Mark Eaton = Stanley Cup

[Old Time Hockey]

If Eaton comes back to play with Letang and Orpik sticks with Martin, then we could play Engelland, Despres, Niskanen, Bortuzzo, etc. I believe in Mark Eaton so much its not even funny. Some of my best friends think Im crazy for saying this, but Im dead serious. Mark Eaton is the key component to going far in the playoffs. Somebody save this thread for when we do.

[Saskunitz]

The Islanders released him. That is all.

[drnort]

The Islanders released him. That is all.

If there was ever a franchise to model after...

[JS©]

The Islanders released him. That is all.

http://www.thepensblog.com/2013-archive ... -2013.html

[skullman80]

Have you seen Eaton play after he left the Pens? He was pretty friggin awful.

[CERV96]

Pens love to dig through Islander scraps. Sometimes it works, sometimes it does not. I am taking the later on this one. Even though I like Eaton and he has the right attitude about his current situation. It's just not going to happen.

[no name]

I am still fine with this signing, he isn't going to crack the top 6 unless there are injuries. You got to figure a vetern like him would know to stay in shape and be ready at a moments notice.


BTW: What color is the sky in your world?

[Hawkeynut]

The Islanders released him. That is all.

Islanders also....
- Traded Roberto Luongo, Zdeno Chara, Oli Jokinen......
- Signed Yashin and Dipietro to career contracts.
- Are moving to a smaller basketball only "rink".
- Are owned by Charles Wang who seriously scouted sumo wrestlers to stand in goal.

Nothing the Islanders do makes any sense and should never be taken with any seriousness. Letting Mark Eaton go should not be seen as a bad thing from our prospective.

While Eaton could be a serviceable defenseman on a long cup run, he should NEVER be considered as "THE PIECE"

[meow]

I would not be shocked to see Eaton play the next game.

[npv708]

I would not be shocked to see Eaton play the next game.

What could it hurt at this point?

[Dickie Dunn]

I would not be shocked to see Eaton play the next game.

What could it hurt at this point?

Mark Eaton. Obviously.

[Bioshock]

I would not be shocked to see Eaton play the next game.

What could it hurt at this point?

Mark Eaton. Obviously.

He will be played over the "top prospect" Simon Despres...

[Idoit40fans]

Are you suggesting that Despres isn't a top prospect?

[Rylan]

Are you suggesting that Despres isn't a top prospect?

Not at all. He could be carried.

[meow]

I would not be shocked to see Eaton play the next game.

What could it hurt at this point?

Mark Eaton. Obviously.

He will be played over the "top prospect" Simon Despres...

Eaton's play away from the puck was always pretty good. Hopefully he can teach some of our other d-men how to follow suit. Eaton may not be able to play the game at a high level, but he can still think it.

[scals37]

why not...

[Dan H]

Are you suggesting that Despres isn't a top prospect?

Not at all. He could be carried.

What do you mean? An African or a European Despres?

[71Aj66ax87]

The Islanders released him. That is all.

They also got rid of Zdeno Chara and Roberto Luongo.What's your point SasKunitz?

[71Aj66ax87]

Are you suggesting that Despres isn't a top prospect?

Not at all. He could be carried.

What do you mean? An African or a European Despres?

I don't know that.

[Bioshock]

Hahahahaha... now we are starting Mark Eaton over Despres....

I just don't get you Bylsma...

[Gaucho]

We do?

[Rocco]

Hahahahaha... now we are starting Mark Eaton over Despres....

I just don't get you Bylsma...

Shero might as well trade Despres since Bylsma has no intention of playing him unless the rest of the defensemen are in the hospital.

[SolidSnake]

Hahahahaha... now we are starting Mark Eaton over Despres....

I just don't get you Bylsma...

Shero might as well trade Despres since Bylsma has no intention of playing him unless the rest of the defensemen are in the hospital.

Even then I could see him putting Craig Adams back there instead

[offsides]

"The Pens appear to be shuffling their forwards and defensemen for tonight, and it looks like Eaton will play."

Eaton-Niskanen
Orpik-Letang
Engelland-Despres-Bortuzzo (rotating)

http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=658090

The coaches know more than I do for sure, but I just don't "get it". Looks like we will get to see how this works out. Wonder if Depres will be the odd man out?

[Gaucho]

If Martin is out and Despres not playing, you might as well send him down. And fire Bylsma.