<![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins - Deadspin Comments]]> http://cache.gawker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/deadspin.com.png <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins - Deadspin Comments]]> http://deadspin.com Thu, 08 May 2008 23:51:21 EDT Thu, 08 May 2008 23:51:21 EDT http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5609391 If someone other than Crosby loses the series for the Penguins, does that make them Judas? I'm looking at you, Fleury.

tomford

]]> 11:388451:c5609391 Thu, 08 May 2008 23:51:21 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5607984 Go Flyers!
"cross-state rivals?" Don't you mean cross-commonwealth rivals?

VTBen

]]> 11:388451:c5607984 Thu, 08 May 2008 22:06:28 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5607557 NFL Coach whose QB is a retard - 4
NFL Coach whose sons are retards - 1


josereyes.theroof wishes to perform Tim Harris's sack-dance for you

]]> 11:388451:c5607557 Thu, 08 May 2008 21:33:48 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5605580 Suzy Kolber - 4
John Buccigross - 2

shtickless

]]> 11:388451:c5605580 Thu, 08 May 2008 19:11:54 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5604082 @Chamomiles Davis: It'll be okay. At least you don't have to deal with the impending doom that is being a Pirates season ticket holder!

@It Must Be Take a Worm for a Walk Week: +1

part time lover, full time hater

]]> 11:388451:c5604082 Thu, 08 May 2008 17:53:59 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5603622 @BigJimSlade: Yuengling is brewed two hours outside of Philly. Calling it your beer is like Pittsburgh calling the Cavs it's basketball team.

Carnegie Mellon/Mike Lange in 6.

It Must Be Take a Worm for a Walk Week

]]> 11:388451:c5603622 Thu, 08 May 2008 17:34:21 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5603217 @Sarcastro: @ClownForPound: I'd have to strongly recommend Straub Special Dark if you haven't tried it.

Pens in 6.

name_goes_here

]]> 11:388451:c5603217 Thu, 08 May 2008 17:19:29 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5602683 "Sidney!? That's a girls' name!"

It still is.

/fanning the flames

Chamomiles Davis

]]> 11:388451:c5602683 Thu, 08 May 2008 17:01:06 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5602569 All I got is;
"Sidney!? That's a girls' name!"

The HZA

]]> 11:388451:c5602569 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:57:34 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5602384 @Pittsburgh Sports and Mini Ponies: That was the perfect comment.

(Once I left Pittsburgh for NYC, I stopped saying "pop" because the fucking locals would joke, "Pop? Whadda yours grandpop have to do with it?")

TheStarterWife

]]> 11:388451:c5602384 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:52:33 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5602229 @parker91: It's soda.

Reasonable Doubt for a Reasonable Price

]]> 11:388451:c5602229 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:47:28 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5602131 @part time lover, full time hater: It's been 25 years. Yes, we're quite aware. And I will keep on trying, thanks for the encouragement!

Chamomiles Davis

]]> 11:388451:c5602131 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:44:01 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5601935 @Chamomiles Davis: Philly, you still haven't won a championship in... how long? Good job buddy! Keep on tryin!

part time lover, full time hater

]]> 11:388451:c5601935 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:38:02 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5601920 Fort Pitt, Roberto Clemente, & Birmingham: 4

Betsy Ross, Walt Whitman & Ben Franklin : 2

part time lover, full time hater

]]> 11:388451:c5601920 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:37:22 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5601739 Pittsburgh, you still have a hockey team? Good for you!

Fifth Most Depressed City - 4
#1 Sootiest City - 3

Chamomiles Davis

]]> 11:388451:c5601739 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:31:09 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5601695 @ClownForPound: Penn is truly excellent. All their stuff.

Sarcastro

]]> 11:388451:c5601695 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:30:00 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5601609 City where Dr. J played movie basketball: 4
City where Dr. J played real basketball: 2

uh-huh


Wilf

]]> 11:388451:c5601609 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:27:36 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5601462 Penguins 4
Jealous of the Penguins 2


Pittsburgh Sports and Mini Ponies

]]> 11:388451:c5601462 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:24:07 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5601458 Time to put on the foil.

Penis in 7.

SonofSpurrier

]]> 11:388451:c5601458 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:23:59 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5601424 @Le Légende de Vincent Tremblay: We will not let the White City fall n'at.

@Sarcastro: Affirmed on the Straub. Nobody ever mentions Penn beer either - it's at the least a good rebuttal for all the crap we get for Iron City. It was $5 at PNC Park a few years back too.

ClownForPound

]]> 11:388451:c5601424 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:22:56 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5601364 @Hextall454: YOU can't win this battle? Let me clean out my closet:

4/25/89: I attend Game #5 of the Pens-Flyers. #66 nets the hat trick within the first three minutes and finishes the game with nine points. Your namesake chases Rob Brown around with his stick.

1999-2000: Penguins win first two games. In Philadelphia.

Penguins lose both series.

Wilf

]]> 11:388451:c5601364 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:21:30 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5601352 @Jen P: It's pop if you're from Pittsburgh, soda if you're from Philly. As a non-PA native, the intensity of this argument was eye-opening.

parker91

]]> 11:388451:c5601352 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:21:02 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5601311 @Triple B:

Not a Slap Shot fan?

Eddie Shore?
Piss on Eddie Shore!


Secret Identity

]]> 11:388451:c5601311 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:19:55 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5601305 The only reason I enjoy Flyers games is because I like saying "Ummmmm ... burger."

Jen P

]]> 11:388451:c5601305 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:19:49 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5601256 They beat the Rangers, I owe them loyalty for at least 1 round.

DR J in the Fish that saved Pittsburgh-4

Dr J for the other team-2

crazyjoedavola

]]> 11:388451:c5601256 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:18:47 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5601163 @parker91: Which one's which? I can never keep it straight.

Jen P

]]> 11:388451:c5601163 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:16:03 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5601149 @BigJimSlade: It's Iron City. It's crap, but it's our local crap.

(Says the guy who only drinks Iron City at Pittsburgh sporting events and keeps Yuengling -- and Straub -- in the home fridge.)

Pens in 6.

Drunk by 7.

Sarcastro

]]> 11:388451:c5601149 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:15:37 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5601106 I'm going with the Penguins because, well, I love penguins - they're adorable.
Oh, and they're a better team. 6 games.

Jen P

]]> 11:388451:c5601106 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:14:40 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5601091 @parker91: you and me both

Mr. Pennsylvania

]]> 11:388451:c5601091 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:14:08 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5601005 Pop: 4
Soda: 2

/can't believe how many times I heard this argument in State College


parker91

]]> 11:388451:c5601005 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:11:59 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600988 @BigTenObsession: Man, a little slow on the uptake today. I also have a headache from reading Chapter 1 of the Chris Farley book in a 3 point font.

Weed Against Speed

]]> 11:388451:c5600988 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:11:11 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600967 @Wilf: Just looked at your avatar. I realize I can't win this battle. Excellent.

Hextall454

]]> 11:388451:c5600967 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:10:38 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600909 PPG Plaza over Rittenhouse Square in 6.

Peter Cavan

]]> 11:388451:c5600909 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:08:24 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600908 @Balls State Explorer: Since I've never read the name sober, you could've claimed to be right and I'd have never doubted you.

Arriaga_II

]]> 11:388451:c5600908 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:08:21 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600894 @Doyle McPoyle: Can't wait for Snoop to bring his kids to meet Crosby like he did with Beckham ... then go to eat fried chicken. Classic

Triple B

]]> 11:388451:c5600894 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:07:54 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600867 The Bottom of Lemieux's pool over The Fog Game in 5.

Arriaga_II

]]> 11:388451:c5600867 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:07:03 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600866 Not Rangers: 4
Not Canadiens: 3

GreatOdensRaven

]]> 11:388451:c5600866 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:06:59 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600863 I want to make a Pelle Lindbergh joke, but I just don't care.

Paper Cut

]]> 11:388451:c5600863 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:06:57 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600854 @Weed Against Speed:

MYFO Pentaverate? So I Married an Axe Murderer?

BigTenObsession

]]> 11:388451:c5600854 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:06:40 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600795 Yinz 4
You's 2


Hit Bull Win Steak

]]> 11:388451:c5600795 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:04:42 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600767 @Arriaga_II: I suck at the misinformation highway, you win. Primanti it is.

Balls State Explorer

]]> 11:388451:c5600767 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:03:46 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600758 I'll pick the Penguins since Snoop never rocked a Flyers jersey. Also, Philadelphia sucks cocks in hell.

Doyle McPoyle

]]> 11:388451:c5600758 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:03:19 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600755 @Hextall454:

Aw, come on. I've got to work some angle. We're on the eve of the Clash of the Titans.

Wilf

]]> 11:388451:c5600755 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:03:12 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600727 HAHA. Flyers-Penguins. Funny because penguins can't fly. Yeah, I got nothing.

I can't discuss hockey after the Sharks killed me Sunday night and then Ron Wilson pissed on my grave. [/resident of San Jose, CA; also bitter]

DAGOTRON

]]> 11:388451:c5600727 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:02:20 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600701 Kevin Stevens' Coke And Hookers Binge: 4
Eric Lindros' Concussions: 1


Afino

]]> 11:388451:c5600701 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:01:28 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600685 @BigTenObsession: What the what?

Weed Against Speed

]]> 11:388451:c5600685 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:01:03 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600635 Mike Schmidt over Roberto Clemente in 6

Mr. Pennsylvania

]]> 11:388451:c5600635 Thu, 08 May 2008 15:59:26 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600624 That Lemieux, Stevens and Jagr line is nasty for the Pens. wait, what???

/stuck in NHL '94

Tebow2007

]]> 11:388451:c5600624 Thu, 08 May 2008 15:59:07 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600602 @Arriaga_II: If spelling counts, I got there 1st.

Balls State Explorer

]]> 11:388451:c5600602 Thu, 08 May 2008 15:58:09 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600600 @Civil Negligence: No, but the Crazy Eights are ready to roll.

BigJimSlade

]]> 11:388451:c5600600 Thu, 08 May 2008 15:57:59 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600580 There's an empty space atop that flawless marble shelf, between the first Wheel and Pizza Bagels.

Then that means someone must have stolen the padded toilet seat!

Gourmet Spud

]]> 11:388451:c5600580 Thu, 08 May 2008 15:57:13 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600555 @Secret Identity: I'll see your Toe Blake and raise you a Punch Imlach.

Triple B

]]> 11:388451:c5600555 Thu, 08 May 2008 15:56:24 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600539 @Wilf: you're reading into that Closer gimmick a tad too literally.

Hextall454

]]> 11:388451:c5600539 Thu, 08 May 2008 15:56:05 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600522 @Wilf: Not a problem on the Left Coast unless it goes into OT. Hoagies over Pimanti Bros. in 6.

Balls State Explorer

]]> 11:388451:c5600522 Thu, 08 May 2008 15:55:35 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600521 Primanti's over Pats in 5.

Arriaga_II

]]> 11:388451:c5600521 Thu, 08 May 2008 15:55:34 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600498 In the days of Old-Time Hockey...

Do you know Toe Blake?

Secret Identity

]]> 11:388451:c5600498 Thu, 08 May 2008 15:54:55 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600497 Look at the size of Weed's head! It's like Sputnik!

BigTenObsession

]]> 11:388451:c5600497 Thu, 08 May 2008 15:54:54 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600495 Gondor: 4
Mordor: 2

Le Légende de Vincent Tremblay

]]> 11:388451:c5600495 Thu, 08 May 2008 15:54:51 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600491 Too bad that Lindros doesn't remember he played for the Flyers.

Triple B

]]> 11:388451:c5600491 Thu, 08 May 2008 15:54:47 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600457 Beverly Hills Ninja!

Camp Tiger Claw

]]> 11:388451:c5600457 Thu, 08 May 2008 15:53:32 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600452 I'm just waiting for Biron to go all Michel Dion and walk off the ice after a couple of soft goals.

THEGINOCIMOLICONSPIRACY

]]> 11:388451:c5600452 Thu, 08 May 2008 15:53:21 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600441 It's a good thing the series didn't start tonight, or you would have had to choose between the game and The Office.

Wilf

]]> 11:388451:c5600441 Thu, 08 May 2008 15:53:04 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600437 Philly still has the 'Legion of Doom,' right?

Civil Negligence

]]> 11:388451:c5600437 Thu, 08 May 2008 15:53:00 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600434 (Derian Hatcher suggests stapling his laptop to the wall)

Stapling the sloth-footed Derian Hatcher to the wall may actually increase the Flyers chances of winning the series.

HockeyMountain

]]> 11:388451:c5600434 Thu, 08 May 2008 15:52:54 EDT <![CDATA[Previewing The Flyers-Penguins]]> http://deadspin.com/388451/previewing-the-flyers+penguins#c5600431 Less Crosby, more preview!

Yeungling over Steel City in 6

BigJimSlade

]]> 11:388451:c5600431 Thu, 08 May 2008 15:52:47 EDT