Don Andrascik

Don Andrascik

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About

I'm a hockey fanatic from Pittsburgh, PA. I've been a fan for over 20 years and I honestly just can't get enough. I think that talking hockey is just as essential as breathing. I've lived in Pittsburgh my whole life and have been fortunate enough to witness some of the most memorable events in Pittsburgh Sports history.

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Current: Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby, Marian Hossa, Rick Nash, Brooks Orpik, Sergei Gonchar, Milan Hedjuk, Shea Weber, Bill Guerin, Marian Gaborik, Martin Havlat, Ryan Malone, Johan Franzen, Thomas Vanek, Brian Campbell, Andrei Markov, Daniel Alfredsson, Henrik Zetterberg, Vincent Lecavalier, Martin St. Louis, Zdeno Chara, Anze Kopitar, Jonathan Toews, Tomas Kaberle Retired: Mario Lemieux, Luc Robitaille, Brett Hull, Paul Coffey, Ron Francis, Ulf Samulesson, Rick Tocchet, Larry Murphy, Ray Bourque, Peter Bondra, Steve Yzerman, Joe Sakic, Mats Sundin, Cam Neely, Adam Oates, Pat LaFontaine, Pierre Turgeon, Patrick Roy, Pavel Bure, Doug Gilmour, Brian Leetch, Esa Tikkanen, Vincent Damphousse, Grant Fuhr

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets

  • Favorite Coaches

    Bob Johnson, Scotty Bowman, Dan Bylsma, Mike Babcock, Joel Quennville, Todd McLellan, Dave Tippett

  • All-Time Sports Moment

    The Pens beating the Chicago Blackhawks to win back to back Stanley Cups in 1992!

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Pens vs. Ottawa - 2010 Playoffs Game #2 -- Not only did I get to go to a Pens game, but I went with a Pittsburgh broadcasting legend, who also happens to be a great friend and co-worker of mine, "Chilly" Billy Cardille. He is a huge hockey fan. It was an honor to sit in his seats for the game. It just so happened that we were in the same end where Crosby made Spezza chase him for a while before setting up Kris Letang for the GWG. When I replay that memory it still gives me chills.

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Wayne Gretzky's Point Total

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    Big East

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  • Mike Vee posted 920 days ago

    Mike Vee

    Hey Don- Haven't seen ya post in a while. Hope all is well with your ordeal and things are back to normal for you. Looking forward to my Pitt trip next month for the Classic!

  • Alison Myers posted 964 days ago

    Alison Myers

    Hey yeah...I'm not trying to say everyone thinks Tangradi has an ego. In fact, one person tried to
    excuse him by saying he is a typical young kid who just likes attention. And one of my friends finds him "charming". So like I said, it's all subjective, but when I was reading his twitter once, he addressed Comrie's signing by saying "I am more motivated to make the NHL...thanks haters" (that was a paraphrase and he deleted it once people started spreading word about what he said). But it rubbed me the wrong way, and he could learn a thing or two about being humble for sure.

  • Alison Myers posted 965 days ago

    Alison Myers

    OK...sorry it took me a little while to answer you, but here is my take on Tangradi:

    He is a nice size. I do think 39 points is decent, but it is far from remarkable. It's not like he was our leading scorer or anything. He has tried to fight a couple times, but he got injured in one of those. He is a good contributor, but I just don't think he is that special. I find him to be fairly forgettable.

    On a personal note (as in one that probably won't affect his chances at making the lineup), I cannot stand his attitude. I met him a couple times at meet and greets, and you can tell he has kind of brought into his own hype. He always seemed to be acting very smug and cocky, and he is even worse on Twitter. He comes off to me as thinking he is God's gift to the team. However, that is subjective.

    Long story short: decent player, but I am not buying all the hype. I think Mark Letestu has contributed more and is more NHL-ready than Tangradi.

  • Alison Myers posted 965 days ago

    Alison Myers

    BTW, I forgot to mention on your article that I can't stand Tangradi's attitude/personality, but I didn't think it was appropriate to leave it in the comments section, so I'm open to discussion between us if you want.

  • Feiko Miedema posted 1016 days ago

    Feiko Miedema

    Heey Don,
    It's only speculation but could the Pens have signed Eric Belanger? It seems he has been signed, but the team he has been signed with is either in cap trouble or doesn't have a roster spot.