The problem is the PP isn't just bad because of bad luck. It's horrible in terms of actual execution.
There's no reason to believe the PP will fix itself, or that this coaching staff or these players have any answers on how to fix it.
Speculation: Do we make the playoffs?
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There's no reason to believe the PP will fix itself, or that this coaching staff or these players have any answers on how to fix it.
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You have to think a PP with Malkin and EK can atleast be better going forward, eventually.
I'd like to believe it can't be quite *this* bad but here we are.
I don't see any reason to believe it will turn into a lethal unit. The best I think we can hope for right now is that the PP gets it together enough to be competent instead of bleeding SHG chances against and losing momentum every time. I certainly don't ever expect it to be actually good.
But let's start with the PP not being an abomination and then go from there. Baby steps I'd be fine with it. If anything it is actually getting worse game by game right now.
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The problem is we use Guentzel as a net front guy. IDK who they could actually put there who has some offense. Would have to explore a trade for a thumper using Rakell for 1 for 1 trade.
Big Friggin Dummy
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Test out in practice who is most willing to chase loose pucks and park their ass in the goalie's face on the power play. Put that guy on the top PP unit with Sid, Geno, Karlsson and whoever else is playing the best. /shrug
I do think there's merit to the whole "stars are gonna do their own thing on the PP", so just fix the other shit and set them up for as much success as possible. Need someone who can hustle down pucks and is willing to do nothing but screen the goalie. Doesn't have to be a prime Hornqvist--I think at least one of Rakell, Zoho, or DOC can fit the bill.
-edit- Which is a long way of saying "Actually f***ing do some coaching, the PP shouldn't be this bad, even if Sid/Geno are a bit selfish and do their own thing with the man advantage."
I do think there's merit to the whole "stars are gonna do their own thing on the PP", so just fix the other shit and set them up for as much success as possible. Need someone who can hustle down pucks and is willing to do nothing but screen the goalie. Doesn't have to be a prime Hornqvist--I think at least one of Rakell, Zoho, or DOC can fit the bill.
-edit- Which is a long way of saying "Actually f***ing do some coaching, the PP shouldn't be this bad, even if Sid/Geno are a bit selfish and do their own thing with the man advantage."
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pistolpete11
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It's also not because of lack of talent.
They need to figure it out. And if they don't, it doesn't matter what league minimum player they bring in to play in the bottom 6.
IcedCapp
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Did you bump your head against a nuke?
I can’t imagine how what I said could confuse anyone with a single-digit-or-higher IQ
HandshakeLine
A real jerk thing
I can't believe Sid is bullying Sully into icing this powerplay.
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HandshakeLine
A real jerk thing
Big Friggin Dummy
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Genuine question; We know this team's had stretches where their finishing is near the bottom of the league for years. As a whole, how realistic is it that they finish at a league average clip for the rest of the year? 
Yep, except we haven’t gotten league average finishing for two years now…even though goaltending is better atm that also has been inconsistent recently…
tom_servo
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They're .500 at the 25% mark so I can't say my perspective entering the season has changed a whole lot. Yeah, they're a bubble team on the bubble. I'm generally optimistic Dubas will refine the roster. Some improvements have been discovered, like a functional third line, maybe a decent new bottom pairing, decent PK, decent goaltending depth. They're decent. There's enough there that I have my normal "they'll get better as the season progresses" attitude. Some teams in the East are overachieving, some under. Naturally, my position will shift with each individual game.
PensPlz
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I don't want to believe this model because I don't want the Oilers to have 99 points after their horrific start. I want that to continue. I want to see McDavid drown in that organization. I want him to never have a cup. I want the people of Edmonton to taste ash anytime they think back at the McDavid era.
I have my reasons.
Gold Diamond
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Dr. Jekyll says yes we do. We have 10 very convincing regulation wins that we look VERY good in.
Mr. Hyde says no we don't. We have 10 AWFUL regulation losses that make us look like a bunch of jagoffs.
41-41-0 won't make the playoffs, however. The Pens need to figure out who they are - Jekyll or Hyde.
Mr. Hyde says no we don't. We have 10 AWFUL regulation losses that make us look like a bunch of jagoffs.
41-41-0 won't make the playoffs, however. The Pens need to figure out who they are - Jekyll or Hyde.
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Must've.
Oh, just been walking down around the underground missile silo I have access to and I tripped.
Good one.
Gold Diamond
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For me too. I can forgive the Anaheim hiccup as just horrible bad luck at the worst possible time. But losing in regulation in 10 minutes while up 2-0 against a meh Sabres team?
I'd love for them to prove me wrong but they just look like clowns right now. I hope they prove me wrong, though.
