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Stoner89
11/20/2009 12:09:18
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Apparantly word is out that the knowledgeable heads at the Olympic team management led by Stevie Y are considering the intrigueing possiblity of adding the great Dustin Penner to the upcoming squad. With a bunch of former "locks" either injured or struggling, the Penman would certainly offer a unique dimension to the team. He can skate at that level, no question, has a marvelous set of hands, is superb defensively, but also can drive the net and move bodies like no one else can. I think he could really help the team, and would be fantastic on the PP, as well as killing penalties. Here's what Paul Friesen has to say..
"Let’s cut right to the chase. Yes, Dustin Penner has noticed.
People are suggesting the big winger from Winkler be considered for a spot on the Canadian Olympic team.
And, yeah, the 27-year-old thinks that’s pretty cool.
“It’s a dream playing for your own country,” Penner was saying from Edmonton Wednesday. “It’s flattering. Who knows if anything will materialize, but it’s definitely a 180 from before training camp and last year.”
If playing for Team Canada is the dream, last year was the nightmare.
You’re probably familiar with the story by now, how Penner’s production in his second year with the Oilers tailed off, and how he feuded with then-head coach Craig MacTavish, winding up so deep in MacTavish’s doghouse you couldn’t have got him out with a fresh ham bone.
If you listened to MacTavish, Penner was lazy. Unwilling to pay the price.
A fresh start, though, not only in his own mind but with new bench boss Pat Quinn, has unleashed the talent that got Penner to the NHL in the first place, and which produced 29- and 23-goal seasons.
With 12 goals and 23 points through 22 games, Penner was tied for ninth in the NHL scoring race Wednesday, ahead of most of the 46 players tabbed as potential Olympians by Hockey Canada brass."
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Bobknows
11/20/2009 12:29:19
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Bobknows
10/18/2009 12:02:39
RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: PONI vs PENNER 3: The Final Chapter
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Be cautious Ram because I think Dustbin has finally discovered why those blades are attached to his boots.
The improvement in Penner's play was easy to see early on in the season. The guy reminds me of AL Secord. Secord just blossomed one year from a semi-thug into a scoring machine and was a dominant force around the crease.
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Stoner89
11/20/2009 12:33:00
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<This post was updated by Stoner89. 11/20/2009 16:31:47>
Stoner - 2 years ago...
"Great signing by Lowe. It may take until year 3 for him to finally fulfill the massive potential and contract, but he has all the tools, just not a lot of experience."
Bob, Evans, Ram, Wes, CGY - 2 years ago, in response to above......
"Hahahahahahahahahahahaha"
 
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westisbest
11/20/2009 14:29:07
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The Flying Fridge should be a lock to be on the Oly team. Vancouver area restaurants have been bombarding Stevie Y with emails begging him to add Dusty to the team. In other Olympic news, the Ukrainian Female Hockey Team has announced their roster, and luckily for Leafers, Poni Vagboy has been named to the team. A proud moment for all Leaferettes.
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cgysportsguy
11/20/2009 14:58:40
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He certainly deserves consideration. His play so far this year has been way above expectations. Good on him.
Of course, as stated, he is on my pool now so you can expect a complete and total drop in his production.
I should probably let Stevie know about that....
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