Confirmed with Link: PENS/STARS TRADE: Brenden Morrow, 2013 3rd<--> Joe Morrow, 2013 5th + contract talk

[Sony Eriksson*]

Yah I think that's a good bet as one of his roles (and a good one for him).




I understand the value of that but in a fast-paced tilt, he won't get many opportunities to do that IMO.




Thanks for posting your thoughts. I'm sure he'll be treated well here (Top 9 minutes and some PP time are almost guaranteed throughout) and hopefully he finds some spark / enjoys himself out there.

Morrow had some chemistry with Neal while here in Dallas..perhaps Neal on the Right and Morrow on the left?

 

[wej20]

lets forget about Morrow in front of the net on the PP and put Doug Murray there instead!

 

[Crafton]

Morrow had some chemistry with Neal while here in Dallas..perhaps Neal on the Right and Morrow on the left?

it sounds like they're going to try:
Morrow-Malkin-Neal
Cooke-Sutter-Bennett/Kennedy

and if that doesn't quite work then they'll try:
Bennett-Malkin-Neal
Morrow-Sutter-Cooke/Kennedy

 

[IcedCapp]

PRESS CONFERENCE ALREADY IN PROGRESS:

http://video.penguins.nhl.com/videocenter/console?hdpid=616&id=228078&cmpid=pit-twt-penguins

 

[Sony Eriksson*]

it sounds like they're going to try:
Morrow-Malkin-Neal
Cooke-Sutter-Bennett/Kennedy

and if that doesn't quite work then they'll try:
Bennett-Malkin-Neal
Morrow-Sutter-Cooke/Kennedy

Is Gino back?

 

[IcedCapp]

Is Gino back?

one day. We hope. Vitale willing.

 

[Crafton]

Is Gino back?

should be back soon. we don't know for sure, but there's a chance they'll have the full line-up tomorrow.

 

[IcedCapp]

Really loving Morrow's PC. Sounds like a good guy.

 

[Harv]

Morrow to wear #10.

 

[Big McLargehuge]

Morrow to wear #10.

Hopefully he ran over Glass to get the number.

 

[Stecz]

Hopefully he ran over Glass to get the number.

Hopefully Glass gave it up because he knows he's moving soon...

 

[Crafton]

Really loving Morrow's PC. Sounds like a good guy.

had a good sense of humor from what i saw. put some of those ass-clowns we call the media in their place.

 

[IcedCapp]

had a good sense of humor from what i saw. put some of those ass-clowns we call the media in their place.

I thought Rossi (I think it was Rossi) asked a really borderline bad question? Like, "what do you think about the theory that coming here will revitalize you?"

but it really came across as, "Do you think coming here will make you not suck?"

 

[Captain Hook]

Really loving Morrow's PC. Sounds like a good guy.

Agreed. You can see why he's been a captain. He comes off very professional and classy. He told a brief story about his daughter seeing her mom/his wife crying and his daughter telling her mom that it'll be okay because it's only a couple months and he has a shot at the Cup.

 

[JimmyTwoTimes]

I just got on here, was it posted yet what Dallas wanted before we gave them morrow? First wanted despres...we said no. Then wanted Maata....we said no.

 

[open0rclosed]

Nice PC. Seems like a great guy with good sense of humor.

It also warmed my heart a little to see the Steelers retweet him and said "Welcome to Pittsburgh!"

 

[Dying Alive]

I just got on here, was it posted yet what Dallas wanted before we gave them morrow? First wanted despres...we said no. Then wanted Maata....we said no.

Where did you see this?

 

[NastyNick]

The downside of these trades is that i think it means Despres and Bennett are going back down. Can the Pens fit these guys on the roster otherwise?

 

[Uemoda]

Good trade. Not great, but totally acceptable.

They liked Pouliot more than Morrow at the end of the day.


I'm excited to see what Brenden can do.

 

[alcanalz]

Morrow: Reason I picked Pittsburgh was having a chance to win the Cup. Sid isn't happy with 1 Cup. Biggest reason I came here. I want to win

Morrow: This is Sid's team. No question there. He's best player in role. I'm a piece of the puzzle. I'll play how I play #Pens

Morrow: First faces I saw in the room were Sid, Neal, Nisky, welcoming me. The inside jokes came back. Starts there and builds

Morrow: Lot of energy, youth on this team. Great players. Great group. Looking forward to new challenge #Pens

Morrow: I want to win a Cup. I will do whatever role I need to, to help this team do that #Pens

Morrow: My body feels good. Had tough year last year. Did lot of work this summer to get healthy. Lot left in tank #Pens

Quality guy, ton of character, straight warrior.

 

[wej20]

The downside of these trades is that i think it means Despres and Bennett are going back down. Can the Pens fit these guys on the roster otherwise?

guess it depends if they move anyone at the deadline, with these current additions they've got 14 forwards and 9 dmen. I could see Despres and Bennett maybe sent down temporarily and they maybe guys like Jeffrey and Bortuzzo moved on.

 

[Captain Hook]

The downside of these trades is that i think it means Despres and Bennett are going back down. Can the Pens fit these guys on the roster otherwise?

I think we're going to see some other guys like Jeffrey and Bortuzzo moved along for low picks or something like that. Maybe even waived.

Edit: Beaten by wej20.

 

[SirBrad]

I think we're going to see some other guys like Jeffrey and Bortuzzo moved along for low picks or something like that. Maybe even waived.

Edit: Beaten by wej20.

Yep I think the Pens will get a few picks back in return, perhaps for those 2 guys.

Will take away the sting from the picks lost for Murray.

 

[MtlPenFan]

I know a normal stupid fan like myself doesn't know what he's talking about, but hopefully this helps.

Mike Colligan ‏@MikeColligan 2m
Have watched Murray a lot in recent years, struggled the past 2 seasons or so, very slow, turnover machine, but hits everything that moves.

 

[Crafton]

I know a normal stupid fan like myself doesn't know what he's talking about, but hopefully this helps.

Mike Colligan ‏@MikeColligan 2m
Have watched Murray a lot in recent years, struggled the past 2 seasons or so, very slow, turnover machine, but hits everything that moves.

from what i've seen he's even too slow to make hits. he only hits 'everything that moves' [close to him].

but i don't feel like whining. it won't change anything.