Superstar Treatment

starting this up again! i missed it :}

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:39:53 -0400

Dear Max,

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:14:19 -0400

I feel a little weird writing a seemingly anonymous letter to someone I have never met, but it feels a bit therapeutic right now. I honestly don’t even know how or where to begin. I guess I’ll start of by expressing my nerdy side. In college, we learned about something called parasocial relationships. (Stick with me, please!) Basically, we learned that as fans, we form bonds and ties with (celebrities, athletes, acquaintances) even if we don’t know them, simply by observing behaviors and picking up on personality traits that we like. To make a long story short, I see this in the hockey world and I feel it, too, especially when it comes to Pittsburgh fans. For the past six years as a Penguins’ fan, I have grown to appreciate your personality, your drive and your heart. I know nothing has been decided, but believe me, your fans only want the best for you, even if that means leaving Pittsburgh. Wherever you wind up, I will still wear my Talbot jersey proudly, because the years that you spent with the Penguins became the years that changed my life forever. I pray that God blesses you in future pursuits, that your foundations change the lives of many, and that you continue to make people happy, simply by being you.

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Dear Max,

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:13:46 -0400

So to be honest I’m not really sure where to begin. It’s kind of hard as a fan to actually explain how much her favorite player means to her, but that’s what I’m going to try and do. My name is Lindsey Lose, I’m 16 years old, and I’m from Hoover, Alabama. I have been a Pittsburgh Penguins fan since I was 6 years old. You never really come across many hockey fans in the state of Alabama but I’m one of the few. Through the past 10 years of being a fan i’ve seen many great players come and go in the Penguins jersey but one will always be my favorite player. One will always be that guy that can always make me smile no matter what. He might not be the guy that lights the lamp every game, or scores hat tricks at least once every season but he’s a super star in his own way. He was the hero of game seven, and he’s been my hero for as long as I can remember. He’s you, Max Talbot. You are my favorite player in the entire NHL. Not just on the Penguins, but in the entire league. You did something that made my whole life, you probably don’t remember it but I’m going to tell you anyways. I actually haven’t told anyone this story. Back in November one of my best friends since the age of 5 was killed in a car wreck. Her name was Natalie. A couple of days before she was killed, she and I were talking about how I was going to Pittsburgh in January for a game to celebrate my 16th birthday. I was telling her that all I wanted was for you to acknowledge my presence, that would be the greatest birthday gift. She said that she knew you would. She laughed and said that you would probably wave at me or something. That was the last conversation I ever had with her, and it was about you. On January 22 I was at the game against the Hurricanes to celebrate my birthday. My friend and I were sitting right against the glass with the huge neon orange poster that said “Two Staals one puck.” During the entire game the last conversation I had with Natalie was burning in my mind. It was during a commercial break towards the very end of the game that it happened. You skated by me and waved. Just one small gesture like that meant the entire world to me. I really doubt you remember it, but you made my entire life by just waving to me. I can’t really begin to explain it, but you did. I know this has just kind of been me rambling on and on and I doubt you’ll read this, but if you do i’d like to tell you this: No matter if you stay on the Penguins forever, which i’d love if you do, or if you’re wearing a different jersey next season, you’ll always be my favorite player. My hero. I really appreciate everything you’ve done in Pittsburgh. I love your personality and your talent. Never change. I’ll always be your number one fan wherever you go.

Love,
Lindsey

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Dear Max-o,

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:05:35 -0400

From having family on old team I have only heard good things about you. I wish you would stay so I would be lucky enough to hear more and more funny stories about you from Pascal. You will be missed.

Sincerely, Duper Jr.

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Dear Max,

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:04:40 -0400

I don’t know what the future holds but I do know I’ll be supporting you no matter what. You’re grit on blades with a heart of gold and some big skates to fill. Your dazzling personality made you our Superstar; those 2 amazing goals made you a legend; but your humility, philanthropy, and hard work made you beloved. We’ll miss you. I just want to thank you for all you’ve done for your team and your fans. You’ve inspired me, and many others, to aspire to greater things and I can’t thank you enough; so instead I’ll keep you in my prayers and hope nothing but the best wherever you may be.

#25 Black & Vegas Gold forever and always in our hearts!

Merci pour les mémoires,
Elle http://girlybynature.tumblr.com/

Dear Superstar,

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:03:37 -0400

I really hope you don’t leave the pens and pittsburgh but if that does happen please don’t forget all your fans and the team :) the 1 question I think I can ask you is can you please never forget the pens and pittsburgh? :)

Dear Max,

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:46:57 -0400

please don’t leave your best friend flower if you do my heart will break because no one can top that adorable bromance you both have going on.

http://wishingdreaming.tumblr.com/

Dear Talbo,

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:38:59 -0400

No matter what team you sign with now, I will always remember you for your hard work and dedication to the Penguins. You managed to make all of your fans smile with your lovable antics and with your Super Star acting skills. Good luck to you where ever you end up and know you are still one of my favorite penguins <3

Forever a Maxime Talbot #25 Fan,
Cait

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Dear Max,

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:38:11 -0400

No matter where you go, I will always be one of your biggest fans. I will be loyal. I will be there every step of your career. Although it will pain me to see you leave the team where you started your career with, I know that you are meant to have the best adventure of your life. I hope you will do your best no matter where you will end up. I love you.

Natalie Hitchcox

http://isithocktoberyet.tumblr.com/

Dear Max,

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:37:10 -0400

It’s really hard for me to think about you leaving pittsburgh, but i know you’ll still do what you do on a different team if you leave. You are one of my favorite players in the league, and i can’t thank you enough for all the joy you brought to me, and all the pens fans. You really are a superstar and overall an amazing person. My gamertag on xbox is even maxime talbot, this is how much you mean to me (: You’ll always be a penguin, and you’re always welcomed back with open arms. I’m sure the fans will stay with you, because i know i will. We all will remember your famous sshh moment in phili, and your 2 goals in game 7 to bring home the stanley cup, your hilarious moments on 24/7, and being able to see you in my first nhl game in tampa at game 6. We’ll always love you, and support you, i wish you won’t leave.

Love,
Amanda

http://staalforlove.tumblr.com/

i'm STILL in shock max saw this tumblr

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:22:07 -0400

dfgjjdgh i can’t thank you guys enough for this <3

Dear Max,

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:50:43 -0400

Thank you.

That phrase seems silly, doesn’t it? Underwhelming, even. Definitely not worthy of the gifts you have given us over your career. But how else can I sum up my, and hell, the entire Penguins fanbase’s, feelings about you?
People call you a lot of things. Sexy, hot, talented, Superstar, Mr. Playoffs, ladies’ man, Flower’s best friend, better than Sid at video games…but all of those labels are wrong. Because at the end of the day, you’re more than that. At the end of the day, you are Pittsburgh, plain and simple, and that will never change.
Love always,
Me.

http://ibelieveinflower.tumblr.com/

Dear Max,

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:50:16 -0400

I may not have been a Pens fan long, for my family loyalties have made the Blackhawks my number one, but I can honestly say that over the past years, the Pens and you have wormed your way into my heart. Seeing you in interviews has always been my favorite - you have such a joy and passion in you that just touches everyone. I know that if you don’t return as a Pen in October, I will still continue to hold a tiny, Maxime sized spot in my heart for you. :) You are incredible, and never cease to make me smile, Superstar.

-Megan

http://itshawkeytime.tumblr.com/

i can't believe how much this tumblr has taken off

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:01:19 -0400

i truely can’t tell you how blessed and thankful i am that max has seen this and knows about it <3

Dear Max,

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:02:08 -0400

Even If you are not a pen anymore doesn’t matter you’ll forever be one of my favorite hockey playesr and my favorite super star. You have been one of my favorite players since I started really getting in to hockey which was 2years ago or maybe a little longer. You and Sid were for sure my fav pens:) Sid bc me and him have the same name, and you bc well your a Damn Super Star!

So I’m about to get personal in this letter. At the starting
of this year I went through a rough time. My older brother died and
my mom turned her back on me. I was really upset for along time I kind of didn’t want to go on in life. Then I watched a Pens and saw you up to your usual craziness. It made me smile for the first time in a while.

You have no idea how much you have helped me through the way you play hockey and the way you carry yourself off the ice. I just want to thank you for everything you have done. Right from the 2goals you scored in game 7 in 09 to win the cup to bringing me back to life and pretty much saving my life. I’m hoping some day I get to see you play and meet you face to face. No matter what jersey you wear you’ll always be my favorite super star!

Thankyou Max for everything you have done! Good luck where ever you
end up, hopfully you’ll be successful no matter where you go. You’ll forever be a Pen and so much more to me and your other fans.

Thanks again Max
Love Sydney C. <3

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Dear Max,

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:32:13 -0400

Not many Montreal fans were happy about the rumors of you coming to the Habs, but I was one of the few that was. I hope the Canadiens sign you cause I’ll be so happy.

Max.

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:31:48 -0400

If you leave, who will be the superstar?

<3

Dear Max,

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:31:19 -0400

You are easily one of the most lovable players on the team and I can’t thank you enough for what you have done for Pittsburgh, and also me. If it weren’t for you, a Stanley Cup banner would not be hanging from the rafters of Consol Energy Center right now. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t be as big of a Pens fan as I am today. I became a fan after the 2008 Winter Classic, but after we won the Cup and saw how amazing it was to see an entire city come together and celebrate a Cup, that’s when it hit me that I was a huge Pens fan. I pretty much owe you my life with that then! If you leave Pittsburgh, I’ll never forget you and how much you’ve done. I even met you after the Pens vs. Oilers game on March 12th, 2011. I waited an hour and a half in freezing cold weather just to see you, and it was totally worth it. I couldn’t even move my hands to get the marker cap off! Just thank you for all that you’ve done and good luck to where ever you end up

http://letangshair.tumblr.com/

Dear Max,

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:11:22 -0400

I’ll never forget all the amazing things you did during the Stanley Cup playoffs in 2009! I’ll never forget you to say the least. You and all your amazing talent in hockey has brought great memories for my family, the city of Pittsburgh, and the NHL. For you to stay with the Penguins longer would be an absolute dream of mine. But I understand that sometimes that just can’t happen. So no matter where you go, I’ll always be a fan of yours Max. Thank you for all your dedication and talent you brought to the Pittsburgh team and area. I know that we all will forever miss you and love you! You will always be welcome here in Pittsburgh. Thanks for getting us a cup in 2009!
Thanks for being our Superstar!
Love,
Kayleigh

http://hipboneswhereareyou.tumblr.com/

Dear Max,

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:10:41 -0400

I’ve only been watching the Penguins for a few years, but in that short time you have become one of my favorite players. You have such a bright personality and bust the whole “hockey players are jerks” stereotype. I’m really going to miss you if you sign with another team. When I heard this news, I literally cried. Pittsburgh never would’ve won the cup in 2009 if it weren’t for you. Every single time you score, I go crazy. I’ll miss you Max. You are an amazing hockey player. Best wishes!