Could you put Shultz there? Isn't he right handed? Seems to have a good shot and if an offensive minded player.
- mmonana120

Hes on the second PP unit isn't he?

Wtf is the nhl app doing???

For the latest news all I get are (frank)ing tweets & photos!!!!!!!

Nhl you have failed big time on this you (frank)ing idiots!

Not sure what's worse, being trolled by Leafs & Oiler fans or the (frank)ing nhl app????

(frank) it!!!!!!

So which right hand shot do we put on the top powerplay? Bennett? Fehr? Rust?
- YouMeAndDupuis9

I def think next year it should be Sprong on the left wall!

Hes on the second PP unit isn't he?
- Guile

Yes but if you move Kessel down, have to move someone up.

Speaking of Sprong, Charlottetown Islanders schedule says there last game is next Saturday. Sadly looks like they are gonna make playoffs and cause Sprong to stay there longer.

Yes but if you move Kessel down, have to move someone up.
- mmonana120

Lets give Shultz more than 2 games before promoting him

Lets give Shultz more than 2 games before promoting him
- Guile

Just naming someone that is a right handed shot. I wish it was Daley but he is left handed. The best person there honestly maybe Letang but than who do you have run PP from the point.

How many players on the Penguins would you actually say are good at one timers and use them frequently?
- YouMeAndDupuis9

That's the point. People blaming Kessel's stick as the reason he's not good at 1-timing the puck claim that any competent NHL player can do it well with the proper stick which isn't true, Letang was used as an example of a very talented player that isn't good at 1-timing, he wasn't brought into the conversation to bash him because he isn't good at it, contrary to some opinions most NHL players aren't proficient at 1-timing the puck.

That's the point. People blaming Kessel's stick as the reason he's not good at 1-timing the puck claim that any competent NHL player can do it well with the proper stick which isn't true, Letang was used as an example of a very talented player that isn't good at 1-timing, he wasn't brought into the conversation to bash him because he isn't good at it, contrary to some opinions most NHL players aren't proficient at 1-timing the puck.
- jaydogg1974

He also misses tap ins.

He also misses tap ins.
- powerhouse

That's what I was saying yesterday. He's flubbed a ton of chances, not just "one time" type chances. I don't seriously think the guy is going to change his stick, but If I were Sully I'd think about swapping him out on the 1st PP.

Something else I've noticed... What happened to Geno on the half wall and Sid down low? I've been seeing mostly Sid on the half wall With Geno at the point.....with similar results as previous years. Very frustrating.

Speaking of Sprong, Charlottetown Islanders schedule says there last game is next Saturday. Sadly looks like they are gonna make playoffs and cause Sprong to stay there longer.
- mmonana120

Where do you see Sprong fitting on the team this year? He wont have played against top level talent for half a season and it probably doesnt bode well for him to jump into playoff hockey from the Q.

That's what I was saying yesterday. He's flubbed a ton of chances, not just "one time" type chances. I don't seriously think the guy is going to change his stick, but If I were Sully I'd think about swapping him out on the 1st PP.

Something else I've noticed... What happened to Geno on the half wall and Sid down low? I've been seeing mostly Sid on the half wall With Geno at the point.....with similar results as previous years. Very frustrating.
- madmike71

The most frustrating thing about our PP is the Sid isnt shooting. We have 3 elite shooters and only Malkin is shooting. Malkin has the best shot, but its becoming apparent that we are cycling the puck to set him up, if we are going to do that then park him on the cycle like the do with OV. The problem with Sid and Geno trading along the half wall is the opposing PK is overloading that side because its the only place we are attacking from.

Kessel and Sid start firing when they get chances and Malkin will start opening up. Drives me nuts to watch them pass the puck around for 2 mins and get one shot.

Sounds like Fehr and Hags in for Friday. Bennett back next week and possibly Lovejoy back soon too. It's time to win some games or fall flat on their faces. Sick of the inconsistencies.
- madmike71

Pens are consistent. They outplay their opponents and find ways to lose. So consistently average overall.

That's the point. People blaming Kessel's stick as the reason he's not good at 1-timing the puck claim that any competent NHL player can do it well with the proper stick which isn't true, Letang was used as an example of a very talented player that isn't good at 1-timing, he wasn't brought into the conversation to bash him because he isn't good at it, contrary to some opinions most NHL players aren't proficient at 1-timing the puck.
- jaydogg1974

Where is the false dichotomy coming that people expect Kessel to have an Ovie one timer? He just needs to be able to finish with a one timer sometimes like a normal top 6 F can do. Name another top 6 F that has this problem (other than Jagr). I named about a dozen Pens wingers in the last 8 years and none of them had this issue.

Where is the false dichotomy coming that people expect Kessel to have an Ovie one timer? He just needs to be able to finish with a one timer sometimes like a normal top 6 F can do. Name another top 6 F that has this problem (other than Jagr). I named about a dozen Pens wingers in the last 8 years and none of them had this issue.
- jfkst1

kunitz jk

Pens are consistent. They outplay their opponents and find ways to lose. So consistently average overall.
- jfkst1

Sad but true. Ive recently started praying to the shooting % gods.

Kessel with 3 PP goals, 12 PPP. That's ugly. I honestly believe Scott Wilson would have better numbers than that if he were up here all season on the first unit.

The most frustrating thing about our PP is the Sid isnt shooting. We have 3 elite shooters and only Malkin is shooting. Malkin has the best shot, but its becoming apparent that we are cycling the puck to set him up, if we are going to do that then park him on the cycle like the do with OV. The problem with Sid and Geno trading along the half wall is the opposing PK is overloading that side because its the only place we are attacking from.

Kessel and Sid start firing when they get chances and Malkin will start opening up. Drives me nuts to watch them pass the puck around for 2 mins and get one shot.
- stackthepads

They're afraid of turning the puck over. Its been that way for years and it doesn't look like it'll change anytime soon. Instead of firing and crashing they work towards the perfect, non-fail play, which almost always fails. Don't know if that makes sense to you guys but I equate it to playing a man up on your heels.

Kessel with 3 PP goals, 12 PPP. That's ugly. I honestly believe Scott Wilson would have better numbers than that if he were up here all season on the first unit.
- madmike71

I would bet my Tony Pena rookie card that you're right...I'd even throw in my '86 Dykstra!

Where is the false dichotomy coming that people expect Kessel to have an Ovie one timer? He just needs to be able to finish with a one timer sometimes like a normal top 6 F can do. Name another top 6 F that has this problem (other than Jagr). I named about a dozen Pens wingers in the last 8 years and none of them had this issue.
- jfkst1

Where does the idea come from that Jagr can't do a one-timer? He probably has 100 of them in his career! Their not slapshots, but he shoots in rythym of the pass without having to fondle the puck.

Whoops, loser night! Thought I was joining a conversation and wound up with three posts in a row. Thank you all! After I thank my parents I'm gonna embrace this.

Where does the idea come from that Jagr can't do a one-timer? He probably has 100 of them in his career! Their not slapshots, but he shoots in rythym of the pass without having to fondle the puck.
- Topshelf Mountain

Wrist shots and snap shots. Incredibly quick and accurate.

Wrist shots and snap shots. Incredibly quick and accurate.
- madmike71

Still one-timers.

Again, he is left handed.

I'm not trying to defend Kessel on the first powerplay unit, but the conversation is about wanting a right hand shot that can shoot one timers in that position. Kunitz and Daley dont work in that regard. I just dont think there is any better option. Even Schultz who is kind of a powerplay specialist, isnt very good at one timers.
- YouMeAndDupuis9

Had a brain fart there and thought that Daley was a RHD

Why do I have a feeling the Jackets are going to want to win this more than the Pens tonight...