I Red Wings I 40 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 Because I'm the only one that questioned that statement... Yeah I thought it was surprising, BIG deal. No need to analyze everything anyone says about him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 No one questioned his offense, it's just a little surprising that he wasn't really visible in the OT's. If anyone was a workhorse in OT for Pittsburgh, it was Staal. I would love to have Staal in a Wings' jersey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 Yeah I thought it was surprising, BIG deal. No need to analyze everything anyone says about him So, there is no need to discuss things on a discussion forum? Awesome. Look all I'm saying is if you are surprised that an NHL player can disappear for a period or two then I disagree. There isn't a player in the history of the game that was dominant for every shift, it doesn't matter if you are Gretzky or Andrew Alberts. This isn't even about Crosby, if I said that Datsyuk was invisible for 2 periods, yet had 2 points I would be getting torched with a flame thrower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HOCKEY MATTERS 167 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 I just watched it again, cuz it's so sweet. I think I just peed my pants a little..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 I just watched it again, cuz it's so sweet. I think I just peed my pants a little..... Its understandable tho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I Red Wings I 40 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 (edited) I would love to have Staal in a Wings' jersey. You know, I was thinking the same thing watching him play last night. He is definitely gritty and I don't think anyone would argue that Detroit could use a player like Staal Edited April 23, 2010 by I Red Wings I Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 I'd love Staal on the Wings, I don't know how the Wings could fit him in the line up though, he's going to be making quite a bit, and we have a bunch of centers up the middle. But there is no doubt he is a damn good hockey player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 You know, I was thinking the same thing watching him play last night. He is definitely gritty and I don't think anyone would argue Detroit could use a player like Staal That's one thing were seriously lacking...snarl... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmamolo 287 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 Never said he was, I'm not going to play your bait game Don't let Carman bait you, he can be a pain in the ass. The point was that considering the fact the Crosby has been so dominant thus far in the playoffs for him to seemingly disappear, in overtime no less, was a little strange. No one was saying that a player has to dominate every single possible shift out there. It was just odd that of all times, while on such a dominant hot streak, in overtime Crosby was seemingly ineffective. Let it go Carman. Just let it go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest screwdahawks Report post Posted April 23, 2010 You know, I was thinking the same thing watching him play last night. He is definitely gritty and I don't think anyone would argue that Detroit could use a player like Staal Filppula straight up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I Red Wings I 40 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 Filppula straight up? Maybe, I guess I can't make a full assessment on Staal, I would have to watch him play more often. However, when I do catch the Pens play, he always seems to stick out. Strong on the puck and isn't afraid to take a few beatings to crash the net, he just never seems to go away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 Filppula straight up? Would have to add more, Staal is 5 years younger and 4 inches bigger. They pretty much play the same role on the team though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 That was a VERY lame reaction by the caster. Obviously biased. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plopster 136 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 Yeah I was thinking about it when it was over, and it was almost anti-climactic the way the announcers reacted. I would expect a LOT more enthusiasm for a goal scored in a THIRD overtime. Gary Thorne would have been going bonkers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 (edited) Enforcers don't play in the playoffs. Lilja is playing for us. Edited April 23, 2010 by GMRwings1983 1 dobbles reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 Yeah I was thinking about it when it was over, and it was almost anti-climactic the way the announcers reacted. I would expect a LOT more enthusiasm for a goal scored in a THIRD overtime. Gary Thorne would have been going bonkers. God i miss Gary Thorn and Bill Clement.What a team they were in the booth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 Wow, how beautiful was that seeing all the Pens fans crying at the end Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 The guys on Versus sounded almost heart-broken that Ottawa won Yeah, their call of the GWG seemed a lot more subdued than it should have been for a 3OT GWG. I'm certain that if the Penguins had scored, they would have been screaming bloody murder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTU_Huskies963 398 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 God i miss Gary Thorn and Bill Clement.What a team they were in the booth. Malkin hit the post and they went insane. On the other end the sens missed a wide open net and they acted like nothing happened. I was working on something and had it on in the background. By the tone of their voices you could tell the Pens were in the Offensive zone. Not so much for the sens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David 2 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 Yeah, their call of the GWG seemed a lot more subdued than it should have been for a 3OT GWG. I'm certain that if the Penguins had scored, they would have been screaming bloody murder. It's pretty clear the play-by-play guy had no voice left. His "he scores!" call was the same as the one he always uses, except with more rasp to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hossa4Life 4 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 It's pretty clear the play-by-play guy had no voice left. His "he scores!" call was the same as the one he always uses, except with more rasp to it. Ha ha yea the chicago game was over before this game ended. That is a long game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted April 23, 2010 Serious question, did Crosby even play in the 2nd or 3rd OT's? His ice time indicates he probably did, but I seriously didn't even notice him at all. He had some good scoring chances near the end of 2OT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 Malkin hit the post and they went insane. On the other end the sens missed a wide open net and they acted like nothing happened. I was working on something and had it on in the background. By the tone of their voices you could tell the Pens were in the Offensive zone. Not so much for the sens. The play by play announcer doing the game last night calls Carolina Hurricanes games during the regular season so im not sure why he would be going for the Pens,but it was pretty clear he wanted s***tsburgh to win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
