Crosby's game again awes, 'all clear' expected

recycled pic alert ..

The Pens, especialy with Fleury playing lights out, are holding their own ...
I think everyone has agreed that rushing Crosby back would be the worst thing that could happen.

I read this weekend that Marc Savard is now having memory problems from the concussions ... yes, 2 totally different players, and medical situations - but my point is Savard will likely have to retire, and IMO he rushed back after the Cooke hit, to try to help the B's in the playoffs, and may have contributed to his post-concussion syndrome. I really hope the Pens do not make that same mistake.

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Originally posted 08:39 AM ET  03.28 by BrownsBucksBlueJackets

recycled pic alert ..

Apparently they can't "find" a picture of Crosby doing anything different on the ice in the archives. Something like ... scoring a goal maybe? He didn't do enough of that, you see.

Or .... Maybe they just think that Crosby is the fighting goon and Cooke is the finesse player?

I agree... bringing him back this year may be a mistake. I'd hate to see him take another shot and hurt his future chances. Pens should look long term here....not short term.

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Originally posted 08:51 AM ET  03.28 by roamer

Apparently they can't "find" a picture of Crosby doing anything different on the ice in the archives. Something like ... scoring a goal maybe? He didn't do enough of that, you see.Or .... Maybe they just think that Crosby is the fighting goon and Cooke is the finesse player?

who knows what goes on the interns heads...
post-concussion syndrome?

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Originally posted 08:51 AM ET  03.28 by mhwings

I agree... bringing him back this year may be a mistake. I'd hate to see him take another shot and hurt his future chances. Pens should look long term here....not short term.

I agree as well, but I also wonder how much of this is management salesmanship?

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Originally posted 09:14 AM ET  03.28 by Spiny Norman

I agree as well, but I also wonder how much of this is management salesmanship?

Looks like they're trying to sell "Shock & Awe." Who did they hire as their and marketing agent? Donald Rumsfeld?

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Originally posted 09:14 AM ET  03.28 by Spiny Norman

I agree as well, but I also wonder how much of this is management salesmanship?

You have to wonder sometimes. They are playing great, 9-2-2 with four straight shoot out wins, but they need more goal production. They only scored one goal in the last two games. Granted they won both games, but you can't count on that in the long run. If he's healthy, I'd love to see him back in the lineup as long as everyone doesn't just quit and watch him play.

Crosby is a very competitive Guy - if he is healthy for playoffs he will be a very hard guy to convince to sit.

Good to hear he's soon back. The off-putting to hear just how much the city of Pittsburgh seems to crush on him. That article was more love-fest than informative.

I hope he is completely recovered and will be back soon. Like everyone else who has posted thus far, I hope the Pens are extremely cautious to make absolutely certain he's 100%. They're playing very well without him now and I shudder to think about another hit hit coming.

'all clear' expected

Does this mean we'll see DWI and LGP again?

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Originally posted 09:28 AM ET  03.28 by Harry Crack

Crosby is a very competitive Guy - if he is healthy for playoffs he will be a very hard guy to convince to sit.

I remember when this happened with Mike Richter, and Richter did eventually realise what the deal was. Here's hoping Sid doesn't ket competetive nature get in the way...and that he isn't hurt as badlt

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Originally posted 09:32 AM ET  03.28 by Canuck eh?

'all clear' expectedDoes this mean we'll see DWI and LGP again?

I hope so

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Originally posted 09:32 AM ET  03.28 by Canuck eh?

'all clear' expected Does this mean we'll see DWI and LGP again?

We can only hope. I miss their passionate defense of their star player. And, truth be told, I miss pissing them off on occasion.

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Originally posted 09:39 AM ET  03.28 by Spiny Norman

I remember when this happened with Mike Richter, and Richter did eventually realise what the deal was. Here's hoping Sid doesn't ket competetive nature get in the way...and that he isn't hurt as badlt

Yeah Richter came back too soon and what ended his career was when he got grazed by a skate in the helmet while on his back in the crease. It didn't even look like anything. Cindy probably should take his time getting back. At least wait until the first round is over, Cooke can carry them until then... oh wait...

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Originally posted 09:22 AM ET  03.28 by Burgh-Fan

You have to wonder sometimes. They are playing great, 9-2-2 with four straight shoot out wins, but they need more goal production. They only scored one goal in the last two games. Granted they won both games, but you can't count on that in the long run. If he's healthy, I'd love to see him back in the lineup as long as everyone doesn't just quit and watch him play.

Lack of scoring is a concern. Playoffs don't have shootouts.

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Originally posted 09:32 AM ET  03.28 by Canuck eh?

'all clear' expectedDoes this mean we'll see DWI and LGP again?

Didn't you guys run them off with your Penguins bashing?

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Originally posted 09:50 AM ET  03.28 by hbomb

Didn't you guys run them off with your Penguins bashing?

Penguin bashing? Us? Here? Never!

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Originally posted 10:00 AM ET  03.28 by roamer

Penguin bashing? Us? Here? Never!

lol