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Blob Mckenzie wrote:Rutherford is a genius.

He made some brilliant moves to get that team the cup.

Best move was to replace the coach. But colour me surprised they made it as far as they did. They were a dominant team in the playoffs. But ya, he made some astute moves.
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Hockey Widow wrote:
Blob Mckenzie wrote:Rutherford is a genius.

He made some brilliant moves to get that team the cup.

Best move was to replace the coach. But colour me surprised they made it as far as they did. They were a dominant team in the playoffs. But ya, he made some astute moves.

Astute moves getting reclamation projects from other teams that nobody wanted, or players people thought couldn't win/ would never live up to potential..

Kessel and Bonino are good examples
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Madcombinepilot wrote:
Hockey Widow wrote:
Blob Mckenzie wrote:Rutherford is a genius.

He made some brilliant moves to get that team the cup.

Best move was to replace the coach. But colour me surprised they made it as far as they did. They were a dominant team in the playoffs. But ya, he made some astute moves.

Astute moves getting reclamation projects from other teams that nobody wanted, or players people thought couldn't win/ would never live up to potential..

Kessel and Bonino are good examples
As is Hagelin. The ducks sucked and got rid of some deadwood halfway through the season, including Hagelin, who then went on to win the cup on that sensational line with Kessel and Bonino! :lol:
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Kris Letang is freakin amazing!
That didn't hurt either..
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People are forgetting that MAF wasn't in net. After 7 long years, they finally found someone consistent enough to replace the big game choker.

Pens don't make the finals without Murray.
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Hank wrote:People are forgetting that MAF wasn't in net. After 7 long years, they finally found someone consistent enough to replace the big game choker.

Pens don't make the finals without Murray.
Or the Sharks without Jones?
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Crazy how much hate Rutherford gets from everyone even Pens/Canes fans, so much as saying it was just lucky they won this stanley cup run aha.
Can the Canucks just win a Cup within the next 5 years.
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SKYO wrote:Crazy how much hate Rutherford gets from everyone even Pens/Canes fans, so much as saying it was just lucky they won this stanley cup run aha.
It must have been luck - to win a Cup without the #1 legend Defenseman to lead the team - right Skyo?
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Cornuck wrote:
SKYO wrote:Crazy how much hate Rutherford gets from everyone even Pens/Canes fans, so much as saying it was just lucky they won this stanley cup run aha.
It must have been luck - to win a Cup without the #1 legend Defenseman to lead the team - right Skyo?
Yup happens every 10 years and you absolutely need a one Matt Cullen! ;)
Can the Canucks just win a Cup within the next 5 years.
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Well done Pens..

Since everyone seems to emulate the last SC champ, I'm happy to see the Cup go to a team with speed and skill.

Question: The Sharks definitely rode Jones in the last 2 rounds. Do you think they have what it takes to make a return appearance or was that Thornton and Company's last shot?
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Hank wrote:People are forgetting that MAF wasn't in net. After 7 long years, they finally found someone consistent enough to replace the big game choker.

Pens don't make the finals without Murray.
Pens don't make the playoffs without MAF. He was the glue for them during the regular season. But no question he has seen playoff meltdowns. Murray was outstanding.

So much so that rumours abound that MAF will be traded now.
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SKYO wrote:
Cornuck wrote:
SKYO wrote:Crazy how much hate Rutherford gets from everyone even Pens/Canes fans, so much as saying it was just lucky they won this stanley cup run aha.
It must have been luck - to win a Cup without the #1 legend Defenseman to lead the team - right Skyo?
Yup happens every 10 years and you absolutely need a one Matt Cullen! ;)
Kris Letang is absolutely a franchise defenceman
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Island Nucklehead wrote:
Jovocop wrote:
Island Nucklehead wrote:Good run by the Pens.

Bonino finishes 8th in playoff scoring. Not bad, eh Dude?
Bonino has been great as a third line cente, playing behind Crosby and Malkin. However, Bonino was the second center only behind Henrik, just not what he is suited for.
Turns out he's a better third line centre than the guy we traded him for.

Rutherford is a Genius.
What do you base this on? Your feelings ffs?
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As good as Bonino was, the Hagelin really made the line go. Having one of the best natural scorers in the game did not hurt either. Congrats to the Pens. They were the better team and deserved the cup. Crosby is amazing.
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Blob Mckenzie wrote:
SKYO wrote:
Cornuck wrote:
SKYO wrote:Crazy how much hate Rutherford gets from everyone even Pens/Canes fans, so much as saying it was just lucky they won this stanley cup run aha.
It must have been luck - to win a Cup without the #1 legend Defenseman to lead the team - right Skyo?
Yup happens every 10 years and you absolutely need a one Matt Cullen! ;)
Kris Letang is absolutely a franchise defenceman
Agree about Letang. He will be on Team Canada in the end.
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