Good thing our defense tightened up in the last two games.
Exactly. In hockey in general the team who hits the most usually loses. Almost a rule.I always said if the Pens are in the top 15 of hits, then we are not a good team. I'm not against hits in any way, but that means we are chasing and chasing and chasing.
I would like to see us interfere more, hit less, and possess way more.
Malkin could still be "complimented" as a winger no?
Cullen...okay wait is that completely crazy? (Gives head a shake) Can't play that many minutes/game at ES.
Edit: Okay I've talked myself into Cullen, if he can handle the minutes. Bluegs/Bjugs/Canns get 3c/4c. Sounds silly until you consider the type of 2-way, intelligent, gritty/jammy player that compliments Geno well. If it can't be Rust, Cullen is the 2nd best choice. All are welcome aboard this ridiculous bandwagon.
If Malkin was as good as some people here think he is then he would make his linemates better just like Sid does.
The excuses are sickening. Why should a 9 million dollar player be coddled like a baby?
He’s a great player when we wants to be but his inconsistent effort and focus cheapens the overall product. He is what he is.
Sid is kept away from linemates he doesn't gel with. Geno isn't. That's the big difference right there. Why shouldn't the 9.1m million dollar player receive the same love and support as the 8.7m player?
LOL at people who compare Crosby and Malkin. Other has two tailor made wingers and plays always with top-3 defense pairing in the league behind him.
Other has broken down Kessel and some random bottom sixer and obviously Johnsson-x behind him. What the hell you think is going to happen?
Sullivan knows there isn't lot he can do with this D corp. so for him it's easier just keep Crosby happy
that's especially crazy considering how many fewer games Crosby played in his careerJust saw Crosby is tied with OVY with career points again, hopefully he passes Ovechkin soon for good.
Over 140, so nearly 2 full seasons more.that's especially crazy considering how many fewer games Crosby played in his career
mostly because teams don't start to hit until they are in a hole and are trying to spark the team.Exactly. In hockey in general the team who hits the most usually loses. Almost a rule.
Yeah, I can’t be the only one who gets pissed off by this. They signed JJ to keep Crosby happy, but Malkin gets all the punishment.
People can keep saying this, but some proof would be nice. They were teammates forever ago, cool. I'm sure Crosby had some input on his character as a player, but this has JR written all over it. No need to blame it on Crosby.
More than likely because the team is hitting because they are behind and trying to spark something...Exactly. In hockey in general the team who hits the most usually loses. Almost a rule.
Beat me to it.mostly because teams don't start to hit until they are in a hole and are trying to spark the team.
People also forget that JR drafted him in Carolina.
He also traded him as well. I don't know what to think of it. Many of the moves since the last cup win have been head scratchers to say the least.People also forget that JR drafted him in Carolina.
Guentzel, Crosby and a mishmash of RW's
Mishmash of LW's, Malkin, Kessel
I don't think either have been mistreated at all.
They tried to change out from Hagelin to Pearson for him (Malkin) and it didn't work. How about getting Sid a RW, why does he have to play with a mixture all the time.
This isn't meant to be a smartass post, but people feel Malkin has been wronged here. Fact is, Malkin has played with worse and still managed to do well enough. People also forget that when Geno had Kunitz/Neal on his wings the team was without its best player. The defense is good enough for Geno with Schultz back, but let's not pretend Geno didn't do some of bad plays on his own accord as well when without Schultz. Pucks off his stick, poor passes, or just looping around.
At times we see this from all of them.
DeSmith reminds me a bit of Fleury. Less about technical ability and positioning, and more about reacting and being athletic.
That's why when he's dialed in, he can make those highlight reel saves. But if he's off just a bit, he looks like he's flopping around out there and isn't making the positional saves.
Jack Johnson by virtue of his awful play and contract could be what killed the end of the Sid Malkin era.
Exactly. He’s a lesser Fleury right down to the bright yellow pads! Of course that explains why a certain section of the fan base think he’s as good or better than Murray.
I like that Pearson was scratched?
With D, is the system or the personnel? Thoughts?
Definitely the annoying part. Sid and Letang look 2016 level right now and we are likely going to be lucky to get in the playoffs and if we do we are playing Tampa.
League update, Flyers win 3-1 in DET. 6 points behind penguins, equal gp.
Huh, didn't know that. You'd think that would make GMJR less likely to sign him, interesting.People also forget that JR drafted him in Carolina.
Yeah, but secondary assists or somethingOver 140, so nearly 2 full seasons more.
Allowing 5 goals a game is entertainment!I think they gave themselves a hernia, or was that us?
Sports hernia is the worst.
I always said if the Pens are in the top 15 of hits, then we are not a good team. I'm not against hits in any way, but that means we are chasing and chasing and chasing.
I would like to see us interfere more, hit less, and possess way more.
First post(don't be too harsh lol) but recent lurker on the thread. Given how well ZAR played with Geno I would imagine that's tried again for their next game. However, am I crazy for wanting to see Bjugstad play with Sid? So lines like this
Jake-Sid-Bjudstad
ZAR-Geno-Phil
Ted-MCcann-Rust
Pearson-Cullen-Horny - I think he has a lot more upside than Wilson.