Podcast: Two Wins - New "Hockey Mecca", One Loss - Trade Everyone

With the chance to finally talk about hockey games that matter, the Crosby FTW team (@HockeyMeesh and @PolishHMR) kick off the discussion with Hockey Meccas...and how they are north of the border.  After that, Meesh goes into a quick recap of Week 1 before Adam turns their attention to the Pittsburgh Penguins.  They recap each game and take a look at the new line changes that the Pens unveiled today.  After the Pens week in review, Meesh covers transactions and injuries around the league before a quick look at the week ahead for the Penguins.

Edit:  As the podcast was recorded, it was announced Mike Knuble will sign with the Philadelphia Flyers in the wake of the Scott Hartnell injury.

Edit #2:  RFA Jamie Benn just signed a 5 year, $26.25 mil deal with Dallas.

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Suggested Readings:

Beautiful Breakdown of Malkin's Turnover for the JVR Goal

Katie Baker covers the rest of Week 1 quite well

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Post #200: Return of the Podcast

With the start of a new year, Meesh and Adam bring back the CrosbyFTW podcast for yet another run.  Despite the ongoing NHL lockout, we spend a significant amount of time discussing our optimism that the league will return soon.  We also cover amnesty buyouts, our opinions of Bettman and Fehr, general CBA talks, and how the lockout has proceeded so far.  After 3 months off, the production was a little rusty, so tune in this week and set your expectations higher for next week!

**The news of Kris Letang's apparent deal with SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL came out just after the podcast ended.  Tune in next week to hear Meesh flip out about it....like, really flip out**

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Thanks for listening and keep coming back for Evgeni Malkin and Magnitogorsk recaps!!

Lockout Podcast #5: Both Sides Suck

In the midst of a crazy week full of optimism, pessimism, and rejected proposals, Adam and Meesh break down the latest in the failed NHL CBA talks.  After getting through the nitty gritty details, they move on to a quick look at the Baby Pens, Penguins overseas, and the relationship between Sergei Gonchar and Evgeni Malkin.  Finally, the whereabouts of Francois Leroux are revealed, with the help of a certain social networking site.

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Lockout Podcast #4: Hockey Kicks Cancer

The NHL may be dormant, but hockey fans have continued the fight against cancer!  Adam and Meesh lead off this week’s podcast with the results of the Hockey Kicks Cancer Charity Event from this past weekend.  The rest of this episode is a hodgepodge of updates on the CBA, players in Europe, Metallurg Magnitogorsk, and a few lengthy tangents.  The lawyer co-hosts finish off with a “Where Are They Now” that updates you on a player with a lengthy criminal record.

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Lockout Podcast #3: Blame Fleury!

Meesh and Adam continue to find an hour's worth of hockey topics each week despite the ongoing NHL lockout.  The podcast begins with talk about the CBA meetings, transitions to player movement around Europe, and ends with the blogger vs. mainstream media battle.  Other topics of note: Malkin's KHL performance, the whereabouts of Sidney Crosby, and throwing Marc-Andre Fleury under a bus.

UPDATE: After just 2 games, Alexander Semin has signed with a KHL team.  Take away everything good we said about him.
NEW UPDATE: Now all of that is being retracted.  I'm done updating this, who cares about Alexander Semin anyways.

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AND DON'T FORGET TO DONATE TO HOCKEY KICKS CANCER!!!

Lockout Podcast #2: The Lockout Song

Lost in the madness of figuring out Russian and learning the KHL, a new CrosbyFTW podcast was recorded on Saturday!  Adam debuted his highly anticipated lockout song, "We Want It Our Way (The Lockout Song)."  Listeners can find the podcast, along with the song, under CrosbyFTW on iTunes!

This week's podcast discusses CBA discussions, more player movement overseas, Malkin's KHL debut, the whereabouts of current Penguins, and some NHL 13 talk.  In the spirit of the NHL Lockout, this week's "Where Are They Now" brings back memories of a former Penguins player who also refused to play hockey numerous times.

Corrections:  Please excuse the editing gaffe, the podcast is only an hour long followed by 20 minutes of dead air (blame Adam).  Also, Meesh accidentally says Swiss league instead of Swedish league numerous times.  Please allow him a pass!

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Final Offseason Podcast: Lockout Week

We have finally arrived at the last offseason podcast!!  Unfortunately, as Adam and Meesh discuss, the impending lockout will likely take over soon.  Meesh is still reeling from a rough sports weekend while Adam is a little overly focused on wrestling.  We take you through a CBA and lockout update, any Pens news we can find anywhere, and a few signings around the NHL.  Finally, our "Where Are They Now" segment will make you want pickles...but in a highly edited podcast, neither host mentions that.  Other topics: ESPN Franchise Rankings, Shane Doan, Do Penguins Eat Sharks, NHL 13, and Hockey Kicks Cancer (SIGN UP NOW!!).  All kinds of random links after the podcast on here.  Download it on iTunes or listen below!

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Hockey Kicks Cancer:  http://www.crosbyftw.com/2012/08/updated-information-hockey-kicks-cancer.html

If you are interested in the fantasy hockey league, it is on Yahoo.
The league ID # is 3479 and the password is crosbyftw




ESPN Ultimate Franchise Rankings:  http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/teamrankings

Steelers Deadspin Picture:  http://deadspin.com/5941952/this-photo-captures-the-moment-a-pissed+off-steelers-fan-threw-her-beer-on-the-photographer-after-tracy-porters-game+ending-int

Original Seguin Pic.

Photoshopped Pic.

Kaspar!

**Note:  We apologize that Adam has not provided the pics he discussed yet.  It may require a different blog with a different rating...

Offseason Podcast #10: There's Pens News!

Adam and Meesh finally return with some Penguins news during this never-ending off-season (seriously, it may never end).  After a quick recap of why sports sucked over Labor Day weekend, Adam begins with a somber dedication to Geno's cat, Dixie.  We then discuss potential destinations for Crosby and Malkin in the event of a lockout and some two-way signings for the Penguins.  After some quick notes about NHL movement, including Sean Avery's fashionable retirement, we move on to the dreaded CBA talk.  Meesh attempts to rant about Allan Walsh before Adam cuts him off to move into the fan favorite "Where are they now?" segment.  Download it on iTunes or listen below!

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Click here for information about the Hockey Kicks Cancer charity event on October 6th.

If you are interested in the fantasy hockey league, it is on Yahoo.
The league ID # is 3479 and the password is crosbyftw

Here is the video of Avery that I was referencing:



And here is the video that Adam was referring to:

Updated Information: Hockey Kicks Cancer

The Pittsburgh sports blogging community will be holding a charity kickball tournament on October 6th to celebrate Hockey Fights Cancer Month. Proceeds will be donated to our local chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, which Hockey Fights Cancer benefits. We are working directly with a coordinator for LLS and they will be present at the event to help us distribute information on the work that they do and how the community can help.

Please join Crosby FTW, High Heels & Hockey, The Pensblog, PensNation, Faceoff Factor, and Slewfooters for a day of kickball, raffles, prizes, and more!

The tournament will be divided into teams of 10. When signing up, be sure to talk to your friends and family so that you are able to get onto the same teams. We will update the form when teams fill up.

If you want to represent a blog team, but it is indicated that the team is full, please let us know and we will create a B team for our blogs. Also, you are more than welcome to form your own team of 10 for the event. Please contact Stevie (heelsandhockey@gmail.com) and we will add your team to the registration form.

If you do not wish to play but would like to come out and support the teams, you may sign up to attend as a spectator. Per request, we are now accepting donations in order to receive a t-shirt via mail for those whom are unable to attend.  The option is now on the sign up form.

Location: South Hills Dek Hockey
1551 Worthington Avenue
Jefferson Hills, PA 15025

Date: Saturday, October 6, 2012
Time: 1:00pm – 8:00pm
A schedule of games will be posted prior to the event.

Admission: $20/person
Cost includes a Hockey Kicks Cancer t-shirt and a plate of food (We will have hamburgers, hot dogs, hot sausage, kilbasa, potato salad, fruit salad, corn on the cob, chips and drinks. Catered by the Interchange Lounge)

Other:
50/50 raffles
Prize Baskets from local businesses
Other activities and booths TBA

If you wish to donate to the event and do NOT want to receive a t-shirt, please click the link below to send your donation via PayPal.  Furthermore, if your blog or business would like to help sponsor teams or a booth, please contact Stevie Watson at heelsandhockey@gmail.com for information on how you can be a part of making this day a great success!

Please click here to sign up if you want to pick a team and play, or at least receive a shirt.
If you only wish to donate to the cause, then click here instead.

The last day to sign up is September 16! 

Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@HKicksCancer) and please spread the word about this event!!  Thank you all for your help, donations, and participation!!

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If you do not have a PayPal account, please choose the option “Don’t Have a PayPal Account” in order to pay via debit or credit card. Applications cannot be completed without payment. Thank you for your generosity and we can’t wait to see you at the event!

Offseason Podcast #9: As the Calendar Turns

As the hockey world prepares to turn their calendars from August (Zbynek Michalek) to September (Paul Martin), Meesh (@HockeyMeesh) and Adam (@PolishHMR) return with yet another time-killing podcast.  The dog days of summer have clearly gotten to their heads as Adam frequently loses his mind in this episode.  Hockey topics include: NHL jersey rankings, the latest in CBA talks, recent signings and rumors, and a "Where Are They Now?" segment that will take you back to the late 90's.  Adam's personal topics include: the types of people he attracts and his grasp of the English language.

Tune in now to get the details!  Listen below or find us on iTunes by clicking here.

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As always, feedback is appreciated and thank you for listening!!  Please see my last post for more details on the Hockey Kicks Cancer Charity Kickball Tournament and how you can participate!  Finally, contact me on here or via Twitter if you are interested in either the CrosbyFTW Fantasy Hockey League or the NHL '13 GM Connected league.

Offseason Podcast #7 - CBA? Anyone?

After an extra week off, Adam (@PolishHMR) and I (@HockeyMeesh) have returned with Offseason Podcast #7!  We catch up on 2 weeks of signings, including that of Jake Voracek, Alexander Semin, and not including Shane Doan.  We also take the time to reminisce about Sidney Crosby in honor of his recent 25th birthday.  After a frustrating discussion of the lack of CBA movement, we finish off with a "Where are they now" that includes our new favorite ECHL team (sorry Wheeling).

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Offseason Podcast #6 - Nash Moves, Weber Stays

We finally have some hockey transactions to talk about!  Adam (@PolishHMR) and I (@HockeyMeesh) discuss the Shea Weber offer sheet and resolution, the Rick Nash trade, and a plethora of other signings that occurred over the past week.  Adam also treats you to a French lesson/joke while I update you on a former Penguin who is now 31 years old and playing in Europe (hint: he came to the Pens in a "blockbuster" trade in the early 00's).

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Offseason Podcast #4 - Most Boring Offseason Ever

On to Podcast #4. We have made it on to iTunes, so subscribe here for your convenience: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/crosbyftw/id542573263 or hit the link above. While you're at it, like my page on facebook (above as well).

After Adam serenades you guys in an introduction after the intro music, we discuss the options at winger that Bylsma suggested, the sparse offseason moves around the NHL so far this season, and the ESPYs.

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Thanks as always for listening!!  We would love to hear your thoughts, questions, suggestions, criticisms, rants, and pure hatred - so leave a comment below or send a message on twitter to @HockeyMeesh and/or @PolishHMR.

Here are some links from the plugs I made on the podcast:
The Classy Yinzer: http://theclassyyinzer.blogspot.com/p/our-t-shirt-shop.html (@TheClassyYinzer)
and
Are Champions Built Through Free Agency?: http://thehockeywriters.com/does-free-agency-build-championship-teams/

Finally, don't forget...

Offseason Podcast #3 - Free Agency

Welcome back for Podcast #3!  Adam (@PolishHMR) and I (@HockeyMeesh) cover our favorite and least favorite signing(s) of free agency so far, the Parise/Suter debacle, and where the Penguins can go from here.  Hopefully we'll be on iTunes soon.  Thanks for listening!

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Offseason '12: Podcast #2

Welcome back for Offseason Podcast #2.  In today's podcast, Adam (@PolishHMR) and I discuss the NHL signings over the past two days (Wideman?!?) and discuss members of the Pittsburgh media (preview: we love Dave Molinari and we hate Tim Benz).  We also talk about how the NHLPA may view the Crosby signing. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for listening!!




Any feedback you guys have would be wonderful. Also, let us know if we should post these to iTunes or if this format works.

Finally, we would love it if you guys provided topics for us to cover as we go through the offseason! We can pretty much research and discuss anything NHL related, so if you have questions - post them!

Podcast #3: Discussing the Mess that was Game 3

One day I'll find a better way to do this rather than wasting posts.  But until then, here's the link (30 mins)!

http://chirb.it/mOdgNm

Pens-Flyers Game 1 Recap / Game 2 Preview - Podcast

So as I try to expand on my social media and internet prowess.  I have started to work on a podcast with another Pens fan, Adam G (you can follow him on Twitter, @PolishHMR).  We will likely be doing 15ish minute recap/previews during off days.  Here are our brief thoughts leading into Game 2:

http://chirb.it/bwIE8H

*Eventually, I'll start uploading these to iTunes and attempt to be reputable.  We're just getting started and working out the kinks for now.

And if you didn't hear our inaugural one, there is a link below.  It's a little over an hour long and covers the last couple weeks of the regular season for the Penguins and previews all of the playoff matchups in the NHL.  Comments and critiques are welcome and encouraged!!

http://chirb.it/Fy4fzp

And as always, thank you for checking out this blog and these podcasts!!  I appreciate it greatly!