I think Eyes of Orpik hit the nail on the head. You have to consider the source and once you do then you'll know to take this with a grain of salt. No Pittsburgher or Pens fan anywhere agrees with the article.
Kovacevic: Move Over TO, It's Our Game
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Crafton
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Yeah I just think it's funny that one reporter says something stupid and it's a whole backlash. Some Pittsburgh Journalists are known for being idiots so a "consider the source" approach would be fine but they say our fanbase is a joke and we only show up because we have Crosby and Malkin, and Bettman handed us Crosby as a gift and if he didn't the team wouldn't be in Pittsburgh.
Leafs fans.
ha. you got them riled up. they're offended that you're offended that some of them are trashing Pittsburgh fans and the Pens. come again?
Mr Jiggyfly
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As I thought, there's a thread going on the Leafs board and it's all "they almost moved" etc. One even called Pittsburgh an "industrial wasteland." Oookay.
Never mind the fact that the biggest **** Dejan is getting over that article is from Pens fans.
Leafs fans are generally a cool lot, so it's disappointing they would take DK troll bait, but I guess it's expected when you try to trash something they are so proud of.
I shouldn't have but I quickly glanced at the thread and read one post about how they would kick Pgh ass in a game of hockey, etc.
I grew up playing in Pgh and have played agt a ton of Toronto players over the last eight years since I got here and more than held my own. I mean c'mon bro, silly comment.
Hockey is hockey, it doesn't matter where you grew up. All that matters is you love the game.
Like I keep saying, Pens beat writers are a joke and an embarrassment. Sadly they represent our city in the eyes of other media and fans.
Please come back, Tom.
Jaded-Fan
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I have been thinking that the Toronto game was a trap and that the Pens were due for a let down after two huge emotional road wins against despised rivals. This does not help. Would not be surprised if the Pens get a reality check tonight.
As a Pens fan living in Toronto, this article is ridiculous. Pittsburgh has a much better team and have alot going for them, but its still not a good comparison at all.
I can't see this being a factor. It certainly isn't bulletin board material or anything.
I'd be a lot more worried if the organization didn't already see Dejan as an idiot after the Crosby captain article.
Jaded-Fan
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I was thinking this well before the article. Just seemed the only place to put it. Will they use it as bulletin board material? Maybe. But am more concerned about a let down after those two key road games.
Well, this very well could be a trap game-- and it will be interesting to see how the Pens rise to that challenge-- but, if it proves to be one in the end, then it will have nothing to do with Dejan's latest troll job, anything to the contrary notwithstanding that the Toronto media might claim in the even of such a result.
I can't imagine a single player caring about a hockey mecca debate.
The Leafs are certainly capable of winning this game. I agree with that.
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As I thought, there's a thread going on the Leafs board and it's all "they almost moved" etc. One even called Pittsburgh an "industrial wasteland." Oookay.
Never mind the fact that the biggest **** Dejan is getting over that article is from Pens fans.
I'm glad you got a kick out of that
Darth Vitale
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I refuse to read it and be trolled (and give that POS publication clicks). The Strength of Joe is in all who recognize and want to wield it.
Crafton
Liver-Eating Johnson
As I thought, there's a thread going on the Leafs board and it's all "they almost moved" etc. One even called Pittsburgh an "industrial wasteland." Oookay.
thinly-veiled compliment - it means the city belongs in an Antonioni film.
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I'm not worried about a home opener being a trap game, especially after how much the players appreciated the scrimmage "sell-out."
Born and raised in toronto.
I hope pittsburgh never wants to be like toronto in terms of hockey.
All the plat/gold seats are bought by big business. All the fans are self loathing, the entire fanbase is stuck in an eternal shamespiral - its all negativity regarding the leafs and unless they land the next crosby it will likely stay that way forever.
Pittsburgh has become the EXACT opposite of the leafs. sure we dont have the sheer number, but in terms of how we think we are always optimistic and forward thinking.
Even in 15 years when we'll likely have no star players or something - hope will always be there.
I hope pittsburgh never wants to be like toronto in terms of hockey.
All the plat/gold seats are bought by big business. All the fans are self loathing, the entire fanbase is stuck in an eternal shamespiral - its all negativity regarding the leafs and unless they land the next crosby it will likely stay that way forever.
Pittsburgh has become the EXACT opposite of the leafs. sure we dont have the sheer number, but in terms of how we think we are always optimistic and forward thinking.
Even in 15 years when we'll likely have no star players or something - hope will always be there.
UnderratedBrooks44
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Dejan isn't so bad, it's just a fluff piece. They all do it, and every time HF takes to the streets. It's just the way it is. It was either this or an interview with a random player full of softball questions.
MonsterSurge
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Toronto has at least 25 Major Junior/Junior A, NHL, and AHL teams within 2 hours, but we're the hockey mecca...
*facepalm*
*facepalm*
Luigi Lemieux
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Embarrassing article from Kovacevic, and he used to be decent too. He's lost all credibility with me for writing this garbage.
Hopefully you are wrong my friend.
With that said, as much as I hate to say this, I could see you being right.
I'm glad you got a kick out of that
It's mostly a personal pet peeve since Pittsburgh hasn't been an industrial wasteland in a long time. Steel mills moved out and high tech & hospitals moved in.
That said, taking this article seriously and using it to bash the Pens fan base would be like Leafs fans being held accountable for everything Damien Cox writes. It's homer rah-rah garbage written to make the fans give themselves a pat on the back for how great we are. In reality it's had the complete opposite effect - Pens fans have been laying into Dejan on twitter all morning.
MonsterSurge
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Try putting up with what we have and see if much of your fan base doesn't turn pessimistic. Not all of us are like that but for the ones that are its understandable. I don't think anyone would endure what we have and still continue to come back.
As for the reaction of some of the fans in our thread I'm sorry about that. It was as uncalled for and ignorant as the original article but it doesn't represent the majority of us.
KuleminFan41
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The fact that Toronto had won 13 Cups by the time we entered the league is just one of the many examples of things wrong with that article. Plus while over the years we have been fortunate to have guys like Mario, Jagr, Coffey, Francis, Stevens, Crosby, Malkin, etc. play for us, the number of legendary players that have associated with the Leafs over the years is way larger than ours.
Hell I wish we had half of the rich, storied history that the Leafs do.
Hell I wish we had half of the rich, storied history that the Leafs do.
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