GDT: Pens vs Red Wings - 9/30/15: The Day Perron Gets His Shot.

Shady Machine · Sep 30, 2015

Zen Arcade said:
I can see Dupuis with Bennett and Bonino, since the latter two aren't exactly speedsters.

Yeah that's what the line should be. The problem is the Kunitz-Perron dilemma. Once of Perron/Bennett will be screwed because of Kunitz. Based on tonights line 1 and last night's and fully healthy:

Perron-Crosby-Kessel
Plots-Malkin-Hornqvist
Dupuis-Bonino-Bennett
Kunitz-Fehr-Cullen

That would be a really good lineup. Play line 3 and 4 evenly. Both have a nice blend.

They won't though because of cap hits, seniority and such.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxx · Sep 30, 2015

Valarukar said:
Wait, so they didn't consult their head coach regarding trades?

From the explanation JR gave on his post-deadline presser, it sounded like it went down last minute, the morning of, in a dimly lit back room and he was forced to make the trade by the majority of the council of 9.

Seriously though, would you be surprised? :laugh:

IcedCapp · Sep 30, 2015

Valarukar said:
Wait, so they didn't consult their head coach regarding trades?

it's not an uncommon practice. Boudreau wasn't consulted on the trade, either, for example.

Asuna · Sep 30, 2015

IcedCapp said:
it's not an uncommon practice. Boudreau wasn't consulted on the trade, either, for example.

Probably a late (or early) birthday present for Boudreau

Boocock · Sep 30, 2015

Agent00 said:
Probably a late (or early) birthday present for Boudreau

"Congrats, Bruce. You have a dining buddy that can keep up."

Asuna · Sep 30, 2015

Boocock said:
"Congrats, Bruce. You have a dining buddy that can keep up."

Exactly! The Ducks organization is so generous

Valarukar · Sep 30, 2015

IcedCapp said:
it's not an uncommon practice. Boudreau wasn't consulted on the trade, either, for example.

That just seems . . . weird to me. Wouldn't you want a cohesive vision of what you're aiming for?

Asuna · Sep 30, 2015

Contender · Sep 30, 2015

brewski420 · Sep 30, 2015

Shady Machine said:
Yeah that's what the line should be. The problem is the Kunitz-Perron dilemma. Once of Perron/Bennett will be screwed because of Kunitz. Based on tonights line 1 and last night's and fully healthy:

Perron-Crosby-Kessel
Plots-Malkin-Hornqvist
Dupuis-Bonino-Bennett
Kunitz-Fehr-Cullen

That would be a really good lineup. Play line 3 and 4 evenly. Both have a nice blend.

They won't though because of cap hits, seniority and such.

I do like that lineup with maybe a swap of Perron and Plots to get a north south guy with Sid and Phil
But overall what it should be but of course it won't.

Tasty Biscuits · Sep 30, 2015

Actually expected Sestito to sign, so that's somewhat surprising, at least to me.

UnderratedBrooks44 · Sep 30, 2015

I like that, when fully operational, our bottom 6 is composed of all guys that can score at least around 10 goals a season. That could be the unsung addition to the team's make up.

madinsomniac · Sep 30, 2015

Agent00 said:

See, I knew he made a mistake by not fighting in the Slap shot game...lol

deakka · Sep 30, 2015

Agent00 said:

Thank god

vikingGoalie · Sep 30, 2015

Coach John McGuirk said:
"No option but to demote Kunitz."

*Remembers 5 months of last season, with Kunitz playing at a beer league level, but still getting top PP time and being duct-taped to Sid's hip*

fully agree with the beer league comment.

but Kunitiz *was* demoted last season.

but after Bennett wrecked both knees, Dupuis left with a clot, Comeau blew up his wrist and Perron was a hot mess. We didn't exactly have a lot of options.

I mean I would've loved to try Bennett, BUT Bennett skated the last few months of last season like a guy who was just trying to make it to the end of the season without getting hurt more.

I have some small semblance of hope that since Johnston demoted him last season that he will do so again when warranted. Don't take my small hope from me

Totally different bent, I really hope Sprong gets a cup of coffee. He looks like staying in the NHL would be far better for his development then Jr's.

Shady Machine · Sep 30, 2015

So on D they just need to release Gonch from his contract and send Pouliot and Warsofsky down (I assume he has to clear waivers).

Things are starting to shape up.

Ogrezilla · Sep 30, 2015

hurray no Sestito!

Henkka · Sep 30, 2015

FunkySeeFunkyDo said:
wait, play the left handed guy on the right and vice-versa? That doesn't sound right.

Chicago has done that with Sharp and Kane, so is it wrong to do that and win 3 Cups?

More of tactical advantage to break the "rule", when every line is not from same mold.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxx · Sep 30, 2015

Ogrezilla said:
hurray no Sestito!

But, dude, how do they prevent a Neanderthal like Rinaldo from taking a run at someone?

Pancakes · Sep 30, 2015

Coach John McGuirk said:
But, dude, how do they prevent a Neanderthal like Rinaldo from taking a run at someone?

That depends entirely on whether the Pens can manage to have a successful powerplay with Phil Kessel, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, and Patric Hornqvist on it.

If they can't you might as well fire every coach on the team.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxx · Sep 30, 2015

Pancakes said:
That depends entirely on whether the Pens can manage to have a successful powerplay with Phil Kessel, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, and Patric Hornqvist on it.

If they can't you might as well fire every coach on the team.

I was being an ass. Enforcers don't do a damn thing to dissuade psychos like Rinaldo or Kaleta from taking runs at people. :laugh:

If they're gonna do it and they've made their mind up, no guy's presence is gonna stop them or make them think twice.

I am so anti-goon. I will say this though, Sestito wasn't absolutely, immeasurably horrendous like a lot of other goons.

Pancakes · Sep 30, 2015

Coach John McGuirk said:
I was being an ass. Enforcers don't do a damn thing to dissuade psychos like Rinaldo or Kaleta from taking runs at people. If they're gonna do it and they've made their mind up, no guy's presence is gonna stop them or make them think twice.

I am so anti-goon. I will say this though, Sestito wasn't absolutely, immeasurably horrendous like a lot of other goons.

Yeah, I know. I'm just already getting worked up over the thought of our powerplay sucking. Nothing made me angrier last season than when the Pens were unable to score on the Rinaldo major after he hit Letang. That was embarrassing and infuriating to watch.

I'm anti goon but I don't mind having a guy that can throw down and also play. I wish we had such a player. A Milan Lucic type would be great for this team.

But so it goes. I'd rather have a fourth liner that can play than a goon that can do nothing. I am absolutely 100% against just having an enforcer. If it's a guy with skill + sand paper, I love those guys. Downie was great last season because he wasn't a liability on the ice. I wish we had a guy like him but with less of a tendency to take ****** penalties.

Empoleon8771 · Sep 30, 2015

The 11 D left in camp are Maatta, Letang, Cole, Dumoulin, Lovejoy, Scuderi (all 6 will be on the NHL roster), Clendening, Pouliot, Gonchar, Erixon and Warsofsky. So 2 of Clendening, Pouliot, Gonchar, Erixon and Warsofsky will make the team. I'm guessing it's Clendening and Gonchar/Warsofsky. Pouliot is definitely going to WBS and Erixon probably is too.

Jacob · Sep 30, 2015

A good powerplay doesn't do a damn thing if the game is already out of hand.

Zen Arcade · Sep 30, 2015

Sestito being gone means a guy like McNeill is going to be taking a lot more fights in WBS, can't say I'm a fan of that.

GDT: Pens vs Red Wings - 9/30/15: The Day Perron Gets His Shot.

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