Post-Game Talk: |Pens vs Cats| Loss | Save 15% or more of mistakes by switching from Letang

[Zirakzigil]

Thats moved from not good enough to not acceptable.

This is why our depth scoring is nonexistent. Its one thing to be stonewalled by a good goalie, but to not even register a shot attempt is pathetic. eRod hasnt come back down to earth, hes crashed into it.

 

[Pittsburgh1776]

We joke but that will be the exact thing we're all reading here in a bit, huh?

"We just got the BEST TDL acquisition you could ask for... Zucker and Matheson off IR! Yay!"

I give up if the line is ZMK instead of Heinen and Zucker.

 

[Turin]

1-1-1 against Tampa, Carolina, Florida. That’s exactly what I would expect right now, so whatever.

 

[Ugene Magic]

Decent game, crowd was a letdown compared to the last game and I actually think that sucked a little life out of the Pens.

Florida definitely has another gear and style, not sure the Pens could match either.

Wish the Pens would inject something in the lineup to spark, but their record deems any change unnecessary.

I definitely heard some boos.

 

[molon labe]

Our top 6 really needs to score more than 3 per night. They're better than that.


Boyle > Simon

 

[Zirakzigil]

1-1-1 against Tampa, Carolina, Florida. That’s exactly what I would expect right now, so whatever.

Better than our play of late deserves actually. The walls arent collapsing in on us, but the roof is starting to crack for sure.

 

[DesertedPenguin]

I don't see anyone suggesting we go for the biggest possible name.

You've apparently missed the J.T. Miller talk.

Hell, people were seriously talking about Forsberg at one point, too.

 

[KareemTrustfund]

Tonight’s performance makes you wonder whether the players were distracted by something. Maybe like the reading champion? Kind of wish he didn’t make his presence known with a large sign that read “READING CHAMPION”.

When my large son read that sign , he looked at me and asked “Dad, do you think I could be a reading champion?”

I said “son, you can’t even spell your name right.

 

[Pittsburgh1776]

You can't play with Evgeni Malkin and attempt one shot all game. Man, that is mailing it in against one of the top teams in the league.

 

[Andy99]

1-1-1 against Tampa, Carolina, Florida. That’s exactly what I would expect right now, so whatever.

except…it’s not good enough…
Penguins were 5-2-1 in 2021 against the 7 East Playoff teams
Penguins are 3-3-2 in 2022 against the 7 East Playoff teams
8-6-3 on the season. Since there are no loser points in the playoffs, in theory, they are 8-9 on the season against those teams.

 

[Pittsburgh1776]

You've apparently missed the J.T. Miller talk.

Hell, people were seriously talking about Forsberg at one point, too.

To be fair, I've been busy and haven't been around as much. Nah, we don't need a Miller. I'd settle for a Talbot type for Malkin.

 

[Andy99]

 

[Ugene Magic]

I imagine Kapanen gets traded before the deadline. Don’t see us doing much else and honestly that’s probably the right move.

I'd probably take it a little further than just, Kapanen. Just one body out and one in isn't going to make them hum.

I'd do two of Kapanen, E-rod, Heinen, Simon and ZAR for a real shakeup. Scorer and some fresh legs/mojo/bite.

Very stale.

 

[dogthateats]

When my large son read that sign , he looked at me and asked “Dad, do you think I could be a reading champion?”

I said “son, you can’t even spell your name right.

Brother, I am not trying to tell you how to be a Dad, but you have to try to encourage Breighdon to achieve great feats by getting him off the Xbox and into a great book! Just my OPINION!

 

[Gurglesons]

Better than our play of late deserves actually. The walls arent collapsing in on us, but the roof is starting to crack for sure.

Why though? If this team meets Florida in the playoffs they are the favorite. If this team meets Tampa or Carolina they are the favorite. Anyone else I can see PIT maybe being the favorite but we aren’t a sure thing.

PIT ain’t the best team in the league. We can play like it, but honestly the best team in the league rarely wins the cup.

And that’s why Hextall and Burkie’s approach makes sense. If a deal that makes 100% sense falls in our lap do it, otherwise why invest in changing a team that runs hit and cold?

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

I give up if the line is ZMK instead of Heinen and Zucker.

I think Kap might actually be toast soon. I agree with pixies. Unlike your ERods, Carters, ZARs and Simons I don't think Sullivan is a huge fan AND he's cratering.

I have major reservations about trying Zucker with Malkin again in general.... unless a move is made to put a way better fit on that other wing to help counter-balance Zucker's uh... deficiencies. Plus dude will be coming off a pretty major injury. Seems dicey at best.

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

If Letang walks, the era's over. He's not replaceable imo. I mean, if we bomb out again in the 1st or 2nd round, the era's over anyway practically speaking, but like, if we lose Letang and have to rebuild the blueline without him--donezo.

That being said, I'm ambivalent when it comes to re-signing him. In no way do I wanna see us offer him anything remotely close to the batshit, $9 million AAV for 7 years or whatever Montreal's probably ready to throw at him if he reaches FA.

 

[Pittsburgh1776]

If Letang walks, the era's over. He's not replaceable imo. I mean, if we bomb out again in the 1st or 2nd round, the era's over anyway practically speaking, but like, if we lose Letang and have to rebuild the blueline without him--donezo.

That being said, I'm ambivalent when it comes to re-signing him. In no way do I wanna see us offer him anything remotely close to the batshit, $9 million AAV for 7 years or whatever Montreal's probably ready to throw at him if he reaches FA.

Annual reminder that we won a Cup without Letang. Great player but the team will go on without him, and so will the era. I've found that people who are seen as irreplaceable always get replaced, eventually, and life goes on.

 

[Empoleon8771]

I think Kap might actually be toast soon. I agree with pixies. Unlike your ERods, Carters, ZARs and Simons I don't think Sullivan is a huge fan AND he's cratering.

I have major reservations about trying Zucker with Malkin again in general.... unless a move is made to put a way better fit on that other wing to help counter-balance Zucker's uh... deficiencies. Plus dude will be coming off a pretty major injury. Seems dicey at best.

Eh I feel like Zucker on Malkin's wing isn't nearly as big of an issue as it may seem. Zucker on Malkin's wing now is like Kunitz on Malkin's wing in 2017. It's not ideal, but if you have the right guy opposite of him, it's not a problem.

If you put this Kapanen on a line with Zucker and Malkin.....just send a "see you later" postcard to Geno for when he rage quits the team after the season

 

[Coastal Kev]

Seems like whoever posted that plagiarized a post of mine from last week, especially the part regarding the top line getting pummeled come playoffs.

 

[BillyOcean]

We know there's problems with the lines when people are clamoring for Jason Zucker coming off core muscle surgery

 

[2wayPlay]

I'd probably take it a little further than just, Kapanen. Just one body out and one in isn't going to make them hum.

I'd do two of Kapanen, E-rod, Heinen, Simon and ZAR for a real shakeup. Scorer and some fresh legs/mojo/bite.

Very stale.

The best word to describe this team is stale. Thanks for the memories but this team has become the Steelers…… good regular season squad that won’t win a playoff matchup.

 

[DesertedPenguin]

One thing to keep in mind - as much as everyone wants a move of some sort NOW, it's actually prudent to wait as close to the deadline as possible with players on injured reserve so as to maximize your potential cap space.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Eh I feel like Zucker on Malkin's wing isn't nearly as big of an issue as it may seem. Zucker on Malkin's wing now is like Kunitz on Malkin's wing in 2017. It's not ideal, but if you have the right guy opposite of him, it's not a problem.

If you put this Kapanen on a line with Zucker and Malkin.....just send a "see you later" postcard to Geno for when he rage quits the team after the season

Oh for sure. That's what I'm trying to say (probably badly)... I think Zucker could be fine BUT there has to be another guy opposite him that absolutely is not on this team right now, IMO.

 

[dogthateats]

I am liking Pettersson’s game as of late.

 

[Gurglesons]

Seems like whoever posted that plagiarized a post of mine from last week, especially the part regarding the top line getting pummeled come playoffs.

Yes, Malkin Crosby Rust and Guentzel have been pummeled every playoffs.