Pre-Game Talk: Pens vs Isles

[Malkin112*]

Laziest second line in hockey

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[Shady Machine]

Welp looks like Hagelin has a concussion. Great job letting a player who was hit in the head back in a game!

 

[DegenX]

 

[Asuna]

I wonder who sits when Hagelin/Fehr/Bennett return. I guess Kuhnhackl. Which is a shame. I've liked his play recently.

 

[Speaking Moistly]

Good job, Pens. House would be jealous of that diagnostic ability.

 

[Sidney BrOSSby*]

No Wagelin?

It's funny, in a matter of fact kind of way, but Crosby takes draws against Tavares, and I've had to wonder.. what is achieved by cheap photo opportunities and cameo's with Kunitz?

 

[Shady Machine]

I wonder who sits when Hagelin/Fehr/Bennett return. I guess Kuhnhackl. Which is a shame. I've liked his play recently.

I don't think you'll have to worry about this team being completely healthy for any significant length of time.

 

[Sidney BrOSSby*]

Chiny forwards.

 

[Shady Machine]

No Wagelin?

It's funny, in a matter of fact kind of way, but Crosby takes draws against Tavares, and I've had to wonder.. what is achieved by cheap photo opportunities and cameo's with Kunitz?

I have to wonder what you are ever talking about

 

[DesertPenguin]

I wonder who sits when Hagelin/Fehr/Bennett return. I guess Kuhnhackl. Which is a shame. I've liked his play recently.

Sestito, then Sheary, then Kuhnhackl. Kuhn will be around though. He's perfectly adequate as a penalty killer and 4th line plugger.

 

[DesertPenguin]

Cross your fingers that Wilson performs well enough to lock down that LW spot, allowing Hagelin to bump Kunitz when he returns.

 

[Asuna]

Cross your fingers that Wilson performs well enough to lock down that LW spot, allowing Hagelin to bump Kunitz when he returns.

I really don't think it matters how he does. Kunitz will be in the top 6, regardless.

 

[deakka]

Im sure Pouliot will sit again. Totally bull crap ofc. He was among the best defensemen the last 2-3 games he played at least. Not only better than Cole, but Daley too.

 

[MrBurghundy]

Cross your fingers that Wilson performs well enough to lock down that LW spot, allowing Hagelin to bump Kunitz when he returns.

Wilson would have to average a hat trick per game, and even then it may not happen.

 

[Koempel]

Damn, that line-up hurts my eyes. Hagelin really has been instrumental to this team's success. Wish they would try Bonino in Kunitz's spot, but probably too many injured centers (including Sundqvist, Porter).

 

[SUBdrewgANS]

Would rather see

Cullen-Crosby-Hornqvist
Kunitz-Malkin-Kessel
Kuhnhackl-Bonino-Rust
Wilson-Sundqvist-Sheary

EDIT: just remembered Sundqvist is injured

 

[DesertPenguin]

Wilson would have to average a hat trick per game, and even then it may not happen.

Probably true, but 5G in the last 10 games isn't too shabby. Not a single assist though...

 

[NeedleInTheHay]

So much for that "precaution"

 

[Asuna]

Hagelin out tonight.

Bennett and Fehr could return on Friday. (I hope they don't)

 

[wej20]

Would rather see

Cullen-Crosby-Hornqvist
Kunitz-Malkin-Kessel
Kuhnhackl-Bonino-Rust
Wilson-Sundqvist-Sheary

EDIT: just remembered Sundqvist is injured

I'd rather Wilson got an extended look in the top 6.

 

[Shady Machine]

Hagelin out tonight.

Bennett and Fehr could return on Friday. (I hope they don't)

Why?

 

[Asuna]

Why?

I don't want them to come back too early and reinjure something (for Bennett, again).

 

[Chuck Norris Trophy]

I hope Sid doesn't get too jealous over Kunitz and lose his touch.

 

[StaalForOne]

Probably getting my hopes up, but I am excited to see what Wilson can do on that line. I think he can bring an element that line has been missing since the wheels fell off the Kunitz wagon. If he continues to work hard and starts to learn Sid's game he could be a huge help.

Interested to see if and where Bennett/Fehr are slotted in. Fehr probably replaces Kuhn, and Bennett Sheary (hopefully). Those are the easiest 2 decisions, but Hagelin coming back...hopefully soon, makes for a much harder choice.

Wilson Sid Hornqvist
Hagelin Malkin Kessel
Kunitz Bonino Bennett
Fehr Cullen Rust
Sestitio

Lots of possibilities though. Hard to imagine Kunitz in the bottom 6 in real life so we'll see. Who knows if Wilson will stick in the top 6 either.


Looking at General Fanager I think if the Pens want to reload on draft picks Fehr and Bonino are two guys they could do it with. Neither has really impressed other than Fehr's first game or two, and I'd rather see Cullen resigned than have either of those two back. Especially considering their respective price tags. Obviosuly the top 2 Centers are set, and Cullen and Sundqvist would be just fine as the 3/4 Centers.

 

[Pancakes]

I'd be pretty thrilled if we managed to win this one. Isles always give us fits.