News Article: Penguins Sale Possible This Week

[Big Friggin Dummy]

I’m pretty sure Burke doesn’t do shit here except frown and give stern rebukes.

He did an interview a couple months ago where he said his entire job was to do team all the team functions/dinners/events so Hextall didn't have to bother with that and could focus on the GMing entirely.

 

[Pens x]

I’m pretty sure Burke doesn’t do shit here except frown and give stern rebukes.

He makes appearances on Podcasts too.

Judging from the off season moves, or lack thereof, he had nothing to do with roster construction.

 

[Pens x]

He did an interview a couple months ago where he said his entire job was to do team all the team functions/dinners/events so Hextall didn't have to bother with that and could focus on the GMing entirely.

Hextall needs to focus on doing nothing.

 

[Rakell67]

Hextall needs to focus on doing nothing…

I'd like to see an upgrade on DeSmith and Ruhwedel and possibly a physical type forward to replace one of Zucker/Rust.

 

[Pens x]

I'd like to see an upgrade on DeSmith and Ruhwedel and possibly a physical type forward to replace one of Zucker/Rust.

The fact that DeSmith is still on this roster is laughable.

 

[Extra Texture]

The economics of professional sports is crazy, but I'll always side with the players opposed to further lining the pockets of billionaires.

100% agreed.

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

Hextall needs to focus on doing nothing.

I think we hired a really patient GM, I think he will let this roster figure it out before any moves are made

 

[Buddy Bizarre]

The fact that DeSmith is still on this roster is laughable.

Is he significantly worse than the majority of #2 goalies at his price point?

We went forward with a cheap backup and that's exactly what he is.

 

[Pens x]

Is he significantly worse than the majority of #2 goalies at his price point?

We went forward with a cheap backup and that's exactly what he is.

Of the goalies that played in at least 3 games, only Hutton and Driedger have worse stats, and they play for borderline AHL teams.

 

[KIRK]

I think we hired a really patient GM, I think he will let this roster figure it out before any moves are made

I think your bigger issue is the hand he was dealt. Bad mix of players. No cap flexibility. Futures cupboard bare. I suppose another GM might have tried to throw more shit at the wall by now, but it's a GM throwing shit against the wall for a few years that took a good situation and made it bad and then made it worse. I think the movement happens this as we get closer to the deadline and over the summer (even beyond the Geno and Letang contracts).

 

[Night Shift]

Wonder if it'll be done before the holiday

 

[KIRK]

Wonder if it'll be done before the holiday

which one?

 

[gopens66]

I'm guessing the sale..........

 

[Pens x]

It’ll be interesting to see if the new owners have a different strategy than simply treading water, which our current front office and ownership has done for 3 years.

I can’t imagine the new guys will like paying Burke to make podcast appearances or paying Hextall to hang out. At some point, the training wheels need to come off for sleepy and he will need to do more than play musical chairs in the bottom six.

 

[HandshakeLine]

which one?

Pessach. Next year in Jerusalem!

 

[Night Shift]

which one?

Lol Thanksgiving, I think they are just waiting for the NHL? Maybe it's too soon I'm not sure.

Pessach. Next year in Jerusalem!

Silence! Expat of the Kehboard

 

[Randy Butternubs]

What will the sale of the Penguins mean for development of the Hill District?

 

[Mr Jiggyfly]

What will the sale of the Penguins mean for development of the Hill District?

I grew up in a really rough part of the city, but even I was on full out street sense when I was up there.

The Hill could be terrifying if you didn’t know what you were doing and I always had my colors right out of respect (didn’t want to be mistaken for a Baby Blue).

I had a buddy almost shit his pants when I was up there once and he refused to get out of the car.

He locked the door and I was tapping on the window and telling him he’d be ok… he just kept shaking his head and telling me no f***ing way.

Still kind of funny, but he was a ‘burb kid and wasn’t used to that kind of environment. I told him where we were going and he thought he wouldn’t be afraid, but I guess that changes when you actually see it in person.

Not sure how much the Hill has changed since my younger days, but it would be nice to see it revitalized to what it once was generations ago.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

I grew up in a really rough part of the city, but even I was on full out street sense when I was up there.

The Hill could be terrifying if you didn’t know what you were doing and I always had my colors right out of respect (didn’t want to be mistaken for a Baby Blue).

I had a buddy almost shit his pants when I was up there once and he refused to get out of the car.

He locked the door and I was tapping on the window and telling him he’d be ok… he just kept shaking his head and telling me no f***ing way.

Still kind of funny, but he was a ‘burb kid and wasn’t used to that kind of environment. I told him where we were going and he thought he wouldn’t be afraid, but I guess that changes when you actually see it in person.

Not sure how much the Hill has changed since my younger days, but it would be nice to see it revitalized to what it once was generations ago.

Perry/Fineview, right?

But yes, hopefully the "cap" that reconnects downtown to the Lower Hill boosts revitalization.

 

[Beauner]

 

[Pens1566]

I won't believe the price until it's official. Seen all kinds of different reports, and the range has been pretty wide.

 

[Night Shift]

What does #2 have to do with anything? Unless it's a P/R thing because I'm sure many Bostoners are angry they're buying the Pens. Lol

Well atleast we're trying to speak Bostonian!

 

[Mario_is_BACK!!]

Sale is complete pending BOG approval.

 

[Clare2904]

Fenway Sports Group Reaches Agreement on Pittsburgh Penguins

 

[Clare2904]

At least my football team and hockey team are under the same umbrella now. f*** the Sox though