canadian girl who plays better hockey than you to translate it for me. In the beginning of the interview Kris talks about going back to Montreal to see his family. He also says the team (Penguins) is doing well, that the boys are working hard and that there’s no feel of a Stanley Cup hangover.

Then he goes on to talk and show his tattoo. Check out his new ink pics.

Top portion of the tattoo is dedicated to his grandmother. Kris says that she always has been there for him.

Bottom portion of the tattoo and the guitar part is obviously dedicated to Letang’s best friend and former roommate Luc Bourdon who used to play for Vancouver Canucks and tragically died in a motorcycle accident on May 29, 2008. During the 2008 NHL Draft, the Canucks’ management wore guitar pins to remember Bourdon, because he was an avid guitarist.

Vanessa also adds that Kris has definitely not forgotten where he was from – makes her very proud.

At Unreal.

Mario Lemieux Foundation updated pics for Austin’s Playroom Project. http://www.mariolemieux.org/app/gallery.html Quality!

Almost $28,000 raised in beard-a-thon. Amazing! Donate and sponsor my beard here.

WBS Pens playing tonight game 4 at 7:05pm. They are down 3-0 in the series. Its do or die time for baby pens!

WBS Pens Playoffs Intro

WBS Pens Top Goals 2009-2010 – Part 1

LETS GO PENS!!!

Out For Justice

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

What a night! I am thankful to God for at least 2 things. One, thank God i am still alive. Two, thank God Crosby still sucks. While its difficult to argue Sid’s complete ice domination in second game of the series, MAF was my second star of the game. Sure he let in Regin snap shot just seconds into the game. Sure Sid totally saved Fleury’s butt at one point. However, for the rest of the game MAF shut the door on Sens. While certain fans were hatin’ on Flower every time he left the crease to play the puck i could completely understand him. He wanted to get out there get the taste of rubber, be part of the game, be more active rather than passive goalie. He is a beast man and at the end of the day he got it done and Pens tie the series. Fleury = Solid! People that were at the game and mocked-cheer Flower … go date Ovechkin!

“I didn’t understand it,” defenseman Brooks Orpik said, “after everything he’s done for this organization.” [here]

Thanks @PensU_Nicole for the twitpic

After the game it dwelled on me that all of a sudden “Out For Justice” slogan makes a bit more sense and things just got more personal between Pens and Sens.

Video from TPB

While its hard to deny Sutton’s cheap shot on Leopold and it seems that NHL is not going to do anything about it.

“League looked at the hit and there will be no discipline. No elbow was involved.”

Pens have to take it upon themselves to respond. Overall i hope it just adds to Penguins game to stick up to Sens and eliminate them from the playoffs. Pens are on the mission from God … they are Out For Justice. Hate is underrated!

While Leo is out with a head injury and possible concussion, worry not brothers and sisters for Ben Lovejoy is to the rescue. WBS Pens down 2-0 in the series against Albany River Rats.

KEEP RUPP IN THE LINE UP!

LETS GO PENS!!!

Get Excited

Friday, April 16th, 2010

I think its safe to say everything is falling into the right place for tonight’s game.
here and here

welcome to this black and gold friday

amazing c-blog entry

Take a look at the new Consol Energy Center from the roof of Mellon Arena!

whats on the menu today?

borscht and sens heads

LETS GO PENS!!!

Keep Calm 1-0 Sens

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

No need to panic. Everybody just keep calm.

Is losing to Sens on home ice first game of the playoffs a wake up call?

No!

Its like adding fuel into fire!

No doubt in my mind Pens come back Friday night chopping heads.

This is just the way Pens build up momentum of the series.

You cry, i laugh!

Best part Geno = 2 goal. Mama and Papa Malkin ain’t even here yet!

Keep Calm and O RLY!?

Keep Calm and do the Geno chant. Thanks Nicole T.

Keep Calm and enjoy Craig Adams backhand goal …

Keep calm cuz MAF’s mandatory-playoff-goal-giveaway-while-being-stuck-behind-net is history now.

Besides $15,000+ raised on beard-a-thon towards Mario Lemieux Foundation

should give more than plenty of money aside to pay off all the refs.

Keep calm and drink beer.

No tickets? Keep calm and watch Pens destroy Sens on Friday on Trib Tron.

Keep calm and do the chant.

WBS Pens lost 4-3 to Rats … still …

Keep Calm and Believe!

LETS GO PENS!!!

Penguins 2010 Stanley Cup Prayer

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

The day of reckoning is upon us. The judgement day is at hand. So put down pictures of Lord Stanley from last year and and let us join together in prayer. The following were taken from letsgopens.com forums …

Author: Pens4Life87

Our Owner who’s name is Mario
Stanley cup be thy claim
When the playoffs come
It shall be done
this year as it was done last
Forgive us for losing to the devils
As we forgive Stamkos for tying Crosby
Deliver us from early elimination
and let us hoist the cup again
for ever and ever
AMEN

Author: PensFanInDC

And winners we shall be
Of thee, my Lord Stanley, of thee.
Pucks hath entered forth into MAFs glove hand
Our skates may swiftly carry out HCDB’s command
So Sid shall score a hat trick forth to Thee
And teeming with head wear the ice shall be.
In Nomeni Mario, Et Sidney, Spiritus Evgeni.”

I thoroughly enjoyed those.

Some news before puck drops tonight.

Kunitz is out
for game 1.

Penguins Beard-A-Thon has already raised over $10,000 for the Mario Lemieux Foundation. Amazing amount of support from fans around the globe.

Max Talbot blog … confirms that Marc-Andre Fleury as well as the rest of the team is ready for the playoffs and eager to take on the Sens.

Pens practice twitpic …


Chuck is first fan today at Trib Tron. Might be biggest Pens fan ever or just have no life.

DO IT!!!

LETS GO PENS!!!

5idney Cr0(+1)sby Sucks In Last Game Of The Season

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

Following my return from Pittsburgh was a relatively quiet game on Saturday against the Atlanta Thrashers. 1-0 Pens lost. WBS Pens clinched a playoff spot night before beating Albany River Rats! WBS Pens first playoff game takes place on Wed at 7:00 PM against the River Rats. Interestingly enough at exactly the same time Pittsburgh Penguins will be facing Ottawa Sens. So put down your scissors and your razors and let the playoff games begin!

More about last game of the season which took place in NY against the Islanders. First off let me say that if NY Islanders are missing two Chipotle T-Shirts from giveaway for section 330 or two cups of dots icecream from unattended and unlocked concession stand well then MouthFullOfTang and I have no clue what happened to them.

Judging from all the Penguins jerseys i saw around arena on Sunday this was truly a Penguin Invasion. Pens fans from all over gather to witness Crosby take a poop on Alex Ovechkin and win that Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy.

Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy

Grats Sidney!

What happened to Ovie!? Do you remember not that long ago when he was leading NHL in at least 3 stats? Most Goals, Most Points, Highest + rating? Looking at the stats for the end of the season Ovie is nowhere to be found. Good to see he really stepped up his game.

Anyway, we had to get ready for this memorable moment in Sid’s career and whats better than to create a Sidney Crosby Sucks sign!?

thanks to @mrsletang @kayewtie for the pic above!

When Sid scored his 50th goal we pulled out this bad boy and started chanting Crosby Sucks … Nassau Coliseum was stunned!

As a tradition we bring you the best of  hockey on Long Island in this opening ceremony: Ice Girls and EVGENI MALKIN!!!

Worth mentioning that Eric Tangradi was playing like a beast. Even though he was pointless he played hard and stood out during the game on many occasions. Good job Eric!

Leo with the game winner in OT  continues to be hot hot hot! Lets hope he can bring this momentum over to playoffs.

Eric Godard Is a Fighter and a Lover …

I had front row seats for this game and received warm welcome from the photographers. When their heads or butt cracks were not in the way i was able to snap some quality shots. Enjoy!

JStaal playoff beard check!

Tanger playoff beard check!

BillyG playoff beard check!

Massive Johnson signed contract extension for two more years!

Jay McKee playoff stubble check!

Maxime Talbot playoff beard check!

tecmo from psamp.com cheering his heart out, playoff hair check!

nice stache

See all pictures here.

Special thanks to Kristiana B. (right) who was at the game for donating towards my playoff beard.
You can too here.

Come join NYC Penguins Meetup group at Foleys for the first game of the playoffs tomorrow!

LETS GO PENS!!!


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