Penguins/NHL
Story Highlights
*Crosby headed towards a big second half?
*All-Star Snub
*More Guentzel at Center coming out of Bye?
*A ‘favorite’ Center trade target of Pens Brass
*Right in the mix for the ‘Big 2’
— Despite the steps forward defensively the Penguins took against the Islanders last Friday, the Boston game before the bye showed the Penguins defensive issues against talented teams with three lines that can push play isn’t going away anytime soon. It’s been the Penguins’ Achilles heel all season and will continue to be.
Pittsburgh’s come-back win Sunday night was predicated by the opposition putting the Penguins on the power play that fueled the comeback and Pittsburgh’s high-end talent willing them to victory.
Sound familiar?
From what happened last Thursday night on home-ice against the Hurricanes, the narrative surrounding the Penguins has made a sudden change with the Islanders and Bruins wins in that Sidney Crosby looks back.
Things can change quickly with a bad performance this coming weekend and Pittsburgh will be back in the position of one step forward, two steps back that they’ve been stuck in much of this season, but there is a feeling around the team that Crosby could be headed towards a big second half and as he goes the Penguins will go.
— While Phil Kessel was a clear snub, it’s hard to take the NHL All-Star selections serious when Kris Letang made the team. Even the biggest Letang fan can’t admit he’s played anywhere near an All-Star level this season.
— The Penguins and Patric Hornqvist’s reps at [hide] Newport Sports had recent discussions on a new deal and there’s been no movement from the Hornqvist camp in budging on term of a 5-6 year deal they desire, sources say. The sense for months in the Penguins organization is that these talks will go to the summer and that’s where things continue to look headed.
— Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan likes Jake Guentzel much more on the wing and has downplayed Guentzel at center recently being a long-term thing this season but could things be heading into the direction where it sticks and is the Penguins’ best option the rest of the way?
As the Penguins’ brass becomes less and less optimistic that a deal is going to emerge to add a legitimate impact third line center by the deadline, the management group for one wants to see Guentzel To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!
— On the trade front, Pittsburgh has given up any hope that To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!
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Hjarmalsson on the block…. with OEL
Malkin mustard refreshed after the break. Big game.
What a great game ………….by Duquesne. Heard the Pens game was pretty good also.
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PP specialist showed up!
Sully mustard plssed off with all these penalties
Malkin mustard been tired of NA as he barley scores outside power play specialist… his is going to Russian soon I tough
Good thing Hunwick was on the goalscorer, had he not been there they might have scored a split second sooner…
Can someone tell me when Jordan Staal won back to back Cups? Im told I wasnt a fan during that time.
Mustard be a sad day AAAAAhahahahahaha
Sam still sucks
This Malkin guy is turrible. When is he going to come back from vacation?
Can they please stop looking at wingers and focus on someone who can play the 3C role? I don’t know why I get worked up over names D floats around because he’s never in my 5+ years on this site ever hit on 1!
With Sprong emerging and a bit of a log jam… especially if they can keep Hornqvist I wouldn’t mind turning two into one better one but it’s not a priority for this team.
Kane’s online flaunting his riches again… maybe he’s the same immature asshole he’s always been? Makes me retract the interest a bit!
Hey sammich, so on top of that goalie riddle I would like you to solve (Who is who 37-39-13 .903 vs 56-24-6 .918) I have another conundrum for you.
JP Pageau has 6 goals and 9 assists
Paul Byron has 11 goals and 5 assists
Combined they are 17 and 14 for 31 points… you have been “drooling” all over the ballsac of these two for awhile now… 18 goals 29 assists 47 points… who does this stat line belong to? Hint: You have suggested either of the above was a better option for a couple seasons now!
Matho Facko!
So Jack Johnson requested a trade…
Fleury going to all Star games mustard be a sad day for bandwagon fans
Actually, it’s a Ketchup day.
Is it just me or is Sam slowly releasing some sort of recipe…
Barley
Mustard
Not feeling it so far but the cook in me would be lying if I said I wasn’t curious lol
Sounds like it could be an excellent condiment for upscale bar food.
I’m quite happy he was selected despite playing only 12 games to get there… that said that news hit the net about a week ago. Welcome to the party late… again lol
#barley #stupidmathofacko #mustardormayo
The sammich is an impossible stupid mutha FACKO and he sucks… discuss
#barley
Proof of two accounts… everyone knows you’re a dumbfuckk
Murray traded yet ?
Hey sammich, so on top of that goalie riddle I would like you to solve (Who is who 37-39-13 .903 vs 56-24-6 .918) I have another conundrum for you.
JP Pageau has 6 goals and 9 assists
Paul Byron has 11 goals and 5 assists
Combined they are 17 and 14 for 31 points… you have been “drooling” all over the ballsac of these two for awhile now… 18 goals 29 assists 47 points… who does this stat line belong to? Hint: You have suggested either of the above was a better option for a couple seasons now!
Plekanec and Gundbranson… wish list
Depending on price tag. I think Plekaenc would fit nice on L3 at this point of his career and Gundbransson adds some grit with puck moving to the back end plus ensures no hole opened by Cole
Pens would need to open up about 4.5 mill in cap space (assuming they can have MTL eat a large chunk of Plekanecs salary)
Wait is this the same plekanec that same wanted him when pens lost Staal few years ago and now that he is done average bandwagon. Gets to put him in his wish list
Lol You wanted him instead of the players who won back-to-back Stanley Cups. Got it. You suck, Sam.
Staal won back to back shows you were not watching hockey those years and just became pens fan since 15-16 because all you are right about is back to back not staal
Another swing and miss.
LMAO, you have no idea how funny this is. Read that again you fucken twit then tell the class where you failed lol
A few years ago while he was making 6 million a season for about few years? It wasn’t the player but the term and money you stupid mother fuckerr lol You wanted a guy that was penned in as a 2C on a lot of teams making 6 a season to play where Staal was. I want a guy who would be fine playing as a 3C because he is now a little older and no longer capable of being a true 2C that has one year left and can be reupped cheap. The beauty of this is it is… Read more »
“Montreal with Pacioretty, I think what Bergevin is saying is, ‘We’re not out of it yet, so I’m not giving up.’”
DeSmith recalled???
They better not be moving Jarry
Murray has a family issue.
Good to see Bell whining about his franchise tag for next year right before the first playoff game. Such a good team guy. He turned down a great contract his agent told him to accept
yeah that’s a bitch only getting 14m for a season. What a piece of work Bell is.
Yeah not the time and place. That’s his style.
The coach has no control over his team.
Kane will be a Penguin. Every time Crosby fights a guy he eventually ends up as a teammate on the Pens
That Canadian Olympic roster is a Who’s Who of Who’s Not.
The NHL has its own version of the Rooney Rule. Every All-Star game has to have atl east one talentless French Canadian.
That’s a thumbs up.
D, The Pens are off for another two days…dont spoil us with bonus coverage.
Adios Gerrit Cole
Anything official? I wish he’d just get dealt already. But leave his wife here.
Yep, to the astros.
Sam sucks.
no on Kane…
yes on PACIORETTY,
AND YES on Tomas Pleckanic if Montreal holds 50% of Tomas salary which they can. THEY HAVE A LOT OF CAP SPACE,
ian cole plus a second round pick to montreal
Tomas Pleckanic to Pitts burgh 50% retained by montreal
Kane is younger, tougher, seems to still be in that 30 goal area where Max Pac has slowed a bit and is on the wrong side of 30. Granted a change could be good for him and he is not a potential rental
Evander Kane… polarizing. Guy seems to have calmed some of the antics and he would provide a good mix of the toughness that everyone feels is key to winning and he can put the puck away at a decent rate and has the legs to keep up. The concern is… was this Kane Vs Falk thing and Falk referring to him as “selfish” a one off? Or is this evidence that he is still the same poor attitude that Byfuglien had to rough up in Atlanta? I worry about his locker room impact HOWEVER his game would be welcome overall… Read more »
Kane is who/what this team needs.
You just want him because his black like your husband Micheal Sam. Yet you come here always bash your man by saying he suckss everyday. Must be fact he cheated on you again
Youre right, he is black. Which means he’s automatically a better athlete than any white French Canadian weirdo. Same with Jews and Russians.
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Has nothing to do with him being a big body 30 goal guy that looks like he can keep up?
I love Hornqvist and I badly want to retain the guy, 5-6 years just seems way too long for a guy with his injury history. Granted he isnt 35 yet so… 5 – 6 years max 3-3.25 per AAV front load it at approx 4M per with the last couple years at 1M. Pens can then pay him less than he is making now with a lower hit that gives the Pens some flexibility on top of the cap increase. If his injuries shut him down he can retire early without a cap consequence. It is a heart and soul… Read more »
Completely agree, can see him Start to decline after the 3rd year
#barley
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