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May 2, 2017 06:45
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I just wish they'd call penalties in the playoffs the same as they do in the regular season. I mean, ideally it wouldn't be that lovely either, but at least it would be consistent. Cullen getting hooked, Malkin's crackback block, whatever they called in overtime...
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May 2, 2017 07:08
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Speaking of Rob Rossi, get your ballots in for the Golden Shoe Awards. Especially the Steve Simmons.
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May 2, 2017 08:20
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It too late to have a meltdown as a capitals fan?
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May 2, 2017 08:56
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Despera posted:It too late to have a meltdown as a capitals fan? Caps fans have transcended the need for meltdowns. They just skip straight to depression on the stages of grief.
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May 2, 2017 12:23
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corn on the cop posted:Caps fans have transcended the need for meltdowns. They just skip straight to depression on the stages of grief. Kawalimus is constantly melting down, which takes the heat off the rest of us. Also, Niskanen did nothing wrong.
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May 2, 2017 12:39
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Captain Internet posted:Niskanin was gonna cross check Crosby, but lets call a fuckin spade, a spade. He was gonna hit him with one of those ones in the upper or small of the back that dudes get cause they're close to the crease. That happens all night long. Don't be disingenuous and suggest that he was anticipating Crosby to fall after being tripped and catch him at that precise moment. Pretend I posted this because this is a good post with good opinions. Also OT games need to stop or I need to stop scheduling early morning meetings. Either one is fine but I'd rather not have to rearrange my calendar.
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May 2, 2017 12:52
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It was nice to see the Caps win that one. They've looked great at 5 on 5 but their special teams and goaltending haven't been very good so far. Good game overall. I don't think Niskanen injuring Crosby was intentional either. It seems pretty obvious that, like the other poster said, it was a routine "shove the guy in front of the crease" move that happens approximately 10,000 times a game. Just unfortunate timing with Crosby falling down.
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May 2, 2017 13:14
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"It's okay that my player did X because their player did Y!" Sick logic, Barry.
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May 2, 2017 13:28
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Well he can't come right out and say "The refs weren't calling anything so we had to take matters into our own hands" cause that's even stupider
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May 2, 2017 13:37
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Abner Assington posted:"It's okay that my player did X because their player did Y!" this was in response to ovi slashing crosby, not the niskanen hit e: what i mean is that in the context of that question it was actually a good response because it was rob rossi being a dummy romanowski fucked around with this message at 13:55 on May 2, 2017 |
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May 2, 2017 13:37
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Abner Assington posted:"It's okay that my player did X because their player did Y!" The reporter was continually asking Trotz if Ovechkins slash was a hockey play. Trotz was clearly sick of the reporter and trying to get him to shut up and move on. The reporter's angle was that the slash wasn't a hockey play and therefore the Capitals conspired to injure Crosby. Trotz was pointing out that non-hockey plays happen several times a game from both teams, so if you want to argue that the Caps were trying to injure Crosby you have to also be open to the idea that the Pens were trying to injure Oshie etc.
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May 2, 2017 14:07
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Trotz should just start trolling by repurposing Sullivan quotes about Crosby slashing people.
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May 2, 2017 14:10
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it sucks someone had to get hurt but this is the kind of venom I like to see from playoff hockey (ps lol at that hit meriting a suspension)
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May 2, 2017 14:21
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Crosby's slash on Methot wasn't a "hockey play" it was a "thing that happens a hundred times a night to no effect basically all the time" and there was no conspiracy then either, people just get crusty when those same lovely things happen to players they like or employ
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flakeloaf posted:Crosby's slash on Methot wasn't a "hockey play" it was a "thing that happens a hundred times a night to no effect basically all the time" and there was no conspiracy then either, people just get crusty when those same lovely things happen to players they like or employ Yeah that slash just had unfortunate consequences. Now the spearing of the nuts on the other hand... Also, I am fueled by Yinzer media tears, so the last 12 hours have been delicious. And still will be if we lose in 5.
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May 2, 2017 14:39
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I'm honestly surprised it took this long to have a hockey play knock Crosby out. Dude has been on borrowed time career wise I feel like. It reminds me of watching Lindros or Lafontaine, waiting for that odd hit that knocks em out for extended time.
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p. nice Wolf Parade ref posted:I'm honestly surprised it took this long to have a hockey play knock Crosby out. Dude has been on borrowed time career wise I feel like. It reminds me of watching Lindros or Lafontaine, waiting for that odd hit that knocks em out for extended time. Speaking of which, Clarke McArthur says he's back for game 3 
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May 2, 2017 14:49
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Mind_Taker posted:loving lmao Rob Rossi claiming that the Capitals' players only meeting was about injuring Crosby: Have we covered the assertion that Ovie deliberately shot the puck at Hainsey's head and meant to injure him in Game 2? http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/sean-gentille/2017/05/01/alex-ovechkin-ron-hainsey-shot-penguins-capitals-game-3/stories/201705010158 The complex is real.
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May 2, 2017 15:03
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May 2, 2017 15:21
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May 2, 2017 15:20
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Hot take: I don't think Niskanen meant to injure Crosby but you do have to be in control of your stick and he did cross check him in the head even if accidentally soo 5 + game was justified. I don't see any reason for additional discipline. Crosby being potentially concussed sucks. That's my story.
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May 2, 2017 15:23
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There will be no further action taken on Niskanen, he plays Wednesday.
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May 2, 2017 15:39
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Revol posted:There will be no further action taken on Niskanen, he plays Wednesday. No league action. He's still being forced to spend 2 more days in Pittsburgh.
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Ginette Reno posted:Hot take: I don't think Niskanen meant to injure Crosby but you do have to be in control of your stick and he did cross check him in the head even if accidentally soo 5 + game was justified. I don't see any reason for additional discipline. Crosby being potentially concussed sucks. That's my story. I was driving during the first period last night and didn't see the hit until today but, yeah, this is how I see it. Just a bad deal.
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May 2, 2017 15:49
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Not a single one of these Pens meltdown posters actually believe their team is going to do anything other than win the next two games. Look, the Caps always get one or two token wins before getting bounced in round two, nothing new here.
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Hot take: Crosby never would have gotten hit by Niskanen (at least in the head) if he wasn't trying to sell the Ovi slash.Sharks Eat Bear posted:Can we change thread title to penguins meltdowns It doesn't have the same symmetry. And Pens meltdowns aren't really a thing.
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I think Crosby was trying to headbutt Niskanen's fingers. He's a bloodthirsty savage only out to injure, and just came out on the wrong end of it on that play.
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Powershift posted:I think Crosby was trying to headbutt Niskanen's fingers. He's a bloodthirsty savage only out to injure, and just came out on the wrong end of it on that play. You have to be in control of your head.
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Chad Sexington posted:And Pens meltdowns aren't really a thing. I don't remember how I posted in 2012 but I'm certain I was melting down back then. I do remember getting so drunk after a game I woke up on my bathroom floor. You won't see any meltdowns this year though. Even if poo poo goes south I don't much care since we just won last year. This poo poo is all gravy for me.
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May 2, 2017 15:55
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I would recommend eating less gravy.
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May 2, 2017 15:55
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But you need the gravy to melt the cheese?
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Pittsburgh media is doubling-down on their hot takes: http://triblive.com/sports/penguins/12252418-74/gorman-crosby-hit-a-low-blow-by-caps quote:Was it premeditated? Bringing up the Steckel hit in the year 2017 lmao. Who the gently caress still thinks Steckel's hit was intentional? Pittsburgh sports media is the worst.
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CBJSprague24 posted:Have we covered the assertion that Ovie deliberately shot the puck at Hainsey's head and meant to injure him in Game 2? This one is even worse because if Ovi was that accurate he wouldn't bother with ears he would score a million goals. Everyone's opinions here have been good and level headed and i am grateful to have the privilege to spend $10 and post with all of you.
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Mind_Taker posted:Pittsburgh sports media is the worst. I pay for the Dejan Kovacevic site too because they occasionally get good inside info and yeah they have the hottest takes there too assuming Niskanen did it on purpose. I'm sure at least part of that is catering to their audience though because that's what every Yinzer wants to hear. It's like writing for the WWE. This series could use some good ole fashioned hate though. These playoffs haven't had enough of that yet.
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Mind_Taker posted:sports media is the worst. Fixed.
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May 2, 2017 16:08
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Chad Sexington posted:It doesn't have the same symmetry. And Pens meltdowns aren't really a thing. Pens meltdowns are being up 2-0 or 3-0 in a series and going "WE'RE GONNA FUCKIN' LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSE" in spite of still having a ridiculously talented team despite missing Murray, Letang, and 2/3rds of a game (to this point) of Crosby. I mean, admittedly, it was justified for 59 minutes last night (and still kinda will be with no Sid if that happens), but then they almost pulled a win out of the depths of their asses somehow and that, plus ^that^ roster, is luxury and good fortune 29 other fanbases wish they had. e- I guess it's 30 fanbases, but Vegas doesn't have a roster yet.
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Obviously it wasn't SAS but that family that had a sign at game 5 of the finals saying how they've been waiting 8 years for this moment are the poster children for why you should hate Pens fans.
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Schremp Howard posted:Obviously it wasn't SAS but that family that had a sign at game 5 of the finals saying how they've been waiting 8 years for this moment are the poster children for why you should hate Pens fans. That plus the "well I lived through the dark days" comments when those dark days consisted of four seasons out of the playoffs between two stretches of 10+ consecutive years in the playoffs and multiple cups on a team led by a generational superstar.
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