There are a few players on the Penguins I don't care for, but I don't hate their team. I despise the Rags much more. The Tortorella factor can't be ignored. I actually like Bylsma. I think he's a fantastic coach, and I really thought he came across as a good guy and class act on 24/7
- PLindbergh31

He is. I met him a couple years ago when he was still coaching the baby pens. Loves the game and will talk with anyone about it.

There are a few players on the Penguins I don't care for, but I don't hate their team. I despise the Rags much more. The Tortorella factor can't be ignored. I actually like Bylsma. I think he's a fantastic coach, and I really thought he came across as a good guy and class act on 24/7
- PLindbergh31

i like their coach. no issues there. i just hate the (frank)ing team. with the rangers, it's more about hating their (frank)ing fans. that's how i separate them. the pens are the pens. the rangers are their fans.

he was the victim of a preposterous knuckle puck and then poor coverage. he's been excellent this game.
- hammarby31

Agreed. Bob has been stellar.

Sure it was an accident. Real tough call. You should be a ref.
- FlyersFirst

I forgot to wink, I've already covered this.

if he would just tone down the man-love some of the time, i think he'd get more respect, or certainly less mockery and hatred. he's very knowledgeable and sees the game well.
- hammarby31

well put

Agreed. Bylsma seems like a fantastic guy and coach. There are certain players that I do loathe on the Pens though, and to the surprise of many Pens fans, none of them are Sid the Kid.
- LordStanley88

I think majority of fans don't dislike Crosby, I think it's kind of a jealous factor that he isn't on the team they root for. Crosby is good for the League.

There were some bad/missed calls but on that one Giroux was too cute and Malkin pushed him down after backing him all the way to the bottom of the circle. I didn't see the punch in the head, but if it indeed happened I'm sure it was an accident.
- canadianpenfan

No, it wasn't.. I think he still had both hands on his stick, but he def gave him a little shot. Furstrating cause then Orprik clamps down on (I think it was )Wellwood's stick..penalty for hooking..

Regardless, in the playoffs it will be like this, you just have to battle through.

The possibility of 8 straight games against one another is just nuts. A bad nuts not a good one.
- kgrpitt

it's not good for anyone.

if he would just tone down the man-love some of the time, i think he'd get more respect, or certainly less mockery and hatred. he's very knowledgeable and sees the game well.
- hammarby31

This is my biggest beef. I recall Bill mentioning a few weeks ago how the NBC figureheads choose the topics and force the broadcasters to talk about it during the game. That's fine with me. But he is over the top when it comes to Pens/Flyers, in the Pens' favor. It's simply annoying.

I think majority of fans don't dislike Crosby, I think it's kind of a jealous factor that he isn't on the team they root for. Crosby is good for the League.
- PLindbergh31

I actually love Crosby. I can't stand Malkin because of some of his antics, although I obviously recognize his skill as a player.

When we traded for Kubina did we accidentally get Krajicek instead?

No, it wasn't.. I think he still had both hands on his stick, but he def gave him a little shot. Furstrating cause then Orprik clamps down on (I think it was )Wellwood's stick..penalty for hooking..

Regardless, in the playoffs it will be like this, you just have to battle through.
- Hextall271

That was a bad call.

i like their coach. no issues there. i just hate the (frank)ing team. with the rangers, it's more about hating their (frank)ing fans. that's how i separate them. the pens are the pens. the rangers are their fans.
- hammarby31

Except for their fans here, who are less annoying (perhaps because I cannot hear the accents), I would agree with you. I hate the Pens AND their fans. Hate the Ranger fans not on HB (except for a few, who know who they are. ), but have a lot of respect for that team. They play the way you'd want your team to play.

i like their coach. no issues there. i just hate the (frank)ing team. with the rangers, it's more about hating their (frank)ing fans. that's how i separate them. the pens are the pens. the rangers are their fans.
- hammarby31

No argument there, Ranger fans by in large are jerks. The ones I know at least.

Malkin showing his usual class with his shot to Giroux's head. Classless.
- LordStanley88

how come it's ok to head shot our players but people cry when we want them headshotted
this is crap take out crosby or malkin

I think majority of fans don't dislike Crosby, I think it's kind of a jealous factor that he isn't on the team they root for. Crosby is good for the League.
- PLindbergh31

i respect the hell out of his ability, i just don't like the special treatment he gets. he's certainly not the only star athlete to receive said treatment. he also has the ability to be a cheapshot douchebag.

I think majority of fans don't dislike Crosby, I think it's kind of a jealous factor that he isn't on the team they root for. Crosby is good for the League.
- PLindbergh31

I don't hate him, I hate the ceaseless tongue baths he's given. And Lisa Hillary, when people here (and throughout the league, sweetie pie) chant "Crosby Sucks" it's not stupid. It's a sign of respect. He sucks in principle.

Except for their fans here, who are less annoying (perhaps because I cannot hear the accents), I would agree with you. I hate the Pens AND their fans. Hate the Ranger fans not on HB (except for a few, who know who they are. ), but have a lot of respect for that team. They play the way you'd want your team to play.
- bodiva88

You're mean.

Letang

Wow classless Pens.

You're mean.
- canadianpenfan

Did I give you that 3-day ban last July?

Except for their fans here, who are less annoying (perhaps because I cannot hear the accents), I would agree with you. I hate the Pens AND their fans. Hate the Ranger fans not on HB (except for a few, who know who they are. ), but have a lot of respect for that team. They play the way you'd want your team to play.
- bodiva88

Whoa! Wait say whaaa??

Did I give you that 3-day ban last July?
- bodiva88

Possibly, how do you know who bans you?

Booyah. Simmonds.. Face

SUCK IT!!!!