Friday, August 01, 2008
Celebrity Matchmaker: Sidney Crosby & Miley Cyrus
by Jes (Cross-posted on the sister site)
A lot of NHL players are getting hooked up with celebs these days, and it's great PR for the league.
Elisha Cuthbert and Dion Phaneuf (assist to Sean Avery)
Eric Lindros and Kate Hudson
Alexander Ovechkin and Igor Larionov's daughter
Alexei Yashin and model Carol Alt
Mike Comrie and Hillary Duff
So, why isn't Crosby getting in on the act? Where is his arm candy?
Imagine the publicity the NHL would get if Sidney was shackin up with a Hollywood celeb? Oh, it would be way bigger than Gretzky/Jones.
Who would we pair Sidney up with? Lindsay Lohan? Ewww ... Jessica Biel? Taken. Alanis Morrissette? Too old.
Miley Cyrus? DING DING DING DING DING!!!
Just look at them and their big, toothy grins! Wouldn’t this be a match made in heaven? Just think of the headlines this would generate, and how a new legion of teenage girls would latch onto hockey like never before.
Cyrus, the mostly squeaky clean teen with a big future ahead of her is just waiting to be broken into the dating game with a young, big name celeb.
Sidney needs someone who can deal with his star power. A regular girl just won't do. Sidney also needs a partner who is rather 'fresh' and possesses the same upbeat personality.
Oh, you say, but Cyrus is only 15 years of age?
Damnit!!!! I guess there are laws to be followed. *sulk*
Still, if Sidney is willing to wait a year or two, and Billy Ray gives it his OK, then I think we ought to hook these two up and let the sparks fly.
Who's with me?
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Check out these totally gnarly posts over at FanHouse:
James Mirtle gives us some Portraits in Heroism (aka Photochop madness)
I cover the Kate Hudson/Eric Lindros rumours. Ooooh, gossip!
JP thinks Pascal Leclaire is the next Martin Brodeur, sans Golden Horseshoe up the arse.
A lot of NHL players are getting hooked up with celebs these days, and it's great PR for the league.
Elisha Cuthbert and Dion Phaneuf (assist to Sean Avery)
Eric Lindros and Kate Hudson
Alexander Ovechkin and Igor Larionov's daughter
Alexei Yashin and model Carol Alt
Mike Comrie and Hillary Duff
So, why isn't Crosby getting in on the act? Where is his arm candy?
Imagine the publicity the NHL would get if Sidney was shackin up with a Hollywood celeb? Oh, it would be way bigger than Gretzky/Jones.
Who would we pair Sidney up with? Lindsay Lohan? Ewww ... Jessica Biel? Taken. Alanis Morrissette? Too old.
Miley Cyrus? DING DING DING DING DING!!!
Just look at them and their big, toothy grins! Wouldn’t this be a match made in heaven? Just think of the headlines this would generate, and how a new legion of teenage girls would latch onto hockey like never before.
Cyrus, the mostly squeaky clean teen with a big future ahead of her is just waiting to be broken into the dating game with a young, big name celeb.
Sidney needs someone who can deal with his star power. A regular girl just won't do. Sidney also needs a partner who is rather 'fresh' and possesses the same upbeat personality.
Oh, you say, but Cyrus is only 15 years of age?
Damnit!!!! I guess there are laws to be followed. *sulk*
Still, if Sidney is willing to wait a year or two, and Billy Ray gives it his OK, then I think we ought to hook these two up and let the sparks fly.
Who's with me?
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Check out these totally gnarly posts over at FanHouse:
James Mirtle gives us some Portraits in Heroism (aka Photochop madness)
I cover the Kate Hudson/Eric Lindros rumours. Ooooh, gossip!
JP thinks Pascal Leclaire is the next Martin Brodeur, sans Golden Horseshoe up the arse.
Labels: Celebrity Matchmaker, Miley Cyrus, sidney crosby
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
The Early Conn Smythe Winner? Henrik Zetterberg
With Johan Franzen's injury causing him to miss the Stars/Wings series, the Conn Smythe race has opened up to a whole swath of contenders, mainly the big names and usual suspects.
Right now, Sidney Crosby and Henrik Zetterberg sit 1-2 in the scoring race, with the likes of Malkin, Hossa(!), and Datsyuk not far behind.
Of course, we can't forget the starting goaltenders, both of whom have had an incredible playoff run.
Osbad: 13GP 10-2 1.60GAA 93.1SV%
Fleury: 14GP 12-2 1.70GAA 93.8SV%
Despite the fact that Osgood has a career full of mediocrity, and Fleury has had his growing pains, both goalies are practically 'money' right about now, and are neck and neck in terms on stats.
Of course, I'm loathe to give evil goalies too much credit, so I'd want them to prove themselves a bit more before I put them in Crosby-Zetterberg territory.
Right now, Sidney Crosby and Henrik Zetterberg sit 1-2 in the scoring race, with the likes of Malkin, Hossa(!), and Datsyuk not far behind.
Name Team GP G A Pts +/-
Sidney Crosby PIT 14 4 17 21 6
Henrik Zetterberg DET 16 11 10 21 15
Marian Hossa PIT 14 9 10 19 7
Pavel Datsyuk DET 16 9 10 19 12
Evgeni Malkin PIT 14 9 10 19 5
While Crosby does have 2 less games played than Zetterberg,
I'd give Zetterberg the edge in the Conn Smythe race because goals are far more important than assists, and 7 is a large margin. Zetterberg also has a better +/-, and over twice as many shots on goal taken than The Kid.
Of course, we can't forget the starting goaltenders, both of whom have had an incredible playoff run.
Osbad: 13GP 10-2 1.60GAA 93.1SV%
Fleury: 14GP 12-2 1.70GAA 93.8SV%
Despite the fact that Osgood has a career full of mediocrity, and Fleury has had his growing pains, both goalies are practically 'money' right about now, and are neck and neck in terms on stats.
Of course, I'm loathe to give evil goalies too much credit, so I'd want them to prove themselves a bit more before I put them in Crosby-Zetterberg territory.
Labels: Chris Osgood, Conn Smythe, Henrik Zetterberg, playoffs, sidney crosby
Friday, May 16, 2008
Dear Sidney, Please Shave That Mess Off!
It's an annual rite of spring that hockey players grow disgusting-looking beards as they march on towards the Stanley Cup. It's one of the great, unique features of the NHL, and gives guys a real excuse not to shave for a couple of months.
The sad fact is, however, that some guys just can't pull it off, and should just get out the Gillette Mach 3's and get back to their regular shaving rituals.
One such guy is our beloved Sidney Crosby, who has been trying his very hardest to be a big boy and grow a playoff beard. It's really quite sad to see him fail so miserably, given how he's basically kicked ass at everything else in the hockey world.
Now, before you go getting up in my ass about being 'mean', you have realize that Sidney and I share the same slow facial-hair growth that doesn't allow us to look like the Wolf Man. I'm 29, and have to shave only once a week. Ivan Majesky, I am not.
Two years ago, when the Canes went on their long playoff run, I tried to grow a playoff beard just for the hell of it. Despite my efforts, and despite waiting a couple of months, I could never grow a full beard. Much like Sid, it looks like I had a random mass of spots on my neck and face that just refused to allow hair follicles to escape into freedom.
Sidney is just too much of a babyface to pull off a beard, anyway, and comes off looking like trailer trash, albeit well-paid trailer trash. Looking at home now, don't you think he'd be better off sitting on a ratty couch, watching fishing shows, and drinking Bud Light swill?
"But Jes, what if the Penguins lose because Sidney shaved his face?"
Oh, so the Penguins talent, hard work, and tenacious forechecking have nothing to do with their success? It's all about facial hair?
*facepalm*
I'd sent Sid some free razorblades, but I'd probably be arrested for mailing weapons or some BS the corrupt authorities would come up with to suppress my rights.
So, next time any of you Pittsburghers you go to a Pens game, bring a sign/placard that asks Sid to get a shave. He needs it.
Labels: playoff beard, playoffs, sidney crosby
Saturday, January 26, 2008
The All-Star Game Cometh (Sans Sid)
by snoopyjode (crossposted)
Well, it's that time of year again...
I know, I know... That preview is a little painful for us to watch because it was (quite obviously) shot prior to Sir Sidney's injury. And since he's going to be out for 6 to 8 weeks, Sid won't be playing in the All Star games (again, quite obviously).
However, if you tune in anyways, you'll get to see something new. This year the NHL YoungStars game will be part of the SuperSkills competition. A few Penguins will be participating in the events this year. Two of our young Pens were named to the YoungStars team:
While we'll miss the teaming of Sid and Alex this year, there are still plenty of reasons to watch. AOL Fanhouse contributer, Hockey Rants writer, and TSCS founder Jes gives us his thoughts on the All Star games:
Well, it's that time of year again...
I know, I know... That preview is a little painful for us to watch because it was (quite obviously) shot prior to Sir Sidney's injury. And since he's going to be out for 6 to 8 weeks, Sid won't be playing in the All Star games (again, quite obviously).
However, if you tune in anyways, you'll get to see something new. This year the NHL YoungStars game will be part of the SuperSkills competition. A few Penguins will be participating in the events this year. Two of our young Pens were named to the YoungStars team:
Kris Letang and Tyler Kennedy are NHL YoungStars.Unfortunately, Kennedy won't be heading to Atlanta. He has come down with a case of mononucleosis. But both of our Russian superstars are on the Eastern Conference team:
The Penguins teammates were selected to participate in the event, in which the eight-player Eastern and Western Conference YoungStar teams will face off in a new three-on-three event as part of the Dodge/NHL SuperSkills competition on Saturday, Jan. 26, at Philips Arena in Atlanta at 7 p.m. The YoungStars will be shooting against goaltenders named to participate in the NHL All-Star Game the following day.
Sergei Gonchar and Evgeni Malkin are from the same country and share the same mailing address.Malkin, of course, was chosen to take The Kid's place after he was forced to drop out because of his high ankle sprain. (FYI: Sid was the leading vote getter for the second year in a row.) Now I know not everyone thinks the All Star games are worth watching, but I do. The All Star games give the pros a chance to show off their fancy moves without worrying about getting two points. And not to rub salt in the wound, but just tell me where else are you ever going to get a chance to see Sidney Crosby playing on the same team as Alexander Ovechkin? It was certainly entertaining to see Sid and Alex put the "rivalry" aside and play for the same team last year. The two of them even carried a cake to birthday boy Brendan Shanahan during the All Star games weekend last year. Remember this? It was one of the first videos I posted when I started writing for TSCS:
They also have something else in common – they are All-Stars.
The two Russians head to Atlanta this weekend to take part in the NHL All-Star Game. The Penguins duo will represent the Eastern Conference All-Stars at Philips Arena. It will mark the first time the Penguins will have two players in the game since 2001, when Mario Lemieux and Alexei Kovalev faced each other in the North America vs. World format in Denver.
While we'll miss the teaming of Sid and Alex this year, there are still plenty of reasons to watch. AOL Fanhouse contributer, Hockey Rants writer, and TSCS founder Jes gives us his thoughts on the All Star games:
I think the shine has worn off of the All-Star Game, over time, because seeing the biggest stars is no longer as special as it once ways.The All Star games will be shown on the Versus network all weekend. Click the banner below for all the details. It's the only hockey fix you'll be able to get all weekend! :)
In the days before we had massive TV and internet exposure, seeing some of the biggest stars from the 'other' conference was a rare treat.
When I was a kid, I didn't get to see Mario Lemieux so much because only our local games were televised plus 1-2 Hockey Night in Canada matchups. Now? Even in Vancouver, I get to see lots of Sid and the Penguins.
Well, except Sid won't be at the All-Star Game this time :(
Still, I am looking forward to the re-vamped Skills Competition, as we'll get to see the new shootout competition that is similar to the NBA's Dunk competition. It'll be great to see what weird moves the NHLers can pull off when they aren't under pressure to win an actual game.
Labels: All-Star game, sidney crosby, versus
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Photo of the Day: Crosby Gets Pwned!
by Jes
Sidney Crosby isn't exactly great at penalty shots, and last night was no exception as Luongo stoned him during OT and in the regular shootout.
(Be sure to check out The NHL FanHouse for the video clip)
I love the reaction of Sid and the fans in this photo after Luongo stoned the kid :)
(c) Getty Images, 2007
Between my 'love' for Sid and my loyalty as a Canucks fan, I was rather torn last night. I'm glad both teams got at least a point.
Sidney Crosby isn't exactly great at penalty shots, and last night was no exception as Luongo stoned him during OT and in the regular shootout.
(Be sure to check out The NHL FanHouse for the video clip)
I love the reaction of Sid and the fans in this photo after Luongo stoned the kid :)
(c) Getty Images, 2007
Between my 'love' for Sid and my loyalty as a Canucks fan, I was rather torn last night. I'm glad both teams got at least a point.
Labels: penalty shot, roberto luongo, sidney crosby, video
Friday, December 07, 2007
The Sidney Crosby West Coast Tour 2007!!!
by Jes
As someone who has a blog dedicated to all things Sidney Crosby, I am not surprised at the hype that surrounds the kid, as we know the media has continually gone gaga over the young prodigy.
What does surprise me, however, is the level of media hype that has accompanied Crosby as he tours the West Coast for the first time in his young career. Yes, the weird schedule meant that we had to wait until Year 3 to see Crosby play in Vancouver.
As Crosby has been in the league for some time, you'd expect the media coverage to die down a little, now that we've seen the kid quite often and there aren't many new stories that you can write. Still, do a Google News search for Sidney Crosby and you'll see countless articles about his West Coast Tour. Every media outlet west of Winnipeg has 3-4 guys writing Sidney Crosby stories, as if people in Vancouver or Calgary have never heard of the guy. I look in today's Province newspaper (aka Vancouver birdcage liner) and see FIVE whole pages of nothing but Sid. There are even contests to win Sidney merchandise (sign me up, Scotty!)
It's obvious that Crosby has that rock star aura, at least in the eyes of the media. Radio talk shows, newspapers, blogs, TV shows... it's all Crosby, all the time. Ovechkin got some pub when he came out West, but it was nothing near what we're getting pounded with now. I'm quite surprised that I haven't learned what brand of underarm deodorant the kid uses, or if he prefers brunettes over blondes.
The one thing pisses me off is how the media is trying to tie Sidney Crosby and Wayne Gretzky together. Ever since Gretzky came out and said Sid would break his records, the media want to lump these two together for all time.
Let's see here ... Crosby and Gretzky don't really know each other, don't regularly talk to each other (once a year, at most), don't play in the same conference, don't even play the same style of game, and play in completely different eras. Other than the fact that they both rake in millions$$$ in endorsements and get a crapload of publicity, you cannot really compare the two men. Sidney's playing style has always been more Forsberg than Gretzky, and today's era will never allow somebody to get close to 200 points a season. Hell, achieving 100 points in a season is pretty frickin' incredible these days.
All in all, despite the fact I may sound like a grumpy old man, I am pleased to see the hype and I think it's good for the league. Any time the fans can get excited about a player coming to their town, it generates more interest in the game and will draw more attention to, what would otherwise be, another regular season game in the middle of December.
(cross-posted)
As someone who has a blog dedicated to all things Sidney Crosby, I am not surprised at the hype that surrounds the kid, as we know the media has continually gone gaga over the young prodigy.
What does surprise me, however, is the level of media hype that has accompanied Crosby as he tours the West Coast for the first time in his young career. Yes, the weird schedule meant that we had to wait until Year 3 to see Crosby play in Vancouver.
As Crosby has been in the league for some time, you'd expect the media coverage to die down a little, now that we've seen the kid quite often and there aren't many new stories that you can write. Still, do a Google News search for Sidney Crosby and you'll see countless articles about his West Coast Tour. Every media outlet west of Winnipeg has 3-4 guys writing Sidney Crosby stories, as if people in Vancouver or Calgary have never heard of the guy. I look in today's Province newspaper (aka Vancouver birdcage liner) and see FIVE whole pages of nothing but Sid. There are even contests to win Sidney merchandise (sign me up, Scotty!)
It's obvious that Crosby has that rock star aura, at least in the eyes of the media. Radio talk shows, newspapers, blogs, TV shows... it's all Crosby, all the time. Ovechkin got some pub when he came out West, but it was nothing near what we're getting pounded with now. I'm quite surprised that I haven't learned what brand of underarm deodorant the kid uses, or if he prefers brunettes over blondes.
The one thing pisses me off is how the media is trying to tie Sidney Crosby and Wayne Gretzky together. Ever since Gretzky came out and said Sid would break his records, the media want to lump these two together for all time.
Let's see here ... Crosby and Gretzky don't really know each other, don't regularly talk to each other (once a year, at most), don't play in the same conference, don't even play the same style of game, and play in completely different eras. Other than the fact that they both rake in millions$$$ in endorsements and get a crapload of publicity, you cannot really compare the two men. Sidney's playing style has always been more Forsberg than Gretzky, and today's era will never allow somebody to get close to 200 points a season. Hell, achieving 100 points in a season is pretty frickin' incredible these days.
All in all, despite the fact I may sound like a grumpy old man, I am pleased to see the hype and I think it's good for the league. Any time the fans can get excited about a player coming to their town, it generates more interest in the game and will draw more attention to, what would otherwise be, another regular season game in the middle of December.
(cross-posted)
Labels: media, Penguins, sidney crosby, Wayne Gretzky, West Coast Tour
Monday, October 22, 2007
Sidney Crosby, Revealed!
Cross-posted from The Sidney Crosby Show, by Snoopyjode:
It's been mentioned in the comments section that Sidney has a new show debuting on the Versus network on Tuesday, October 23. The people at Versus were nice enough to contact us to give us an exclusive sneak preview of the "Sidney Crosby Revealed." Check it out:
Wow. What a show that is going to be! It will air on Versus on 10-23-07 at 6:30pm Eastern. Immediately following the program, the Pens face the Rangers. WHAT A NIGHT!!! That's DEFINITELY must see TV. (Just as a reminder, I'm going to put a banner at the bottom of the page. Click it to go to the Versus website.) It's going to be AWESOME!!! BE SURE TO TUNE IN!!!
It's been mentioned in the comments section that Sidney has a new show debuting on the Versus network on Tuesday, October 23. The people at Versus were nice enough to contact us to give us an exclusive sneak preview of the "Sidney Crosby Revealed." Check it out:
Wow. What a show that is going to be! It will air on Versus on 10-23-07 at 6:30pm Eastern. Immediately following the program, the Pens face the Rangers. WHAT A NIGHT!!! That's DEFINITELY must see TV. (Just as a reminder, I'm going to put a banner at the bottom of the page. Click it to go to the Versus website.) It's going to be AWESOME!!! BE SURE TO TUNE IN!!!
Labels: sidney crosby, versus, video
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Sidney Crosby Signs for 5 Years
As posted by my partner-in-crime, 'snoopyjode', over at The Sidney Crosby Show
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Sidney has signed with the Penguins for $45 million for the 5 more years!!! That means Pens fans get to watch Sid work his magic for at least 6 more years!!! Details of his contract can be found in this article by Rob Rossi from the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
To those people who think the new contract is too expensive, I have but this to say: The best player in the NHL is one of the highest-paid players? It certainly makes sense to me. But even though it is without a doubt a lucrative deal for the Wizard of Croz, he still COULD have used his status as leverage to extract every cent he possibly could from the Penguins (because, as stated in previous posts, you KNOW that Ray Shero isn't going to let Sid get away). But instead, he chose to accept a deal that will help Shero be able to afford to keep some of the other young Pens stars in the future. Wow.
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(Jes: This deal is definitely fair to Sidney, and allows the Penguins a bit more room to re-sign Crosby's talented teammates.
So, don't buy those CROSBY #87 Canadiens sweaters any time soon. )
Edit: According to new reports, the deal is actually $8.7mil/season over the 5 years, and not $9mil. I guess Crosby really loves that damn number.
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Sidney has signed with the Penguins for $45 million for the 5 more years!!! That means Pens fans get to watch Sid work his magic for at least 6 more years!!! Details of his contract can be found in this article by Rob Rossi from the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
With an average annual salary of $9 million, Crosby stayed true to his word and did not command top available dollar from the Penguins. Under the collective bargaining agreement Crosby could have earned 20 percent of the $50.3 million salary cap, or $10,060,000 per season.
[...]
His new deal will make him among the highest-paid players in the NHL and is one of the richest in club history.
To those people who think the new contract is too expensive, I have but this to say: The best player in the NHL is one of the highest-paid players? It certainly makes sense to me. But even though it is without a doubt a lucrative deal for the Wizard of Croz, he still COULD have used his status as leverage to extract every cent he possibly could from the Penguins (because, as stated in previous posts, you KNOW that Ray Shero isn't going to let Sid get away). But instead, he chose to accept a deal that will help Shero be able to afford to keep some of the other young Pens stars in the future. Wow.
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(Jes: This deal is definitely fair to Sidney, and allows the Penguins a bit more room to re-sign Crosby's talented teammates.
So, don't buy those CROSBY #87 Canadiens sweaters any time soon. )
Edit: According to new reports, the deal is actually $8.7mil/season over the 5 years, and not $9mil. I guess Crosby really loves that damn number.
Labels: sidney crosby
Thursday, June 28, 2007
For No Mere Mortal Can Resist ... The Evil of THE THRILLER!
by Jes
A bunch of randomness on a sunny June day (rare in Vancouver)
No surprise: Canada won't get another team!
It seems the NHL has found a way to screw Canada, again, and give a team to KC.
How? Go over to the NHL Fanhouse and read Greg Wyshynski's take on the fiasco.
Too bad, Hamilton :(
Another reason why ESPN sucks more than Nikki Benz: Sidney Crosby was NOT considered for Male Athlete of the Year!
Yeah...the kid is the youngest captain in NHL history, sweeps the big awards, and doesn't get a nomination? Typical ESPN bullshit.
The NHLPA enlisted the help of MLBPA boss Don Fehr. You know the NHL must be collecting its collective pants about this.
Let's face it, even with the turmoil the PA has been in, they are getting the better end of this new CBA. When you have idiot GMs like Kevin Lowe proclaiming their intentions to overpay the likes of Scott Gomez, it's pretty much the same as it ever was with the NHL. As long as NHL teams continue to hire former players over real business managers, the PA will always win.
The CHL held its Import Draft yesterday.
Name of the day? Michal Jordan. A Czech guy with a very precarious name.
The Giants picked Josef Tichy, who is 6'6" 230lbs of Czech beefcake.
My pal, Michal, wrote me an email on the guy
One jealous Oilers blogger asked me about Milan Kytnar, the Slovak they drafted.
Suffice it to say, I don't know a whole lot about him, and my expert in Slovakia isn't exactly getting A's in Kytnar Social Studies.
Yes, I don't know everything about all Slovaks *Gasp*
Here is his Hockey's Future profile
Photo of the Day: Jordin Tootoo in the TubTub
A bunch of randomness on a sunny June day (rare in Vancouver)
It seems the NHL has found a way to screw Canada, again, and give a team to KC.
How? Go over to the NHL Fanhouse and read Greg Wyshynski's take on the fiasco.
Too bad, Hamilton :(
Yeah...the kid is the youngest captain in NHL history, sweeps the big awards, and doesn't get a nomination? Typical ESPN bullshit.
Notice how ESPN doesn't actually stand for anything? The S is not for Sports, that is for sure.
Let's face it, even with the turmoil the PA has been in, they are getting the better end of this new CBA. When you have idiot GMs like Kevin Lowe proclaiming their intentions to overpay the likes of Scott Gomez, it's pretty much the same as it ever was with the NHL. As long as NHL teams continue to hire former players over real business managers, the PA will always win.
Name of the day? Michal Jordan. A Czech guy with a very precarious name.
The Giants picked Josef Tichy, who is 6'6" 230lbs of Czech beefcake.
My pal, Michal, wrote me an email on the guy
Vancouver Giants make a great choice to select Josef Tichy in CHL import draft - he is one of the best dmen in Czech junior extraleague. I hope they won't bring him over there, as he is a cornerstone of our defence :] Too many Czechs were selected in import draft, 33 players is hurting our U18 team, which already relegated from A group. Blame Ruzicka and his Slavia boys (9 kids from Slavia in relegated team.)
Josef is big guy with good offensive skills, kind of Pavel Kubina... He will probably play on U20 WJC, if things will go well.
Suffice it to say, I don't know a whole lot about him, and my expert in Slovakia isn't exactly getting A's in Kytnar Social Studies.
Yes, I don't know everything about all Slovaks *Gasp*
Here is his Hockey's Future profile
Labels: Import Draft, Jordin Tootoo, musings, NHLPA, rants, sidney crosby
Friday, June 15, 2007
Picture of the Day: What's That Smell?
by Jes
My girlfriend sent me this pic, and it definitely says about 1,417 words ...
"Is it just me or does Crosby look like he smells something disagreeable?"
Us Canadians are all too familiar with the stench that eminates from Ottawa, and it's not just Daniel Alfredsson's underpants.
If I were Crosby, I'd wash that award in some heavy soap before putting in his trophy room.
My girlfriend sent me this pic, and it definitely says about 1,417 words ...
"Is it just me or does Crosby look like he smells something disagreeable?"
Us Canadians are all too familiar with the stench that eminates from Ottawa, and it's not just Daniel Alfredsson's underpants.
If I were Crosby, I'd wash that award in some heavy soap before putting in his trophy room.
Labels: picture of the day, sidney crosby, stephen harper
NHL Awards Aftermath
by Jes
Now that the NHL's hardware has been disbursed, it's time to assess the damage the NHL Sportswriters have done.
While the Selke (Best Defensive Forward) has always been the hardest to quantify, progress has been made and some people actually went to the work to try and make a scientific reasoning for selecting a winner.
The numbers clearly show that Pahlsson has the best case, by far, for winning the Selke.
Instead, the MSM goes with the 'default' choice and Rod "the Bod" Brind'Amour wins.
After watching the playoffs, I'm sure a few mediots wish they could redo their choice.
Well, next season, Pahlsson can be the default choice and will win, barring a serious injury or collapse.
Poor Roberto Luongo went 0-for-2, as well as winning the Worst Hair Award. Lighten up on the grease, bud! Oh, and get used to failure. It comes with being a Vancouver Canuck.
Crosby needs to let loose just a little, don't ya think? D00d is as stiff as the Queen's upper lip, and was as comfortable in front of the throngs of suits as I am on any commercial aircraft.
Sidney, of course, was the biggest winner with both the Pearson and Hart trophies to add to his collection.
How many awards did Ovechkin win last night?
Phil Kessel gave up his left nut to win the Masterton. Does he get the Hart if he gives up the whole package?
If you don't show up for the Awards show, they should do the same thing they do with Door Prizes: Give it to the next winner in the room.
How could Evgeni Malkin not show up to accept his prize? Surely, he knew he'd win it. It's disgraceful that he couldn't take a few days out of his schedule to fly over and accept the award. He'll never get another chance at the Calder.
It would have been nice for Ron MacLean to say "Has anyone seen Malkin? 3 .. 2.. 1 .. OK, Malkin's not here to claim the prize. So, we'll give it to the next guy on the list: PAUL STASTNY"
C'mon, you would have cracked up! It would certainly give incentive for these lazy ass Russians (remember Mogilny?) to show up and claim their prizes.
The music sucked. The music always sucks.
Stephen Harper and Gary Bettman sitting next to each other. Where is a crazy man with a bomb strapped to his chest when you need one?
Now that the NHL's hardware has been disbursed, it's time to assess the damage the NHL Sportswriters have done.
The numbers clearly show that Pahlsson has the best case, by far, for winning the Selke.
Instead, the MSM goes with the 'default' choice and Rod "the Bod" Brind'Amour wins.
After watching the playoffs, I'm sure a few mediots wish they could redo their choice.
Well, next season, Pahlsson can be the default choice and will win, barring a serious injury or collapse.
Sidney, of course, was the biggest winner with both the Pearson and Hart trophies to add to his collection.
How could Evgeni Malkin not show up to accept his prize? Surely, he knew he'd win it. It's disgraceful that he couldn't take a few days out of his schedule to fly over and accept the award. He'll never get another chance at the Calder.
It would have been nice for Ron MacLean to say "Has anyone seen Malkin? 3 .. 2.. 1 .. OK, Malkin's not here to claim the prize. So, we'll give it to the next guy on the list: PAUL STASTNY"
C'mon, you would have cracked up! It would certainly give incentive for these lazy ass Russians (remember Mogilny?) to show up and claim their prizes.
Labels: Awards, evgeni malkin, NHL, Rod Brind'Amour, Samuel Pahlsson, sidney crosby
Monday, April 30, 2007
It's so Awesome to (not) be Sidney Crosby
Despite the fact that I have a very clear disclaimed at the top of The Sidney Crosby Show blog that says ...
(I am not Sidney Crosby or officially affiliated with Sidney Crosby, just so you know)
... it doesn't seem to stop people from sending me emails, somehow thinking that I am Sidney Crosby, himself.
I mean, other than the fact that I have no endorsement deals, hockey skills, horse teeth, longish hair, millions of dollars, and a big nose, we're pretty much similar, no?
Just a sample of emails I've had in the past month ...
" Your so hot dont change =p"
Ok, I won't.
"Hey sidney i heard that u want to learn french. I have a sister who is 18 that speaks very well in french and is willing to teach you. i also heard that you were were looking for a girl who will go with your hockey schule, we have a brother who plays hockey and we go to every game so we are really big hockey fans so my sister go's good with hockey schule and she would love life on the road.
to contact me email me at skanky-ho@bunnymail.com"
We know puckbunnies aren't exactly MIT graduates, but the level of grammar and spelling in some of these emails is downright scary. Sidney's bunnies are pretty hungry for some tutoring. Would Sidney accept any French tutoring from somebody who's family clearly lacks in writing skills?
And from some Swedish guy ...
"I am a big fan of Sidney Crosby, and i would be werry happy if i could get you autogarf.
I am living in sweden so i need to stay up late evry evning when pitsburgh
plays to see you do goals!
IF i could get you autogarf, you can send it too [Address withheld out of mercy]"
Oh, and random scary comment of the day:
"hey sidney my ex-boyfriend is obsessed with you his name is preston rogers!!!"
Ahh, the benefits of blogging... Now, excuse me while I go sign some autogarfs for Preston Rogers.
(I am not Sidney Crosby or officially affiliated with Sidney Crosby, just so you know)
... it doesn't seem to stop people from sending me emails, somehow thinking that I am Sidney Crosby, himself.
I mean, other than the fact that I have no endorsement deals, hockey skills, horse teeth, longish hair, millions of dollars, and a big nose, we're pretty much similar, no?
Just a sample of emails I've had in the past month ...
" Your so hot dont change =p"
Ok, I won't.
"Hey sidney i heard that u want to learn french. I have a sister who is 18 that speaks very well in french and is willing to teach you. i also heard that you were were looking for a girl who will go with your hockey schule, we have a brother who plays hockey and we go to every game so we are really big hockey fans so my sister go's good with hockey schule and she would love life on the road.
to contact me email me at skanky-ho@bunnymail.com"
We know puckbunnies aren't exactly MIT graduates, but the level of grammar and spelling in some of these emails is downright scary. Sidney's bunnies are pretty hungry for some tutoring. Would Sidney accept any French tutoring from somebody who's family clearly lacks in writing skills?
And from some Swedish guy ...
"I am a big fan of Sidney Crosby, and i would be werry happy if i could get you autogarf.
I am living in sweden so i need to stay up late evry evning when pitsburgh
plays to see you do goals!
IF i could get you autogarf, you can send it too [Address withheld out of mercy]"
Oh, and random scary comment of the day:
"hey sidney my ex-boyfriend is obsessed with you his name is preston rogers!!!"
Ahh, the benefits of blogging... Now, excuse me while I go sign some autogarfs for Preston Rogers.
Labels: puck bunnies, sidney crosby, stupid fans
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Photo(s) of the Day: The Softer Side of Hockey
Contrary to what the critics say, Hockey isn't always a violent bloodbath.
The things Sid will do for the NHL...
Get a frickin room, you two!
Some guys REALLY like Peter Forsberg...
Now, that's team chemistry!
The things Sid will do for the NHL...
Get a frickin room, you two!
Some guys REALLY like Peter Forsberg...
Now, that's team chemistry!
Labels: forsberg, photo of the day, sidney crosby
