tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483113787784273461Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:36:30 +0000PenguinsPittsburghHockeySidney CrosbyBannerDallasDruryEvgeni MalkinIslandersJohn TavaresMarian GaborikMatt CookeRangersStanley CupStarsSykorabirthdayjordan staalA lack of sleep and a Penguins obsession.http://pensomniac.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Mark)Blogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483113787784273461.post-3041799434500841818Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:36:00 +00002009-10-05T14:41:07.984-04:00IslandersJohn TavaresPenguinsPittsburghSidney CrosbyThere was a lot of talk about Sidney Crosby vs John Tavares. Tavares now has 1 NHL game under his belt, Crosby has 4 seasons, 400pts, an Art Ross, a Hart, a Lester B. Pearson, and most importantly, a Stanley Cup under his. Apples and Oranges if you ask us. Quick recap of the game: Not a recap really. Pure crap. A Recrap even. First Period 11:10 Crosby takes a long http://pensomniac.blogspot.com/2009/10/game-2-pens-win-4-3ot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark)17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483113787784273461.post-9037835979490819043Sat, 03 Oct 2009 07:54:00 +00002009-10-03T12:20:46.893-04:00BannerDruryEvgeni MalkinHockeyMarian GaborikMatt CookePenguinsRangersSidney CrosbyStanley Cup The Penguins opened the season with a win against the Rangers. The new faces on the Pens looked solid. Rupp looked ok, albeit not that noticeable. McKee blocked some shots. Goligoski has it together. Haiku Recap, along with game pics/photoshops after the jump. We don't typically do recaps. Let us know what you think. Pregame They raised the banner, Trophies, Lights, http://pensomniac.blogspot.com/2009/10/game-1-penguins-win-3-2-over-rangers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark)41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483113787784273461.post-7764097299947716349Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:02:00 +00002009-10-01T16:04:10.902-04:00 Skoula is always going to be remembered for that. Seriously, who could forget that? But stupid shit happens, and for a guy with over 700 NHL games to his name, that kind of stuff only happens once. So if you thought for a second that this was what he’s going to bring to the Penguins…get your head right. This is a good signing. Skoula’s not going to be anything special.http://pensomniac.blogspot.com/2009/10/pens-get-skoula-and-bourque.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483113787784273461.post-7373365889053013189Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:58:00 +00002009-09-29T21:58:19.114-04:00 Badass. http://pensomniac.blogspot.com/2009/09/rings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483113787784273461.post-6098947033995018380Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:25:00 +00002009-09-24T19:27:27.820-04:00Didn’t get to see the game against the Blue Jackets. 5-4 Pens.  Oh well. Then on Friday, The Pens played Toronto: 4-3 Loss Last night: Montreal: 4-3 Loss And then, The Leafs again. Of course watching these games (for us) requires a feed. Great. Thank You FSN. And of course some of the games aren’t televised at all. Oh the preseason and the joy it brings. After http://pensomniac.blogspot.com/2009/09/leafsx2-montreal-kessel-and-more.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483113787784273461.post-7778656138170895044Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:15:00 +00002009-09-17T14:17:10.286-04:00PenguinsPittsburghSykoraWe don’t break news, but good for Petr. $1.6m for 1-year. The Penguins had $1.8m in cap space. It just wasn’t in the cards. Also…the Pens cut 10 players. Forwards: Aaron Boogaard Nicholas Petersen Casey Pierro-Zabotel Kevin Veilleux Defense: Lane Caffaro Alex Grant Brian Strait Goal: Jordan Parise No real surprises. Boogaard is a much smaller version of his brother, even at http://pensomniac.blogspot.com/2009/09/sykora-and-other-stuff.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483113787784273461.post-8274001314687333755Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:34:00 +00002009-09-10T09:36:18.506-04:00birthdayHockeyjordan staalPenguinsPittsburghWith all the excitement around National Day in Gibraltar, most people probably forgot that today Jordan Staal turns 21. Today, we’re going to look at some of Jordan Staal’s accomplishments in the NHL. Did you know we’re on Twitter? (Did you care?)By the way, no jump today.When you get to the end, you're there. After Staal was drafted in 2006, he looked to be a long shot to make the team http://pensomniac.blogspot.com/2009/09/happy-birthday-jordan-staal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483113787784273461.post-2207194667774812365Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:01:00 +00002009-09-08T13:06:18.667-04:00Remember those commercials? ”The Cup changes everything” Yeah. This was the best summer in the burgh since ‘92. I don’t even remember 1992. Quick thoughts on the Pens: Jay McKee For Gill, that would defy physics. Scuds just wasn’t the type. If McKee stays healthy, will the Penguins have 2 Orpiks? We’re going to miss Petr Sykora, but we’re not going to miss certain things about him.http://pensomniac.blogspot.com/2009/09/end-of-summer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483113787784273461.post-6401061884647092222Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:15:00 +00002009-06-10T05:17:20.220-04:00You knew the Pens could do it. Pensomniac Milestone: 1000+ page views. Of course most of them are people searching “masturbation” on Google Image Search and mistakenly ending up here. If only that was a joke. Oh Sitetracker, you devil. Should they be embarrassed or should I? Anyway, if you have kids, and they’re searching masturbation related terms on Google Images, teachhttp://pensomniac.blogspot.com/2009/06/7.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483113787784273461.post-274079333843589187Tue, 26 May 2009 07:58:00 +00002009-05-26T03:59:18.608-04:00Mr. Collier, do you think I could be like you when I grow up? We’ve never met, but you’ve already taught me so much. In honor of your unwavering dedication to sports journalism, I’ve compiled what I feel to be your greatest hits of the 2008-09 Penguins’ hockey season. October 4, 2008 You want Ross trophy, score often and fast The first game of the season, you taught me how to win the http://pensomniac.blogspot.com/2009/05/tribute-to-my-favorite-journalist.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483113787784273461.post-7002137164814820144Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:14:00 +00002009-04-23T08:18:20.736-04:00Not really worth putting much on the front. If you click read more, there's just some .gifs, some Mike Richards photoshops, and some half-assed thoughts on the games so far.The past few days have been spent in the Stone Age. Want the instructions for time travel?    Simple, yet effective. Whoops. So aside from that ordeal… the Pens are almost through the first round. 3-1 http://pensomniac.blogspot.com/2009/04/not-really-worth-putting-much-on-front.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483113787784273461.post-7825822479019361240Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:33:00 +00002009-04-15T06:36:52.663-04:00 The Playoffs are a wild ride.Tensions rising… Player vs. Player Team vs. Team Fans vs. Fans Now, I can’t say that I hate any of the above. But I will make fun of them. The Pensomniac Film Festival is a tribute to hockey movies that will never be made; celebrating the glory of the Penguins, a healthy distaste for their rivals, and a peculiar sense of humor. Join in as we review the entries http://pensomniac.blogspot.com/2009/04/pensomniac-film-festival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483113787784273461.post-4645696450489955202Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:41:00 +00002009-04-14T07:20:31.833-04:00This is going to be short and sweet. No need to click read more...even though it's there.Thank You Puck Huffers and Thank You to everyone that clicked over.Just got Twitter set up.Let me know what you think.More Later...That is all for now.http://pensomniac.blogspot.com/2009/04/this-is-going-to-be-short-and-sweet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483113787784273461.post-8944811481036587709Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:37:00 +00002009-04-13T04:49:20.103-04:00Just Click Read More...It's worth it. Click any of these pictures if you're having trouble viewing them. This is still a work in progress.After 82 games: This is it. Wed, April 15 7:00 FSN, Versus Fri, April 17 7:00 FSN, Versus Sun, April 19 3:00 NBC http://pensomniac.blogspot.com/2009/04/alitp-pt-5-matchups-predictions-some.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483113787784273461.post-2410233111872543781Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:23:00 +00002009-04-12T20:26:59.232-04:00Should be Evgeni Hart Malkin,Will be Evgeni Conn Smyth Malkin.The Pens played their final game of the season tonight in Montreal.Miro is back, but didn’t dressAfter today, we can officially look at the brackets.Maybe even later today on here.lots more. jump.Malkin beat Ovechkin by 3pts.D-bag.That’s the fist-pump of NHL’s Leading Scorer.Can’t see that enough.Open it in a new window to resize.So I http://pensomniac.blogspot.com/2009/04/should-be-evgeni-hart-malkin-will-be_12.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483113787784273461.post-6957716746537021000Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:13:00 +00002009-04-10T18:31:18.689-04:00So there are going to be some changes around Pensomniac.Posts have been on hiatus for a little bit, but I'm learning new stuff to help make this better.Go check out thePensblog. Get involved.Click and continue... I’ve more or less figured out how to do this “read more” thing. The homepage will be much more navigable as you will be able to see multiple posts without scrolling forever. That’s http://pensomniac.blogspot.com/2009/04/changes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483113787784273461.post-1558213763357741947Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:12:00 +00002009-04-10T07:52:50.176-04:00 Been away for a while and haven’t been able to post. The Pens have played 3 times since I last got anything done. Ugh. The Carolina Hurricanes An NHL team since 1979, First Stanley Cup in 2005/06. And a rich tradition it is.Offense Name Points +/- Shooting Ray Whitney 24g-50a-74pts +4 212 11.3http://pensomniac.blogspot.com/2009/04/alitp-pt-4-canes-and-panthers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483113787784273461.post-1447552587543339357Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:23:00 +00002009-04-02T18:23:23.573-04:00Finally. You’d think that I’ve been tirelessly working to make this the best post possible. You’d be wrong. So the Caps are having a good year. They’re 47-23-7 for 101pts, good for the 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. If the playoffs started today…the Caps would be playing the Rags. Realistically, they could see the Rags, the Habs, the Canes, the Pens, and the Panthers. Although the http://pensomniac.blogspot.com/2009/04/alitp-pt-3-washington-capitals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483113787784273461.post-941596947010983496Wed, 01 Apr 2009 03:43:00 +00002009-03-31T23:43:34.804-04:00  Before we get too hung up on the Capitals, lets take a minute to review what the hell is going on with the standings these days… Eastern Conference The Devils have lost 5-straight games. As soon as I post about them…they start losing. Wonder what’ll happen to the Caps. Carolina’s been hot. 6 straight wins?! Look out. Florida is still in the hunt sitting in 9th place. They http://pensomniac.blogspot.com/2009/03/around-league.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483113787784273461.post-4775449950944537166Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:36:00 +00002009-04-01T03:48:22.360-04:00This post isn’t going to be long… Or have much (if anything) about the Penguins. But there’s some new stuff on here. And more on the way. Pensomniac has email. Use it. See the Photoshops? Been Learnin’ I’m proud of the banner. (and Zach Caprese) There’s also a Pensomniac feed. I don’t get much traffic… But I’d like to post some links. Blogs I like…Stuff like that. A “http://pensomniac.blogspot.com/2009/03/225-am.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483113787784273461.post-2910301249985443300Sat, 28 Mar 2009 19:10:00 +00002009-03-28T15:10:25.575-04:00The New Jersey Devils have found their way to the top of the Atlantic Division this season, boasting a record of 47-23-4 for 98pts. As of this post, they are seated 3rd in the Eastern Conference, although they have 2 games-in-hand on the Washington Capitals (2nd Place/seed). Just like with the Bruins, Lets take a good look at what New Jersey brings to the table… Offense   Earlier this http://pensomniac.blogspot.com/2009/03/alitp-pt-2-new-jersey-devils.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483113787784273461.post-2159607034018734085Fri, 27 Mar 2009 06:52:00 +00002009-03-27T02:52:54.107-04:00  The Boston Bruins. They sit atop the heap.  they were the first Eastern Conference team to secure a playoff spot. Lets take a good look at the Boston Bruins and what they have going on…Want to save yourself some reading? This team has it all. Done. Offense: Points: #91 Marc Savard 23g,55a,78p Goals: #81 Phil Kessel 31g,23a Second in points is #46 David Krejci(21g,43a), making http://pensomniac.blogspot.com/2009/03/look-into-playoffs-pt-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483113787784273461.post-6214941857439043337Sat, 21 Mar 2009 22:16:00 +00002009-03-21T18:16:07.944-04:00We’re playing with photoshop right now. There’ll be plenty of them soon.   Moustaches. http://pensomniac.blogspot.com/2009/03/coming-soonphotoshops.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483113787784273461.post-9210507785073612337Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:58:00 +00002009-03-21T17:58:01.609-04:00It doesn’t really take more than common sense to understand what is meant by “peak” in terms of a sports team. Obviously teams have highs and lows throughout the 82-game NHL season, but how important is it to be on a high right before the playoffs? Let’s take a look at the past 2 seasons and what it’s meant in the recent past to be peaking upon the start of the playoffs. chBLAOW! 2006/2007http://pensomniac.blogspot.com/2009/03/peaking-at-right-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483113787784273461.post-2962032292578882298Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:35:00 +00002009-03-18T02:35:42.561-04:00  Martin Brodeur officially passed Patrick Roy as the NHL’s all time Wins leader. Now all he needs is a bitchin’ moustache. (Maybe) The Devils beat Chicago 3-2. That doesn’t hurt us. The Rags and Habs drew at 3. douches. Rags in the SO. FU. Neither team winning was particularly good for the Pens, but the worst case scenario went down and both teams got something. Buffalo and the SENS. http://pensomniac.blogspot.com/2009/03/late-post-318.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark)0