Salary Cap: Pens Salary Thread: Stretch run to the playoffs "So it begins"

[Gurglesons]

He scored at pretty much the same rate he did last year.

Not getting consistent #1 pp time probably didn't help improve his numbers any though

His goals per 60 at 5v5 were the lowest they've been since 14/15.

 

[Pancakes]

His goals per 60 at 5v5 were the lowest they've been since 14/15.

Not surprising. It always seems like a gargantuan effort for this team to

A) get clean possession in the offensive zone and

B) actually work the puck back to the point for a clean point shot

 

[Gurglesons]

Not surprising. It always seems like a gargantuan effort for this team to

A) get clean possession in the offensive zone and

B) actually work the puck back to the point for a clean point shot

It's hilarious that we are going to run this back with Sullivan.

And by hilarious I mean absolutely pathetic.

 

[Rave7215]

If you shout about everything being wrong you will always eventually be right in sports.

You're a fool when its comes to this team. Good luck man.

Broken clock is right twice a day and all that.

I don't know who you are referring to as I have them on ignore but it sounds exhausting

It's hilarious that we are going to run this back with Sullivan.

And by hilarious I mean absolutely pathetic.

I can't wait to watch all the same issues again next year! Who is going to be brought into the bottom 6 and have their production destroyed next?

 

[Pancakes]

It's hilarious that we are going to run this back with Sullivan.

And by hilarious I mean absolutely pathetic.

We all knew this was the outcome. They weren't gonna fire a guy they just extended. He'll get another chance.

Best we can hope for as fans is they bring in players that he can work with and/or that he learns some humility and actually reflects on what he can do better going into next season.

But uh not super optimistic about that last point given the lineup he's trotting out for game 82

 

[Pens x]

Hasn’t Petry scored more than 32 points in a season in something like 4 of his 14 seasons? I think people had unrealistic expectations for a 35 year old, past his prime player.

 

[Gurglesons]

Hasn’t Petry scored more than 32 points in a season in something like 4 of his 14 seasons? I think people had unrealistic expectations for a 35 year old, past his prime player.

Petry was great this year. Sorry you need to just say sleepy and complain about everything because your family won't speak with you anymore.

 

[Pens x]

Petry was great this year. Sorry you need to just say sleepy and complain about everything because your family won't speak with you anymore.

I think he was okay. Not horrible, but certainly not great. If there is someone incapable of being non biased when it comes to Jeff friggin Petry, it’s you.

 

[since70]

Mix up the lines you freaking knob, let someone who never played with Malkin or Crosby play on a line with a HOF center

 

[Gurglesons]

 

[ThosePuckingPenguins]

Lmao what the hell does that even mean

 

[Gurglesons]

Lmao what the hell does that even mean

He's taking a shot at DK.

 

[cygnus47]

Broken clock is right twice a day and all that.

I don't know who you are referring to as I have them on ignore but it sounds exhausting


I can't wait to watch all the same issues again next year! Who is going to be brought into the bottom 6 and have their production destroyed next?

We can't seem to score on our "chances", we don't get rushes, our PP looks aimless, our PK is passive and lame, the only lineup changes are Rust for Rakell.... ugh....

BTW yearly reminder for those that need it - watch a game with an actual top offensive team and see how many grade A chances they get. It takes 3-4 absolute gimmes most nights to get 1-2 goals. Even McDavid scores on maybe 1/3 of his glorious chances.
Getting a rushed shot off somewhere near the slot in traffic is very different to getting a clear 2 on 1. We haven't really outchanced teams for the last 5 years, we've just outshot them.

In 2016, we were getting grade A+ chances on almost every single shift all night, every game and we still didn't win every time. We've been traumatised into thinking that we're really getting a lot of scoring chances when our stupid system requires huge effort just to get a half chance. Actual good coaches set up systems where bottom 6 guys are also getting offensive rushes and grade A+ chances because they play aggressive in simple systems and force their opponents to make dangerous plays with the puck. We haven't done that systematically in 5 years and that is the number one reason why we're always "unlucky" analytically and why everyone that leaves suddenly finds their scoring touch.

 

[66-30-33]

He's taking a shit on DK.

FTFY.

 

[BillyOcean]

Guentzel had a truly pathetic season all things considered. Of his 35 goals, 7 were with an empty net and 10 were on the power play. He had that stretch of 26 games without a 5 v 5 goal. Imagine during the heart of that stretch if he scores 2 of 3 at even strength. Do the Penguins have 2-3 more points as a team? Your highest paid and #1 winger who gets a ton of power play time and missed less than a handful of games should not be struggling to break the top 30 in scoring in the league with Sidney Crosby as his center. Guentzel at no point asked for the keys from the passenger seat. They should change the Jake Shake to the Jake Float!!

This is something Rossi is actually being truthful about. He's actually admitting that no one tells him anything.

 

[TKalltheTime]

Prepare for a late night firing announcement like a bunch of f***ing cowards this franchise is… so on brand. What a bunch of limp-dick-losers.

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

Prepare for a late night firing announcement like a bunch of f***ing cowards this franchise is… so on brand. What a bunch of limp-dick-losers.

I'm expecting a Hextall extension in the morning !!

 

[BusinessGoose]

Please
Re-sign NO ONE this summer

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

Please
Re-sign NO ONE this summer

Even more frustrating considering they should have been traded at the deadline...

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

If Sullivan is fired this summer, I'll let @BlindWillyMcHurt pick my new username.

Dude's not going anywhere. Ownership would have to pull a complete 180 in their opinion of the guy, and they'd have to be fine potentially eating the like $25+ million he's owed through 2027. Don't think that's realistic with no playoff cash this season, possibly not for a very long time, and attendance ready to plummet in a couple years at the latest when Sid retires.

As for the roster, I hope they just f***ing let everyone walk, but I got a gut feeling they keep at least one, maybe all three of Jarry, Dumo and Zucker.

Even more frustrating considering they should have been traded at the deadline...

Don't say it too loud, people will think you're *crazy*.

 

[farscape1]

I'm expecting a Hextall extension in the morning !!

Along with Jarry's extension.

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

If Sullivan is fired this summer, I'll let @BlindWillyMcHurt pick my new username.

Dude's not going anywhere. Ownership would have to pull a complete 180 in their opinion of the guy, and they'd have to be fine potentially eating the like $25+ million he's owed through 2027. Don't think that's realistic with no playoff cash this season, possibly not for a very long time, and attendance ready to plummet in a couple years at the latest when Sid retires.

As for the roster, I hope they just f***ing let everyone walk, but I got a gut feeling they keep at least one, maybe all three of Jarry, Dumo and Zucker.


Don't say it too loud, people will think you're *crazy*.

I know trust me lol

 

[Empoleon8771]

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

Jarry, for weeks, "Injuries? Nah, I'm good. "

Should've shut his ass down at the TDL. Especially if they're even thinking about keeping him around.

Man, this f***ing team...

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]