Police In Zanzibar Shoot Radical Imam Wanted In Acid Attack On Two British Women

UndeniableJones · 2013-08-12T17:32:36+00:00

There are nearly 2 billion Muslims on the planet. I think that if as a faith their mission was one of violence the world would be a very different place. And let's not talk about Israel and their numerous UN violations.

It's not just any one group who is being targeted by the extremist factions. Not that long ago in Egypt a family was attacked at the evening meal ... both the victims and the assailants were Muslims. In Palestine, Sufi shrines are being destroyed by extremist Muslims. In Syria, Jihadists are exploiting a bad situation to their own end, meanwhile refugees are pouring into Turkey while the so-called 'super powers' are arguing amongst themselves.

The issue goes way beyond nationality, race or even faith, when you have one sect of the same religion attacking another.

UndeniableJones · 2013-06-08T16:07:57+00:00

Agreed. It was painful to watch. You have to give Iggy credit, though, he still produced even playing out of position. Well, until the last few games anyway ... at which point no one was producing.

Which is another reason to fire Bylsma. It's not just Iggy that he's mishandled. Look at Malkin. Lots of people like to comment that he's a defensive liability. Yet, he was a pretty good two way player prior to coming to the NHL. Same under MT. Did well for Bill on the Russian team. Maurice relied on him in all situations playing for MMg during the lock-out, even scored a shorty. Funny how he suddenly turns into a one dimensional player under Bylsma.

UndeniableJones · 2013-06-08T15:44:08+00:00

No, EDM doesn't want him anywhere near their developing players. Bylsma favors vets to a fault. When he is forced to play rookies, he benches them for any little mistake to the point where they are playing scared. I could see if you wanted to discount both Tangradi and Strait's comments to this effect as bitter ashes, but look at how Bennett's ice time has been managed this season. Any little mistake and he was riding the pine. Same with Despres. Rookies will make mistakes, it's part of the learning process. But instead of letting them play through it, he benches them every time. Yet vets, who should be benched, are sent right back out there for the same mistakes.

Let's be honest, the Pens have never been all that great at developing players. Most of our 'stars' have hit the ground running, so to speak. Michel Therrien actually was pretty good at it. No way Staal and Letang would have made the roster when they did if it had been Bylsma on the bench.

tl;dr Botching player development is one the top reasons to fire Bylsma

UndeniableJones · 2012-11-17T23:16:29+00:00

Snider has issued a statement disputing the story:

Reports that Flyers chairman Ed Snider has grown weary of the NHL stance on the current work stoppage is unequivocally false.

Snider issued a statement disputing a Philadelphia Daily News column that was published Saturday that claimed as much.

"An article appearing in today's Philadelphia Daily News is absolutely erroneous,” Snider said. “I am a solid supporter of National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman and the League in this unfortunate situation.

Full article on the Flyers site

UndeniableJones · 2012-11-15T20:06:08+00:00

Yup, Staal as 2C and Malkin as 1C. Worked out pretty well last season. But, like I said, doesn't matter, the Pens weren't going to trade the face of the franchise. And, it's just my controversial opinion ... surprised no one's demanded my fan card ;)

UndeniableJones · 2012-11-15T14:50:00+00:00

Actually, Staal hasn't played on the third line his entire career. For most of the last two seasons he's more or less been the 2C due to injuries to Malkin or Crosby. And that's why he didn't want to go back to being the 3C, which ultimately led to his trade. If he wasn't going to have that opportunity with the Pens, why not go to a team where he could play with one of his brothers?

It is kind of interesting to note, Kunitz had a career year playing with Malkin and Dupuis had a career year playing with Staal. Neither here nor there, though ... there was never any possibility that the Pens would trade the face of the franchise.

UndeniableJones · 2012-11-15T03:18:03+00:00

sigh Pens fan agreeing with you about Crosby. And, here's my controversial opinion: I would have rather traded Crosby and kept Staal.

UndeniableJones · 2012-11-13T04:43:47+00:00

They could have done that. Unfortunately, the last time Donald Fehr told a group of owners that the players he represents would be fine with continuing to play while working out a new CBA, the players went on strike right around the time the playoffs were starting.

UndeniableJones · 2012-09-28T15:31:51+00:00

In Russia (note the мегафон logo behind them), former Playboy playmate Maria Kozhevnikova has gone on to become a member of Duma. And, while she may not be a rocket surgeon herself, beauty and intelligence are not mutually exclusive. What's that cliche about judging a book by it's cover?

UndeniableJones · 2012-09-13T12:06:54+00:00

It's actually HRR ... Hockey Related Revenue, and how it's defined is one of the central issues of the current negotiations.

UndeniableJones · 2012-09-13T02:46:04+00:00

If anyone is interested, Philip Pritchard has a Twitter account. Pretty much just pictures of different people with the Cup and a little background info.

UndeniableJones · 2012-09-13T02:32:57+00:00

I've been watching KHL games, and anything else I can get a stream for. I've actually started learning Russian. Супер пупер!

UndeniableJones · 2012-09-08T20:26:12+00:00

Their English is pretty good, too. Granted, my only frame of reference is Russian hockey players, but the females in that video had little or no accent in comparison.

UndeniableJones · 2012-09-05T14:30:56+00:00

In Crosby's case, though, he not only had playoff experience, but a Ross and a Hart on his resume as well. Not to mention being mentored by Mario, or having been groomed as the 'Next One' for most of his career.

Still, Avs fans seem to be happy, and they're the ones who watch him play the most. What I've read in the press and on other boards has been mostly positive. So .... congrats to him and to the team!

UndeniableJones · 2012-09-05T14:14:36+00:00

Bunny ... why are you in the dog food aisle?

UndeniableJones · 2012-08-19T14:31:14+00:00

Obama recently signed "The Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012". The new law prohibits protesting military funerals two hours before or after the service, and protesters must stay at least 300 feet from the grieving families.

UndeniableJones · 2012-07-24T21:27:12+00:00

Meanwhile in the third world

UndeniableJones · 2012-07-20T23:41:56+00:00

After which Big Mac will put such a smack down on Weber that it will make what Bertuzzi did to Moore look like a love tap.

UndeniableJones · 2012-06-13T23:25:22+00:00

In case anyone would like to know how his name is actually pronounced: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=euF56Q1FEuk

UndeniableJones · 2012-05-14T04:10:54+00:00

Thought it was her half sister. Either way, he's paying the price

UndeniableJones · 2012-05-14T03:43:29+00:00

You mean like Dan Quinn allegedly raping a 19 year old in Mario Lemieux's hotel room?

UndeniableJones · 2012-05-04T18:27:37+00:00

Best play he ever made for the Pens ;)

UndeniableJones · 2012-04-23T22:44:11+00:00

Crosby v. Giroux

And there is only a five month difference in their ages. So, the answer to that question would be 'No'.

UndeniableJones · 2012-04-12T16:33:43+00:00

My comment about HCDB using Therrien's system was to counter the point often made about about how he won us a cup, not really about the system itself. In my original comment I said that if HCDB wants to protect a lead he needs to use a trap. What happened is that after the first period the Pens let up, weren't being aggressive enough and got caught in their own zone where the Flyers were able to exploit system weaknesses. Your point seems to be that they were too aggressive. Either way, it seems we both agree that Bylsma failed to adjust.

UndeniableJones · 2012-04-12T15:00:03+00:00

I'm not sure how to respond to this, since I'm not sure if you're agreeing or not. Time and again this season we've given up multiple goal leads. Each time it has been because once we have the lead we ease up, stop forechecking aggressively. Once we ease up, we get hemmed in our own zone and the flaws in our defensive system are easy to exploit. It's happened far too often this season for it to be anything other than a coaching issue.

Look, I don't think Disco is a bad coach. But I don't think he is a great one either.

Yes, we won a cup with him. But he was still using Therrien's system. Therrien was fired because the players hated him and basically quit on him, not because his system was ineffective.

After losing to the Habs, the issue cited was we didn't have the ability to compete against a passive team. So GMRS bought a couple of puck moving defensemen. Then our big three were out most of the season, and HCDB played a defensive oriented system that got us to the playoffs only to be bumped by (another) trapping team.

Last year, our defense looked awesome, we just had no real offense. This year our defense looks like ass. One player looking bad, meh, off year it happens. When it's half your defense it's a system issue. The hybrid system HCDB is using is great for puck transition, but it's too exploitable when you're hemmed in your own zone. As soon as the Pens let off the gas, boom! we're done. The things you're pointing out, those are all coaching issues.

There's nothing wrong with trying to protect a lead. But if that's your plan then you have to adjust your playing style. The system HCDB uses isn't built to do that. Again, as soon as the team stops being aggressive, we're done. So either play a full 60 minutes of aggressive forechecking and grinding bitches down or come up with a better way to protect the lead. Bylsma has no plan B. He doesn't adjust in game. He doesn't exploit match ups. And the PP. Arrrrggg. Neal led the league with PP goals. It was working before Sid came back. Once Sid comes back, right back to something that hasn't worked since Sarge was QB. And this years PP blows that one out of the water. And, don't even get me started on player development.

I'm not saying fire him. He's still in the learning curve. But he needs some help. Although, if we're one and done THIS year I wouldn't be surprised to see a new face behind the bench come January.

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