Zirakzigil
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Spearman is fine as a #6, except Sully doesnt like him because he reminds him of Cole.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.I read a few posts about our biggest need being the #6 D and I kinda agree.
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.
Backup goalie. If Jarry goes down for the playoffs this whole roster is wasted.
I think the key is to either build a third line around Zucker - Rodrigues - Heinen or build the 4th around McGinn - Blueger - Rodrigues
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.
Who do you put with Geno long-term? And I ask that with fully acknowledging Sully's going to keep Jake/Sid/Rust together.
Who do you put with Geno long-term? And I ask that with fully acknowledging Sully's going to keep Jake/Sid/Rust together.
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.
Halak is my guy.Jake Allen and Troy Stetcher need to be our targets.
Carter - Malkin - Kapanen is what I stick with and just throw it on the ice for 16 minutes a game in purely offensive situations.
Agreed. Also for ZAR to get grounded. Look at how many looks Blueger had tonight with competent offensively skilled winger.
Meanwhile in Philly Clark is throwing shade on Hextall and claiming that his drafting is why Philly sucks this year.
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
Agreed a backup is a MUST even if that's all we do.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
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.
Was it the same drunk woman who was screeching last week during the Blues game? She was horrible.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.
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.