The Hockey talk Thread Part Deux, 2010/11 edition!!

[pghbuccos]

Matt Cooke had a lengthy talk with Penguins owner Mario Lemieux after the game on Sunday and you can tell Mario got his point across to Cooke by reading the statement he made last night...

"In the past, I've been very defensive and have argued my point," he said. "The (Players Association) talks, they argue their point; and your agent gets on and defends you a lot. … I realize and understand more so now than ever that I need to change. That was what I wanted my message to be."

"I'm not going to get into describing the play; but in efforts to improve the game and to have respect for my teammates, my management, my ownership... I'm fortunate that Ryan McDonagh wasn't hurt. I don't want to hurt anybody. That's not my intention. I know that I can be better."

we will see if Cooke lives up to these words.

 

[tradincards]

Shero and Bylma's frank talk about Cooke and his situation is a refreshing. but did they really have any choice, with the rhetoric coming from Mario, they had to get behind throwing the book at Cooke.

Glad the Kings finally won a game, this was their 3rd OT/SO game in a row. They really need to score more and stop giving away those free points in the west, they aren't making their job any easier. Stoll keeps on impressing me. I love this guy.

 

[KC37]

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“The suspension is warranted because that’s exactly the kind of hit we’re trying to get out of the game. Head shots have no place in hockey. We’ve told Matt in no uncertain terms that this kind of action on the ice is unacceptable and cannot happen. Head shots must be dealt with severely, and the Pittsburgh Penguins support the NHL in sending this very strong message.”

It's nice that Shero specified that it's only unacceptable ON the ice.

In all seriousness, I'm shocked (and pleased) that Shero publicly backed the NHL on this. Let's see if we get a similar statement from Mario after he ran his mouth last month about the violence in hockey, while he's signing Cooke's paychecks...

 

[pghbuccos]

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“The suspension is warranted because that’s exactly the kind of hit we’re trying to get out of the game. Head shots have no place in hockey. We’ve told Matt in no uncertain terms that this kind of action on the ice is unacceptable and cannot happen. Head shots must be dealt with severely, and the Pittsburgh Penguins support the NHL in sending this very strong message.”

It's nice that Shero specified that it's only unacceptable ON the ice.

In all seriousness, I'm shocked (and pleased) that Shero publicly backed the NHL on this. Let's see if we get a similar statement from Mario after he ran his mouth last month about the violence in hockey, while he's signing Cooke's paychecks...

I don't think Mario will make a statement. Shero was speaking for the Penguins organization.

 

[lumm0x]

Battle for best in the East going on tonight :ugeek:

 

[pghbuccos]

Battle for best in the East going on tonight :ugeek:

I hope they both lose :twisted:

 

[lumm0x]

Battle for best in the East going on tonight :ugeek:

I hope they both lose :twisted:

Impossible. Much like Pittsburgh having any hope this year :shock:

 

[pghbuccos]

Battle for best in the East going on tonight :ugeek:

I hope they both lose :twisted:

Impossible. Much like Pittsburgh having any hope this year :shock:

:lol: :twisted: :lol: :twisted: :lol: :twisted:

 

[lumm0x]

Teach me to trash talk. Capitals killing us so far

 

[pghbuccos]

Teach me to trash talk. Capitals killing us so far

that was one hell of a game.

 

[pghbuccos]

the Upper Deck Blog wrote a story about Bilko's LCS in Calgary. I always enjoy looking at the pics on the Maple Leaf Sports website. I would really love to go there one day.

http://upperdeckblog.com/2011/03/featured-retailers-maple-leaf-sports/

 

[stu]

Stars/Ducks tied after two. This is a monster game. Both are tied in 9th in the playoffs.

 

[stu]

Friggin Selanne ties it up with 5 seconds left. Another 3 point game coming. Winner will be in 8th position.

 

[stu]

That didn't take long. Terrible collapse by the Stars. Brad Richards with a terrible turnover leading to a 2 on 1 in ot. If they miss the playoffs, this one will sit with them a long time.

 

[weavermania]

Another late victory for the ducks!

 

[G $MONEY$]

the Upper Deck Blog wrote a story about Bilko's LCS in Calgary. I always enjoy looking at the pics on the Maple Leaf Sports website. I would really love to go there one day.

http://upperdeckblog.com/2011/03/featured-retailers-maple-leaf-sports/

Thanks for posting that Dave, i might not have ever seen that!! The shop owner Darren is a pretty good friend of mine.


If you ever made it out here one day, i would definitely take you to the shop and you would have a place to stay here as well if needed

 

[pghbuccos]

tonight's game of the night on the NHL Network (US) 7 pm eastern

 

[matchpenalty]

Can't wait for Bruins-Habs tonight. Lots of smack talk going down. Will Habs have anyone step up and fight Big Z. I hope so. Big Z needs to go with someone. Will Hal Girl show up tonight.

 

[pghbuccos]

sadly I don't think the Habs have anyone who can do anything to Chara. Gill is not the player he used to be.

 

[thefatguy]

PK will....if anyone can it's PK

LONG LIVE PK!




*my new favorite non-Flames player