BenBreeg

Dunno, but if that is the arrangement then I am sure they ensure shops have them, others can provide first hand info. Whether it is providing them or mandating them. If you put all this R&D into moldability you can’t have it fall short because shops don’t want to perform what seems to be a valuable step. Not saying the responsibilty is to buy it, but they should ensure the customer walks out the door with the skate fitting to the standard they are selling.

Responsibility? True is responsible for the performance and fit of the skate for the end user, that they are relying on supply chain to provide some of that value is fine but ultimately they need to ensure the QC no matter what the arrangement.

Now that I actually think about it, nothing really. The Nexus gloves have carried on the Cooper BDP legacy and I love those. Everything else from a skater’s perspective to me has moved on in weight and protection so I won’t pay just for the novelty of the name.

No, it won't! LOL, if someone wore one of those they were typecast as "the kid with the weird helmet".

SK2000 and SK600 were the Coopers I remember. Would love some gloves though.

Maybe, but even just lifting at the gym for me it gets bothersome. I have enough problems breathing without a mask due to an influx of younger players and a few guys who recently showed up way above the regular pay grade I am used to playing with!

I wouldn’t last five minutes skating with a mask on...

He’s still the coach and they have been losing, what else is he going to say?

Why do you think so? I don't read it as such. Interestingly though, that the Pens have had some success on the d-side as far as players go and Gonchar is gone. But it seems pretty obvious there was a big void when Tocchet left.

Yeah, I am not looking to buy but just that philosophy irks me.

Lame, makes my hour drive to Ko Sports (Source for Sports franchise) all the more worth it when I need anything more than tape or just browsing to kill time.

Sullivan may have been stubborn on some things and I agree on most of tour points but this series should not have come close to needing to be a coach’s duel.

I think assclown Don Cherry did but that was just because he would always pick them. PP was anemic at best, Justin Schultz was worse, and him and JJ couldn’t get the puck out. Guentzel and Malkin are my biggest disappointments.

If this is it, then "meh" from me.

Me neither, I think Schultz is the main problem of the pair, he looks horrible.

Jinx! 🙂

Maybe it doesn't apply as much but when you have something spinning/vibrating, the weight of the entire machine dampens it and reduces wobble. In woodworking the better equipment weighs a ton for this exact reason, sometimes guys will search out old vintage machines from the 30s and 40s because they are even heavier. Not sure how that comes into play here but you do notice the higher end sharpeners also seem a lot beefier. I could be wrong but that is where my head is at.

Does anyone know if this is a gen 2 replacement or a cheaper complement to the current model? I havent bought one but really like th fact that the Sparx is almost 40 lbs, hope they dont replace it with something lighter.

Understood, but I find it hard to fathom how someone 6’4” always gets beat up over the shoulder and gets so small. Regardless, the guy is like 2-10 in his most recent playoff games, can’t see how he is a sacred cow for next game.

I'll defer to you on technique as I'm not a goalie. Maybe his execution of the technique sucks, he has gotten beaten there on many occasions and seems to find a way to make himself as small as possible. For me, from that angle and distance, it shouldn't take much technique or calculation. Standing there covering the post a la the 1950s should pretty much convert that shot to 0% probability of success.

On the Byron goal he for some reason moved out like he thought it was a pass to the slot, so then he was sliding back toward the goal mouth it seemed and into the net, so I don't think he really had any lateral pressure against the post. I have no idea what he was thinking.

I hate when people always go after Murray but those last two were on him, the fourth one 110%. It's like he goes into RVH no matter what and has been burned repeatedly by it.

It was rough at first but I am back to my normal mediocre self already! On a side note, our main rink we go to has been very diligent about masks, hand sanitizers, cleaning, and limiting fans. Found out this morning that one guy was banned unless he wears a mask, so while not foolproof, it is a good balance.

Over the course of their life, the difference in total cost per sharpen I imagine will be a minor factor. If the quality of the sharpening is equal the ease of use would probably sway me to the Sparx.

Nice to get the win but no matter who your opponent is, you are playing with fire nursing a one goal lead until the end. Pens need to get in finish mode.