JayUp88 1 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 This is why I truly think the NHL is the best, you wouldn't see this in the NBA. Story Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MannyK 16 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 That's awesome. You're right -- the NHL truly is the greatest league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GordieSid&Ted Report post Posted January 22, 2009 This is why I truly think the NHL is the best, you wouldn't see this in the NBA. Story It's a shame that the NHL is viewed as a fringe sport by so many in the States. The players, the management, organizations and their respective owners are some of the best people. Maybe if I watched/read more NFL stuff I might notice what those organizations do so I can't say the other major sports leagues don't do good things. But it's very well known by hockey fans that hockey players and teams constantly go the extra mile for their fans. That's a great story. And who knew Matt Cooke could spend a few minutes not being a ****** bag? J/K. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManLuv4Clears 7 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 Very heartwarming story, but also very sad to read that both sister and brother suffer from cystic fibrosis. I could never imagine what that family has to fight thru. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 This is why I truly think the NHL is the best, you wouldn't see this in the NBA. Story Very classy, Pittsburgh. Why can't you be like this all the time? In all seriousness, though, that is a very cool move that that kid is going to remember forever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 Say what you will about him being an occasional diver, a Therrien-influenced whiner, overhyped and possibly even a touch overrated.. I have great respect for the time Sid sets aside to work with kids. Same goes for Stamkos, too, who is already doing quite a bit working with them. It's good to see the new generation of NHLers is a classy one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 Say what you will about him being an occasional diver, a Therrien-influenced whiner, overhyped and possibly even a touch overrated.. I have great respect for the time Sid sets aside to work with kids. Same goes for Stamkos, too, who is already doing quite a bit working with them. It's good to see the new generation of NHLers is a classy one. You're right. No one can argue that Crosby isn't a down to earth guy who tries his best to give as much back to his community as he can. He's definitely a good person. Iginla and Vinny are both similar in that respect. In Calgary Iginla's well known for his community service during the summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 Great story, but please, other sports do stuff like this too. esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blueliner 69 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 Great story, but please, other sports do stuff like this too. esteef Yeah, I've seen Big Ben and the Steelers, Shaq, and other teams do it. Sportscenter has a feature during the summer about these kinds of wishes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannyfan1414 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 Wow!!!! Great story. It made me respect that Crosby guy and the entire Pittsburgh organization a little. It's stories like this that i wish would get picked on a national basses. People should know that there are amazing professional athletes out there that do great things for people. Instead we only hear about idiots that involved in shooting themselves in the leg, dog fighting and drugs. Great post and thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest tini Report post Posted January 22, 2009 Thats such a good story. its cool that the pens did that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cern 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 After meeting with Shero -- who signed the 8-year-old for $1 Would it be in bad taste to remark that he'd probably be a better deal than Draper this season? :X Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjgj13 30 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 Does that signing count against the cap? Nice story!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMAC 25 18 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 thanks for posting, i may not like the penguins lol but this is an awsome story and yes the NHL is the best league Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 Would it be in bad taste to remark that he'd probably be a better deal than Draper this season? :X Yeah, but I lol'd. Kenny probably tried to get him but he couldn't get him under the cap unless we waived Kopecky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms_Hockey 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 That story made me cry. (I know, I know. I'm SO female.) I respect the team & the organization for what they're doing. Man, two kids with cystic fibrosis. =/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HomeNugget 2 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 Does that signing count against the cap? Nice story!! I'm not sure it's a legal signing. The kid's only 8. Shouldn't the Penguins have to wait for him declare for the draft, go undrafted, and then offer him a free agent contract? I'm not sure what Ray Shero is trying to pull, but I hope the league looks into this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 i hope they tought him how to dive.... sorry, i just want to insult the penguins (like always) but its hard to in a story like this. I cannot imagine being 8 years old and getting to be a part of this experience. Life changing, heart warming stuff. hehe they lost to the hurricanes though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 I'm not sure it's a legal signing. The kid's only 8. Shouldn't the Penguins have to wait for him declare for the draft, go undrafted, and then offer him a free agent contract? I'm not sure what Ray Shero is trying to pull, but I hope the league looks into this. hahaha that is 2 rich anyways awesome thing for the pens to do that would be a awesome experience with the whole signing thing that just seems so kool. :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 I'm not sure it's a legal signing. The kid's only 8. Shouldn't the Penguins have to wait for him declare for the draft, go undrafted, and then offer him a free agent contract? I'm not sure what Ray Shero is trying to pull, but I hope the league looks into this. Ah, but the kid doesn't qualify for the draft. Now what could be an issue is the child labor laws. Imagine he's in a long game that goes to overtime... he gets set up for a perfect goal, goalie way out of position, puck on his stick right in front of the net... and then the time he's allowed to work on any given day expires. "Sorry, gotta run!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earthhuman 8 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 So Fleury was scored on by an 8-year-old. No wonder the Penguins couldn't score that night, they must have been playing nervous defense in case someone dumped the puck in on goal. But Pittsburgh is officially alright in my books. It helps that they've been losing miserably. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 Awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted January 23, 2009 (edited) Exactly my thoughts when I read the article. What an unfortunate situation for that family. A great read and a classy move by the Penguins. Very heartwarming story, but also very sad to read that both sister and brother suffer from cystic fibrosis. I could never imagine what that family has to fight thru. Edited January 23, 2009 by FireCaptain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted January 23, 2009 Lovely stuff letting the kid spend a day with the team, great touching story of reaching out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
