OR he plays the right side which JR did hint at previously.
- Rinosaur

Really hedged on that. Talked up Ruhwedel when asked about RD. What I got from that interview was JJ isn't in the plan.....at all. Kind of funny how JR kind of stuttered when Johnson's name was brought up.

These moves to beg a certain question: Even if they don't move Johnson, do they move POJ?

Having Matheson now who's locked up for six years, Pettersson for five and Dumo for three. I understand having Riikola around for injuries, but where does that leave POJ?

Riikola is a depth defenseman, but POJ is a projected starter.

Really hedged on that. Talked up Ruhwedel when asked about RD. What I got from that interview was JJ isn't in the plan.....at all. Kind of funny how JR kind of stuttered when Johnson's name was brought up.
- madmike71

Are you sure you're not hearing things the way you want to hear them? lol

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This is fairly troubling. Right now the Pens don't have any legit 3rd liners aside from McCann. I feel fine about Simon on the third, but only if there's a stronger winger on the RW. Right now it sounds like Scevior is their third line winger.

These moves to beg a certain question: Even if they don't move Johnson, do they move POJ?

Having Matheson now who's locked up for six years, Pettersson for five and Dumo for three. I understand having Riikola around for injuries, but where does that leave POJ?

Riikola is a depth defenseman, but POJ is a projected starter.
- Rinosaur

Sounded like JR thinks POJ needs a little more developmental time, but they do love his progression.

Are you sure you're not hearing things the way you want to hear them? lol
- Rinosaur

No... It was kind of funny that JR didn't seem ready for the "what about JJ question". I think he's gone one way or another.

Didn't seem real positive Simon is coming back either.

No... It was kind of funny that JR didn't seem ready for the "what about JJ question". I think he's gone one way or another.

Didn't seem real positive Simon is coming back either.
- madmike71

Interesting. Maybe banking on Poulin?

FWIW


I'd really like to try that sous vide crow.
- Rinosaur

See? told ya lol Jacko is in his way out of the lineup

Interesting. Maybe banking on Poulin?
- Rinosaur

Said Poulin is "physically" ready for the NHL and will be given a chance to earn a spot.

This is fairly troubling. Right now the Pens don't have any legit 3rd liners aside from McCann. I feel fine about Simon on the third, but only if there's a stronger winger on the RW. Right now it sounds like Scevior is their third line winger.
- Rinosaur

Where will we place Kapanen and Sheary? In my mind one of them would be a 3rd liner.

Where will we place Kapanen and Sheary? In my mind one of them would be a 3rd liner.
- Barnaby36

Kap is Sid's RW. Sheary is looking for work in Europe hopefully.

See? told ya lol Jacko is in his way out of the lineup
- Barnaby36

We shall see. Nothing has happened as of yet.

This is fairly troubling. Right now the Pens don't have any legit 3rd liners aside from McCann. I feel fine about Simon on the third, but only if there's a stronger winger on the RW. Right now it sounds like Scevior is their third line winger.
- Rinosaur

No Tanev? Poulin-McCann-Tanev? Tanev imo is gonna surprise people with an opportunity of more minutes and the right 2 offensive leaning players.

No Tanev? Poulin-McCann-Tanev? Tanev imo is gonna surprise people with an opportunity of more minutes and the right 2 offensive leaning players.
- nateca44

Tanev might not have the best hands, but he was under-utilized last season. Should have gotten some shifts higher in the lineup.

FWIW


I'd really like to try that sous vide crow.
- Rinosaur

This is what it'll be seasoned with.

Tanev might not have the best hands, but he was under-utilized last season. Should have gotten some shifts higher in the lineup.
- madmike71

Who's on the 4th line?
Lafferty-Blueger-?

These moves to beg a certain question: Even if they don't move Johnson, do they move POJ?

Having Matheson now who's locked up for six years, Pettersson for five and Dumo for three. I understand having Riikola around for injuries, but where does that leave POJ?

Riikola is a depth defenseman, but POJ is a projected starter.
- Rinosaur

My guess is they are trying to groom POJ to replace Pettersson

No Tanev? Poulin-McCann-Tanev? Tanev imo is gonna surprise people with an opportunity of more minutes and the right 2 offensive leaning players.
- nateca44

lol

This is what it'll be seasoned with.
- j.boyd919

I say sous vide, flash fry then toss in that stuff.

Who's on the 4th line?
Lafferty-Blueger-?
- nateca44

Don't know how it shakes out, but we have Poulin, Tanev, McCaan, Bluegs, ZAR, Sceviour, Laffs.

FWIW


I'd really like to try that sous vide crow.
- Rinosaur

They’ve played Johnson on the right side before when we had too many LDs. This does not at all mean Johnson is on the outs. I don’t even know what a Jack Johnson trade looks like right now.

OR he plays the right side which JR did hint at previously.
- Rinosaur

This and you know it.

So am I a black AR15 that shoots white people or a white AUG that shoots black people?
- Feds91Stammer

You're a Chinese gun that shoots viruses at people.

Guentz-sid-lafferty temporarily
Tanev-G-Rust
Zuck-McCann-kap
Poulin-blueger-Sceviour


I’d use this to bulk up the 3rd line. Tanev and laff can do corner work and use their speed. Poulin gets 9 games and if not good enough try out O’Connor. Try and trade a D at some point to replace laff or see if anyone within organization can step up better.

I wouldnt stack the top 6 unless trailing.

This and you know it.
- 10inchTerror

Probably and this is what I'm assuming for the time being.