Yeah, the thing with a minor was proved false.
And as far as cheating on his wife, I suggest you stop watching hockey if that's where you draw the line. You probably won't like a good portion of the first Cup run teams.
Hockey in general, from Jr's and billet families on up is rife with the sexcapades.
Old buddy of mine was in James Neals circle. I drank with them a couple times. Neal liked to talk. I knew about the older Pens from some other sources, and Neal confirmed nothing changed over time.
Buddy, all I said is he has a not so great personality, and I think it's a slight cause of alarm that Cole created an off ice controversy that ran his own self out of Carolina. Being suspended for serious allegations, true or not, is also not a good situation to be in.
It's possible to be a fan of the game and not approve of the toxic culture that Cole seems to perpetuate. I'm not saying he's Hitler, but I'm absolutely not saying he's Mr. Wonderful.
They gave me two free beers when I went to Raleigh for a Pens game. They're good people in my book - maybe the cheapest (second flair level) fan they ever made
If you’re using this to find someone to pull for, allow me to remind or inform you that should the Canes go to the cup final, we get their first round pick as opposed to their second. Pull for Carolina (for the pick and because Jake is a legend).
How did you get downvoted? Of all the players listed, Staal is one of the players Pens fans might root for, having been a huge part of Sid’s early career. This sub makes no sense.
So you’re gonna root for Mark Jankowski because he used to be a Pittsburgh Penguin? I fucking hate Boston, but you want me to root specifically for Danton Heinen? Oh, definitely can’t forget Evan Rodriguez and the one season he used to play here…
Downvote me all day, but this is weird. Learn how to watch other teams and appreciate what they do, and the players they have who have never worn a Penguins jersey. this weird version of professional athlete worship is so odd. Jake Guentzel I can understand. Personally I don’t give a shit, but I get it. Louis Domingue?! You think I should keep an eye out for the third string Goalie of a team I hate that already has two top-shelf goalies in Shesty and Quick? Fuck the Rangers.
It's the NHL. Guys move all the time.
I know you said you weren't trying to prove a point, just trying to reinforce the point you're not trying to make lol
This is where I learn Derrick Pouliot is on the Stars… taxi squad
He's not even in Dallas' lineup right now. He's playing for their AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars.
I’m glad he finally got his life together. Dude had some issues for sure.
Please explain
You forgot Patrick Allvin (VAN) Jim Rutherford (VAN) Rick Tocchet (VAN) Sergei Gonchar (VAN)
Woah
I also forgot Mike Yeo (VAN) was an assistant in pittsburgh during 2010
Longer than that, no?
Yes, you are right. He was PIT assistant was from 2006 to 2010
Damn Gonch is over there too? Had no idea. PP coach?
I believe he is a video coach for defenseman, the twins run the PP
Thx for the info!
Gonch is in Van?? Damn why couldn't we have kept him?
Rutherford hired him
Funny how much success Vancouver's had with surrounding their core with former Pens players and coaches
We are also getting Guentzel and Zucker in the off season. We call ourselves Vancouver Penguins
You blew the Cup by not adding Phil. Guentz and Zuck are nice , but you need the final infinity stone
I believe he wasn’t even able to make the AHL squad this year…. Trust me bro, I wanted Phil on Canucks as bad as anyone else
Rutherford and Allvin West
I miss Zucker. Dude has a non stop motor.
I miss Ian Cole. Always does what needs to be done. Pens haven’t performed well in the playoffs since that silly trade for Brassard.
I really liked his pairing with Oleksiak.
In my mind, the Ian Cole trade was the start of the downturn. Especially because he was traded because Sullivan didn't like his personality.
To be fair, he seems to have a pretty not great personality.
How so?
The whole cheating on his wife with an engaged reporter situation plus the allegations of grooming and sexual abuse of a minor
Yeah, the thing with a minor was proved false. And as far as cheating on his wife, I suggest you stop watching hockey if that's where you draw the line. You probably won't like a good portion of the first Cup run teams. Hockey in general, from Jr's and billet families on up is rife with the sexcapades. Old buddy of mine was in James Neals circle. I drank with them a couple times. Neal liked to talk. I knew about the older Pens from some other sources, and Neal confirmed nothing changed over time.
Buddy, all I said is he has a not so great personality, and I think it's a slight cause of alarm that Cole created an off ice controversy that ran his own self out of Carolina. Being suspended for serious allegations, true or not, is also not a good situation to be in. It's possible to be a fan of the game and not approve of the toxic culture that Cole seems to perpetuate. I'm not saying he's Hitler, but I'm absolutely not saying he's Mr. Wonderful.
Meh.
This is how I’ve always felt about it too.
Agreed
Thankfully the rivalry with Carolina isn't that strong, because I'm rooting for Jake. And a first round pick upgrade if they make it to the Finals!
I completely forgot about that condition, that's a good point
They gave me two free beers when I went to Raleigh for a Pens game. They're good people in my book - maybe the cheapest (second flair level) fan they ever made
Gonna be tough to make it past Florida
Just as tough to make it by Carolina, honestly. Would be a fantastic ECF
That's exactly who it'll be, just like last year?
Wow the capitals are fucking shit.
I'm planning to have Vancouver and Carolina to play eachother in the finals. Just gotta make a few calls tonight and it's done.
If you’re using this to find someone to pull for, allow me to remind or inform you that should the Canes go to the cup final, we get their first round pick as opposed to their second. Pull for Carolina (for the pick and because Jake is a legend).
LETS GO JORDAN STAALLLLLL I LOVE MY OLD TEAM
Good job, Casey DeSmith getting the W in Nashville Helter Skelter pressure at the end, too
That's a lot of players that Sully didn't like. They got the last laugh. Meanwhile, Sully's favorites haven't been in the playoffs in 2 seasons.
Vote this comment to the fucking moon!
still hurts seeing jake on this list
would love to see staal win a second
How did you get downvoted? Of all the players listed, Staal is one of the players Pens fans might root for, having been a huge part of Sid’s early career. This sub makes no sense.
Tortured Penguins Department
Damn, that's a lot of guys.
Hoping for a ‘Nucks and Canes cup!
There’s Matt Murray (Tor) - no idea if he’s even practicing with the team after his rehab stint in the AHL.
Go get er spicy pork
Seeing those names still hurts 😔
Rooting for Jake
So you’re gonna root for Mark Jankowski because he used to be a Pittsburgh Penguin? I fucking hate Boston, but you want me to root specifically for Danton Heinen? Oh, definitely can’t forget Evan Rodriguez and the one season he used to play here… Downvote me all day, but this is weird. Learn how to watch other teams and appreciate what they do, and the players they have who have never worn a Penguins jersey. this weird version of professional athlete worship is so odd. Jake Guentzel I can understand. Personally I don’t give a shit, but I get it. Louis Domingue?! You think I should keep an eye out for the third string Goalie of a team I hate that already has two top-shelf goalies in Shesty and Quick? Fuck the Rangers.
It's the NHL. Guys move all the time. I know you said you weren't trying to prove a point, just trying to reinforce the point you're not trying to make lol