Line Combos: Pens line up and roster talk

[Zirakzigil]

*** Lets keep the trade talk to the trade threads. Day to day line up and roster talk here please ***

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[Andy99]

I have to give credit to Sully, ha made some changes to the lineup already, so there's hope he does the same when Peeling/Bonino returns.

I’m skeptical about him scratching Carter because Carter PKs and Sullivan elevates PKing over everything else for bottom sixers lol…between that and FOs and his veteran status, I fear Carter’s replacement level job is safe lol…it wouldn’t surprise me to see Sullivan ice the slowest fourth line in the league if/when everyone is healthy — Poehling-Bonino-Carter

 

[AuroraBorealis]

So Poehling out in regular jersey for the skate but not in line rushes so probably still not playing…Kulikov absent…

With these 6 D-men these are the ideal combos. I like POJ with Petry, but Dumo sucked with Rutta, so that's not a good option. Plus this is close to the best F lines with these 12 guys.

It's super refreshing to see a lineup that actually makes sense. Too bad we had to wait until the stretch run to get that.

 

[Flying Dego]

So Poehling out in regular jersey for the skate but not in line rushes so probably still not playing…Kulikov absent…

I know that Nylander will just get pitched out of the lineup..but man i hope Sullivan just removes Heinen for Poehling.

 

[Return of the Paek]

Carter is a glue guy and a stanley cup champion, yet you guys want him benched?

 

[Invalid cuz QoC]

Hearing rumblings they offered Carter an assistant coach position. Retirement announcement coming, first day as assistant bench boss Thursday.

Rumor is he’s been hired as the Faceoff coach.

 

[MeinerEiner]

I’m skeptical about him scratching Carter because Carter PKs and Sullivan elevates PKing over everything else for bottom sixers lol…between that and FOs and his veteran status, I fear Carter’s replacement level job is safe lol…it wouldn’t surprise me to see Sullivan ice the slowest fourth line in the league if/when everyone is healthy — Poehling-Bonino-Carter

If you have to describe Bonino you basically have all the attributes Carter brings. PK, face-off, veteran etc. I can see him running a 4th line of Poehling - Bonino - Archibald. Poehling and Archibald bring decent speed and Bonino is what he is. I think this line could work in the playoffs.

 

[Andy99]

I know that Nylander will just get pitched out of the lineup..but man i hope Sullivan just removes Carter for Poehling.

FIFY

 

[Flying Dego]

FIFY

Carter coming out of the lineup is 0%. Play the odds. Heinen is the only one aside from DOC due to his age haha.

 

[3ladesof5teel]

Really want to see Poehling back sooner than later just so he can get back into game shape. I feel like he's going to be a player that can help us.

 

[MeinerEiner]

I was playing around with the standings a little bit and I wouldn't be surprised if we finish 3rd in the division ahead of the Rangers. 1st place going to the Devils and 2nd to the Canes. That would be a decent matchup for the Pens especially if Svechnikov is out for the Canes.

 

[Andy99]

Carter coming out of the lineup is 0%. Play the odds. Heinen is the only one aside from DOC due to his age haha.

Yes, we have to stab ourselves in the foot before we start playing every hockey game, and give ourselves every competitive disadvantage, by icing Carter for 82 games…lord knows we don’t have enough problems, such as playing defense, lack of finishing, inconsistent goaltending…it’s nice that we can add Carter to the mix lol

 

[3ladesof5teel]

I was playing around with the standings a little bit and I wouldn't be surprised if we finish 3rd in the division ahead of the Rangers. 1st place going to the Devils and 2nd to the Canes. That would be a decent matchup for the Pens especially if Svechnikov is out for the Canes.

Believe that would be a much better matchup anyway but an injured Svech would be icing on the cake.

 

[Gurglesons]

Now Kulikov is week to week. Sick deadline moves.

 

[Andy99]

Now Kulikov is week to week. Sick deadline moves.

Lol…Bonino and Kulikov probably out until the POs…not really upset about it as I didn’t really think they were gonna help us all that much…just depth

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Well people wanted POJ and Nylander playing. Looks like Kulikov will be out 'til around the start of playoffs. Probably a bad thing for the PK at least, although I expect POJ to outperform him at ES.

 

[Flying Dego]

Now Kulikov is week to week. Sick deadline moves.

To be fair the deal was basically a 3rd attached to McGinns collar. Kulikov was just tossed in. We all want POJ anyway.

 

[mpp9]

I’d probably take Carter of Archi.

Bonino - Poehling - Carter

The utility line

 

[Andy99]

I would definitely not want both Bonino and Carter on the same line…if healthy, I’d honestly like to see Heinen-Poehling-Archi because of their speed…I know that won’t happen because of PKing lol…so next best combo imo is Poehling-Bonino-Archi

 

[MeinerEiner]

Kulikov kept Letang off the PK, his minutes down and he provided some push back against the Rangers. POJ brings more to the game as he's a good skater and provides some offense.

 

[HandshakeLine]

Been away from tha boardz for a bit, did we win the cup yet?

Also, nobody answered my questions about the giraffe, so i'm assuming most of you are also mystified by these mysterious freaks of nature, just like the late great Sergei Gonchar.

 

[Sidgeni Malkby]

To be fair the deal was basically a 3rd attached to McGinns collar. Kulikov was just tossed in. We all want POJ anyway.

I like Kulikov as as depth option. I just like POJ better overall. He needs to learn how to line people up better, and improve his physicality. The timing/positioning will come with experience. Wonder how POJ - Kulikov would do together.

Unrealistically, if only we could play 11F and 7D. POJ the 1st 2 periods, Kulikov the 3rd to help the defensive side.

 

[SEALBound]

Svechnikov may be out with a torn ACL. I hope the Canes can maintain #1 in the division and us as the WC1. We may have a chance against them. Then let NYR/NJD battle it out. We may be able to take the Rangers in a 7 game series. Then the ECF will be a pure bloodbath...but let's hope it's the Lightning.

 

[NewAgeOutlaw]

Carter is a glue guy and a stanley cup champion, yet you guys want him benched?

A glue guy as in it is his time to be sent off to the old glue factory?

 

[IcedCapp]

Carter is a glue guy and a stanley cup champion, yet you guys want him benched?

i wouldn't be opposed to turning him into literal glue

 

[Darren McCord]

i wouldn't be opposed to turning him into literal glue

He would still drag the team down by glueing sid to the bench.