Comments for Elvis Has Left http://elvishasleft.wordpress.com Because Pittsburgh Sports Are A Thing Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:28:14 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Random Prediction: The Flyers Are Gonna Trade Jeff Carter by Bill http://elvishasleft.wordpress.com/2009/12/16/random-prediction-flyers-are-gonna-trade-jeff-carter/#comment-473 Bill Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:28:14 +0000 http://elvishasleft.wordpress.com/?p=1724#comment-473 I disagree with one of your points: "...there’s no guarantee Carcillo, Cote, Pronger, and Laperriere could carry the “Being an A-Hole” load this franchise so desperately requires." Untrue. Carcillo and carry that load all by himself. Think of him as Jesus and being an a-hole as the sins of the world. I'll take on the role of one of Pontius Pilate's guards, spitting on him and plucking out his ginger locks. I disagree with one of your points: “…there’s no guarantee Carcillo, Cote, Pronger, and Laperriere could carry the “Being an A-Hole” load this franchise so desperately requires.”

Untrue. Carcillo and carry that load all by himself. Think of him as Jesus and being an a-hole as the sins of the world. I’ll take on the role of one of Pontius Pilate’s guards, spitting on him and plucking out his ginger locks.

]]> Comment on Random Prediction: The Flyers Are Gonna Trade Jeff Carter by John V http://elvishasleft.wordpress.com/2009/12/16/random-prediction-flyers-are-gonna-trade-jeff-carter/#comment-472 John V Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:11:44 +0000 http://elvishasleft.wordpress.com/?p=1724#comment-472 Carter isn't a complete Dbag like some of the rest of that team, and I have to agree that your logic is sound. It was pretty obvious to me last night that the Pens matched the Flyers in grit but just spanked them in actual hockey productiveness. From the Pens side of things, I've been thinking about who Shero might move this year and I keep coming back to Kunitz. He's a solid role player but at 3.6 this year, 3.8 next, and 4.0 in 11 means that his productivity leaves him a little suspect. Next year, we have to fill the following roles: Agitator (Cooke) Grizzled Old Veteran (Guerin) Former Capitals Superstar Defenseman (Gonch) Notre Dame Defenseman (Eaton) Puck Pillow Shot Blocker (McKee) Some of those will come back to the team. McKee in particular signed a bare bones deal just to re-establish himself as a top tier defensemen and there is no way he wears black and gold without taking that pay hit. We've got to loosen up some cap room especially considering the expected cap freeze. Kunitz seems like he'd be the best bang for the buck trade-wise. So...where to go? My random prediction: Atlanta. They have cap room, need some grit, and if Crosby loses his mentor in Yoda at the end of this year, you keep the star happy by bringing back his bff: Colby Armstrong. Colby isn't big, but he plays with heart. Now that Crosby has slid into his own, I could see having Armstrong back on his wing and allowing him to stick his stick in the slot Rob Brown style and pick up 30 goals. He's a UFA at the end of the year, and I could see him taking the home team discount to come play for a place he absolutely loved to be at. Plus, that might ensure he doesn't get shipped off in another trade someday. Carter isn’t a complete Dbag like some of the rest of that team, and I have to agree that your logic is sound. It was pretty obvious to me last night that the Pens matched the Flyers in grit but just spanked them in actual hockey productiveness.

From the Pens side of things, I’ve been thinking about who Shero might move this year and I keep coming back to Kunitz. He’s a solid role player but at 3.6 this year, 3.8 next, and 4.0 in 11 means that his productivity leaves him a little suspect.

Next year, we have to fill the following roles:

Agitator (Cooke)
Grizzled Old Veteran (Guerin)
Former Capitals Superstar Defenseman (Gonch)
Notre Dame Defenseman (Eaton)
Puck Pillow Shot Blocker (McKee)

Some of those will come back to the team. McKee in particular signed a bare bones deal just to re-establish himself as a top tier defensemen and there is no way he wears black and gold without taking that pay hit. We’ve got to loosen up some cap room especially considering the expected cap freeze.

Kunitz seems like he’d be the best bang for the buck trade-wise. So…where to go?

My random prediction: Atlanta. They have cap room, need some grit, and if Crosby loses his mentor in Yoda at the end of this year, you keep the star happy by bringing back his bff: Colby Armstrong.

Colby isn’t big, but he plays with heart. Now that Crosby has slid into his own, I could see having Armstrong back on his wing and allowing him to stick his stick in the slot Rob Brown style and pick up 30 goals. He’s a UFA at the end of the year, and I could see him taking the home team discount to come play for a place he absolutely loved to be at. Plus, that might ensure he doesn’t get shipped off in another trade someday.

]]> Comment on Steelers Are 1 Point Favorites Against Packers, Say Oddmakers With No Eyes, Ears, Memories by Tapps http://elvishasleft.wordpress.com/2009/12/15/steelers-are-1-point-favorites-against-packers-say-oddmakers-with-no-eyes-ears-memories/#comment-471 Tapps Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:06:58 +0000 http://elvishasleft.wordpress.com/?p=1713#comment-471 Sure, but aren't lines a reflection of betting? It's all based on who's betting on who, and then lines are set (except they're never set) at a spot where Vegas feels they will most likely recoup all they're losses. A lot of this probably has to do with crazy people always betting on the Steelers because they're the Steelers, just like every year I draft at least 5 Steelers in my fantasy draft--it never goes well, but I always do it. Sure, but aren’t lines a reflection of betting? It’s all based on who’s betting on who, and then lines are set (except they’re never set) at a spot where Vegas feels they will most likely recoup all they’re losses. A lot of this probably has to do with crazy people always betting on the Steelers because they’re the Steelers, just like every year I draft at least 5 Steelers in my fantasy draft–it never goes well, but I always do it.

]]> Comment on Max Talbot’s Commercial Legend Grows With “City Of Champions Crunch” Ad by Scott http://elvishasleft.wordpress.com/2009/12/02/max-talbots-commercial-legend-grows-with-city-of-champions-crunch-ad/#comment-470 Scott Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:46:11 +0000 http://elvishasleft.wordpress.com/?p=1597#comment-470 I live in Connecticut and I am in love with Pitt, GO PENS!! :) I live in Connecticut and I am in love with Pitt, GO PENS!! :)

]]> Comment on Browns 13, Steelers 6: Our Sundays Just Got A Whole Lot Freer by Weekend on the Links « FireRickReilly http://elvishasleft.wordpress.com/2009/12/11/browns-13-steelers-6-our-sundays-just-got-a-whole-lot-freer/#comment-469 Weekend on the Links « FireRickReilly Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:45:13 +0000 http://elvishasleft.wordpress.com/?p=1687#comment-469 [...] As you all probably know by now, I’m a fan of Pittsburgh sports. Needless to say, what with the stellar performances of Pitt and the Steelers the past few weeks, it has not been pleasant being a fan of Pittsburgh football. Anyway…here’s a wonderful take on the Steelers (essentially season-ending) loss to the Browns, by Elvis has Left [...] [...] As you all probably know by now, I’m a fan of Pittsburgh sports. Needless to say, what with the stellar performances of Pitt and the Steelers the past few weeks, it has not been pleasant being a fan of Pittsburgh football. Anyway…here’s a wonderful take on the Steelers (essentially season-ending) loss to the Browns, by Elvis has Left [...]

]]> Comment on Penguins 3, Canadiens 2: What A Great Night For Pittsburgh Sports by Greg http://elvishasleft.wordpress.com/2009/12/11/penguins-3-canadiens-2-what-a-great-night-for-pittsburgh-sports/#comment-468 Greg Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:39:09 +0000 http://elvishasleft.wordpress.com/?p=1683#comment-468 Dupuis for Team Canada! Dupuis for Team Canada!

]]> Comment on Browns 13, Steelers 6: Our Sundays Just Got A Whole Lot Freer by albamaria30 http://elvishasleft.wordpress.com/2009/12/11/browns-13-steelers-6-our-sundays-just-got-a-whole-lot-freer/#comment-467 albamaria30 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:39:47 +0000 http://elvishasleft.wordpress.com/?p=1687#comment-467 I had that same thought going to bed (at halftime) last night: Well, if they lose, I don't really have to watch any more football this season! Free (except for hockey games, and they are usually on at night when my children are in bed)! And then I had a bizarr-o dream that the Steelers WON the game. By a score of 65 to 25. So, yeah. Funny blog. Will check out more. ciao, rpm I had that same thought going to bed (at halftime) last night: Well, if they lose, I don’t really have to watch any more football this season! Free (except for hockey games, and they are usually on at night when my children are in bed)!

And then I had a bizarr-o dream that the Steelers WON the game. By a score of 65 to 25. So, yeah.

Funny blog. Will check out more.

ciao,
rpm

]]> Comment on Max Talbot’s Commercial Legend Grows With “City Of Champions Crunch” Ad by grib http://elvishasleft.wordpress.com/2009/12/02/max-talbots-commercial-legend-grows-with-city-of-champions-crunch-ad/#comment-465 grib Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:55:23 +0000 http://elvishasleft.wordpress.com/?p=1597#comment-465 amazing. amazing.

]]> Comment on Max Talbot’s Commercial Legend Grows With “City Of Champions Crunch” Ad by valerie http://elvishasleft.wordpress.com/2009/12/02/max-talbots-commercial-legend-grows-with-city-of-champions-crunch-ad/#comment-463 valerie Sun, 06 Dec 2009 02:44:57 +0000 http://elvishasleft.wordpress.com/?p=1597#comment-463 CITY OF CHAMPIONS CITY OF CHAMPIONS

]]> Comment on Max Talbot’s Commercial Legend Grows With “City Of Champions Crunch” Ad by Bill http://elvishasleft.wordpress.com/2009/12/02/max-talbots-commercial-legend-grows-with-city-of-champions-crunch-ad/#comment-461 Bill Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:16:02 +0000 http://elvishasleft.wordpress.com/?p=1597#comment-461 Well, uh, go fuck yourself. Well, uh, go fuck yourself.

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