Mario Lemieux News, Pictures & Buzz

NHL playoff overtimes should go on and on...shouldn't they?  Winnipeg Sun

Lemieux or Crosby - Who's Had the Biggest Impact on the Penguins?  The Hockey Writers

'Burgh's Best to Wear It, No. 19: Pirates' Bob Friend made durability hallmark  TribLIVE

Rutherford Says Changes Need to Be Made  NHL.com

The Murdochs: Fast Track to Hockey Stardom  Kimberley Bulletin

Malkin is Safe From Penguins Changes, But Last Year ALMOST Not  Pittsburgh Hockey Now

Assessing the Penguins' centers, wingers  DKPittsburghSports.com

Five Questions with Chris Kontos  NHL.com

No Alexis Lafreniere, but Penguins can still get a keeper at pick No. 15  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh athletes get their fair share of food endorsements over the years  TribLIVE

A look back at the Islanders-Capitals Playoff History  Lighthouse Hockey

'Burgh's Best to Wear It, No. 21: Roberto Clemente stands alone, but has tragic connections  TribLIVE

That Time Some Americans Bought an Iconic Russian Hockey Team and Failed Spectacularly  InsideHook

Is Corey Crawford the best goaltender in Blackhawks history?  The Athletic

After scoring a piece of Royals ownership, is Patrick Mahomes walking down Michael Jordan's path?  Yahoo Sports

Is Alexis Lafrenière the next silver lining for a cloudy time in Pittsburgh?  The Athletic

Islanders-Capitals First Round Matchup Confirmed  Drive4Five

Paul Zeise: Even with a loss, Mike Sullivan's job is safe — as it should be  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Penguins Need to Make These Lineup Moves to Keep Cup Hopes Alive  The Hockey Writers

Miracle on Bay St.  TheChronicleHerald.ca

airsignmenace: @byulzgalov i’m g^*na make fri!^@s with mario lemieux and then I’LL be the newest pittsburgh penguin

kschroeder1720: @oxcamel @seth_j^&es3 @ZachWerenski @HockeyHallFame Yes because no ^&e ever heard of Mario Lemieux who played in a… https://t.co/fF9QbneedO

Steve_A_Nix&&: RT @TheHockeyWriter: Mario Lemieux or Sidney Crosby – Who’s Had the Biggest Impact && the Pittsburgh Penguins? #THW #Hockey #LetsGoPens htt…

baslerfm: RT @M#&%@dayNo#&%@er: How did Mike Sillinger make out in his first face-off against Mario Lemieux?? So many more great stories #&%@ Twirl #12. ht…

~%!!37: @JuDougie @AndyMaherDFA @BobandAndySEN I'd argue Mario Lemieux got a lot closer to Gretzky than any&~!e has to Bradman...

The same Mario Lemieux that whined the NHL wasn't doing enough about concussions and fights was employing a serial goon.

qoute from his his statement on the mele with the isles ""The NHL had a chance to send a clear and strong message that those kinds of actions are unacceptable and embarrassing to the sport. It failed," he said. "We, as a league, must do a better job of protecting the integrity of the game and the safety of our players. We must make it clear that those kinds of actions will not be tolerated and will be met with meaningful disciplinary action." pretty ironic coming from a guy who employs matt cooke no tom, maybe you should read. he says their (the islanders players) actions were embarrassing and unacceptable. apparently he doesnt mind paying cooke to go out with the intent to injure but when someone does it to his team all of a sudden the league is failing and he questions why he's apart of it. cindy crosby punching that thrashers player in the groin while his teammate held him, now that was embarrassing. didnt hear old mario crying about crysby geting no susspension on that one. facilitator you arent too smart are you. who pays matt cooke? you think bylsma or shero are the ones paying out of pocket? no the name signing his checks, MARIO LEMIEUX

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=AniSjGLvAj6Ik7Fy8GijKNM5nYcB?slug=ap-islanders-suspensions I guess they should've just fined the Islanders 1mil+, and 13 combined games wasn't enough for the two Islanders. Oh and Goddard shouldn't have been suspended 10 games since the Lemieux doesn't approve of the NHL rule book. Your thoughts? Disclaimer - Nothing he says will have any validity to me as long as Matt Cooke is on that team. What baffled me was that the Islanders got fined $100,000....like for what? I think Gilles got the right amount of time, what he did was horrible. I just don't get where Mario sees the need to complain considering his team only got one suspension for a guy who doesn't mean anything.

I have read a previous question like this, posted 4 years ago, and was thinking it deserved a redo. In my opinion it's clear the 66 out shines 99. Most people see Gretsky's stats, which are amazing, and ultimately assume him the better player. Lemieux on the other hand, who had back problems but more notably health problems with complications from cancer, did a lot more in less time with less talent surrounding him. It's hard to compare the two players, the aspect of their games are at complete odds. Gretsky's first instinct was to shoot, Lemieux to pass. That however does not make one better than the other. Both of these men are probably more equals than any fan would like to admit. Again, both men were great and are great and will always be argued over. It's the curse of such great legacies. I will admit my bias as a Penguins fan, but truly I wouldn't and couldn't let that weigh in on any sports decision. I fancy myself a sports fan in general more than a pittsburgh sports fan, some might disagree. Neither one is "hands down" better than the other, but one must be better. There are no ties in hockey. I'd like to hear everyone else's opinion and so, have at it sports fans.