One final thing that I can’t let go without a rant. Why in hell are the Wings so called “classy” players bashing Crosby for not shaking their hands? Are you serious? He had just won the Stanley Cup and this group of elitist dirt bags have the audacity to question his actions? The last time [...]
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One More Rant From The Duke: Handshake Gate
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Thoughts From The Duke: Stanley Cup Finals vs. Detroit
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It’s the series we all wanted as Penguin fans, a rematch with the defending Cup Champs, and a chance to get back at turn-coat Marian Hossa, who bolted a pretty good gig in the ‘Burgh, to have a “better” chance at winning with the Wings. More on that in a bit. A decent amount of [...]
Thoughts From The Duke: East Final vs. Carolina
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East Final vs Carolina
This could be called the mis-match series, as the Canes’ had no hope in hell winning it after two tough upset 7 game wins vs the Devils and Boston. This time it was Malkin’s turn to dominate like no other in the game.
Thoughts From The Duke: Round 2 vs. Washington Capitals
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Round Two vs Washington
I’m sure the suits at the NHL would have wanted this for the East final, or in some fantasy-land, the Cup Final, but Alex Ovechkin vs Sidney Crosby in Round Two would have to do.
Thoughts From The Duke: Round One vs. Philadelphia
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Round One vs Philadelphia
The Filthy Cryers as they are known to a lot of die-hard Penguins fans, were first up on the Pens’ dance card.
The Duke of Sports Checks In With His Memoires Of Pittsburgh Cup Run
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This is my good pal The Duke. He’s a die hard Pittsburgh Penguins fan (I think he even has a Peter Taglianetti jersey) and during the playoffs I asked (or begged him depending on who’s telling the story) him to recount some of the emotions that he was feeling while watching his team’s quest to the cup [...]
