Pens fans say "BRING BACK MIKE" (Lange), Sidney Crosby's playoff *ahem* beard, Conn Smythe thoughts?

I saw on TSN's Sportscentre today that the Pen fans in Pittsburgh have started bringbackmike.com with the tag line "Mike Lange Belongs on TV"

This is all in response to Lange un ceremoniously getting the heave-ho from the TV Broadcasts in favour of Paul Steigerwald. Certainly must be an uncomfortable situation for Mr. Steigerwald to go through. The people in Pens land love Lange so much, there are T-shirts available with Mike Lange one-liners. Unforunately, they don't have a "he doesn't know whether to cry or wind his watch" shirt, but here's my next favorite- from pensvault.com HERE

TSN also had a great top 10- The Top 10 Mike Lange Signature Goals.

Enjoy.

To the folks at bringbackmike.com - Best of luck in your efforts. If you are successful, and Mr. Lange goes back to TV and the radio job ends up being open- I know JUST the guy that would really love to be a part of the scene in Pittsburgh. He doesn't have the one-liners that Lange does, but he does have the PASSION Mike has. Or close to it :)

I just realized a Silver lining to Mike Lange being on radio. If the Pens win the Cup, it will be LANGE calling the game, right?

Man is this a funny one....Poor Crosby. The kid can't grow big time facial hair yet, so what, he's just a kid!!! Anyway, apparently Sidney got a call from Lanny McDonald recently...it went something like this.

From "The 5-hole" A Sympatico/MSN sports column with Scott Carefoot.

Sidney Crosby's facial follicle follies

13/05/2008 3:47:00 PM

What do Lanny McDonald and the Sports Moustache Society think about Sidney Crosby's attempt to grow a "playoff moustache"? Read on to find out.

Sidney Crosby's cell phone rings to the tune of Tim McGraw's "Live Like You Were Dyin'"...

Sidney Crosby: Hello?

Lanny McDonald: Hello, Sidney? This is Lanny McDonald.

SC: Whoa. Seriously? Is this a joke?

LM: No joke, son.

SC: Wow, that's awesome! I loved watching you when I was a kid! Your moustache rocks!

LM: I know, Sid, and that's actually why I'm calling you on behalf of the Sports Moustache Society.

SC: The who with the what now?

LM: The Sports Moustache Society. We meet monthly to discuss the state of moustaches in sport, share tips on grooming and waxing, and brainstorm ways to make moustaches more prominent in society. Once a year, we induct someone into the Sports Moustache Hall of Fame. This year's inductee was Dave Stieb.

SC: Really? Wow, that's... kinda cool, I guess.

LM: We certainly think so. But the reason why I'm calling you is that, as the chairman of this group, I've been asked to tell you that it would be in the best interests of promoting the aesthetic virtues of moustaches in sports if you would shave off that disgusting smear over your lip.

SC: I'm... I'm sorry?

LM: You heard me, punk. Look, I know you're trying to be "one of the guys" by growing facial hair for the playoffs like a big boy, but you look ridiculous and you're making us proud moustache-wearers look bad.

SC: Now wait a minute! I know my facial hair looks a little sparse right now but I plan on taking the Penguins right to the finals so there will be plenty of time for it to grow in.

LM: Oh, please. I know facial hair, son, and you can't grow it. It looks like your mommy forgot to wash your face before she tucked you in with your blankie last night. You look like you've got pubes under your nose.

SC: But it's my good luck charm, Lanny! If I shave it and we don't win the Cup, I'll feel like I let my team down!

LM: Listen, son. Did your parents ever let you watch the movie Dumbo?

SC: I think so. Is that the Disney movie with the flying elephant?

LM: That's right. Well, remember when Dumbo thought he couldn't fly without his magic feather, and the mouse told him the feather had nothing to do with it and the magic was within him?

SC: Yeah! Yeah, I remember that!

LM: Well, Sidney, your power does not come from your pathetic excuse for a moustache. Your talent comes from within. You're a star, kid.

SC: Yeah, I guess I am a star! I don't need this playoff moustache. I'll shave it off for you, Lanny!

LM: Thanks, kid. I thank you. The Society thanks you. Canada thanks you.

SC: No problem! One last thing, though. You were a great hockey player yourself, Lanny. Why did you have that moustache?

LM: Oh, well that's because my moustache is magical. Very, very magical. Most people don't know this but I'm actually 174 years old.

SC: NOOOOOO WAAAAYYYY!

LM: Well, I shouldn't keep you, Sidney. You've got some shaving to do.

SC: Yeah, I'll do it right after practice!

LM: Good boy. Now if you'll excuse me, my wife just made some soup and she needs me to strain it for her.

(Thanks to Sarah for sending me this)

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The Conn Smythe Trophy. Maybe I missed all the talking heads recently addressing this issue, but I haven't heard much MVP speculation lately. Now I know it isn't over until the fat lady sings, but the Red Wings and the Pens are 1 win away from the finals at this point......yes, I know the Stars and Flyers could be just 3 and 4 wins respectively from the greatest comebacks in recent NHL history. Lets just look at Detroit and Pittsburgh for now. Who's the MVP of either of those teams so far?

Crosby?
Malkin?
Hossa?
Gonchar?
Fleury?