The Matt Cooke Appreciation Thread

[PKV Jungle Friends]

Yes, I went there...

Despite the negatives that came with him at times, Cooke could flat out play and was a huge boon on the PK.

All the best in Minny to a guy that not everybody liked but everyone on these boards at least realized went all out night in and night out.

Farewell Cooke Monster

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[On Vinyl]

Only guy who consistently showed up for us in the playoffs this year. Thanks Cookie!

 

[xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Happy trails, Cooke.

He definitely brought on a lot of animosity, and most of it deserved, before he changed his game. Still think he's a Hell of a third liner and PKer, even without the agitation side.

We're going to miss him a lot more than people realize.

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

Good night, sweet prince.

 

[Big McLargehuge]

I won't miss the phantom penalties or the outside crap that went with being a fan of a team that employed him...but I sure as hell will miss him.

 

[Crafton]

 

[Axman]

I'll miss the guy; hard nosed player and forechecked like a mofo.
Pretty intimidating before he was neutered.

 

[Speaking Moistly]

Probably the player that I'm the most upset to see go, he wasn't even on my list of players I wanted gone. Consistent and great effort, one hell of a 3rd liner and PKer.

I wish he wasn't gone, but I guess it's good for him that he's gone.

Be good, Cooke.

 

[IcedCapp]

Thanks for all the fish, Cookie.

Please don't murder Malkin or Crosby

 

[domaug*]

the only one who showed up against the Bruins in the ECF besides Vokoun.

best of luck to Cooke and the Wild. i don't mind that they're all getting upset over them signing Cooke, so i propose a trade of Glass for Cooke at 50% of his salary and the 2nd round pick they got from the Setoguchi deal.

 

[Ugene Magic]

Other than his old game and his being punished still for past stuff he was a solid player for the Pens. Good Luck, Matt.

Pens just had to move on past that since they were still getting setback by your past. Great job on your turnaround.

 

[Sideline]

Dad: criminal. Son: juvenile delinquent. Because Matt Cooke.

 

[Ogrezilla]

dirtiest player in the league. took our savard and karlsson on purpose. doesn't belong in the league. good riddance.

 

[shizno*]

miss him already

 

[AquaticBirdman]

Was REALLY hoping we could keep him for at least a couple more years at a hometown discount. I'm really gonna miss Cookie. Even in spite of all his past issues he's still one hell of a hockey player, which unfortunately often goes unnoticed.

That being said...our bottom 6 is DEFINITELY now screwed lol.

 

[madinsomniac]

Yep, solid hockey player once he retired from goonism... thought he should have gotten more of a shot with Crosby early this year

 

[Randy Butternubs]

He will be missed.

 

[AquaticBirdman]

Yep, solid hockey player once he retired from goonism... thought he should have gotten more of a shot with Crosby early this year

even when he was a dirty S.O.B. he was still a solid hockey player, consistently scoring in double digits in goals, with 30+ points a season, along with being a very dangerous penalty killer. Anyone who really followed him throughout these playoffs would've seen first hand just how much of a heart and soul type of player he really is and how much his departure is gonna hurt our bottom 6 and PK...

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

One of my favourite Pens for sure. He will be missed by us bigtime.

Happy trails Cookie. Our third line and PK will miss you for sure.

 

[Harv]

 

[roquay]

Thanks Cookie. Always puts in, got a lot of heart. We should have made room for him. I fear this may hurt us a bit next year

 

[PKV Jungle Friends]

dirtiest player in the league. took our savard and karlsson on purpose. doesn't belong in the league. good riddance.

I'll let Matt Cooke walk, I'll blow almost $4 mil on a defenseman we don't need instead...I don't care anymore

- GoingForIt2014

 

[Jules Winnfield]

Good luck Cookie. You were a great player while we had you but I'm glad you moved on. It got old really fast when you would get called for a penalty based on your reputation and it would kill us, i.e. Game 1 ECF 5 min major.

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

Isn't this just TK's face on Cooke's body?

 

[Gooch]

One of my favorite penguins over the last few years. He always seemed to give a damn and played all out. He had speed, physicality, a surprisingly decent offensive acumen and was great on the penalty kill. He put his ass on the line on a consistent basis for the team and it had him trying to hover a fine line of physicality that in a league 20 years ago wouldve been considered fine but nowadays is considered exceptionally dirty.

I wish he wouldve been retained and I think his impact that he had on the team will be felt next season.