I SO couldn't comment about the plastic rats. I have worked years to obliterate memories about that '96 series. I think that Game Seven was the toughest moment for me as a Pens fan. Ironically, my fave non-Pens goalie at that time was John Vanbiesbrouck.

I would think that Ty would have a ton of respect for a guy like Tommy. Off the top of my head, I can't think of any Pens' goalie since Tommy to have worn #35. Perhaps Ty was hoping for mojo ruboff!