Looks like Kane is off the hook. Attorney for the "victim" dropped her ass.

Looks like Kane is off the hook. Attorney for the "victim" dropped her ass.
- Dcoms

This is my opinion... but I don't think he dropped her due to probably losing the case... Civil suit will pay a decent bit almost always in these situations sadly.

I think hes afraid of a HUGE internal investigation cluster(frank) due to this evidence bag fiasco, and just wants out.

Can I be the first person to coin #IronBeauBennett? He's the best shot blocker on this team.

Can I be the first person to coin #IronBeauBennett? He's the best shot blocker on this team.
- Victoro311

Only if i get dibs on #RustedIronBennett if he gets hurt on blocking a shot.

Looks like Kane is off the hook. Attorney for the "victim" dropped her ass.
- Dcoms

Give Kane more time. He will be in the news next time he goes back to Buffalo and hangs around with his gang. He can't stay out of trouble.

Looks like Kane is off the hook. Attorney for the "victim" dropped her ass.
- Dcoms

That case is such an insane circus. I can't imagine that will help the prosecution's case.

On another note, Chara is hurt. God it'd be nice to move Scuderi for that idiot Sweeney. http://www.tsn.ca/chara-l...pper-body-injury-1.366219

Wow that game sure highlighted the difference between out prospects and Detroits, you gotta hand it to them, when it comes to drafting and developing talent they are god tier.

Plotnikov is not a top six forward in the NHL, he looks lost and I cant think of one play that showcased anything to be excited about. At this point I'd bring Sundqvist up and sent Plotnikov to WBS (but he'd likely go back to Russia).

This leads to the question of who takes that LW slot on the 2nd line? I think the candidates are; Perron, Dupuis and Sprong.
I'd put Dupuis, he brings more speed than the others, plays with more intensity and doesn't get caught up trying to play over his head. But the most important thing is Dupuis is a leader on the team, maybe the only leader that can talk to Malkin about accountability.

That case is such an insane circus. I can't imagine that will help the prosecution's case.

On another note, Chara is hurt. God it'd be nice to move Scuderi for that idiot Sweeney. http://www.tsn.ca/chara-l...pper-body-injury-1.366219
- jfkst1

Scuderi may not be a bad fit for Bostons system. Sidenberg is also out 8 weeks, if Chara is hurt for any duration then it may be a real opportunity to dump Scuderi, maybe even get a pick out of it!

Wow that game sure highlighted the difference between out prospects and Detroits, you gotta hand it to them, when it comes to drafting and developing talent they are god tier.

Plotnikov is not a top six forward in the NHL, he looks lost and I cant think of one play that showcased anything to be excited about. At this point I'd bring Sundqvist up and sent Plotnikov to WBS (but he'd likely go back to Russia).

This leads to the question of who takes that LW slot on the 2nd line? I think the candidates are; Perron, Dupuis and Sprong.
I'd put Dupuis, he brings more speed than the others, plays with more intensity and doesn't get caught up trying to play over his head. But the most important thing is Dupuis is a leader on the team, maybe the only leader that can talk to Malkin about accountability.
- stackthepads

Plots looked better the other night, but I agree, he's bottom 6 player. It's hard to judge in a game like this with so many scrubs.

Perron has to be on the 2nd line IMO. Sounds like he's having a fantastic camp. I love Duper, but he's not nearly as skilled as Perron. I don't see Sprong staying in the NHL this year.

Wow that game sure highlighted the difference between out prospects and Detroits, you gotta hand it to them, when it comes to drafting and developing talent they are god tier.

Plotnikov is not a top six forward in the NHL, he looks lost and I cant think of one play that showcased anything to be excited about. At this point I'd bring Sundqvist up and sent Plotnikov to WBS (but he'd likely go back to Russia).

This leads to the question of who takes that LW slot on the 2nd line? I think the candidates are; Perron, Dupuis and Sprong.
I'd put Dupuis, he brings more speed than the others, plays with more intensity and doesn't get caught up trying to play over his head. But the most important thing is Dupuis is a leader on the team, maybe the only leader that can talk to Malkin about accountability.
- stackthepads

I felt about the same way on all that. DET has three Spong-caliber prospects.
Plotnikov is physical and willing, but his skating isn't good and it shows. Sloppy turns and slow to accelerate. Not sure he has the hands for it either.
Dupuis has looked the best to me so far. Perron and Bennett look good too. Sprong isn't gonna be on the team for longer than 9 games so I'm not really considering him.

Plots looked better the other night, but I agree, he's bottom 6 player. It's hard to judge in a game like this with so many scrubs.

Perron has to be on the 2nd line IMO. Sounds like he's having a fantastic camp. I love Duper, but he's not nearly as skilled as Perron. I don't see Sprong staying in the NHL this year.
- madmike71

Also, while not a huge sample size... Dupuis has played with Malkin a bit in the past during one of Crosby injury seasons... and it looked really bad, they didn't mesh well. The year Kunitz looked GREAT with Malkin.

Also, while not a huge sample size... Dupuis has played with Malkin a bit in the past during one of Crosby injury seasons... and it looked really bad, they didn't mesh well. The year Kunitz looked GREAT with Malkin.
- Guile

Yohe was on Madden today. He was saying (which I entirely agree with), Perron has to be the guy. Somebody to work with Geno on give and go's. Play with skill and finesse. As valuable as Hornie is, he's not a finesse player. Duper isn't that guy either. Got to be Perron.

Yohe was on Madden today. He was saying (which I entirely agree with), Perron has to be the guy. Somebody to work with Geno on give and go's. Play with skill and finesse. As valuable as Hornie is, he's not a finesse player. Duper isn't that guy either. Got to be Perron.
- madmike71

I agree there. Perron and horn both have great shots as well. It's very realistic to see Sid, geno, Kessel, Kunitz, hornqvist, and Perron all get 60+ points. Hopefully they can stay relatively healthy.

Yohe was on Madden today. He was saying (which I entirely agree with), Perron has to be the guy. Somebody to work with Geno on give and go's. Play with skill and finesse. As valuable as Hornie is, he's not a finesse player. Duper isn't that guy either. Got to be Perron.
- madmike71

I was for that should Kessel not end up with Geno. Perron is in my opinion, what Neal should have been. His goal scoring prowess was evident when he first came here, then like everyone else during our injury plague, went cold.

He returns to that form, 25+ goals should be a more than reasonable goal while playing with Malkin.

Yohe was on Madden today. He was saying (which I entirely agree with), Perron has to be the guy. Somebody to work with Geno on give and go's. Play with skill and finesse. As valuable as Hornie is, he's not a finesse player. Duper isn't that guy either. Got to be Perron.
- madmike71

I dont think Perron is really a finess player either. I'd say Perron and Hornqvist are pretty similar, Perron may have a bit better shot and much better stick handling, Hornqvist has better intensity. To be honest I dont think either are a very good fit for Malkin.

Only if i get dibs on #RustedIronBennett if he gets hurt on blocking a shot.
- Guile

I don't only allow it. I expect it.

I dont think Perron is really a finess player either. I'd say Perron and Hornqvist are pretty similar, Perron may have a bit better shot and much better stick handling, Hornqvist has better intensity. To be honest I dont think either are a very good fit for Malkin.
- stackthepads

I think Sprong is the right fit for Malkin. He has a great shot and he can create for himself and get open. Sprong back to the CHL is a waste of his talent.

Yohe was on Madden today. He was saying (which I entirely agree with), Perron has to be the guy. Somebody to work with Geno on give and go's. Play with skill and finesse. As valuable as Hornie is, he's not a finesse player. Duper isn't that guy either. Got to be Perron.
- madmike71

Completely agree. Malkin's best years have been when he one skill wing and one wing to do the dirty work. If Sprong isn't an option, Perron is the only real choice. Not Duper or Plotnikov's game. Bennett on his off wing again?

Only other guy that would intrigue me is Bonino after Fehr returns, but we need him at center now.

Not a good game for the defense and most of the bubble forwards. Sheary sure didn't help himself. Rust was alright, had his moments. Plotnikov again looks like a good depth player but not a top 6 guy. Not sure why Sundqvist is seemingly not among the contenders, but he looks like he could help, can do a little of everything.

Is Farnheim actually in the lead now?

Get outta here with ur negativity.

Let's put another barbie on the prawn?
- pensfan024

Throw in a few bangers & you've got me!

Well what a difference a couple of days & half a team makes . The Ol29er wasn't too impressed with anyone except Murray. Had a blinder apparently.

Now does this mean Gonch is gone, Scuds in Scranton & Sundy gets a guernsey. Plot is 4th line until he works things out, BB is 3rd line at worst possibly a look at Geno's LW?? Pouliot unless he gives MJ a hand job, will be with Scuds in Scranton?

Leaving if my maths is correct;

Kuni, Sid, Kessel
BB/Perron, Geno, Horny
BB/Perron, Boner, Duper
Plot, Culldog, Sundy

Sprong scratching the ground as they drag him away to CHL
Fehr resting.



Tanger, Maatta
Cole, Dumo
Lovejob, Clendening

Pouliot carrying the drinks (with Scuds if management insists).

Who did I forget in the Forwards??

I think Gonch thinks he's going ok??

http://www.post-gazette.c...-6-1/stories/201509240208

He's only minus 5, but who cares about plus minus??

Edit: I'll have to thank our mates over on the Wings thread for the link - apparently that's not Erik Cole??

BB is hilarious, asked him about that shot block " well, I drank a lot of milk this summer." 😆😆😆😆

I dont think Perron is really a finess player either. I'd say Perron and Hornqvist are pretty similar, Perron may have a bit better shot and much better stick handling, Hornqvist has better intensity. To be honest I dont think either are a very good fit for Malkin.
- stackthepads

The One thing Perron can't do is shoot the F'n puck. Hörnqvist's shot around the net is good.