Post-Game Talk: Pens/Devils - Solidifying that top 10 pick

[Pancakes]

Just a dreadful hockey game by both teams, but we were even worse than they were

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[Rudy Russo]

At least the penguins outshot and out hit the Devils tonight (LOL). Another game tonight with the penguins started out flat, Geno will another lazy stupid penalty and start, wash, and rinse uninspired hockey.

 

[Turin]

The Devils are terrible right now, so that third period was really inspiring.

 

[Bowski]

The boys are slowly all falling in line with the mission objective:

Mike Sullivan, you magnificent bastard, I read your book!

 

[Ryder71]

No surprise.

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

Just. f***ing. Rebuild.

f*** Sid, f*** Geno, f*** Letang. If they throw a tantrum and want out, trade 'em. This no man's land shit sucks.

 

[Will Hunting]

Geno might be cooked, but 80% of this team is dead anyway. The next three games are at Dallas, Colorado and vs Carolina. 3 more losses coming up and after that they might just give up. Hopefully they just cement the best pick the rest of the way. This team would be a joke in playoffs anyway, no business being there.

 

[Turin]

Honestly kinda funny that this is the worst the East has looked since like 2008 and they still missed despite having a 80% chance before the All Star break.

 

[GilbertSeinfeld]

Honestly kinda funny that this is the worst the East has looked since like 2008 and they still missed despite having a 80% chance before the All Star break.

That 2008 run to game six of the SCF was such an amazing season.

*sigh*

 

[Dominance]

Trade Crosby.

 

[DearDiary]

3 point game tonight for Guentzal. Seems like Jarvis is an adequate replacement for Crosby, who may not even finish the season at ppg

 

[Will Hunting]

Interview with Jake Guentzel now after another Carolina win, he was asked what is making that team so good and succesful. He said, "there is obviously a lot of good players and this team is so well coached." Don´t remember him saying that in his eight Penguins years once. He is loving it in Carolina already.

 

[Rudy Russo]

I still cannot believe that Dubas is thinking about bring back Carter next season. Please penguins and finish in the top ten at the end of the season before the draft lottery.

Interview with Jake Guentzel now after another Carolina win, he was asked what is making that team so good and succesful. He said, "there is obviously a lot of good players and this team is so well coached." Don´t remember him saying that in his eight Penguins years once. He is loving it in Carolina already.

Great for Jake. I would love to be in Caroilna too away from Sully, Reiden and Dubas.

 

[the penitent]

I still cannot believe that Dubas is thinking about bring back Carter next season. Please penguins and finish in the top ten at the end of the season before the draft lottery.

Wait - is this being reported? If he does, it's beyond a fireable offense.

 

[Rudy Russo]

Wait - is this being reported? If he does, it's beyond a fireable offense.

Last week Dubas told the press he is open on bring back Carter.

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

This team's just a new ownership group, new GM, new coaching staff, new goalie, 3 blueliners and 7 or so forwards away from big things.

 

[EVGENIMERLIN]

Finishing from last 8th seems very realistic. Hoping for a ping pong ball to land us in the top 3-5!

 

[Ragamuffin Gunner]

good loss

 

[ChaosAgent]

This team's just a new ownership group, new GM, new coaching staff, new goalie, 3 blueliners and 7 or so forwards away from big things.

We owe it to them to try to climb this mountain. It's so easy!

 

[the penitent]

Last week Dubas told the press he is open on bring back Carter.

Good Lord - is this part of his plan to make the team younger?? He should be seizing the opportunity to jettison at least one completely washed, lumbering center. If only now they could get rid of the other one.

 

[Jacob]

We need to defend better. We don’t have the goaltending or the offense to play like that.

 

[BusinessGoose]

Damn it, can they get up for a single must-win, ever?

 

[GilbertSeinfeld]

I look forward to all of the "this is not Sullivan's fault" takes.

 

[66-30-33]

Glad I’m at work for this one. 5-2 again? Are they even trying?

 

[chethejet]

NO way Carter is back as Dubas was saying GM speak. Wanted to keep Carter from being 100 percent indifferent. Now Dubas isn't stupid here and was dealt a limited roster with Rust, Rakell and age in Geno. But no question Acciari hasn't been the edge player he signed. Dubas will change what he can and continue the restocking of prospects. I have to think Rust will not wave his NMC and will be gone after next year. Karlsson will be gone as his contract and RD PP will be attractive to a contender. Sid has to either believe things will turn around or he is gone. Geno is here contractually next year but Pens will move him after next year with a salary of 3 million. Sullivan has to go and FSG can't be blind to his lack of success.