The All Purpose Pens Off Day Thread - Injuries, Practice, Lines, etc (Geno out long term; Bjugs too)

[Jaded-Fan]

 

[Turin]

To say that Crosby’s 5 on 5 offensive impact under Mike Johnston was the same as when he was going to score 120+ points in 2011 is suspicious to say the least.

But that 2019 defense though, guy clearly got underrated last year.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

the chart I never needed lmao

 

[Peat]

You know what is funny. Guentzel - Malkin - Hornqvist is probably the perfect line for Malkin.

It did actually play a few games together in 16-17 (iirc). I can't remember what they looked like from eye test but from stats, it was ridiculous. I wouldn't mind seeing it again, that's for sure.

I do idly wonder whether Galchenyuk-Malkin-Hornqvist could have the same sort of effect. Would it fall apart without Guentzel's smarts? Doubt it. I get why they want the fast guy there as a defensive conscience (and why they think Hornqvist can have a big impact on L3) but there'd be something awesome about a GMH unit once it had the puck.

Hopefully Sullivan doesn't rip out too much of his hair this season. I like it the way it is.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

@Peat I liked the look of Galchenyuk-Malkin-Hornqvist as well and I really hope that's what they do.

Guentzel, Crosby, Tanev
Galchenyuk, Malkin, Hornqvist
McCann, Bjugstad, Simon
Aston-Reese, Blueger, Kahun

Dumoulin, Letang
Petterson, Schultz
Riikola, Gudbranson/Marino (is this dude still up?)

It all just depends on the coaching staff making that line-up play to its potential.

 

[Peat]

@Peat I liked the look of Galchenyuk-Malkin-Hornqvist as well and I really hope that's what they do.

Guentzel, Crosby, Tanev
Galchenyuk, Malkin, Hornqvist
McCann, Bjugstad, Simon
Aston-Reese, Blueger, Kahun

Dumoulin, Letang
Petterson, Schultz
Riikola, Gudbranson/Marino (is this dude still up?)

It all just depends on the coaching staff making that line-up play to its potential.

Marino's still up but I doubt he sticks - not when Schultz and Gudbranson have had very solid pre-seasons themselves.

I definitely wouldn't object too much to that line up though. Maybe flip Tanev and a bottom 6er - maybe McCann - but it could work.

 

[Andy99]

Marino's still up but I doubt he sticks - not when Schultz and Gudbranson have had very solid pre-seasons themselves.

I definitely wouldn't object too much to that line up though. Maybe flip Tanev and a bottom 6er - maybe McCann - but it could work.

They tried Marino-Guds at practice ....I wonder what they think of him playing on the left....because you so know the coaching staff wants this kid on the roster...as do I

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

I really hope Marino doesn’t make the team

 

[Peat]

They tried Marino-Guds at practice ....I wonder what they think of him playing on the left....because you so know the coaching staff wants this kid on the roster...as do I

I guess its possible, but it seems unlike them.

 

[Andy99]

I guess its possible, but it seems unlike them.

Marino is forcing their hand because he’s been better than both Riikola and Guds this preseason...they might send him down just because of waiver status but he’s ready to play and has been one of their best six D men..

 

[The Old Master]

Marino is forcing their hand because he’s been better than both Riikola and Guds this preseason...they might send him down just because of waiver status but he’s ready to play and has been one of their best six D men..

i see no reason to rush him, but i would keep one eye open looking for a trade to make room. just in case.

 

[SHOOTANDSCORE]

Has there been any word on Rust's injury?

 

[dogthateats]

This popped up on my feed. Thought it was a trade for a second.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Just saw now that Crosby's hurt and might miss the opener (if not more). Oh such a wonderful start to the season.

 

[Habs10025]

Hey Penguin fans Question : Who's the ass clown blogger that writes about the Penguins on Hockey Buzz.

 

[Rakell67]

Hey Penguin fans Question : Who's the ass clown blogger that writes about the Penguins on Hockey Buzz.

He’s a Debbie downer.

 

[SHOOTANDSCORE]

Hey Penguin fans Question : Who's the ass clown blogger that writes about the Penguins on Hockey Buzz.

This has Ryan Wilson written all over it.

 

[Habs10025]

This has Ryan Wilson written all over it.

I'm not him if that's what your suggesting .He's not a fan of the team that for sure more of a hater I'd say.

 

[Turin]

I'm not him if that's what your suggesting .He's not a fan of the team that for sure more of a hater I'd say.

Go on, we love to rip on him here.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

Is Sid back for game 1?

 

[heysmilinstrange]

Is Sid back for game 1?

We don't know yet. The team was off today.

 

[SHOOTANDSCORE]

I'm not him if that's what your suggesting .He's not a fan of the team that for sure more of a hater I'd say.

No, I was suggesting that RW was the ass clown blogger.

 

[66-30-33]

I take it that chart shows he's a gud hocket playa?

 

[Habs10025]

No, I was suggesting that RW was the ass clown blogger.

You lost me . Whatever

 

[SHOOTANDSCORE]

You lost me . Whatever

OK, one last try.

Hey Penguin fans Question : Who's the ass clown blogger that writes about the Penguins on Hockey Buzz.

His name is Ryan Wilson.