j.boyd919
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: Tampa, FL Joined: 06.14.2011
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Again, so was Kessel... probably moreso. A team should be able to absorb one softie if they can flat out snipe the puck.
I do think that in the right system with the right guys around him he would be much less soft. - MacPatty
If you don't harden up playing for Torts, you ain't hardening up for anyone lol |
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madmike71
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA Joined: 12.21.2006
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6 untouchables on a team that hasn't seen the second round in 3 years seems a bit much. Should be just Sid, Geno, Letang.
I can see the arguments on it being very hard to replace what Carter and Rust do for their price. But if you actually believe your window goes beyond this year these guys don't help past this one.
I don't know if there is a Jake trade available I would make, but no way he should be considered untouchable. - Tojo.
Pretty much entirely agree with this. Having a bunch of untouchables on a team that underperforms isn't the right strategy. Nobody is talking about trading good players for plugs. If Hexy is looking to shake up the team, he needs to offer players that other teams will value.
If I had to guess, Hextall and Burke will continue the "year to year" strategy. Keep trying to compliment the core with players they believe will be a tougher out in the playoffs.
This team needs a goalie in the worst way. That should be their #1 priority. |
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MacPatty
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Joined: 05.21.2015
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If you don't harden up playing for Torts, you ain't hardening up for anyone lol - j.boyd919
It's more about having some fun and respecting a coach than how hard they are. Columbus was not a hard team this year at all... Sometimes guys just need a good combination of inspiration and opportunity. He will get more of that from Sullivan than he would Torts. |
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I might be open to taking a flyer on Domi....with 1/2 retained - MattStrat
I think roslovic is the only player I’d be I retested in |
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668710
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: "Give him a chance" -Barnaby36, PA Joined: 06.25.2011
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Pretty much entirely agree with this. Having a bunch of untouchables on a team that underperforms isn't the right strategy. Nobody is talking about trading good players for plugs. If Hexy is looking to shake up the team, he needs to offer players that other teams will value.
If I had to guess, Hextall and Burke will continue the "year to year" strategy. Keep trying to compliment the core with players they believe will be a tougher out in the playoffs.
This team needs a goalie in the worst way. That should be their #1 priority. - madmike71
Yea I'm with you. And honestly a better defense. So #1 work on what is going to happen with the goalie situation, keep Jarry and add a vet 1B or trade Jarry and bring in an upgrade. #2 Trade Pettersson or leave him exposed, Matheson probably isn't going anywhere. #3 trade Zucker or leave him exposed to add to the defense. |
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TopShelf66
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: HAVERTOWN, PA Joined: 06.30.2012
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Rust, Marino a 1st and a prospect
To Columbus for:
Jones and Laine...sign them both to extensions...with Zuckers (and perhaps others) cap hit gone...
I dont want to lose Rust, I love Rust, but packaged in something like that I could digest his departure easier. - MattStrat
Similar type deal might be Rust & Marino to Minny for Dumba and Larsson Ek or Fiala. I'd be all for the pens finding a more experienced RH Dman and exiting from the contract given to Marino (4.4M/yr starting next year for 6 more) before he really earned it.
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Similar type deal might be Rust & Marino to Minny for Dumba and Larsson Ek or Fiala. I'd be all for the pens finding a more experienced RH Dman and exiting from the contract given to Marino (4.4M/yr starting next year for 6 more) before he really earned it. - TopShelf66
Maybe a rakell and Manson combo. They are both having a back to back down years, although on a pretty crappy team. Manson would add some size and grit to the back end while adding a bit more exp while Marino is younger and can grow with their young core. Then just gotta get Gibson while we are shopping on the west coast. |
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668710
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: "Give him a chance" -Barnaby36, PA Joined: 06.25.2011
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Maybe a rakell and Manson combo. They are both having a back to back down years, although on a pretty crappy team. Manson would add some size and grit to the back end while adding a bit more exp while Marino is younger and can grow with their young core. Then just gotta get Gibson while we are shopping on the west coast. - 10inchTerror
Yea I mean if we are trading with the Ducks, Gibson would be my #1 target. Maybe with the Burke connection they can come to a deal. |
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Yea I mean if we are trading with the Ducks, Gibson would be my #1 target. Maybe with the Burke connection they can come to a deal. - 668710
Oh absolutely but could go for a real blockbuster with them. |
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MacPatty
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Joined: 05.21.2015
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Maybe a rakell and Manson combo. They are both having a back to back down years, although on a pretty crappy team. Manson would add some size and grit to the back end while adding a bit more exp while Marino is younger and can grow with their young core. Then just gotta get Gibson while we are shopping on the west coast. - 10inchTerror
Gibson and Manson would be fantastic. |
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Feds91Stammer
Detroit Red Wings |
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Location: "China was as proactive as possible" - Rinosaur, SC Joined: 02.01.2012
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Gibson and Manson would be fantastic. - MacPatty
Manson isn’t good anymore though. |
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Grinder47
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: Somerset, PA Joined: 10.20.2013
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MattStrat
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: ...serial abuser...and misuser...of the ellipsis , NF Joined: 12.12.2014
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Let’s go Islanders. - Grinder47
Gross, man. I love hockey too and that's why I'm watching this...but that's as far as it needs to go, no need to cheer on either of these fvcks of a team hahah |
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MattStrat
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: ...serial abuser...and misuser...of the ellipsis , NF Joined: 12.12.2014
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Similar type deal might be Rust & Marino to Minny for Dumba and Larsson Ek or Fiala. I'd be all for the pens finding a more experienced RH Dman and exiting from the contract given to Marino (4.4M/yr starting next year for 6 more) before he really earned it. - TopShelf66
Not sure Minny does that... I don't know the contract situations of any of those Wild haha but I do like those players |
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Thorny87
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: Calgary, AB Joined: 10.17.2014
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Grinder47
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: Somerset, PA Joined: 10.20.2013
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Gross, man. I love hockey too and that's why I'm watching this...but that's as far as it needs to go, no need to cheer on either of these fvcks of a team hahah - MattStrat
It’s more rooting against Boston than cheering the Islanders. But I do like the Islanders team. Cup wise I’m rooting for MAF. |
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Manson isn’t good anymore though. - Feds91Stammer
He was hurt most of this year but yeah they both have had a down couple years. Otherwise wouldn’t be worth a Marino swap |
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MattStrat
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: ...serial abuser...and misuser...of the ellipsis , NF Joined: 12.12.2014
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It’s more rooting against Boston than cheering the Islanders. But I do like the Islanders team. Cup wise I’m rooting for MAF. - Grinder47
... And thats bye bye B's, I would imagine... Brock Nelson is a stud |
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Feds91Stammer
Detroit Red Wings |
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Location: "China was as proactive as possible" - Rinosaur, SC Joined: 02.01.2012
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... And thats bye bye B's, I would imagine... Brock Nelson is a stud - MattStrat
Tuukka doing his thing. |
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MattStrat
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: ...serial abuser...and misuser...of the ellipsis , NF Joined: 12.12.2014
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Tuukka doing his thing. - Feds91Stammer
Hahah it's known Rask isn't 100% and there was speculation they'd go with Swayman... Obviously should of.
Hard to get 4 goals vs these Isles and Varm hahah B's are done. |
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Grinder47
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: Somerset, PA Joined: 10.20.2013
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If New York played like this against the Pens it would have been a sweep. |
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Feds91Stammer
Detroit Red Wings |
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Location: "China was as proactive as possible" - Rinosaur, SC Joined: 02.01.2012
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Hahah it's known Rask isn't 100% and there was speculation they'd go with Swayman... Obviously should of.
Hard to get 4 goals vs these Isles and Varm hahah B's are done. - MattStrat
Of course he isn’t 100%. It’s a must win game. |
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Rask will probably miss the 3rd period due to his daughter having an emergency root canal |
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MattStrat
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: ...serial abuser...and misuser...of the ellipsis , NF Joined: 12.12.2014
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Of course he isn’t 100%. It’s a must win game. - Feds91Stammer
Hahaha.
He looks sluggish AF |
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madmike71
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA Joined: 12.21.2006
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If New York played like this against the Pens it would have been a sweep. - Grinder47
Maybe the Pens kept them from playing like this. Goal tending looks familiar however. |
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