Absolutely. Set him up for success, give him confidence. Put him on a 3rd line role won't help him at all.

Funny how a guy like Gaudreau went 104th overall in 2011. He's got a lot of skill and is a true 1st line C. How could the scouts just write him off because of his size?
- Barnaby36

Gaudreau ain’t a center lol

"Potential" bust was the key word you overlooked, but no, I don't think it's early to be concerned for a player who has touted by some as another generational talent.

He has zero points through six games and playing the third line. I'm not saying he won't come around or maybe just isn't ready, but he's also not showing many positives.

I watched a few Devils games to see him play and he honestly looks like a child out there.
- Rinosaur

I think sometimes the hockey media (Canada) feels compelled to place the 'generational talent' moniker on SOMEONE every season, if for no other reason than to keep folks interested in the draft, and younger players they're probably not aware of.

You know he plays wing, right?
- Rinosaur

Apparently not lol I thought he could play both positions. My bad.

McCann not in practice...

McCann not in practice...
- Rinosaur

I dont why I chuckle when I read this sh!t...its not funny...just ridiculous.

Simon is a facilitator. His hockey IQ is pretty good and knows where to play and be effective on his line. I really like how they are playing no matter what people say about him not scoring much. The 1st line is ROLLING!
- Barnaby36

It's only been 69 minutes, but they actually haven't been as good this season as last. Which should say a lot about how good they were together last year. I want Simon up there for a month to see what they produce and how they move forward, but I wouldn't be opposed to him going back down to the left side with Horny on the right. Those two also had a lot of success together last season.

I think someone posted something similar yesterday but I can definitely see some combos down the stretch that put Bjugs at the wing-

Jake Sid Bjugs
Galchenyuk Malkin Tanev/Rust
Simon McCann Horny
ZAR Teddy Tanev/Rust

Kahun is easily the odd man out at this point, as is Lafferty who I think will get called back up in the spring for the stretch run (if he is even sent down)

I dont why I chuckle when I read this sh!t...its not funny...just ridiculous.
- MattStrat

My exact reaction

McCann not in practice...
- Rinosaur

2019 has not been a kind sports year

My exact reaction
- Rinosaur

hahah oh my...hopefully just a maintenance day. All the same though, he hasnt been much of a factor the past two games. Not to my eyes, anyway.

I dont why I chuckle when I read this sh!t...its not funny...just ridiculous.
- MattStrat

It really is, and idk if its the homer in me, but it seems like we have much worse luck than most teams. and for the past decade ive wondered if its the training staff and doctors, because of the extended period of bad luck??

It's only been 69 minutes, but they actually haven't been as good this season as last. Which should say a lot about how good they were together last year. I want Simon up there for a month to see what they produce and how they move forward, but I wouldn't be opposed to him going back down to the left side with Horny on the right. Those two also had a lot of success together last season.

I think someone posted something similar yesterday but I can definitely see some combos down the stretch that put Bjugs at the wing-

Jake Sid Bjugs
Galchenyuk Malkin Tanev/Rust
Simon McCann Horny
ZAR Teddy Tanev/Rust

Kahun is easily the odd man out at this point, as is Lafferty who I think will get called back up in the spring for the stretch run (if he is even sent down)
- burgh4life87

I don't know why coaching decided to break the Simon-Bjugstad-Hörnqvist line. They were playing pretty good together.

They are trying to find a role for McCann outside of the top 6. I thought he was OK with Guentzel and Crosby.

It really is, and idk if its the homer in me, but it seems like we have much worse luck than most teams. and for the past decade ive wondered if its the training staff and doctors, because of the extended period of bad luck??
- joecool2931

It must be the water

I don't know why coaching decided to break the Simon-Bjugstad-Hörnqvist line. They were playing pretty good together.

They are trying to find a role for McCann outside of the top 6. I thought he was OK with Guentzel and Crosby.
- Barnaby36

I thought he was pretty good in that role as well, but I don't think they want him pushing Jake to the offside.

Who knows what will happen though. We have about a month before we get the full compliment of forwards back.

The wild are scratching Fiala. Billy G has his work cut out for him there.

I don't know why coaching decided to break the Simon-Bjugstad-Hörnqvist line. They were playing pretty good together.

They are trying to find a role for McCann outside of the top 6. I thought he was OK with Guentzel and Crosby.
- Barnaby36

Sometimes lines get broken up because other lines aren’t working and need a different look.

The wild are scratching Fiala. Billy G has his work cut out for him there.
- burgh4life87

Hard to put everyone in the right place to succeed when half your lineup is left wings and you're forcing guys out of position.

The wild are scratching Fiala. Billy G has his work cut out for him there.
- burgh4life87

Nobody has said it... JJ for Fiala? Lol

So the Pens are looking like they're going to handle Marino how they should of handled Pouliot. With lots of game time on the 3rd pair. Let him make his mistakes, take his bumps. It will make him better.

I'd say Marino has a better overall attitude than Pouliot and thats why he's sticking around.

Nobody has said it... JJ for Fiala? Lol
- Rinosaur

Sign me up!

So tomorrow night will be quite the test. The Avs are by far a cut above the other teams the Pens have played so far.

HCMS better not go with a JJ-Guds pairing vs those Avs forwards haha.

Nobody has said it... JJ for Fiala? Lol
- Rinosaur

Yes sir

So the Pens are looking like they're going to handle Marino how they should of handled Pouliot. With lots of game time on the 3rd pair. Let him make his mistakes, take his bumps. It will make him better.

I'd say Marino has a better overall attitude than Pouliot and thats why he's sticking around.
- MattStrat

I mean, it’s not exactly the same. Different expectations for each player.

So tomorrow night will be quite the test. The Avs are by far a cut above the other teams the Pens have played so far.

HCMS better not go with a JJ-Guds pairing vs those Avs forwards haha.
- MattStrat

They do a great job with generating high danger chances and we suck at stopping them right now. Let's see if they play as tight as they did against the Peg

They do a great job with generating high danger chances and we suck at stopping them right now. Let's see if they play as tight as they did against the Peg
- burgh4life87

The third pair definitely needs to be sheltered against top teams.

So tomorrow night will be quite the test. The Avs are by far a cut above the other teams the Pens have played so far.

HCMS better not go with a JJ-Guds pairing vs those Avs forwards haha.
- MattStrat

Pretty much a guarantee now JJ-Marino are on for a couple goals against