What type of team are the Penguins?

[Asuna]

Sorry if there's another thread for this or whatever. Feel free to merge if need be. Anyways.

I was thinking about different teams and the style of hockey they play....Blackhawks are a fast, possession team. Anaheim is big and physical, with some good speed. Rangers are a very fast team, etc...

I think in today's NHL it's important to have an identity for your team and to build around that identity. For awhile it seems the Penguins didn't have an identity...they'd just mix and match a bunch of players and hope it would fit.

With Johnston, he wants to play a puck possession game...but last year he did not have the correct personnel to do so. So, do the Penguins have a better team this year to execute Johnston's plan? Are they acquiring the right players to fit that mold? I think getting Kessel is a great start, and acquiring Perron helps as well.

Discuss.

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[HandshakeLine]

Well, for starters, they play hockey.

 

[HandshakeLine]

Or, as some might know it, hocket.

 

[IcedCapp]

tbd...

 

[Asuna]

Well, for starters, they play hockey.

I knew my title looked weird

 

[theicebox]

We like to play sexy on the ice (except the powerplay) and occasionally stop at a Dunkin Donuts on the way home for a little post-workout R&R.

 

[Zen Arcade]

Or, as some might know it, hocket.

Some may know it, while some homers may need to learn it.

 

[ShatteredGlass]

Jury's still out.

I think it depends on what Rutherford continues to bring in, and what Johnston does with the new pieces he's been given.

Johnston needs to change the strategy this season from last and make this team more explosive offensively.

Will he? We don't know yet, so the jury's still out on what type of team we are so far.

We're still pretty soff, though.

 

[Darth Vitale]

The Penguins are a Bold, Rold Gold-ish sort of team.

 

[Jules Winnfield]

The Pens are the type of team that has fallen on hard times, daddeh...injuries and all.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

Despite some moves toward at least building toward a sensible roster around the two best players in the world, still in so many ways a

 

[JackFr]

A grinding team.

 

[Waffle Fries]

A grinding team.

I do not miss Dan Bylsma one bit.

 

[Darth Vitale]

Despite some moves toward at least building toward a sensible roster around the two best players in the world, still in so many ways a

Because this ultimately comes from management and ownership's approach, this is probably still true unfortunately. Hopefully the power of Kessel-burgers and Phil-fries can overpower the evils of Bushwood.

 

[iFishyHD]

An ex Wiffleball team who are just trying to make it in the NHL.

 

[Fordy]

a cool one

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Exciting team at both ends this year, that's what we'll be.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

a cool one

For some reason this made me laugh.

 

[Sorry]

Pittsburgh puts a high premium on offensive hockey. As it should be, it's fun to watch. Think of the players the Pens have had in the years and one word comes to mind; Offense. And that's why they are one of the most popular hockey teams in the world.

Lucky is another word I'd use.

 

[Penguinator]

Pittsburgh puts a high premium on offensive hockey. As it should be, it's fun to watch. Think of the players the Pens have had in the years and one word comes to mind; Offense. And that's why they are one of the most popular hockey teams in the world.

Lucky is another word I'd use.

Weren't so lucky lately with injuries though...

I just hope MJ can exploit their offensive abilities in a refs induced dead puck era.

 

[Nakawick]

A thrill seeking team.

 

[PensPlz]

Top heavy skilled team that is one injury away from one of, if not the worst Ds in the league.

 

[chrisp200]

a soff one

 

[KrisLetAngry]

Honestly this team is now Phil s team.

I would not be shocked if Crosby called up Phil asking him if he wants captain.

But Phil be like

"Son it's time for me to take a step back and let you learn to lead"

 

[Asuna]

Honestly this team is now Phil s team.

I would not be shocked if Crosby called up Phil asking him if he wants captain.

But Phil be like

"Son it's time for me to take a step back and let you learn to lead"