Mark Recchi

Ok, as a die-hard Pittsburgh Penguin fan-- how can Mark Recchi not only clear waivers, but be placed on waivers in the first place? If you haven't figured out by the intro I am a huge Recchi fan as well. The man is 9th in total points despite being a scratch in 7 of the last 8. He adds leadership to the crew, despite the great leadership of Sid the Kid; there is something in veterans being a leader as well. I understand that he maybe shouldn't be an alternate captain, but that's niether here nor there. Why is it that someone like oh... Adam Hall, Jordan Staal, or Georges Laraque hasn't been a scratch lately? Staal only has two goals and four assissts putting him 13th in the stats over 26 games!!! Maybe there is some truth to the rumors that Recchi and Therrien have had it out a couple of times? What about Therrien not making an attempt to fit him into the future of the team? I have seen the games, yes Recchi's hop hasn't been there every game; yes, he doesn't look as solid as say three years ago...but can you say that what he has given hasn't been enough? Especially, when your coach may not be behind you? I am just hoping Recchi isn't treated as poorly as LeClair was...but truthfully it was a sh*t move not dressing him for the celebration of his 500th goal.


As a season ticket holder I am highly disappointed!