MEMO FROM CHUCK’S DESK
Oh what fresh HELL is this! The last 12 hours have been a roller coaster of emotions. First, the drama of the Bruins/Candiens game. Never ceases to amaze me how these games can take me to the height of joy down to the bitter pit of despair so many time in a mere 60 minutes. At the disappointing end of last night’s game, I went to bed all wretched but optimistic that today would bring some glimmer of hope…namely in the form of Jarome Iginla.
Nope. Sorry. Not happening. Ray Shero is a dream crusher and life ruiner.
Ray Shero is also a cruel thief and magical wizard. I don’t know how he does his voodoo magic to make these great deals without sacrificing a single roster player. It is just not right. It is downright Faustian.
hilarious post from www.stanleycupofchowder.com
Interweb speculations says that Iginla changed his mind after seeing the Bruins lose to the Habs last night but I highly doubt that his decision was solely based on the outcome of a single game. I’m betting that the Bruins and Pens were his top choices and after careful consideration, he went with the team that he felt was the better fit for him.
Although it pains me admit, right now the Pens do look like the better team, but I worry about their defense and goaltending. Letang on the IR and Fleury injured are never good things. Can new acquisition Murray and backup Tomas Vokoun fill the void? Debatable….
I truly believe that Iginla would have been a better fit for the Bruins and their style of play. He could have provided that goal-scoring, finishing ability that the Bruins need and the Pens definitely do not. They are front loaded with fire power. Can’t someone throw a little something our way?
Our twitter feed is going to be insufferable today – all the Pens fans that Pants added squeeing and fangirling all over the place and everyone else pissed that they didn’t get Ignila or annoyed with all of those Pens fans.
With a little over a dozen games left in the season, it will be interesting to see what happens in the Eastern Conference. But remember, the regular season is one thing…it’s all about the playoffs.
MEMO FROM PANTS’ CUPBOARD UNDER THE STAIRS
Wow. It’s only 10 AM and I (as part of the Pens fanbase) have been called a lot of names, via every social media platform available. As I’m clearly obnoxious, insufferable, gloating, cocky, a fangirl and an ignorant jinx who only exists to ruin other hockey fans dreams’ all while prematurely hoisting the Cup, there isn’t much to say except that I’m happy for my team.
Haters gonna hate.
The Pens were a hard nine yesterday and today they’re a 10+. But hot or not, they’ve still gotta keep winning. If anyone learned anything: it’s not over till it’s over. That goes for trades and it goes for seasons. (Oh, maybe they also learned not to report news until it’s actually fact.)
Shero had a hand, he played it. Iggy had a choice, he made it. I hope it pays off for both, and the Pens, and for me.
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