Posts Tagged ‘Bill Guerin’

Sidney Crosby Factor

Friday, April 30th, 2010
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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!

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Pens Win Using Sens Home Ice Disadvantage

Sunday, April 25th, 2010
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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!!!

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Pens Take Series Lead and Kris Letang’s Tattoo

Monday, April 19th, 2010
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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!!!

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

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
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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.

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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Malkin And Gonch = Starsky And Hutch

Saturday, April 3rd, 2010
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NHL playoffs are coming up to the arenas and TV screens near you! Welcome back boys!

THEY ARE THE MAN!!!

Jordan Leopold welcome to the 1337 club! First goal in Pens jersey! Just when you were talking about stepping up your game you go and do something like this … AND TOTALLY REDEEM YOURSELF!

Be sure to tune in for the next episode when Bill Guerin murders Jim Slater. Summer time and the living is easy!

LETS GO PENS!!!

Edit: The Next Episode …

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