Comeauver!
- madmike71

Perron needs to bury this chance. 4 on 2. Damn.

Pouliot is gonna be ridiculously good in no time.

Etem is out there playing and may I say: Beau looks better.
- Barnaby36

Somebody posted earlier they would've be happy with a Despres for Etem trade. Etem has showed speed but no hands at all....Rico Fata ?

Somebody posted earlier they would've be happy with a Despres for Etem trade. Etem has showed speed but no hands at all....Rico Fata ?
- willi

I thought the right deal would be Despres+5th for Lovejoy+Etem.

HORNY!

THANKS DESPRES!

Million dollar talent, 10 cent brain.

THANKS DESPRES!

Million dollar talent, 10 cent brain.
- hardnosed

I jinxed him...

But that second goal was on Anderson

Somebody posted earlier they would've be happy with a Despres for Etem trade. Etem has showed speed but no hands at all....Rico Fata ?
- willi

It was me. Just as a matter of moving position of strength (D - Despres) for a position of weakness ( F - Etem). Neither is a finished product, but at least both are younger players, RFAs, and potential to improve. Just saying I would have understood that kind of move a lot more.

And theres Despres leaving his spot to hit perron.

I see it differently. Unless Lovejoy is a 3/4 Dman and Despres is 5/6 Dman for the next two years, it's a fail. A swap of 5/6 Dman is a 'Lose' for the Pens due to Despres being younger, cheaper, and a RFA after his current deals ends.

Unfortunately, I think the reverse will happen. Despres will rise to a 3/4 while Lovejoy will be nothing more than a 5/6.
- s0rcerer1984

I do understand and agree with GMJR thinking Lovejoy will be less mistake prone. It was a win now move. I honestly don't think they're looking beyond this year. I think we both agree it's a fail already.

Couple lucky goals. I'll take it.

It was me. Just as a matter of moving position of strength (D - Despres) for a position of weakness ( F - Etem). Neither is a finished product, but at least both are younger players, RFAs, and potential to improve. Just saying I would have understood that kind of move a lot more.
- s0rcerer1984

I am in agreement with you. The kid will be a good pro. Wouldn't hurt our lineup at all. Could have afforded to make Cole the only defensive acquisition. Etem is pushed out of their lineup a bit because they're so deep at forward. Sekac didn't help that. So yeah...I like that idea.

Lovejoy/Pouliot are doing well together.

I think Despres is showing exactly why the Pens moved him. Pretty steady, then complete dumbass.

Letang - Martin
Lovejoy - Ehrhoff
Cole - Pouliot

Those should be the D lines when everyone's healthy

WOOOOOO

HORNY AND COLE

I know it's just one period and I know I've said this a few times already, but why couldn't the Penguins management just have scratched Scuderi and kept Despres w/ Pouliot or Cole? Despres looks great w/ Fowler and Scuderi continues to be totally inept at clearing the zone except Cole can't cover for him they was Despres did.

I am just going to almost irrationally hate this trade for years to come.
- s0rcerer1984

Despres is really trying to make me look like a moron tonight...

Cole's shot is much harder than I had expected.

THANKS AGAIN DESPRES!

Cole's shot is much harder than I had expected.
- Sell My Monkey

Loving the Cole/Bortuzzo trade more each game. He has a wicked shot. Please scratch Scuderi.....

It's a stretch to put all The blame in Despres. Whatever makes you sleep better at night.

Good things happen when you shoot the puck.

Also:

Lovejoy: plus 2
Despres: minus 3

Loving the Cole/Bortuzzo trade more each game. He has a wicked shot. Please scratch Scuderi.....
- jmy_1

Cole has a great shot indeed! And he's a lot more reliable than Bortz on D.

It's a stretch to put all The blame in Despres. Whatever makes you sleep better at night.
- Barnaby36

You're right, the stupid penalty that led to the 3rd goal was Scuderi's fault.

It's a stretch to put all The blame in Despres. Whatever makes you sleep better at night.
- Barnaby36

I didn't like the Despres trade but I think it's fair to say that Lovejoy has played pretty well so far. Maybe that trade hurts the Pens in 4 years but this year and next it will make them a better team.