pretty funny at the draft when the Pitts crowd all booed Homer, I wonder what the flyer fans will do when Shero comes up, politely clap?

Giroux missed 30 games last season due to multiple concussions? I must have missed that.

Neal's only concussion issues are suspensions from when he tries to cause them with dirty hits.
- Feanor

And to consider Neal a dirty player because he had a couple dirty hits in a heated series is ridiculous. If thats the case, then Giroux is a dirty player, for his antics in Game 4 of the Devils series last year.

One funny story I have on this is my other friend who loathes everything Pittsburgh (can't stand it) including their fans. He's always saying how much he hates Pens' fans and our mutual friend is the Pens' fan I mentioned earlier. So everytime he starts ranting and raving about how much he hates their fans I say, "Well what about Dave?"and he comes back with "that's different" and then I have to explain to him that it's not.
- NickTheKid87

hippy

The point is, there are other moving parts in every trade. It's not as simple as "this seems fair, let's do it". Young, high potential defenseman are extremely coveted right now and the market dictates that you'll have to over pay for one. Supply and demand. Simple.
- NickTheKid87

So it's ok to overpay for bryz and pronger but not a young dman ?

I do it because we're allowed to but not allowed to use Internet at work while not on lunch except for work purposes. They watch over us too. However, I know how to use punctuation, spelling, & capitalization properly.

But hey, as long as the owners' old dog can crap and pee on the rug all winter and get free kennel services from people paid to do office work, I guess I can't complain.
- Flyskippy

And to consider Neal a dirty player because he had a couple dirty hits in a heated series is ridiculous. If thats the case, then Giroux is a dirty player, for his antics in Game 4 of the Devils series last year.
- cap1681

Giroux is actually slightly dirty. in the 2011 playoffs he took a chop at a Bruins' ankle while he was skating to the bench.

And to consider Neal a dirty player because he had a couple dirty hits in a heated series is ridiculous. If thats the case, then Giroux is a dirty player, for his antics in Game 4 of the Devils series last year.
- cap1681

Exactly. It just adds a bit of anger to the rivalry. If it had been a player from, say Phx, we wouldnt even think about it anymore. Just so happens that a good player on our biggest rival was the guy who threw the combo of dirty hits, and then cowered when it was time to man up.

I am an anomaly though. I have a Crosby poster in my room + 2 jerseys and a couple of shirts. Plus my user name.
- NickTheKid87

Yeah, you misspelled traitor.

So it's ok to overpay for bryz and pronger but not a young dman ?
- SMS4016

hhhwhat?

And do also look forward to 4 or 5 years down the line when all this players get big contracts and we loose someone like we lost gags and get a walker back so we can save a few mill Cause were in cap hell or do you prefer trading one of them down the road like Pitt did with staal and getting squat back?
- SMS4016

Yes because a legit shutdown 3rd line center with some offensive ability, a 21 year old solid defensive prospect and the 8th overall pick in the draft is squat.

And do also look forward to 4 or 5 years down the line when all this players get big contracts and we loose someone like we lost gags and get a walker back so we can save a few mill Cause were in cap hell or do you prefer trading one of them down the road like Pitt did with staal and getting squat back?
- SMS4016

As I recall, pens got another good 3rd line center for Staal so not exactly squat. And the guy wanted to play with his brother. He earned that right as an upcoming UFA. It's obvious we need a #1 Dman and I agree with some of your points but the trade market isn't the only way we can get one. How about drafting one and developing one for a change?

Man, lots of fire in here today.

Hi, how is everyone, enjoying life?

I'm good, thanks for asking.

the Eagles and Phils are so exciting
- vejim

Not if you take the red pill and leave the WIP matrix

So it's ok to overpay for bryz and pronger but not a young dman ?
- SMS4016

That's not even comparable. Bryz was signed as a free agent and they didn't overpay for Pronger.

Man, lots of fire in here today.

Hi, how is everyone, enjoying life?

I'm good, thanks for asking.
- shekkie

next time just say mood

Not if you take the red pill and leave the WIP matrix
- Flyskippy

hartnell was on 97.5 the fanatic today

As I recall, pens got another good 3rd line center for Staal so not exactly squat. And the guy wanted to play with his brother. He earned that right as an upcoming UFA. It's obvious we need a #1 Dman and I agree with some of your points but the trade market isn't the only way we can get one. How about drafting one and developing one for a change?
- FlyerLifer

the organization doesnt believe in that and if they draft a good one you can be sure Homer will trade him

Man, lots of fire in here today.

Hi, how is everyone, enjoying life?

I'm good, thanks for asking.
- shekkie

Go suck an egg, pal.

hippy
- jak521

Gender roles? Who needs 'em!

Yes because a legit shutdown 3rd line center with some offensive ability, a 21 year old solid defensive prospect and the 8th overall pick in the draft is squat.
- NickTheKid87

Especially for a guy who didn't want to be here anymore.

Man, lots of fire in here today.

Hi, how is everyone, enjoying life?

I'm good, thanks for asking.
- shekkie

Shekkie! Where the blink have you been?

Good "seeing" you. You should stick around more.

Yes because a legit shutdown 3rd line center with some offensive ability, a 21 year old solid defensive prospect and the 8th overall pick in the draft is squat.
- NickTheKid87

hartnell was on 97.5 the fanatic today
- Crimsoninja

Only slightly more tolerable than the 'IP

Man, lots of fire in here today.

Hi, how is everyone, enjoying life?

I'm good, thanks for asking.
- shekkie

whats shakin Shekkie?

Not if you take the red pill and leave the WIP matrix
- Flyskippy

yeah I wonder if philly fans will one day wake up and realize they just make up stuff to get ratings...Worst station ever....I heard yesterday they came up with a Giancarlo Stanton rumor..What a Joke