Thats the breaks sometimes...


- MattStrat

sucks to bow out but pens played solid despite the third stringer going up against shestirkin. absence of "sunbey crosby" for part of the series can't be understated. the captain was solid

sucks to bow out but pens played solid despite the third stringer going up against shestirkin. absence of crosby for part of the series can't be understated. the captain was solid
- DeflatedPucks

Yeah there's a lot of ifs, buts, candies and nuts to this series hahaha....but again, part of pro sports. You never know what will happen for sure and that's why the games are played. If Igor returns to form I could see them upsetting the Canes. They really remind me of the 2017 Pens quite a bit.

For the most part I'd take this roster* again next season/playoffs, if everyone was healthy that is. They were a good team.


*without Dumo, Kap and Carter....although if Carter were cheaper and 4C I wouldnt mind as much.

In all seriousness, why are you still here? You won. Go celebrate on your own board. We dont want to hear it.

We can play the "if that play had gone our way" card all night. No one wants to and would rather you just take the win and move on.
- SuperHenderson13

He's not one of ours!!! Just a random, classless penis.
Tough luck, guys. You were clearly the better team, while we were opportunistic. If we play like this next round it won't be much fun to watch.

i don't mind if hexy and brian "gutless" burke get canned with the new ownership. hexy made some good moves but the carter extension was ill-advised and the loss of mccann hurts

https://moneypuck.com/goalies.htm

Domingue but couldn't have expected much from him to begin with

Hey guys haven't been around much because I know I feel differently about the team then most people and don't feel like arguing it. But curious what everyone is thinking these days.

Seems like more people are on board with Dumoulin should go and Peterson stay with Marino. Just on reputation, they should get back a couple picks for him.

Pens need an infusion of youth IMO. Need to give POJ and DOC spots and let them sink or swim. 3rd pair start for POJ is fine, but would like to see DOC on the third line.

That Carter signing really aged badly.

Not sure what to do with Zucker. Love his game, but it's hard to defend him at 6M. I'm personally not willing to trade futures or 2023 cap space to move him though.
- Tojo.

As an anti Sullivan person, he’s earned another year with me. I have a lot of thoughts but not sure how it could be done. I agree with some youth although we don’t have much skilled youth. If we could keep our impact forwards still and overhaul the D I think we could be good.

I hate the Pens. but man, ya'll got (frank)ed last night.

As an anti Sullivan person, he’s earned another year with me. I have a lot of thoughts but not sure how it could be done. I agree with some youth although we don’t have much skilled youth. If we could keep our impact forwards still and overhaul the D I think we could be good.
- 10inchTerror

agreed. not sure sully could have done much for some of the sudden defensive lapses/brainfarts or domingue being a thirdy. overall pens played solid

Pens deserved to win that series.

https://moneypuck.com/goalies.htm

Domingue but couldn't have expected much from him to begin with
- DeflatedPucks

Oh man, that's really bad hahah...and then you have the clowns coming in here saying using him wasnt an issue hahaha

Oh man, that's really bad hahah...and then you have the clowns coming in here saying using him wasnt an issue hahaha
- MattStrat

Louie was better then Jarry...Louie wasnt the reason Pens lost

Louie was better then Jarry...Louie wasnt the reason Pens lost
- hfc355

wrong, he was one of the reasons. jarry and louie both bad.

Hey guys haven't been around much because I know I feel differently about the team then most people and don't feel like arguing it. But curious what everyone is thinking these days.

Seems like more people are on board with Dumoulin should go and Peterson stay with Marino. Just on reputation, they should get back a couple picks for him.

Pens need an infusion of youth IMO. Need to give POJ and DOC spots and let them sink or swim. 3rd pair start for POJ is fine, but would like to see DOC on the third line.

That Carter signing really aged badly.

Not sure what to do with Zucker. Love his game, but it's hard to defend him at 6M. I'm personally not willing to trade futures or 2023 cap space to move him though.
- Tojo.

They need an infusion of talent, IMO. Too many bottom 6 guys without finishing talent. Hopefully they can resign Rakell. I think he is something the Pens have been missing, but they really need to find a replacement for Rust if they can't resign him, and they can't roll with Heinen/Zucker as the 2LW again. I like Heinen's game, but he's better suited for the 3LW. They gotta give Blueger the reigns to 3C. Jeff Carter was trash during the playoffs and the last few weeks leading up to the playoffs. If your goal is "Defensive Center" or "Shutdown Center" and you're on the ice for a -6 at 5v5, then you aren't a defensive center. You just suck. Kap has got to go, he's useless. Dumo should probably go too.

Curious to see who is going to be available this offeason via trade because FA class ain't lookin' too good.

Louie was better then Jarry...Louie wasnt the reason Pens lost
- hfc355

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wrong, he was one of the reasons. jarry and louie both bad.
- DeflatedPucks

Stats are right there saying, in his one and only start, Jarry was better than Louie in his 6 starts not to mention it was only his first start in a month haha but dumb fvcks are gonna be dumb fvcks, ya know.

They need an infusion of talent, IMO. Too many bottom 6 guys without finishing talent. Hopefully they can resign Rakell. I think he is something the Pens have been missing, but they really need to find a replacement for Rust if they can't resign him, and they can't roll with Heinen/Zucker as the 2LW again. I like Heinen's game, but he's better suited for the 3LW. They gotta give Blueger the reigns to 3C. Jeff Carter was trash during the playoffs and the last few weeks leading up to the playoffs. If your goal is "Defensive Center" or "Shutdown Center" and you're on the ice for a -6 at 5v5, then you aren't a defensive center. You just suck. Kap has got to go, he's useless. Dumo should probably go too.

Curious to see who is going to be available this offeason via trade because FA class ain't lookin' too good.
- j.boyd919

If Letang leaves, all of this is moot.

I think you move out Dumo and McGinn. The Pens D is perfectly fine without Dumo. I’d rather spend McGinn’s money on Heinen. Carter? It is what it is. Can’t do anything about it.

I think you let ERod walk since it’s still likely he commands a higher salary than the Pens should spend. Let DOC, Nylander or Puustinen take his spot.

Other than that? The Pens don’t have the assets to pick up any good young players. Other than trying to keep Rust and Rakell, the only other targets I see is maybe someone like Palat.

EDIT: Obviously move Zucker if they can as well.

thinking back to the '15 series loss in 5 to the rags, fleury actually played stellar and the rest of the team let him down. in this one, pens carried most of the play but the goaltending was a [understandable given the third man up for bat] letdown

If Letang leaves, all of this is moot.

I think you move out Dumo and McGinn. The Pens D is perfectly fine without Dumo. I’d rather spend McGinn’s money on Heinen. Carter? It is what it is. Can’t do anything about it.

I think you let ERod walk since it’s still likely he commands a higher salary than the Pens should spend. Let DOC, Nylander or Puustinen take his spot.

Other than that? The Pens don’t have the assets to pick up any good young players. Other than trying to keep Rust and Rakell, the only other targets I see is maybe someone like Palat.

EDIT: Obviously move Zucker if they can as well.
- Rinosaur

I think that we as fans give GMs too much credit. GMs regularly give themselves self inflicted wounds or pigeon hole their targets to a specific player, I am sure the Pens can find a trade partner in which they can improve the team from. Probably going to cost a 1st round pick or 2, but in all honesty.. if they can resign Geno+Letang+Rakell/Rust.... trade the (frank)ing picks and get a difference maker.

Stats are right there saying, in his one and only start, Jarry was better than Louie in his 6 starts not to mention it was only his first start in a month haha but dumb fvcks are gonna be dumb fvcks, ya know.
- MattStrat

Stats say Jarry was worse .856 save % for Jarry. Beaten high all night. 4 goals on 30 shots with few high scoring chances by Rangers. Same Jarry as last yr

Had time to digest things a little bit more, and i hate the helmet excuse that Sully and a few others mentioned. If you watch the tape, Letang is able to get on the ice and into position. For whatever reason, he parks himself in front of Jarry instead of taking Mika as he moved into the slot.

Of all the blown lead goals the Penguins gave up, that one has to be the worst of them. Maybe Pettersson makes the play, but blaming the rule for the goal is just stupid.

The new owners will want to start to earn their $$ back. Team arent in the black until they make the playoffs. Even then a deep run will be desired. As long as they have Crosby they can build a team.

Hopefully Hex is gone. He is too safe. 0 reason to extend Carted at that price. Just poor management. 35, 36, 37. Ages of the top 3 to start to season...Yeah thats not good. Anyone with a brain knows that.

Unless Malkin will take 6 or less. I think you move on. He can get much more on the market. Time to see how bad he watns to retire a Pen. If you can get a solid 2C thats young and push Malkin to wing....that could work.

Letang should be the priority. Its a cliff on the D roster after him. You wont replace him.

IDK....lots of holes to fill. A crafty GM can do it.

The big Q is can they move Dumo for anything? Can Zucker be healthy? Can Hallander, Nylander play?

And I said earlier that MacKinnon is a UFA in 2024... I lied, he's a UFA next season. Maybe a Cup for MacKinnon this season could lead him to think about playing with his good friend in Pittsburgh for a few years and then be the heir apparent to the Captaincy?

Or maybe Crosby can convince his friend Patrice Bergeron to come play for us.

Stats say Jarry was worse .856 save % for Jarry. Beaten high all night. 4 goals on 30 shots with few high scoring chances by Rangers. Same Jarry as last yr
- hfc355

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I think that we as fans give GMs too much credit. GMs regularly give themselves self inflicted wounds or pigeon hole their targets to a specific player, I am sure the Pens can find a trade partner in which they can improve the team from. Probably going to cost a 1st round pick or 2, but in all honesty.. if they can resign Geno+Letang+Rakell/Rust.... trade the (frank)ing picks and get a difference maker.
- j.boyd919

Hopefully new ownership will be aggressive. I’d still welcome a different GM. I don’t think Hextall was bad, but he was the polar opposite of JR. The Pens needed someone in between the two.

Hopefully new ownership will be aggressive. I’d still welcome a different GM. I don’t think Hextall was bad, but he was the polar opposite of JR. The Pens needed someone in between the two.
- Rinosaur

I agree. With this roster, you have to be more aggressive. This team isn't rebuilding yet.