Penguins Hockey

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Max is back??? And Go-Go is out???

First, despite all the injuries that Pittsburgh has suffered through so far this season, I have to say that they have done an excellent job at still being able to win games. Now that Geno is back on the ice we have another guy returning as early as this Thursday possibly....That's right....Mad Max is returning!!!

Maybe.

Talbot will skate in Ottawa on Thursday morning and a decision will be made afterward about his return. I am really excited to see Max return. I've missed seeing him in action. And although the season has been pretty exciting so far, I'm sure Max will just add more to it....he's just that type of guy. He seems to bring a special kind of energy to the team.

As for Go-Go, Goligosky, he's out possibly 2-3 weeks with an undisclosed lower body injury. I haven't had time to catch the last few games so I'm not sure what has happened with him. Hopefully it isn't anything to serious.

And I have to add that I'm loving Billy Guerin more and more each day. Watching that game on Saturday night with .4 seconds left....simply AMAZING!!! And great work to Geno for passing the puck at the last second. Who knew!? I certainly did not expect the Penguins to score in those last dying seconds of the game and was resigned to listening to my husband gloat that his team beat mine again.....When Guerin shot that puck into the net, I just started laughing hysterically!!! I knew at that moment that the Penguins would win the game. Whether it was in OT or in a shootout, I just knew they could not lose.

And although I know Guerin didn't come straight from Boston when he signed with us, I'll thank Boston anyway....I liked Billy when he was with the Bruins, now I like him even more. I'm so happy that he resigned with us last year.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Bill Guerin's Accomplishments

The list of accomplishments for Bill Guerin is a long one since New Jersey drafted him in 1989....

Two Stanley Cups.

A championship with Team USA in the 1996 World Cup of Hockey.

Five all-star appearances.

And just on Tuesday night, he became the 80th player in the NHL to play in 1200 career hockey games.

“I remember the first game very well,” Guerin said. “You remember a lot of them when you’re young. Everything was so new and exciting. It doesn’t seem like 1200 games ago. It seems like it was yesterday.

“It feels pretty good. It’s a nice accomplishment and a nice milestone. I’m pretty proud of the fact that I’ve been able to stick around for that many games and do what I’ve done. I’m pretty proud of that.”

And Guerin has every reason to be happy with the rebirth of his career since the Penguins signed him last year. In his first game with the Penguins, he scored his 800th career point when he assisted on a Sidney Crosby goal. Five days later, he scored his 400th assist, becoming only the 8th U.S. born hockey player to join the ranks of those who have scored 400 goals and 400 assists.

“I think they actually mean more now,” Guerin said of reaching personal milestones. “Maybe because the games played number is getting up there, so is my age. It’s nice to know that I’m still around.”

So far this season, Guerin has three goals and six assists through the first 15 games playing on a line with Crosby and Chris Kunitz.

What does Guerin enjoy most about the countless memories he has made along the seven stops he has made?

“When I look back I think about how fun the game is to play. When I’m done, the thing I’ll miss the most is game day, coming to the rink for the morning skates, preparing for the games, being ready in the dressing room with the guys. Those are the things I really take with me.”

What Guerin won’t be taking with him when he one day calls it a career are a ton of pucks and sticks commemorating his plethora of accomplishments. He has something better.

“Most of it is in my head. First goal, things like that you have the puck. Last night I didn’t keep anything. I just tried to enjoy the day, enjoy the game and appreciate where you are.”

If he enjoys playing so much, will there be a 1,500th game for Guerin?

“We’ll see. We’ll see.”

Hines Ward dirtiest player in NFL???? WHAT?!

Yup, you read that right. Sports Illustrated conducted a poll among the NFL players during preseason and Ward was voted dirtiest player, followed by former team mate and current Miami Dolphin, Joey Porter. (damn I miss him!)

Rounding off the top 10.....Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, Cincinnati Bengals safety Roy Williams and Tennessee Titans center Kevin Mawae.
Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan, Rams guard Richie Incognito (you'd think with a last name like that, he'd be more icognito wouldn't he?? lol), Falcons guard Harvey Dahl, Steelers safety Troy Polamalu and Vikings defensive end Jared Allen.

So is it bad that two players for the Steelers made the Top 10 list??? lmao....

Ward, the all-time leading receiver in Steelers history, was most likely voted dirtiest player due to his "play hard" football attitude. The always-smiling receiver won't hesitate to throw a block on an opponent and is widely known for his bone-crushing (or breaking) hits. (Gee, and I thought that's what football was all about...)

But seriously, how does the league vote a player who is known for crying after winning (or losing) big games the dirtiest player? Maybe it has something to do with the monster, season-ending hit Ward delivered on Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Keith Rivers, which resulted in a broken jaw last year.

Following the season, the NFL instituted a rule dubbed the "Hines Ward Rule," which states that the initial force of a blindside block can't be delivered by a helmet, forearm or shoulder to an opponent's head or neck. (I want a rule named after me too!!!)

An illegal blindside block will bring a 15-yard penalty.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Sid Gets it on.....fight style that is...

Don't see this happen often, but when you do, it makes it so much more entertaining to watch. I love watching the "superstars" of hockey fight. You know it takes A LOT to get these guys pissed off and when they do......

I have to say though....I think Sid won this one. He effectively tied Zidlicky (is it me or does that sound like something a little kid would call another kid...lol) up quickly and the officials stepped in before it could get too ugly....