Yea with our busted lineup, there's potential for some bad things to happen.
- 668710

Glad the first 2 are against nyi. If we get spanked by anyone I’d rather it be them than Washington or Boston. But it really seems like we are finding out who are the 4 playoff teams now in the metro.

I just hope we get of those games with no more injuries.
- Rinosaur

Yea, please.

Glad the first 2 are against nyi. If we get spanked by anyone I’d rather it be them than Washington or Boston. But it really seems like we are finding out who are the 4 playoff teams now in the metro.
- 10inchTerror

Rangers are clawing into it. But I doubt they get all the way in.

Rangers are clawing into it. But I doubt they get all the way in.
- 668710

Famous last words. Rangers have two games at hand on the Penguins. A three or four game losing streak while the Rangers go on a run changes everything.

Hornqvist just got destroyed by Zadorov.

Famous last words. Rangers have two games at hand on the Penguins. A three or four game losing streak while the Rangers go on a run changes everything.
- Rinosaur

Haha I know but...What's their schedule look like?

Over the next 13 games the Rangers play Philly, BUF x2 and NJD x4. This can get ugly really quick for the Pens if they slide because of these injuries.

Rangers are clawing into it. But I doubt they get all the way in.
- 668710

They def seem to be way more of a threat than Philly haha. Def not a guarantee that Pitt still makes it but 4 teams are starting to separate from the pack. Fortunately we do have a 10 point cushion. This next week or 2 could be damning.

Over the next 13 games the Rangers play Philly, BUF x2 and NJD x4. This can get ugly really quick for the Pens if they slide because of these injuries.
- Rinosaur

We play the Rangers as well. Ehh just go away Rangers. (frank)ing Zibanejad is scorching. Its like when that guy gets going he really (frank)ing romps.

Since I love playing armchair gm, I would like to see us trade for Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry. We would be able to run the following lines:
Guentzel Crosby Rust
McCann Malkin Kapanen
Zucker Getzlaf Perry
Aston-Reese Blueger Tanev
This would be a formidable lineup. Our third line would have scoring and grit, along with proven playoff performers. Our 4th line would be a shutdown line with a scoring touch. I liked how the Malkin line was playing before the recent injuries. Salary could be doable due to our injuries. Perry is on a very team friendly deal.

They def seem to be way more of a threat than Philly haha. Def not a guarantee that Pitt still makes it but 4 teams are starting to separate from the pack. Fortunately we do have a 10 point cushion. This next week or 2 could be damning.
- 10inchTerror

After the Isles, Pens play eight of nine on the road. Could be some lean times coming.

After the Isles, Pens play eight of nine on the road. Could be some lean times coming.
- Thunderbolt

Could be, we'll see, I think there's a good chance of that...but the beauty of sports is you just don't know for sure what will happen.

Over the next 13 games the Rangers play Philly, BUF x2 and NJD x4. This can get ugly really quick for the Pens if they slide because of these injuries.
- Rinosaur

Jersey are playing good hockey. Philly is due for a win against them...they will get 4 points from the Sabres hahah

I am confused why there seems to be a consensus here that the Pens need to bring-in fringe level talent. While Getzlaf and Perry were key contributors 5 years ago, they have been in steep decline for a long time and neither would dress for a competitive team. None of the teams with the Cup window open are interested in these players, yet I fear Burke may desire them. Were I a die-hard Pens fans I would be concerned that Burke might waste the few remaining prospects on such sub-median talent. The upcoming rebuild will likely be long and painful and it would be foolish to trade prospects for spare parts.

Since I love playing armchair gm, I would like to see us trade for Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry. We would be able to run the following lines:
Guentzel Crosby Rust
McCann Malkin Kapanen
Zucker Getzlaf Perry
Aston-Reese Blueger Tanev
This would be a formidable lineup. Our third line would have scoring and grit, along with proven playoff performers. Our 4th line would be a shutdown line with a scoring touch. I liked how the Malkin line was playing before the recent injuries. Salary could be doable due to our injuries. Perry is on a very team friendly deal.
- CAPensFan

I would love that lineup. That looks like a forward group good enough to win a cup. I have no idea why we completely overlooked Perry but he is making about the same as Jank. Zuck-Getz-Perry could be a dominant 3rd line. Same could be said for the 4th line.

Only problem is that Montreal isn't trading Perry.

I am confused why there seems to be a consensus here that the Pens need to bring-in fringe level talent. While Getzlaf and Perry were key contributors 5 years ago, they have been in steep decline for a long time and neither would dress for a competitive team. None of the teams with the Cup window open are interested in these players, yet I fear Burke may desire them. Were I a die-hard Pens fans I would be concerned that Burke might waste the few remaining prospects on such sub-median talent. The upcoming rebuild will likely be long and painful and it would be foolish to trade prospects for spare parts.
- Jackie Daytona

Why would you be concerned when he said our best prospects are off the table.(Which I think is dumb) And our best prospects, if not playing next year really arent going to help the Pens anyways. Bottom line is were gonna suck once all the big boys are gone. Poulin and Legare aren't gonna run the show for us. They would just be going through a rebuild. But if they can play next season then they definitely can help. If you can get a forward with term then I'm ok with moving Legare and Poulin. But not a rental.

I would love that lineup. That looks like a forward group good enough to win a cup. I have no idea why we completely overlooked Perry but he is making about the same as Jank. Zuck-Getz-Perry could be a dominant 3rd line. Same could be said for the 4th line.

Only problem is that Montreal isn't trading Perry.
- MacPatty

Yeah if this were 2016. Corey Perry has been a fourth line caliber player at even strength for like three years.

I am confused why there seems to be a consensus here that the Pens need to bring-in fringe level talent. While Getzlaf and Perry were key contributors 5 years ago, they have been in steep decline for a long time and neither would dress for a competitive team. None of the teams with the Cup window open are interested in these players, yet I fear Burke may desire them. Were I a die-hard Pens fans I would be concerned that Burke might waste the few remaining prospects on such sub-median talent. The upcoming rebuild will likely be long and painful and it would be foolish to trade prospects for spare parts.
- Jackie Daytona

Getzlaf is still a good player. Perry not so much.

Yeah if this were 2016. Corey Perry has been a fourth line caliber player at even strength for like three years.
- Victoro311

To me Perry is now a 12/13th forward...and we already have a pile of those haha

I am confused why there seems to be a consensus here that the Pens need to bring-in fringe level talent. While Getzlaf and Perry were key contributors 5 years ago, they have been in steep decline for a long time and neither would dress for a competitive team. None of the teams with the Cup window open are interested in these players, yet I fear Burke may desire them. Were I a die-hard Pens fans I would be concerned that Burke might waste the few remaining prospects on such sub-median talent. The upcoming rebuild will likely be long and painful and it would be foolish to trade prospects for spare parts.
- Jackie Daytona

A)Habs aren't trading Perry.
B)You really would want 2 35 year old plus guys on one line?
C)I'm ok with Getzlaf as 3c

To me Perry is now a 12/13th forward...and we already have a pile of those haha
- MattStrat

He's not needed on this team. Getz I will take.

To me Perry is now a 12/13th forward...and we already have a pile of those haha
- MattStrat

He is putting up .5 PPG, has size and physicality and can get in opponents heads. He is actually exactly what the Pens could use more of right now.

Montreal isn't going to trade him but if they drop off a cliff and do, I'd love to get him.

Why would you be concerned when he said our best prospects are off the table.(Which I think is dumb) And our best prospects, if not playing next year really arent going to help the Pens anyways. Bottom line is were gonna suck once all the big boys are gone. Poulin and Legare aren't gonna run the show for us. They would just be going through a rebuild. But if they can play next season then they definitely can help. If you can get a forward with term then I'm ok with moving Legare and Poulin. But not a rental.
- 668710

Dude is a miserable troll. Pay him no attention.

He is putting up .5 PPG, has size and physicality and can get in opponents heads. He is actually exactly what the Pens could use more of right now.

Montreal isn't going to trade him but if they drop off a cliff and do, I'd love to get him.
- MacPatty

He’s putting up 1.5 pts/60 5v5 (bottom six rate), shooting on a very unsustainable 18.2%, and his relative to teammates numbers absolutely suck. 4 of his 12 points have come on the PP. In his past two seasons Perry has put up 1.2 and 0.9 pts/60 at 5v5 which are 4th liner and non-NHL rates respectively, so it stands to reason that the decline of Perry is very real and his good season to date is being held up by his shooting percentage. That will probably equalize at some point and when it does he’ll become utterly useless.

If there’s no way Montreal will trade him, I say good for them. Let them keep him.

Dude is a miserable troll. Pay him no attention.
- Feds91Stammer

He has a sick name though so he’s cool in my book.