The Rant

Crazies are out in full force everywhere.
This time it strikes close to home.
Numbers are per WTAE, I heard 15 shot and 5 dead on a scanner feed, but that was unconfirmed to be true.
Here is a online link to love coverage from WTAE.

[The Pittsburgh Channel]

Post Gazette Story, with some witness statements.
[Post-Gazette]

A gunman carrying a duffel bag walked into a rear door of an L.A. Fitness center in Collier this evening and opened fire, shooting more than 10 people, witnesses said.

 UPDATE: Shannon Perrine on WTAE said they may have been a shooting at another store in the plaza where LA Fitness is located.

Tomorrow is the release of the Penguins Official Stanley Cup DVD.

Here is a Preview from PittsburghPenguins.com

Giant Eagle is offering a deal if you have a Giant Eagle Advantage Card..
11.99 with the card.

And for the autograph hunters, there will be two. One in the afternoon and one in the evening.
From Letsgopens.com
Kris Letang
Donaldsons Crossroads Giant Eagle
4007 Washington Road
McMurray, PA 15317-2520
Signing will take place from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
**Please note that fans must purchase a copy of the DVD to receive an autograph

Tyler Kennedy
Dick’s Sporting Goods
The Mall at Robinson
5000 Robinson Centre Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Signing will take place from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
**Please note that fans must purchase a copy of the DVD to receive an autograph

Last week (even at this time) we were giving you the details of a ATM robbery at a McCandless ATM.
(We aren't going to link to it, cause its right below this one)
Well seems like the robber has something for women at that same ATM machine on Sundays as he hit again yesterday morning.
This time though, the police got a huge break, as the victim got a perfect description of the suspect and the police were moving in.
So what did the actor do?
From The Pittsburgh Channel….

The Allegheny County medical examiner is still investigating the death of 27-year-old Jonathan Muhl, who shot himself when officers confronted him outside his home shortly before 10 p.m. Sunday, McCandless Police Chief Gary Anderson said.

So after making two robberies, getting 400 dollars on the last one, scaring two women with a gun, he takes the easy way out of his punishment?

How would you like to pull up to a ATM, Walk up to the window, type in your pin and then get robbed?
That is what happened to a McCandless women early Sunday morning at a ATM Machine in a pretty busy shopping plaza.

From The Pittsburgh Channel….
McCandless police officers were called to PNC Bank at McIntyre Square near McKnight Road, where a woman told them that a man forced her to withdraw a specific amount of cash just after 8 a.m.

What makes you more upset then some bum idiot robbing you of your hard earned money?
Not that the poor women had any choice then to withdraw the cash and hand it over to the creep, he did have a silver handgun.

Now Police need you help getting him.
The Surveillance Pics can be found here..

Police said the robber was armed with a silver handgun, and the woman described him as a white man in his 20s with a thin build, short brown hair, average height and possibly a mustache.
The man was last seen wearing a gray knit cap with a small bill, dark glasses and a jacket with the Pittsburgh Penguins logo on the left chest with the number 1967, the year which the team was founded.

Anyone with any information on this perp can contact the McCandless Police at 412-369-7992.

I have alot of friends in D.C.
I hope all is well.

So far two people confirmed dead.
Massive injuries described by Metro F.D.
You can watch the stream here.
ABC Station in D.C.

Map of the Red Line:

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State Police in Uniontown are looking for the two lads.
Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Christopher Leon Chisler and Davis Wade Hall are urged to contact PSP Uniontown at 724-439-7111.

The two could be up to six individuals that are wanted in connection to the armed robbery of the Dairy Mart Foods on Dixon Boulevard in South Union, Fayette County Saturday night.

Please be aware one of the suspects was known to show a handgun to the employee during the robbery while one took cigarettes.

Once again if anyone has any information please contact Uniontown State Police at 724-439-7111.

Another reason to watch out for those underage parties.
You never know who will show up or what will happen when a few people have a few drinks.

Greg Kutch is one of those that can't handle his partying to well, or so it seemed last night at a Derry Township party where Kutch slashed and stabbed three victime, two of which tried to help the main victim 20 year old Charles Haase.

From The Pittsburgh Tribune Review….

Greg M. Kutch, 19, is charged with attempted homicide in connection with the assault on Charles H. Haase, 20, of Derry and aggravated assault in the incident, which police said occurred between midnight and 12:15 a.m. at a house on Strawcutter Road.
Two Derry men were stabbed and slashed as they attempted to stop the assault, state police at Greensburg said.

More on Kutch here
Westmoreland County Prison

Words couldn't describe how pissed I was reading this..
If a death sentence is ever deserved , it is in this case.

From the Post Gazette.…
A McKeesport woman was shot to death early yesterday by two robbers who were seeking valuables and marijuana, Allegheny County homicide detectives said.
The accused killer described how he shot Tammi Heckman when she tried to flee during the robbery at her home in the 200 block of Perry Street, according to an affidavit filed by police. When questioned by investigators, Michael Evans, one of the two suspects, admitted that he fired three shots at Ms. Heckman, the affidavit states.
The first bullet missed. She was struck by the second round, and the third shot "put her down," Mr. Evans is quoted as telling investigators.

All this over drugs? Sad.
Was it bad enough this asshole sounded cocky with his description on what took place. "Put her down" I mean how cocky and ignorant can you get?
Lets hope he is put down over another senseless shooting in an area that has suddenly seen alot of sensless crime over the past year.

Mr. Evans, 24, of Homewood, and the other suspect, Calvin Loving, 22, of Wilkinsburg, were arraigned last night on charges of homicide, robbery and conspiracy. Mr. Evans also was charged with a weapons violation because, as a convicted felon, he was prohibited from possessing a firearm. He pleaded guilty in August 2007 to committing a burglary.

Homewood and Wilkinsburg? That explains alot. Both of these areas have areas that are full of pretty crime driven people.
Lets hope his past helps keep him in prison longer his time or better yet see a needle.

If that doesn't help in a death sentence, maybe a premeditation robbery causing in death that was planned out for 2 weeks.

Mr. Loving told investigators that he and Mr. Evans had planned the robbery for about two weeks. They believed a man who also lived at the house kept pounds of marijuana there, police said. That man's relationship to Ms. Heckman was not clear yesterday.

Well what can we say?
We were so confident going into the cup finals against a team that beat us in six last year.
We aren't giving up, but its apparent after the 3-1 loss tonight a few things must change.
The effort is there, the heart is there, but the breaks aren't.
Add a few breakdowns and we are once again down 2-0 going home for game three.

Yeah I hate you Osgood.

You can blame the officials all you want and yes they were piss poor in game two.
Hossa breaking Dupuis stick before the second goal was a joke.
Kronwall got called for the same thing a period earlier.
The biggest joke happened early in the 3rd.
For the second straight game during a goal mouth scramble, Henrik Zetterberg gloved a loose puck in a goal mouth scramble, and for the second straight game, he got away with it.

67.4 Penalty Shot - If a player, except a goalkeeper, while play is in progress, falls on the puck, holds the puck, picks up the puck, or gathers the puck into his body or hands from the ice in the goal crease area, the play shall be stopped immediately and a penalty shot shall be awarded to the non-offending team. See also Rule 63 – Delaying the Game.

HORRIBLE!
You can't honestly watched the game and tell me their was only two penalties committed.

So now the question.
What can the Pens do to win this series.

1) They must play physical.
I was upset of the lack of physical play by the team in white during games one and two. Brooks Orpik had a nice hit o Hossa in the early part of game one, but has been quit. Guys like Fedotenko, Guerin. Scuderi, Kennedy, and Kunitz need to step up their hitting game.

2) Pens need Jordan Staal to perform.
We knew going into this series, sledding was going to be tough for Sid and Malkin, but Staal could be the key.
His line has been cycling well, but can this kid get a puck on net? He seems to go in streaks where he can't get a shot on goal or get one to go in. Right now sadly he is one of those funks.

3) The Flower is going to have to out shine Osgood.
This could be the back breaker. After two games, there is nothing to show me Fleury can out play Osgood. I still find it hard to believe Osgood is this good, but he steps it up in the playoffs, which is proven in the Pens scoring 2 goals in 12 periods at the Joe against Osgood.
Fleury on the other hand hasn't played terrible, but the 3rd goal in game two was horrible. Add the fact what is in front of Fleury isn't the best and he has alot of pressure on him.

For the integrity of Old Time Hockey, please win Pens.

Red Wins gloves continue to be glued on.
This is for all you idiots who are crying for Malkin to be suspended. Rule 47.22 states that all suspensions are reviewed and can be rescinded.

47.12 Instigator in Final Five Minutes of Regulation Time (or Anytime in Overtime) - A player or goalkeeper who is deemed to be the instigator of an altercation in the final five (5) minutes of regulation time or at any time in overtime shall be assessed an instigator minor penalty, a major penalty for fighting, and a game misconduct penalty (see 47.22).

47.22 Fines and Suspensions – Instigator in Final Five Minutes of Regulation Time (or Anytime in Overtime) - A player or goalkeeper who is deemed to be the instigator of an altercation in the final five (5) minutes of regulation time or at anytime in overtime, shall automatically be suspended for one game. The Director of Hockey Operations will review every such incident and may rescind the suspension based on a number of criteria. The criteria for the review shall include, but not limited to, the score, previous incidents, etc. The length of suspension will double for each subsequent offense. This suspension shall be served in addition to any other automatic suspensions a player may incur for an accumulation of three or more instigator penalties.