Interesting question... I honestly think that if we're going to be successful we need to sit tight and let our forwards break out of their slump. If they can't do that I don't think there's a trade that can help us but if they do I'm not sure a trade is nessisary. In an ideal world we flip DP for a young LW
- Victoro311

In an ideal world TBL takes Pouliot for Drouin.

Wow, just found out tonight that Erik Cole's career definitely has dwindled...I had to play against him in my Adult League tonight...

In an ideal world TBL takes Pouliot for Drouin.
- jfkst1

Pouliot and Sprong are both in the same boat really. Both RW and LD are positions of strength.

I wouldn't mind sending either out for young-ish talents that fit our long term needs better (LW or RD).

Omg no repeats on colonel 'klink', he's too slow.
That hit on Bonino was harder than it looked on tv.
- Bradlee3

Of all the things to criticize Klink for...he is far from slow.

Pouliot and Sprong are both in the same boat really. Both RW and LD are positions of strength.

I wouldn't mind sending either out for young-ish talents that fit our long term needs better (LW or RD).
- YouMeAndDupuis9

Yeah, but Dumo and Maatta are both under 25. Pens got absolutely nothing under 25 for forwards.

Good stuff on DK's Friday insider from Yohe.

Brief synopsis....

Ruth says Pouliot will be up here this year. Maybe much sooner than later.

Ruth says he not going to trade futures. Maybe a pick.

Yohe suspects Malkin is dealing with an injury.

Yeah, but Dumo and Maatta are both under 25. Pens got absolutely nothing under 25 for forwards.
- jfkst1

I see your point, but...

Kessel and Hornqvist I can live with as a medium term outlook...

Kunitz and Perron on the left side...blahhh. If Sprong or Horny can turn to a left wing thats okay.

Good stuff on DK's Friday insider from Yohe.

Brief synopsis....

Ruth says Pouliot will be up here this year. Maybe much sooner than later.

Ruth says he not going to trade futures. Maybe a pick.

Yohe suspects Malkin is dealing with an injury.
- madmike71

have to watch, they are starting to crack down the sharing of "inside" stuff. Don't want to see anyone get burned, pretty sure this website would take the hit though.

stamkos resigned 130 mil 10 year deal

have to watch, they are starting to crack down the sharing of "inside" stuff. Don't want to see anyone get burned, pretty sure this website would take the hit though.
- Thorny

I'm not cutting and pasting and I always attribute everything back to them. Hell, I'm their biggest salesman. I always tell people it's worth every penny. I understand many around here don't care about the other topics, but the Pens coverage is second to none.

stamkos resigned 130 mil 10 year deal
- martox

stamkos resigned 130 mil 10 year deal
- martox

Source? I am not finding it anywhere on twitter.

EDIT: Isn't the max contract allowable only 8 years?

Source? I am not finding it anywhere on twitter.

EDIT: Isn't the max contract allowable only 8 years?
- jfkst1

I am joking ofc and yes since 2009 or something the max is 8 years

I am joking ofc and yes since 2009 or something the max is 8 years
- martox

They need one of these emoji things flipping the bird.

Good stuff on DK's Friday insider from Yohe.

Brief synopsis....

Ruth says Pouliot will be up here this year. Maybe much sooner than later.

Ruth says he not going to trade futures. Maybe a pick.

Yohe suspects Malkin is dealing with an injury.
- madmike71

The absolute last need on this team is LD. No idea what Pouliot is going to help with, or how he is even going to make the lineup unless Cole/Daley is traded.

They need one of these emoji things flipping the bird.
- madmike71

- martox

Slow day Martox?

I thought everyone would be watching the battle of NY??

Slow day Martox?

I thought everyone would be watching the battle of NY??
- Aussiepenguin

I did and I got mad. we need islanders to lose damnit

I did and I got mad. we need islanders to lose damnit
- martox

I think the right result for us occurred today - both NY teams are heading in different directions.

Edit: I know you probably speak really good English being Swedish, but your writing is pretty good as well (there's mistakes but it's pretty good for it being your 2nd or 3rd language!).

http://espn.go.com/nhl/st...rospects-allowed-play-ahl

Just to keep the 'discussion' going.

I think the right result for us occurred today - both NY teams are heading in different directions.

Edit: I know you probably speak really good English being Swedish, but your writing is pretty good as well (there's mistakes but it's pretty good for it being your 2nd or 3rd language!).
- Aussiepenguin

I speak very well but I suck at writing. Mostly because I don't really care much for writing

I'm not trying to stir the pot or anything but since being back, I've seen 3 games an in all three he got freaked at for not back checking. Ever since coming back he just floats around until he gets the puck. As well I've heard from quite a few people that he's been saying that he'll be on the Pens top line in no time and how he's a walk on for the Pens.

A bunch of stuff like that has been going around ever since he came back.

He was not like that before, i thought he easily could have gone high in the first round and the Pens got a game changer with him. But now I'm not so sure
- Maverick1818

I call complete dog poop on that one. Charlottetown has a population of around 35K. Its a small maritime community. I have lots of experience with places like that. Rumours and BS are always a'plenty. Gossip is hot. Why would he be bragging about making first line when he cant even stay on the 4th?

stamkos resigned 130 mil 10 year deal
- martox

Isnt the maximum contract length 8 years? Perhaps I'm wrong.

Isnt the maximum contract length 8 years? Perhaps I'm wrong.
- MattStrat

since the new cba in 2013 it is ye which is why sid has 12 years or whatever he has.

I call complete dog poop on that one. Charlottetown has a population of around 35K. Its a small maritime community. I have lots of experience with places like that. Rumours and BS are always a'plenty. Gossip is hot. Why would he be bragging about making first line when he cant even stay on the 4th?
- MattStrat

Yes, its safe to say that was a bunch of BS.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/h...giving-islanders-a-boost/