Nobody wants to give vitale any credit. He goes all out every shift and isn't afraid to drive the net or hit. That's exactly what that line needs

http://triblive.com/sport...+Stories%29#axzz2IvFLmlbL

dont remember this after the game and I sat there till the end...

Nobody wants to give vitale any credit. He goes all out every shift and isn't afraid to drive the net or hit. That's exactly what that line needs
- jchst22

I wouldn't be opposed to seeing Vitale in that spot.

Could you imagine the chaos if we lose TWO games this year!
- canadianpenfan

If they lose 2 in a row Shero is likely to try and trade you, albeit for donuts and a bucket of fried chicken. But something has to play on Malkin's wing.

Could you imagine the chaos if we lose TWO games this year!
- canadianpenfan

At that point we might as well fire Shero and Bylsma and trade Crosby, Malkin, Neal, Letang and Fleury. There are obvious problems with the management and the core of this team. I cannot believe that this team didn't go 48-0.

Tangradi did not play well, but its hard to be mad at a guy who played 4 minutes 30 seconds. Despres didnt even break the 9 minute mark.

At that point we might as well fire Shero and Bylsma and trade Crosby, Malkin, Neal, Letang and Fleury. There are obvious problems with the management and the core of this team. I cannot believe that this team didn't go 48-0.
- Ben37

I agree. It must be a problem in the dressing room. Crosby for Kulemin.

Nobody wants to give vitale any credit. He goes all out every shift and isn't afraid to drive the net or hit. That's exactly what that line needs
- jchst22

Everyone loves Vitale.

grigorenko

news from the morning practice and an answer to the poll question, perhaps....


"Eric Tangradi, who had been skating with Malkin/Neal was dropped to the fourth line, while Tanner Glass was inserted in the third line spot vacated by Kennedy." --From the Point

If they want to keep that third line together as indicated, the next logical choice is Dustin Jeffrey. He, at least, has some offensive instinct and decent speed.
- akane13

Agreed. I voted for "other" as there was no slot for Jeffery.

Could you imagine the chaos if we lose TWO games this year!
- canadianpenfan

OH THE HUMANITY!!!!

Tangradi did not play well, but its hard to be mad at a guy who played 4 minutes 30 seconds. Despres didnt even break the 9 minute mark.
- Deadstar

i want to see more of despres

Radulov or Kulemin.

I like Vitale a whole bunch.

I am still on the fence with Tangradi. I am not one to jump off the ship so soon.

i want to see more of despres
- stayinthefnnet

3rd line role and mins isnt helping his game.. I thought he was suppose to be an offensive d-man... dont you want them on the 1st or second line? wouldnt a combo of letang/nisk, orpik/depsres, martin/engels a better set up? and why are we rolling 8 D up? i think they should move lovejoy for a 4th pick like letestu and bring up reese.. im not saying reese is a huge increase over lovejoy but lovejoy needs a shot else where..

Tangradi has done nothing to change my preconceived notions about him as an NHL player to this point.

3rd line role and mins isnt helping his game.. I thought he was suppose to be an offensive d-man... dont you want them on the 1st or second line? wouldnt a combo of letang/nisk, orpik/depsres, martin/engels a better set up? and why are we rolling 8 D up? i think they should move lovejoy for a 4th pick like letestu and bring up reese.. im not saying reese is a huge increase over lovejoy but lovejoy needs a shot else where..
- nh4442

They are bringing him along slowly, which is ok. Letang was a 3rd pairing dman his 1st year as well. But its better to let him get some more minutes in the regular season than the post-season.

http://triblive.com/sports/penguins/3356953-74/penguins-malkin-winger?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+tribunereviewpenguins+%28Penguins+Stories%29#axzz2IvFLmlbL

dont remember this after the game and I sat there till the end...
- nh4442

Was a bit odd, cuz usually Cindy is the one crying

I agree. It must be a problem in the dressing room. Crosby for Kulemin.
- canadianpenfan

I'm thinking that it has to be for guys who are great in the dressing room. Crosby for Manny Malholtra, Malkin for Horcoff, Neal for Ethan Moreau, Letang for Jason Strudwick and Fleury for Jamie McLennan. For a GM I think Brian Burke is the way too go and Tom Renney as a coach.

Was a bit odd, cuz usually Cindy is the one crying


- poohcrumbs

He wasn't the one popping a testicle because his shot was stopped.

Radulov or Kulemin.
- Jimmy_wiener

One of the last guys I ever want to see in Pittsburgh is Radulov.

He wasn't the one popping a testicle because his shot was stopped.
- Ben37

Gotta love the first 10 games of the season in Leafland, it never gets old.

Tangradi has done nothing to change my preconceived notions about him as an NHL player to this point.
- Gunner Staal

Right now he is no better than a 3rd (at best) or 4th liner. Unfortunately for him, there are even guys ahead of him on the depth chart at that position. Makes you wonder how much value he has on the trade market (beyond not much) and if it is just worth seeing if he clears waivers at some point.

I'd like to see Jefferey give it a go. I really want sutter/TK/Cooke to stay together. That line and the 4th have been nothing but energy and I love it. A player is like for the pens to try and grab is Clowe. He would be similar to what Kunitz does with Crosby