Post-Game Talk: | Pens vs Ducks | 4-1 win | Geno rocks our socks |

[Zirakzigil]

I read a few posts about our biggest need being the #6 D and I kinda agree.

Spearman is fine as a #6, except Sully doesnt like him because he reminds him of Cole.

 

[3ladesof5teel]

The depth of this team is exciting.

Not that that is a new thing. The Pens are all about having the players in the minors play the same game and be able to step in if called upon.

But this year they are once more built the right way.

I made the joke about slow grit who will fight if Crosby is picked on. But it was not really a joke.

After the back2back cups this team lost its identity. It was like half the front office wanted speed and sill and the other half wanted grit and the problem was that the two halves worked against one another rather than together.

This team once more has an identity. Quick accurate passes to leave their zone. Tenacious forecheck. And shooting way more than in the past.

Rarely do we see the 45 seconds of passing and then turn it over.

And the perimeter game is in the past also. They are far more willing to fight for the front on the net. Shooting from the point is also a much bigger part of their game than in previous years.

Just a much more enjoyable team to watch.

The depth on this team is unreal.....and the next man up mentality really shows

Honestly I cant remember a team with more forward depth, great thing to have I suppose when your team has the most man games lost the last decade

 

[dogthateats]

 

[ZorkEnchanter]

Backup goalie. If Jarry goes down for the playoffs this whole roster is wasted.

I have total faith in Casey DeSmith....

 

[StaalForOne]

So far he deadline need is a bottom pair dman and backup goalie. Not necessarily someone better than Ruh, but maybe another comparable or better option than him. kinda like Boucher or Sydor option.

 

[dogthateats]

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

I think the key is to either build a third line around Zucker - Rodrigues - Heinen or build the 4th around McGinn - Blueger - Rodrigues

Who do you put with Geno long-term? And I ask that with fully acknowledging Sully's going to keep Jake/Sid/Rust together.

 

[Tender Rip]

The cap hit sure......but outside of that lets pump the breaks a little.

I like what Z is showing just as much as everyone else. Zucker percentage goes up anywhere close to normal and hes fine.

I just go back to last season where I said the same. I see the same player in Zohorna on the two occasions he has been up this year. It is a very limited sample size, but in 10 NHL games he has 5 points (2 goals) and is +6. Good things happen when he is on the ice, and the puck is usually in the opponents end.

And of course the cap-hit remains a big reason. 750k vs. 5.5 million is a big difference and does a lot for relative value.

 

[Gurglesons]

Who do you put with Geno long-term? And I ask that with fully acknowledging Sully's going to keep Jake/Sid/Rust together.

Carter - Malkin - Kapanen is what I stick with and just throw it on the ice for 16 minutes a game in purely offensive situations.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

Would anyone really be all that upset if the Pens did nothing at the deadline?

“a bowl is most useful when it's empty”

- Laozi

 

[StaalForOne]

Who do you put with Geno long-term? And I ask that with fully acknowledging Sully's going to keep Jake/Sid/Rust together.

If GCR sticks then you cycle the hottest, or whoever has the best chemistry of : Carter Heinen Erod Zucker or outside chance of McGinn. I Say outside because he's been stapled to Blueger.

 

[Gurglesons]

I just go back to last season where I said the same. I see the same player in Zohorna on the two occasions he has been up this year. It is a very limited sample size, but in 10 NHL games he has 5 points (2 goals) and is +6. Good things happen when he is on the ice, and the puck is usually in the opponents end.

And of course the cap-hit remains a big reason. 750k vs. 5.5 million is a big difference and does a lot for relative value.

I hope the issue they have with him is he’s not using his size.

 

[66-30-33]

Jake Allen and Troy Stetcher need to be our targets.

Halak is my guy.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Carter - Malkin - Kapanen is what I stick with and just throw it on the ice for 16 minutes a game in purely offensive situations.

Guentzel - Crosby - Rust
Carter - Malkin - Kapanen
ZAR - Blueger - McGinn
Zucker- E-Rod - Heinen

I'd personally swap out ZAR, but I'm trying to be realistic considering Sullivan loves ZAR and that line.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

Meanwhile in Philly Clark is throwing shade on Hextall and claiming that his drafting is why Philly sucks this year.

 

[Darren McCord]

Agreed. Also for ZAR to get grounded. Look at how many looks Blueger had tonight with competent offensively skilled winger.

Tb and McGinn are terrific together. I think DOC would be the best LW options. Would be an awesome 4th line.

Jake - Sid - rust
Erod/carter - Geno - kap
Zucker - carter/erod - Henien
Doc - tb - McGinn

would be an awesome line up

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

On a semi-related Twitter note, it looks as though Madden and Kovacevic seem to be having a slapping match with each other.

 

[BobCole]

We're SIXTEEN friggin' years into this and Sid, Geno, and Letang are *still* very capable of leading this team to a Championship. How can you be anything but chuffed to watch this stuff?

 

[66-30-33]

Meanwhile in Philly Clark is throwing shade on Hextall and claiming that his drafting is why Philly sucks this year.

Guy has always been a clown so not surprised.

 

[StaalForOne]

Would anyone really be all that upset if the Pens did nothing at the deadline?

“a bowl is most useful when it's empty”

- Laozi

I have zero confidence in DeSmith if Jarry gets hurt or if he falters in the playoffs. Jarry has been great so far this season, but I want a plan B. Maybe an under the radar grab like Ville Husso. Binnington is their #1, and Hofer is a better prospect than Husso, but Husso's numbers are decent and he's UFA this summer. Only makes 750k

 

[66-30-33]

I have zero confidence in DeSmith if Jarry gets hurt or if he falters in the playoffs. Jarry has been great so far this season, but I want a plan B. Maybe an under the radar grab like Ville Husso. Binnington is their #1, and Hofer is a better prospect than Husso, but Husso's numbers are decent and he's UFA this summer. Only makes 750k

Agreed a backup is a MUST even if that's all we do.

 

[Gurglesons]

Guentzel - Crosby - Rust
Carter - Malkin - Kapanen
ZAR - Blueger - McGinn
Zucker- E-Rod - Heinen

I'd personally swap out ZAR, but I'm trying to be realistic considering Sullivan loves ZAR and that line.

Yeah, that’s what I like. I kind of prefer us bringing in a player to push Rust with Carter and Malkin and Kapanen with Rodrigues and Zucker. That gives you some decent size on every line compared to what we are used to.

 

[CascadiaPenguin]

Anyone still on the Ducks feed listening to the background with a woman yelling at the top of her lungs let's go penguins once in the back and got a bunch of whoooooos it was something.

Was it the same drunk woman who was screeching last week during the Blues game? She was horrible.

 

[StaalForOne]

haha 80% of the Coyotes roster is a free agent this summer wtf are they doing.

They have 7 players signed beyond this season, and one is on the trade block.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

haha 80% of the Coyotes roster is a free agent this summer wtf are they doing.

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They have 7 players signed beyond this season, and one is on the trade block.

Bettman's pet project continues to be a running joke.