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  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,831
    Hope he doesn't get too blasted for it.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • Vitalogensia
    Vitalogensia Posts: 2,204
    I wonder how exciting today will be. Worried the Pens might make some bad moves, but holding hope if they do anything, it'll be worthwhile.
  • badbrains
    badbrains Posts: 10,255
    norm said:

    caught at the border with oxy's, eh?

    Damn, couldn't get a prescription for it and he's a hockey player?
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,315
    $20 bucks says that Richards' first Oxy dealer was the team doctor. Also wondering if they were prescription and he was unaware of not being able to cross borders with it.
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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,315
    I also find it amusing that team doctors will prescribe Oxy (some of most dangerous addictive stuff on earth), but will fine / suspend someone if they smoke weed for chronic pain.

    Today the most powerful female executive at Toyota stepped down because someone mailed her Oxy from America to Japan and customs found it.
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  • Gary Carter
    Gary Carter Posts: 14,077
    Kessel to the Pens, wow the Pens just became a legit threat for the cup
    Ron: I just don't feel like going out tonight
    Sammi: Wanna just break up?

  • Vitalogensia
    Vitalogensia Posts: 2,204
    Still looking for the details on the complete trade, but so far...looks like a fucking hell of a deal for the Pens.
  • badbrains
    badbrains Posts: 10,255
    Pens always pull shit out of their asses. Always find a way to get shit like this. I'm also hearing that they might have to part ways with Malkin. But I've been hearing that for a couple of years now.
  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,856
    Im not so sure thats a great move. Kind of a desperate one to try to strike while Malkin and Crosby hit the back 9.

    Kessel completely quit last year and has shown some character issues. He is paid a ton for a long time. Pittsburgh has a lot of money wrapped up in a few core guys. As we have seen in the NHL, additions of scorers do not simply just add to the sum. Just ask the Rangers of 95-2005. Pittsburgh continues to raid their futures cabinet. Kapanen was possibly their top prospect at forward, and Harrington maybe 2nd best defenseman.

    They had 1 pick (#46) in the 1st 4+ rounds this year in what was supposed to be an outstanding draft.
    Now they dont have a 1st next season. They gained a 2nd here, but lost a 3rd.

    Organizational depth long-term is an issue with the Penguins. Their problems last season appeared a lot deeper than just adding Kessel.

    But I dont know exactly what the answer is. Cant do a full rebuild while you have Crosby and Malkin there... I dont think. If they fall short this season they should really consider a (smart) firesale and load up for those top players.
  • badbrains
    badbrains Posts: 10,255
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,315
    Phil Kessel is a funny looking man

    image

    He looks like a 38 year old long haul trucker instead of a 27 year old star winger.
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  • Vitalogensia
    Vitalogensia Posts: 2,204
    MayDay10 said:

    Im not so sure thats a great move. Kind of a desperate one to try to strike while Malkin and Crosby hit the back 9.

    Kessel completely quit last year and has shown some character issues. He is paid a ton for a long time. Pittsburgh has a lot of money wrapped up in a few core guys. As we have seen in the NHL, additions of scorers do not simply just add to the sum. Just ask the Rangers of 95-2005. Pittsburgh continues to raid their futures cabinet. Kapanen was possibly their top prospect at forward, and Harrington maybe 2nd best defenseman.

    They had 1 pick (#46) in the 1st 4+ rounds this year in what was supposed to be an outstanding draft.
    Now they dont have a 1st next season. They gained a 2nd here, but lost a 3rd.

    Organizational depth long-term is an issue with the Penguins. Their problems last season appeared a lot deeper than just adding Kessel.

    But I dont know exactly what the answer is. Cant do a full rebuild while you have Crosby and Malkin there... I dont think. If they fall short this season they should really consider a (smart) firesale and load up for those top players.

    Agreed about future depth, I really don't like the fact that the Pens have sacrificed that for years. I think they do it because they have a "we must win right now" mentality, and that has not been working for us lately, but at the same time...damn if it isn't exciting! And with their lack of playoff success lately added to the fact that our core is aging (sports-wise), perhaps the Pens really do need to just go all in and blow it up next year if it doesn't work. If Perron can rebound the way Neal did after he first came to the Pens, our young D continues to play well (I can't really complain with what they accomplished last year down the stretch), and Fleury has another stellar year, I believe the Penguins can be dangerous come playoff time. That's assuming injuries don't decimate us, that the continuity of the coaching system proves beneficial, that some random role players play solidly, and that Kessel doesn't bring character issues (I keep hearing reports of Semin coming in too...).

    Either way, today I'm excited.
  • pjsteelerfan
    pjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,905
    edited July 2015
    A big chunk of the Pens problems were created by Shero. They now have a 2nd and 2 3rds next year in the draft. From what I've read about Kessell, he is not comfortable being the face of a franchise, and no longer will be. We'll see what he does with Crosby and/or Malkin. And losing every year has to take a toll.
    ...got a mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul...
  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,856
    Sabres just signed Eichel... and reports say they are on the verge of re-signing Ryan OReilly for 7 years.
  • Vitalogensia
    Vitalogensia Posts: 2,204
    pjsteelerfan said:

    From what I've read about Kessell, he is not comfortable being the face of a franchise, and no longer will be. We'll see what he does with Crosby and/or Malkin. And losing every year has to take a toll.

    I'm almost positive Malkin is the same, which is why I laugh whenever I hear trade rumors about him. And these guys want to win, I'm sure of that. Could be a fun year.
  • badbrains
    badbrains Posts: 10,255
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,704
    edited July 2015
    After some big (to locals) trades, the Vancouver Canucks have also fired vice president and assistant general manager Laurence Gilman, assistant GM Lorne Henning, and director of player personnel Eric Crawford.

    Holy fucking house cleaning. I hope it works. I have some amount of faith in Trevor Linden's brain left, so am cautiously optimistic.... kinda. :worried:

    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • Ryan
    Ryan Posts: 1,223
    The Pens aren't a Cup threat. They have absolutely no depth.
    2003 - June 15 Fargo
    2005 - Sept 1 George, Sept 8 Winnipeg
    2006 - May 9/10 Toronto, June 26/27 St. Paul, July 22/23 George, Oct 21/22 Mountain View
    2007 - Aug 2/5 Chicago
    2008 - June 22 Washington, June 24/25 New York
    2009 - Aug 21 Toronto, Aug 23/24 Chicago, Sept 21/22 Seattle, Oct 27/28/30/31 Philadelphia
    2010 - May 15 Hartford, May 17 Boston, Oct 23/24 Mountain View
    2011 - Sept 3/4 Alpine Valley, Sept 11/12 Toronto, Sept 17 Winnipeg, Sept 19 Saskatoon
    2012 - Sept 30 Missoula
    2013 - July 16 London, July 19 Chicago, Oct 12 Buffalo, Dec 2 Calgary, Dec 4 Vancouver, Dec 6 Seattle
    2014 - Oct 16 Detroit, Oct 19 St. Paul, Oct 20 Milwaukee
    2015 - Sept 23 (Colbert)/Sept 26, New York
    2016 - Apr 28/29 Philadelphia, May 10/12 Toronto, Aug 20/22 Chicago
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,315
    Only 2 cities ended up bidding on the relocation of the Coyotes ... Vegas and Quebec.

    Would Vegas be the worst place to own a team of 20 year old dudes with millions of dollars in their pockets? You would be lucky to get through a season without a third of the team being arrested.
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  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,856
    edited July 2015
    It is for expansion, not relocation.


    Vegas will be an interesting petri dish. Hockey players (typically) aren't as prone to getting into as much trouble... However, the sport has been plagued with various gambling issues in recent years.
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