Troy McClure 347 Report post Posted December 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Axl Foley said: You're disgusting. yeah yeah u big mad bc i keep calling you out on ur fake rumors. Move along. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,819 Report post Posted December 3, 2023 1 The 91 of Ryans reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,610 Report post Posted December 5, 2023 (edited) I swear the level of dingbattery amongst hockey pundits and fans is absolutely epic. Over at The Athletic there's an article disparaging Mike Sullivan for the mess the Penguins are in. At no point in an article (that both praises Dubas' acquisition of Erik Karlsson and laments their lack of depth) does the writer take one second to point out that Pittsburgh is paying Karlsson 11.5 million dollars (against the cap) to be a defenseman and powerplay specialist...neither of which he's doing well. To put this into perspective, that's how much we're paying JT Compher, Shayne Gostisbehere, and Daniel Sprong combined. And all it cost them was a first round pick and at least two players they could currently use more than Karlsson. It's the dumbest trade in recent memory. What did that trade actually accomplish? Well, it definitely made Kyle Dubas look like a big shot. So good for him. Edited December 5, 2023 by kipwinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy McClure 347 Report post Posted December 5, 2023 5 minutes ago, kipwinger said: I swear the level of dingbattery amongst hockey pundits and fans is absolutely epic. Over at The Athletic there's an article disparaging Mike Sullivan for the mess the Penguins are in. At no point in an article (that both praises Dubas' acquisition of Erik Karlsson and laments their lack of depth) does the writer take one second to point out that Pittsburgh is paying Karlsson 11.5 million dollars (against the cap) to be a defenseman and powerplay specialist...neither of which he's doing well. To put this into perspective, that's how much we're paying JT Compher, Shayne Gostisbehere, and Daniel Sprong combined. And all it cost them was a first round pick and at least two players they could currently use more than Karlsson. It's the dumbest trade in recent memory. What did that trade actually accomplish? Well, it definitely made Kyle Dubas look like a big shot. So good for him. Trading for Karlsson is a cursed decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,610 Report post Posted December 5, 2023 2 minutes ago, Troy McClure said: Trading for Karlsson is a cursed decision. I've said it before and I'll say it again, he's not good. He scored 100 points last year and was MINUS 26!!! They're paying full price (11.5 million) for a guy who is 33 years old, scores all the time, and somehow manages to get scored on even more than that. Pittsburgh fans should tie Kyle Dubas to a lamp post and tar and feather him. Instead they blame Sullivan because they're all just as dumb, and impressed by flashy players, as Dubas is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy McClure 347 Report post Posted December 5, 2023 40 minutes ago, kipwinger said: I've said it before and I'll say it again, he's not good. He scored 100 points last year and was MINUS 26!!! They're paying full price (11.5 million) for a guy who is 33 years old, scores all the time, and somehow manages to get scored on even more than that. Pittsburgh fans should tie Kyle Dubas to a lamp post and tar and feather him. Instead they blame Sullivan because they're all just as dumb, and impressed by flashy players, as Dubas is. Who he paired with? He was great with Methot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,610 Report post Posted December 5, 2023 1 minute ago, Troy McClure said: Who he paired with? He was great with Methot. How was he great? Lemme guess, he scored a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted December 6, 2023 13 hours ago, kipwinger said: How was he great? Lemme guess, he scored a lot. Methot was a great partner for him because he covered for his lack of defense. Methot allowed Karlsson to fully utilize what he is good at. Offense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,610 Report post Posted December 6, 2023 39 minutes ago, marcaractac said: Methot was a great partner for him because he covered for his lack of defense. Methot allowed Karlsson to fully utilize what he is good at. Offense. I know. My point is that we've seen/heard this all before. Karlsson can't play defense, doesn't even really bother trying, scores a bunch but gets scored on even more, and they lose. It's a tail as old as time. I'm not sure why Pittsburgh thought it would be different now. Oh wait, yeah I do. Kyle "Why Bother With Defense" Dubas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy McClure 347 Report post Posted December 6, 2023 3 hours ago, kipwinger said: I know. My point is that we've seen/heard this all before. Karlsson can't play defense, doesn't even really bother trying, scores a bunch but gets scored on even more, and they lose. It's a tail as old as time. I'm not sure why Pittsburgh thought it would be different now. Oh wait, yeah I do. Kyle "Why Bother With Defense" Dubas. They need a defensfive beast like chia to pair him with Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,610 Report post Posted December 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, Troy McClure said: They need a defensfive beast like chia to pair him with I like Chiarot and I'm glad he's on our team. I just don't want him anywhere near our top four. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,025 Report post Posted December 13, 2023 After the big deal that was made when s***sburgh acquired Karlsson, it's so refreshing to see them struggling and out of the playoff picture right now. That being said, I don't want them anywhere near drafting Celebrini or Eiserman! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,610 Report post Posted December 13, 2023 I've stated elsewhere, Karlsson is trash and the trade being a "big deal" was the entire point. Kyle Dubas LOVES to be the center of attention. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,610 Report post Posted December 14, 2023 (edited) Well this is extremely promising. Edited December 14, 2023 by kipwinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy McClure 347 Report post Posted December 15, 2023 6 hours ago, kipwinger said: Well this is extremely promising. Only democrats and females wear non-contact jerseys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,610 Report post Posted December 16, 2023 Brad Marchand is an absolute disgrace. He's the funniest guy in the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy McClure 347 Report post Posted December 20, 2023 Larkin calls out Parros on being a total regard at his job Sens coach DJ Smith canned Nolan Patrick retires after 4 seasons Fanatics is also regarded: Jordan Kyrou is getting booed by his own fans everytime he touches the puck (available?) Tatar traded from Avs to Kraken Raanta waived, Dell on PTO in Carolina Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motor City Mullets 267 Report post Posted December 20, 2023 3 hours ago, Troy McClure said: Larkin calls out Parros on being a total regard at his job Sens coach DJ Smith canned Nolan Patrick retires after 4 seasons Fanatics is also regarded: Jordan Kyrou is getting booed by his own fans everytime he touches the puck (available?) Tatar traded from Avs to Kraken Raanta waived, Dell on PTO in Carolina Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Axl Foley 311 Report post Posted December 21, 2023 On 12/14/2023 at 10:28 PM, Troy McClure said: Only democrats and females wear non-contact jerseys redundant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick D 353 Report post Posted December 21, 2023 On 12/5/2023 at 4:42 PM, kipwinger said: scores all the time, and somehow manages to get scored on even more than that. This made me LOL for real =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,610 Report post Posted December 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, Rick D said: This made me LOL for real =) It's true though. It's like everyone in the NHL sphere is mesmerized by guys that are flashy. They can be absolutely terrible, but if they can stickhandle then everyone thinks they're good. It drives me absolutely crazy. 1 Scott R Lucidi reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,610 Report post Posted December 22, 2023 Buffalo and Toronto are scoring like crazy on each other tonight. Apparently nobody in the Atlantic Division plays defense very well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,610 Report post Posted December 31, 2023 In addition to his many other accolades, shout out to Marc Andre Fleury for always having the nicest looking goalie kit in the league. If you're a young goalie and you don't bite his style (the way forwards did with Ovechkin's visor and laces) then you're a goddamn fool. Fleury stays looking sharp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,610 Report post Posted December 31, 2023 Another observation from the Jets v. Wild game I'm currently watching: Nino Niederreiter is a badass and he plays hard as hell. Any team (Hurricanes) that would rather have wimps like Teuvo Teravainen on the wing than him deserve to lose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
88Kaner 33 Report post Posted January 2 Ohhh canada you shxt world juniors awaaaay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
