Penguins get Crosby

U2Fan101 · 07-22-2005, 01:43 PM

Penguins won the 1st pick in the NHL lottery. So they'll take Crosby.

Who would have thunk one of the bankrupt teams would have gotten Crosby, and now with him and Fleury in the net, they'll have one heck of a team.

DaveC · 07-22-2005, 01:58 PM

Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby on the ice together...

cujo · 07-22-2005, 02:39 PM

Sucks to be GM of the Panthers right about now.

Then again, when does it not?

With the potential drafting of Crosby, the prospect of Recchi returning, and another installment of the Lemieux farewell tour, it looks like the glory years of the Pens may be relived this year. Without the Jagr mullet though, much to the disappointment of puckbunnies across the globe.

u2popmofo · 07-22-2005, 02:52 PM

I hope Detroit gets Stills and Nash.

No one wants Young.

LarryMullen's POPAngel · 07-22-2005, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cujo
Without the Jagr mullet though, much to the disappointment of puckbunnies across the globe.

Hey, the only mullet you'll ever see this puckbunny get excited over is Larry's.

zoney! · 07-22-2005, 05:43 PM

I am pretty excited for the Pens.

LoserAlert:

I had the list of the final teams all down on a piece of paper as TSN announced the order....I thought "Ooo..Montreal" - then they got called. After the Wild were called, I got REALLY nervous, knowing two sucky markets were left, and Pittsburgh.

Cheers for Pittsburgh...looking forward to making the 3 hour drive to see a game this winter.

randhail · 07-22-2005, 07:17 PM

Conspiracy theory...just like the 85 NBA draft was rigged for the Knicks and Ewing, this was rigged for the Penguins to get Crosby and save the franchise.

cujo · 07-23-2005, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by zoney!
LoserAlert:

I had the list of the final teams all down on a piece of paper as TSN announced the order...

Nice.

I guess I qualify for loserdom as well then. My fellow co-workers and I watched the live stream webcast of the lottery while conducting an office pool for who would grab the first overall pick.

Yes, I lost. Damned Columbus can't even win at being a loser.

DaveC · 07-23-2005, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by u2popmofo
I hope Detroit gets Stills and Nash.

No one wants Young.

trevster2k · 07-23-2005, 01:53 PM

According to the new scheduling system, cities in the Western Conference will only see Crosby once every 3 years. The new schedule encourages divisional rivalries with 8 games between divisional teams, 6 between the other teams in the conference and a 5 game road trip to the other conference with a 5 game home stand against teams from the other conference. So if he is the second coming of Gretzky which I doubt, many fans won't see him live and in person.

Achtung Joshua! · 07-23-2005, 05:37 PM

Being a PENS fans since 87 (eventhough I live near Toronto) I couldn't be happier. With Lemieux practically done, Jagr gone and a host of other talented Pens that have left the new crop of young players look great. And with Fleury in net and now Crosby (the next Lemieux) we finally should get back on winning ways (eventhough it'll still take a couple of years). GO PENS GO!!!

pax · 07-23-2005, 08:38 PM

Maybe this year will be the first year the Pens don't totally suck since 2001!

RavenBlue · 07-25-2005, 09:27 AM

I would've liked to see Crosby go to a Canadian team, but oh well. It'll be interesting to see how he does in the big league as he was absolutely incredible in the QMJHL.

I saw a magazine at the shop the other night and it said something like "Can Sidney Crosby Save the NHL" . Geez.. no pressure on the kid or anything!

ladywithspinninghead · 07-25-2005, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DaveC
Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby on the ice together...

I second that - I absolute love Pittsburgh (my fave, along with the Habs) solely because of Mario and am terribly excited to see them play together.

Let`s hope Crosby doesn`t turn out to be as "great" as Eric Lindros after all the hype dies down...

kobayashi · 07-25-2005, 10:28 AM

lets not anoint fleury as golden just yet. he has been a little shaky so far. this should be his 'coming out' year but only time will tell.
the pens may enjoy 5-7 years of success before their entire team hits free agency at the same time.

DaveC · 07-25-2005, 12:32 PM

OFF-TOPIC: Kobayashi, is your sig a Tragically Hip reference?

pax · 07-25-2005, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kobayashi
lets not anoint fleury as golden just yet. he has been a little shaky so far.

Aye, he has...showing flashes of brilliance but wildly unpredictable. Still, I'm excited to see what happens with him in the next few years.

Why do people put so much pressure on these very young goalies? They come with unreasonably high expectations, when I suspect many hockey fans would agree that goalies tend to peak later than skaters. How on Earth can we expect Fleury, or any goalie that young regardless of how talented, to carry a team just as young and green as he himself is?

That said, I do think it'll be a good year to be a Pens fan.

cujo · 07-25-2005, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pax
Why do people put so much pressure on these very young goalies?

I think that expectation dates back to the days of Ken Dryden, when he was forced into the job of number one for the Canadiens during the playoffs. Dryden ended up winning the Conn Smythe (Playoff MVP, for those less familiar) trophy before he qualified as a rookie in the NHL. Patrick Roy experienced similar success at the beginning of his career, and Ed Belfour and a few subsequent 'tenders have captured the Calder trophy for their standout rookie seasons. Since then, young goalies have been held to high standards (especially French Canadian netminders), and with the high media exposure that coincides with the World Junior Championships... prospects are scrutinized on a national level at a very early age.

Developmentally (in my opinion), it seems that the position of defense takes the longest to acquire consistency, and often folks allow maturity to happen with these players. Expectation becomes more of a long-term statistic, and immediate results are emphasized less. The same attitude should be adopted for all players... but the strive for perfection is an internal pressure as well. For some it works, while others fade in the afterglow of success (Giguere).

Fleury will probably take another few years to find his consistency, but in the mean time he will be fun to watch.

pax · 07-25-2005, 01:31 PM

U2Fan101 · 07-26-2005, 06:52 AM

Fleury will never be a Brodeur

Marty is on pace to break the shutout record.

Marty....Devils...whee!

07-22-2005, 01:43 PM	#1
U2Fan101 Refugee Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 1,196 Local Time: 07:55 PM	Penguins get Crosby Penguins won the 1st pick in the NHL lottery. So they'll take Crosby. Who would have thunk one of the bankrupt teams would have gotten Crosby, and now with him and Fleury in the net, they'll have one heck of a team. __________________

07-22-2005, 01:58 PM	#2
DaveC Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mar-a-lago delenda est Posts: 21,511 Local Time: 08:55 PM	Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby on the ice together... __________________

07-23-2005, 08:38 PM	#12
pax ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ewen's new American home Posts: 11,412 Local Time: 09:55 PM	Maybe this year will be the first year the Pens don't totally suck since 2001! __________________ and you hunger for the time time to heal, desire, time Join Amnesty.

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kobayashi Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: the ether Posts: 5,142 Local Time: 09:55 PM	lets not anoint fleury as golden just yet. he has been a little shaky so far. this should be his 'coming out' year but only time will tell. the pens may enjoy 5-7 years of success before their entire team hits free agency at the same time. __________________ im the candyman. and the candyman is back.

07-25-2005, 01:31 PM	#19
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07-22-2005, 02:39 PM	#3
cujo Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Province Posts: 5,820 Local Time: 07:55 PM	Sucks to be GM of the Panthers right about now. Then again, when does it not? With the potential drafting of Crosby, the prospect of Recchi returning, and another installment of the Lemieux farewell tour, it looks like the glory years of the Pens may be relived this year. Without the Jagr mullet though, much to the disappointment of puckbunnies across the globe.

07-22-2005, 02:52 PM	#4
u2popmofo Blue Meth Addict Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utah Posts: 37,187 Local Time: 08:55 PM	I hope Detroit gets Stills and Nash. No one wants Young.

07-22-2005, 05:43 PM	#6
zoney! ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: six metro locations Posts: 11,369 Local Time: 07:55 PM	I am pretty excited for the Pens. LoserAlert: I had the list of the final teams all down on a piece of paper as TSN announced the order....I thought "Ooo..Montreal" - then they got called. After the Wild were called, I got REALLY nervous, knowing two sucky markets were left, and Pittsburgh. Cheers for Pittsburgh...looking forward to making the 3 hour drive to see a game this winter.

07-22-2005, 07:17 PM	#7
randhail Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Outside Providence Posts: 3,560 Local Time: 09:55 PM	Conspiracy theory...just like the 85 NBA draft was rigged for the Knicks and Ewing, this was rigged for the Penguins to get Crosby and save the franchise.

07-23-2005, 01:53 PM	#10
trevster2k Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,330 Local Time: 10:25 PM	According to the new scheduling system, cities in the Western Conference will only see Crosby once every 3 years. The new schedule encourages divisional rivalries with 8 games between divisional teams, 6 between the other teams in the conference and a 5 game road trip to the other conference with a 5 game home stand against teams from the other conference. So if he is the second coming of Gretzky which I doubt, many fans won't see him live and in person.

07-23-2005, 05:37 PM	#11
Achtung Joshua! Acrobat Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Red Hill Mining Town Posts: 357 Local Time: 09:55 PM	Being a PENS fans since 87 (eventhough I live near Toronto) I couldn't be happier. With Lemieux practically done, Jagr gone and a host of other talented Pens that have left the new crop of young players look great. And with Fleury in net and now Crosby (the next Lemieux) we finally should get back on winning ways (eventhough it'll still take a couple of years). GO PENS GO!!!

07-25-2005, 09:27 AM	#13
RavenBlue Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The majestic Canuckian wilderness Posts: 17,103 Local Time: 10:55 PM	I would've liked to see Crosby go to a Canadian team, but oh well. It'll be interesting to see how he does in the big league as he was absolutely incredible in the QMJHL. I saw a magazine at the shop the other night and it said something like "Can Sidney Crosby Save the NHL" . Geez.. no pressure on the kid or anything!

07-25-2005, 12:32 PM	#16
DaveC Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mar-a-lago delenda est Posts: 21,511 Local Time: 08:55 PM	OFF-TOPIC: Kobayashi, is your sig a Tragically Hip reference?

07-26-2005, 06:52 AM	#20
U2Fan101 Refugee Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 1,196 Local Time: 07:55 PM	Fleury will never be a Brodeur Marty is on pace to break the shutout record. Marty....Devils...whee! __________________

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