I got to play in game one of the Eastern Conference Finals.

I'm finally feeling like I'm contributing to this run.

Second round here we come. Rallying for the win in game one? I think it takes a lot of character. This team;s maturity continues to surprise me, even though I've been with them all season.

Just wish I could contribute on the ice and not in the press box.

"In many ways, these final weeks are like a trial run for the playoffs. You're playing a lot of games, sometimes back-to-back, against opponents you hate, opponents that know your tendencies. I know a lot of people don't like all the division games to end the season, but for us, there's nothing better ( Read more... )

It's funny how things change. A month or so ago I would've been guessing the Pens would've been trying to shop me around by now.

Now I'm being interviewed and attributed with the team's success.

Very interesting indeed.

How was the Winter Classic? Well, I'll let you know when I've fully thawed.

Powder blue is not a forgiving color at all. *laughs*

Sydor staying positive despite lack of playing time ( Read more... )

It's actually kind of funny how it works. When you're one of the old guys on a team filled with young phenoms, the reporters looking for a sound bite during a winning stretch are few and far between ( Read more... )

So, if you take a look at the box score from last night you'll notice something.

There's this goal that Sid the Kid scored. That's not terribly unusual. It's frightening how good he is at that young age.

I mean if you look at the assists, you'll see one goes to yours truly.

Don't get on the score sheet much, but it's nice when it happens.

Time to suit up for another year. Another team. Same me.

Here's hoping I can help the Penguins this year.

As a professional athlete, you spend most of your time trying to stay as young as you can be and as good as you can be. Doesn't matter how old you are there's always some kid coming up on your heels threatening to steal your thunder. So what do you do when you're a veteran player and you're on a team that personifies those young phenoms ( Read more... )