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Sidney Crosby’s days of winning Art Ross Trophies are over and he might not even lead the Penguins in points again this season, but Crosby’s magnificent play the last three games since returning from injury is why pundits and the fan base shouldn’t overthink things as to who Pittsburgh’s MVP is at the quarter-mark.
It’s No. 87 and it’s not close when you evaluate Crosby’s impact on a game-by-game basis in all areas this season.
Crosby is the Penguins engine and the Penguins suddenly didn’t look so fragile these last three games.
There’s a reason why for that……
— Jake Guentzel’s hat trick against the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday night gives him 11 goals and 7 assists in 22 games.
Guentzel is now on pace for 41 goals and 67 points. As illustrated here prior to the season, Guentzel in the 65 point neighborhood would give his camp some pretty strong comps to at least go into talks with the Penguins seeking $[hide]6 million per season. Not saying the Penguins would have the stomach to go that high but a good agent starts as high as he can when you have numbers behind you to back a demand up.
— Jim Rutherford always keeps an eye on big name situations and the William Nylander situation was no different. Around two weeks ago, league sources say Pittsburgh made a reach out to Toronto on what would get Pittsburgh at least to the table in trade talks.
While the Leafs asking price has been so high for Nylander that clubs believe there’s never been a sincere intention to trade him, all expectations are he signs with Toronto by the Saturday 5:00 p.m. deadline, Toronto has still engaged with up to 8 teams on trade scenarios for Nylander in case things went totally south in negotiations or potentially even set the groundwork for a trade in the summer were Nylander to surprisingly not sign and sit out the season.
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— Industry buzz is even in the immediate aftermath of the Tanner Pearson – Carl Hagelin trade, the Penguins pushed hard for a trade with the Anaheim Ducks [hide] for RH defenseman Brandon Montour with Olli Maatta + futures (believed to be a first round pick being put in play from Pittsburgh’s end). Anaheim balked but likes Maatta where something else could eventually transpire between the two clubs. Just won’t include Montour is the vibe…..[/hide]
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Happy birthday MAF. 34 years old with 417 wins. Roy had 413 wins at age 34 and brodeur had 446 at the age of 34
Bill and Hilary Clinton in Bell centre tonight. Trying to pollute people with their democRAT agenda
Are they your new favorite team?
To hate ? Yeah
js dea on waivers. wouldn’t be suprised if rutherford grabbed him back.
he would be silly not to. at the least its an nhl-ish caliber player for wilkes. there is not a lot of talent in the pipeline.
Sam, the trip is finalized. I’ll be in Montreal Dec 18-20. Any places you recommend we should go?
Ive heard good things about all the fast food and poutine options there. Hope I dont add the holiday weight before Christmas!!!
85,000 thumbs down lol
Get lost fatso. We don’t need you here for someone that Hates Montreal why you coming
If you stop by Price’s house, bring cups, he has none to drink out of.
Yeah once you arrive at the border turn around and you’ll see a sign saying go back to USA
I hear Sam’s Bandwagon offers discounted rides to those who can’t decide where they are going.
Ever game I’ve watched this season Crosby has been the best player on the ice bar none. On the flip side ZAR is a poser. Dude isn’t an NHL regular. Another player whose potential has been blown up by the local media.
If ZAR is a posser than what does that make Simon, Sprong,, Sheahan and others? Hell in what 5 games ZAR has been more productive than all the bottom 5 for the whole season (practically)
Sprong is the posser!..
Amazing how everyone has -5’s and Sam has all +5’s…. so strange.
-5am the two account bandwagon boy.
I’m sure I do. Thanks for reminding us Stan
Is your alternate account name Bandwagon Boy or MAFluffer?
Had ice level, center ice seats facing the team benches in Winnipeg tonight. Each goalie gave up a weak one… but I loved how the Penguins came out flying and played with some urgency. Big win.
When you don’t have fraud Murray in net team chances to win are increased
I think a lot of fans in Pittsburgh didnt watch the game because it was too loud for them. They are usually used to museum atmosphere
Sam is your Vagina- hurting again because Montreal is falling back down to earth. Your 10.5 million dollar boy is looking good!
The way Murray has fallin down to earth and is finally what we think he really is. A FRAUD
Wow man the critics on Murray Fraud, fraud, fraud! Ok we get it use another word..or do you actually know one! Yes Murray to put it bluntly has stunk, been injured, or just can’t seem to get going. Lets not forget he was a major factor in two Cups so…… lets hope he returns healthy and to form?
Nice to see some depth scoring for a change. ZAR has 2 more goals then Sprong lol.
Agreed! I have been calling for ZAR and Derek Grant to be giving an opportunity to play over Sprong & Simon!
Derrick Grant 1 goal land 1 assist and ZAR a goal last night leave them there!
Derrick Grant had 13 goals out here for Anaheim last year in a 4th line role..he is tough, skilled enough and plays hard which half the penguins don’t do…on a consistent basis!
Kessel with a 9 game point streak. He also recorded the primary game-winner assist 5v5. What a player.
And some how no coaches like him on their team
“I have so much respect for what Phil has brought to the organization and what he’s done to help us win two cups.” – Mike Sullivan
Wanna try that again, bandwagon boy?
his getting paid big dollars for sure he won’t say anything bad or else he gets canned. It’s called politics something you don’t understand other than making donuts. Why often times he was benched in 3rd periods . Why was he left of from U.S team. Why did leafs got rid of him or bruins since his amazing.
Yup what a bum… if it was not for him the Penguins would not have won back to back championships. You make Don Cherry look smart.
Wow! Making Don Cherry look smart that tough to do;;;LOL
He had 92 points last year you idiot. It’s impossible to imagine how a player with 90+ points WOULDN’T be a huge part of the team. You’re too fucking dumb to even talk to. Keep rooting for your shithole Montreal team while they get roasted every year. What a pathetic group of pu$$ies up there! Haha
I am beginning to think GMJR just doesn’t like drafting in the first round or for that a well stock system.
Why you think shero did.
All this fleury,Crosby malkin era was thanks to Craig Patrick
Malkin -3 so far 2 more and he will join the thumbs down crew on this site
Malkin while super talented maybe best in the world sometimes…is the most frustrating enigma in hockey. He is lazy, takes dumb penalties, won’t shot the F****ing puck enough, and does fly byes instead of starting and stopping! Last night had he taking an extra stride instead of coasting he could have extended his stick and blocked that shot that scored from the wing. That’s the reason he wasn’t included in the top 100 of all time he is inconsistent, his motor isn’t always running, he is lazy. and he doesn’t have that motor. He doesn’t have that work ethic, that… Read more »
He has or had the potential to be best player he has size ,speed and skill but is extremely lazy and that’s something this bandwagon’s here don’t see same goes for kessel. I guess this team loves to have talented lazy players that shows up when the feel like it
Kessel is also a bit lazy but at least he will shoot the f****ing puck. Malkin has this dynamic shot but he is too cute, too fancy, too east west, and doesn’t blast it when he should… Kessel will shoot the puck and doesnt take the dumb penalties that Malkin takes..they are both lazy for sure but Malkin is way worse. Kessel is the oldest looking 30 year old i have ever seen…LOL
Yeah I think it’s 4 years in a row malkin leads the team with penalties
Most of his penalties come in the offensive zone
Jake on 41 goal pace ?
D what’s the pace for your this year’s articles published on this site
Thumbs down Sam, at it again.
-5am the virginal bandwagon man
Is there a way pens can trade Murray, jarry and desmith to Vegas and get fleury and a 1st round. Lool
Hahaha – said no one ever to anything you’ve ever said
Fluery is history lets move on..The team made the right choice they took the goalie that was 10 years younger and way cheaper…who knew Murray would be as brutal as a potatoe chip…LOL
STOP TRYING TO TRADE FIRST ROUND PICKS!!! F*UCk!!!
I’d agree unless it’s for someone like Nylander.
Yeah, if he signs a contract.
Flyer’s might get coach Q